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Taiwanese Artist Invited to 2024 ART RENZEI Art Festival |
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To promote Taiwanese culture, unique attractions, and delectable cuisine, the Ministry of Culture and the Tourism Bureau of Taiwan have invited Taiwan renowned artist Hung Yi to create a uniquely Taiwanese image which has been display on the train cars of the two main light rail lines, Metro East LA Line (E Line), and Azusa Line (A Line), in the Greater Los Angeles area from April 15.In addition, Hung Yi’s creation will display on 2024 Art Renzei Art Festival which will take place from June 22 to June 29.
Hung Yi mainly creates sculptures in the form of animals, including those from the Chinese zodiac which have left a deep impression in people's minds. This time, with the concept of "Love & Legacy," the artwork conveys the meaning of the whole world being one family and passing something on to the next generation, thereby signifying that artistic creation can transcend the boundaries of time and space. With an artistic legacy passed down the generations, it will continue to touch people's hearts, shaping culture and values. In this artwork, Hung Yi uses love and joy to connect the beauty of sharing art and hopes to inspire people's minds, leading them towards more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
For more information please visit https://www.artrenzei.com/passport |
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"Mirage: Disuse Public Property in Taiwan" Exhibited at The Museum of Vancouver |
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Since the two penned a mutual memorandum of understanding in 2022 to cultivate cultural exchanges between the entities, Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles in partnership with the Museum of Vancouver presents an exhibition "Mirage," which is opened on Sep. 30. There are nearly 200 attendees included Mauro Vescera, CEO of the Museum of Vancouver, Dr. Bruce Granville Miller, Chairman of the Board, Chien Te-yuan, Director of the Taiwan Academy, Liu Li-hsin, Director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vancouver, as well as art and museum professionals from the Vancouver area. They exchanged views on strengthening cultural exchanges between Taiwan and Canada and officially inaugurated the exhibition. Artist Yao Jui-Chung and documentary director Hsiu-Chih Lo personally attended the opening ceremony in Vancouver, where they provided insights into the significance of their works.
The exhibition primarily showcases 150 selected images and documentaries from the "Mirage" series, documented by Yao Jui-Chung and his student team from 2010 to 2019. These works capture the state of idle public facilities at the time, aiming to raise awareness among the government and the public, thereby promoting revitalization and utilization. The exhibition demonstrates the positive impact of cultural and artistic efforts in improving society. The exhibition is scheduled to run until early September. For more information, please visit the Museum of Vancouver's official website: https://museumofvancouver.ca/bilingual-artist-tour |
"Nick Dong: 11 to 88" at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco |
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Taiwanese artist Nick Dong hold an immersive solo exhibition titled "11 to 88" at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) in San Francisco from June 6 to August 25. This exhibition marks the U.S. debut of Dong's "Auspiciousness 88 " series, which is supported by the Ministry of Culture's “one plus four T-content plan”.
In 11 to 88, Dong shares the first 11 works of his forthcoming ambitious project Auspicious 88. This exhibition offers a glimpse into his larger vision, which will culminate in 2028 with 88 interconnected art pieces arranged to guide viewers through a cyclical and immersive journey. For more information please visit https://ybca.org/event/nick-dong-11-to-88/. |
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Introducing the Taiwanese Artist in Residence - HUANG I-Chieh at 18th Gallery Center |
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Huang I-Chieh is a contemporary artist spanning his creative efforts across multiple genres, including video, photography, performance, and installation. The artwork “ Parathon," a recent creation of Huang I-Chieh and Liao Xuan-Zhen, originates from a Parathon model constructed with disposed materials by protesters of Taiwan's Sunflower Movement (2014). In 2023, the artists invited over 30 former protesters of the movement to collaborate in constructing an architectural installation in downtown Taipei. Through this initiative, the artists sought to examine the impact of the Sunflower Movement almost a decade later and to share the current status of the activist communities.
After the completion of the Parthenon project, Huang I-Chieh began organizing various materials collected throughout this series of projects with the intention of making them into an exhibition. During the residency from July to September 2024, he plans to conduct research on the history of resistance and related artistic outputs in Los Angeles for inspiration. |
2025 AIR Taipei Open Call |
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Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Taipei is operated by the Taipei Treasure Hill Artist Village. The program aligns with international artist-in-residence sites, provides artists from both Taiwan and abroad with residence opportunities and forms an open platform that also acts as a web of solid, international connections, drawing in diverse communities in various disciplines to exchange and broaden each other’s perspectives.
◆International Residency This program encourages applicants to submit residency projects related to their past artistic creations with themes that resonate with the characteristics of Taipei City. ◆Treasure Hill Artist Village x Puppetry Art Center of Taipei Project Residency (THAV x PACT) This Residency” encourages international creative artists to explore Taiwanese and puppetry culture, examining the possibilities of puppetry within contemporary art, imposing no specific limitations on puppetry styles or themes. Application Deadline／11:59:59AM (GMT+8), Sunday, June 30th, 2024 Online Application／https://air-artistvillage.org.tw/ For any further questions, please contact: air@artistvillage.org |
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