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Taiwan:
From within the Mist,
international traveling exhibit, unveils a post-twentieth
Century maelstrom that is transforming the here and now Taiwan
and the world over in contemporary art are facing.
Since the lifting of martial law in Taiwan in 1987, there was
a societal change which, although subtle, was nonetheless
discerned by the art community in Taiwan. The society
blossomed in an environment of political democracy and a
vigorous and prosperous economy, although there lingers a gray
cloud of ambiguity and awkwardness of historical identity.
The resulting sentiments materialized as creative works of
art.
The
present art movement will prove to be one of the most
spectacular in the history of Taiwanese art. Besides
explorations in creative form, content and subject matter, it
addresses current topics of debate, conjectures of changes in
society, interpretations of cultural phenomena and even inner
examination of the self. Artists incorporate not
just the large picture of society, politics, culture, history
and even sexual identity, but also examine the micro-world of
individuals, family, the body, desires and everyday life from
a spiritual perspective.
The
exhibit presents a takeoff from three important areas in
Taiwan contemporary art: politics and history, the society and
ecology, and the body and thoughts. The result
represents a repartee amidst the ever-growing greater
environment Taiwan encounters. As a whole, the vibrancy
and provocative multimedia presentation testifies to the
precious implications and accomplishments of a democratic
regime in Taiwan
Schedule
Organization
This exhibition is organized by the National Taiwan Museum of
Fine Arts, Generous support is provided by Council for
Cultural Affairs, Taiwan
General
Information
For
information, please call 212-697-6188 Josiane Lai
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