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2019-10-18
ISSUE #434
Ongoing
Quai Branly Museum spotlights traditional Taiwanese culture by examining the longstanding practice of burning paper offerings for loved ones in the afterlife.
The "Tattoo COLOR, Tattoo HONOR" exhibition at Museum Siam spotlights the facial and body tattoos of the Taiwanese indigenous Atayal and Paiwan tribes.
"The Ouroboros" is an international joint exhibition that marks the second phase in the 2018-2019 Taiwan-Luxembourg Exchange Program.
Taiwan artist Chou Yu-cheng is one of the 55 international artists who have been invited to participate in the 2019 Lyon Contemporary Art Biennale.
Art Bank Taiwan has partnered up with the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the Holy See for a special light-themed art show.
Ministry Updates
Taiwan-France Cultural Award renews pact
Established in 1996, the Taiwan-France Culture Award was renewed for the fifth time by Minister of Culture Cheng Li-chiun and Jean-Robert Pitte, tenured secretary of the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques, to continue enhancing cultural exchanges among Taiwan, France, and Europe through 2025.
Asia’s longest-running global art fair to light up Taipei
The 26th Art Taipei fair will be held at the Taipei World Trade Center from Oct. 18 through 21. This year, Asia's longest-running art fair has invited 141 top galleries from 12 countries to exhibit their works in Taiwan and hold lectures that resonate with the fair theme of "Reproduction of Light."
Cultural Features
Wu Ke-xi is a Taiwanese actress best known for her long-time collaboration with filmmaker Midi Z. Throughout her career, Wu has always pushed the boundaries of her craft and talent to try out a wide variety of films that feature unique characters.
Actress-Scriptwriter | Wu Ke-xi
Taiwan author and Golden Tripod laureate Arlene Hsing — whose works encompass issues of multiculturalism, transitional justice, gender equality, local identity, and children's rights — has passed away on Oct. 16. She was 46.
Children’s Author | Arlene Hsing
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