TAIPEI (Taiwan News) —The 32nd edition of Art Taipei, organized by the Taiwan Art Gallery Association, opens on Wednesday with a VIP preview for international collectors.
The fair will be open to the public from Oct. 24-27 at Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1. Concurrently, the second annual Taipei Art Week has expanded its scope, running from Oct. 18 to Nov. 2.
TAW connects more than 100 galleries, museums and institutions across the city, cementing Taipei's status as a core platform for international art exchange.
One of Asia's longest-running international art fairs, Art Taipei gathers 120 galleries from six countries and regions. Notably, 68 of these are local Taiwanese galleries, highlighting the country’s strong artistic energy.
Perrotin features classic works by pioneers of “Art Informel,” including Hans Hartung and Anna-Eva Bergman. Hartung’s works are noted for their evolution from precise abstraction to expressive, spontaneous mark-making, demonstrating his lifelong pursuit of balance between nature and perfection.
Kwai Fung Hin and Hanart TZ Gallery focus on Chinese modern masters, exhibiting major works by influential figures like Sanyu (常玉), Lan Lan (謝景蘭), and Yeh Shih-chiang (葉世強), constructing a historical context for East-West artistic exchanges. De Sarthe showcases modern masters like Chu Teh-chun (朱德群) and Zao Wou-ki (趙無極) alongside post-internet era artists such as Chung Wei (鍾慰) and Lov-Lov.
Whitestone Gallery presents large-scale installations by Kusama Yayoi, as well as works by cross-disciplinary artist Kevin Tsai (蔡康永). Gana Art and SCAI The Bathhouse bring key contemporary Asian figures, including Shiota Chiharu, Kohei Nawa, and Miyajima Tatsuo.
Taiwan's local gallery contingent is equally robust. Liang Gallery traces the development of Taiwanese modern and contemporary art through the works of senior artists like Chen Cheng-po (陳澄波), Liao Chi-chun (廖繼春), and Li Chung-chung (李重重).
Soka Art, Mind Set Art Center, and Asia Art Center present diverse, cross-regional and cross-cultural programming, featuring works by artists such as Li Chen (李真), Etan Pavavalung, and Tang Jo-hung (黨若洪).
Bluerider Art presents an international showcase, including Swiss artist Thierry Feuz’s nearly 4-meter-tall magnum opus, "Mount Yu," which uses vibrant colors to pay homage to Taiwan's majestic natural landscapes. Be Fine Art Gallery showcases four artists with Russian backgrounds, while Singaporean artist Valentina Konchi and 78-year-old Russian Nikolai Rybakov are confirmed to attend in person.
In collaboration with Switzerland’s Julius Baer, Chini Gallery presents the exhibition “Inheritance/Echo,” bringing together seven artists across generations and styles, including Ho Kan (霍剛), Lee Kuang-yu (李光裕), and Wang Su-ling (王淑鈴), to explore artistic legacy and transformation across time.
Taipei Art Week
Running concurrently with Art Taipei, this year’s Taipei Art Week features a robust museum alliance that sees 17 museums launch major exhibitions.
Taipei Fine Arts Museum is set to launch the Taipei Biennial, "Whispers on the Horizon," focusing on contemporary social issues. Meanwhile, the National Palace Museum offers a historical review with its "Enduring Legacy."
The Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei presents "Cosmic Sketch: Luxury Logico Solo Exhibition," using large-scale installations to explore technology. Jut Art Museum hosts a major retrospective on Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.
Fubon Art Museum exhibits Anthony McCall's light and shadow installations, while Winsing Art Place focuses on the minimalist world of Li Yuan-chia (李元佳), a pioneer of Taiwan's abstract and conceptual art.
The gallery weekend connects nearly 70 galleries across eight major art districts. Highlights included a special event Thursday when GDM (Galerie du Monde) brings night market snacks into the gallery alongside Hong Kong artist Lin Tung-pang's (林東鵬) solo exhibition.
Tao Art features Japanese contemporary master Miyajima Tatsuo's first solo exhibition in Taiwan, "Endless Life Cycles," showcasing his core theme of life and death through his new "360 Lives" installation.
Asia Art Center is exhibiting key works by Taiwanese art history figures, including Lee Shi-chi (李錫奇) and his lacquer paintings and prints, as well as Li Chen's rare clay sculptures and a new "Astronomy Series." They have also collaborated with the Juming Museum to display international paintings.
(Taiwan News, Lyla Liu video)
