The Pearl of the Age of Exploration

The Pearl of the Age of Exploration: NPM National Treasures Gather in Penghu Digital Exhibition reimagines the historical significance of Penghu, an archipelago situated in the heart of the Taiwan Strait that has long served as a vital nexus for maritime trade in East Asia. By harnessing cutting-edge digital technology, the exhibition opens a virtual ocean that transcends space and time, fostering a dialogue between the National Palace Museum’s imperial treasures and local historical archives.
Through high-resolution projection, interactive installations, and AI-generated animation, the exhibition constructs a fully immersive space, inviting audiences to drift through a digital current of light and shadow. The narrative is unfolded in three cinematic units: "Charts: Sailing on Paper," "Navigation: Calm Seas," and "Lighthouses: A Century of Light." Integrating rare Qing court memorials and maps with precious navigation records, the work dramatically reenacts the pivotal role Penghu played in the Age of Exploration, transforming historical data into a vivid journey through maritime history.