Sun, Jun 27, 2004 - Page 19 News List

A decade of breaking new ground

Works from the 1980s offer Taiwanese artists' perspectives on a decade of social and political upheaval

By Derek Lee  /  STAFF REPORTER

In particular, the sudden outburst of energetic creativity right after the end of authoritarian rule helped local artists gain confidence to go on experimenting with each their unique artwork. Out of this confidence, they prepared and were eventually ready to participate in large-scale international art exhibits in the late 1990s, showcasing Taiwan's newfound artistic identity around the world.

"The Transitional Eighties" runs through Sept. 5. Taipei Fine Arts Museum is located at 181 Zhongshan N Rd, Sec 3, Taipei (台北市中山北路3181).

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