Lai Hsiang-Ling, Consultant of New Taipei City Art Museum, engages in discussions on museum-related topics with experts in each issue. In this edition, she invites the Director of Tainan Art Museum, Susan Lin, to share insights on how art museums uncover and redefine the essence of the 'locality' of a city, serving as translators of local crafts and folk arts into the museum.

Susan Lin expressed that Tainan Art Museum is surrounded by numerous temples, which serve as invaluable cultural resources of crafts and folk arts for the museum. The museum's task becomes translating the cultural significance of crafts and folk arts into the realm of art exhibitions. Tainan Art Museum's approach focuses on articulating the importance of these crafts and folk arts in Tainan from an art museum perspective, integrating cutting-edge technology, and encouraging visitors to engage with crafts and folk arts with all five senses.

On the other hand, Lai Hsiang-Ling noted that New Taipei City not only boasts diverse landscapes but also serves as a second home for immigrants. The complex natural scenery and demographic composition contribute to the city's diverse industries and crafts. The city also embodies a spirit of innovation and blue-collar aesthetics, distinguishing it from other urban areas. Transforming the complexity of this industrial city into cultural assets becomes a crucial mission for local art museums.

Both Susan Lin and Lai Hsiang-Ling agree that 'locality' should not be defined solely by administrative boundaries. Lai Hsiang-Ling also points out that in the era of globalization and constant migration, discussions on 'locality' should encompass broader and more diverse perspectives, rather than adhering to a linear division. Finally, Susan Lin mentioned the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, while Lai Hsiang-Ling cited the Ulsan Museum of Art as excellent examples of city museums.