On March 18, 2014, a group of students dissatisfied with the government occupied the Legislative Yuan. The movement was a powerful display of grassroots mobilization, harnessing the potential of citizen technologies like live streaming and online collaboration. This unprecedented use of digital tools transformed how protests were organized and amplified. Regardless of individual viewpoints, the event marked a turning point, igniting a new era of active political engagement among Taiwanese citizens.

To preserve this pivotal moment, designer and photographer Chen Xiaogang launched a crowdfunding campaign to gather photos from participants. By uniting the community, he compiled these images into a book, creating a lasting record of the movement.

Published in 2014
14.8 x 20 cm
320 pages
Website Link to Book: Here

Showcased as part of Lightbox Photo Library: Travelling Photobook Showcase at the 9th SIPF Photobook Showcase 2024

Artist Biography:

The core editing team, consisting of 17 volunteers from various professional backgrounds, edited the collection. The photos were collected online during the fundraising period, gathering over 800 photographers and more than 13,000 photos. After a rigorous selection process, 280 photos were chosen, and the book was printed in 30,000 copies, with no further printing or reprints.