The dynamic Taiwanese city of Taipei is a must-visit destination for anyone passionate about contemporary art. This season the Taipei Biennial 2018 (running through March 2019) assembles more than 35 artists from Asia and Europe at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum under the theme “Post-Nature: A Museum as an Ecosystem,” exploring how institutions, communities and environments intersect.
Highlights and current exhibitions to see in Taipei include:
“Red Ruins, Absurd Realities: Works by Li Yongzheng” is on view at Taipei National University of the Arts’ Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts through Sept. 23. Li’s work blends historical reference with surreal imagery, inviting visitors to reconsider memory and materiality.
Also at Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts through Sept. 23, “The End of the Rainbow, Wang Liang-Yin Solo Exhibition” presents a focused survey of Wang’s recent practice, balancing poetic gesture with refined technique.
“IS/IN LAND: Mongolian–Taiwanese Contemporary Art Exchange Project” at Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts runs until Sept. 23, offering a cross-cultural dialogue that highlights perspectives from Mongolia and Taiwan and examines land, identity and tradition in contemporary practice.
At the National Palace Museum, “A New Era for the Museum Collection: Shanghai Painting Circles of the Late Qing and Early Republican Period” is on display through Sept. 25, showcasing important works that document shifts in technique and taste during a pivotal era in Chinese art history.
Also at the National Palace Museum through Sept. 26, “Painting Animation: Spring Dawn in the Han Palace” reimagines classical painting through animated presentation, creating an immersive encounter with historic imagery.
The National Taiwan Science Education Center hosts the family-friendly “Peppa Pig Super Pop Exhibition” until Sept. 30, a colorful, playful show geared toward younger audiences and fans of the character.
At the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, “Cross-Domain Reading & Writing: A Biblio-ecology in Art” will be on view until Oct. 14. This exhibition addresses the role of books, libraries and archival practices within artistic ecosystems, inviting reflection on how knowledge is produced and shared.
Also on view at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum through Oct. 14, “The Alien Galaxy, Lee Tzu-hsun Solo Exhibition” presents Lee’s imaginative installations and visual explorations that probe alienation, otherness and speculative worlds.
With exhibitions spanning major institutions across the city—from the National Palace Museum’s historical surveys to the experimental programs at Kuandu and the Taipei Fine Arts Museum—Taipei’s current art scene offers a rich mix of historical depth and contemporary innovation. Whether you are seeking scholarly exhibitions or playful, accessible displays, Taipei’s museums present diverse experiences that speak to a wide range of interests and ages. Plan ahead for opening times and any special programs or guided tours to get the most from each visit.