Taiwan unveiled its first-ever national venue dedicated to xiqu, or traditional Chinese performing arts, on Oct. 3 amid blessings from President Tsai Ing-wen for the Xiqu Center of Taiwan to one day become the hub of Asia-Pacific performing arts.
Curated by Taiwan researchers in collaboration with 3 curators from Iraq, Indonesia, and Japan, the biennial features a total of 63 artworks encompassing videos, installations, paintings, sculptures, and new media by 36 artists from 21 nations.
With support from the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Science and Technology, over 20 Taiwanese films – including 'A Touch of Zen,' 'The Young Ones,' and 'Back to Anping Harbor' – have been successfully restored since 2013.