With 2011 being the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China, galleries and museums are mounting exhibits that examine the country’s political and social history. People’s Republic of China — Republic Without People (沒人共和國—後民國) presents the work of 23 artists — including Wu Tien-chang (吳天章), Yao Jui-chung (姚瑞中), Mei Dean-E (梅丁衍) and Chen Chieh-jen (陳界仁). The main purpose of the exhibition of painting, installation, video and photography is to present a fictional future that poses questions regarding Taiwan’s identity and sovereignty. Wu Dar-kuen (吳達坤), the exhibit’s curator, will give a talk on Sunday at 2pm.
■ Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, 80 Meishuguan Rd, Greater Kaohsiung (高雄市美術館路80號), tel: (07) 555-0331. Open Tuesdays to Sundays from 9am to 5pm. Admission: Free
■ Opening reception on Saturday at 3:30pm. Until June 5
Photo Courtesy of Project Fulfill Art Space
Whereas People’s Republic of China focuses on politics, Impressions of Taiwan (臺灣風情。印象) presents 100 watercolor paintings — four from the National Museum of History’s permanent collection — to illustrate how the country’s landscapes and people have changed over the past century.
■ National Museum of History (國立歷史博物館), 49 Nanhai Rd, Taipei City (台北市南海路49號), tel: (02) 2361-0270. Open Tuesdays to Sundays from 10am to 6pm. Admission: NT$30
■ Begins on Friday. Until May 22
Return to Glory (榮耀再現) is a retrospective exhibit of paintings by Tang Hay-wen (唐海文), who died in 1991. A self-taught artist, Tang’s work ranges from calligraphy-inspired abstract paintings to realistic oil-on-canvas still lifes.
■ Ever Harvest Art Gallery (日升月鴻畫廊), 2F, 107, Renai Rd Sec 4, Taipei City (台北市仁愛路四段107號2樓), tel: (02) 2752-2353. Open Tuesdays to Sundays from 11am to 6:30pm
■ Opening reception on Saturday at 3pm. Until May 22
Blood Work – Improbable Waves (血誌‧異浪) presents the early video work (2002 to 2006) and large-scale projections by Taiwan-born, New York-based artist Jawshing Arthur Liou (劉肇興).
■ Hong Gah Museum (鳳甲美術館), 11F, 166 Daye Rd, Taipei City (台北市大業路166號11樓), tel: (02) 2894-2272. Open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10:30am to 5:30pm
■ Until May 1
Calls for submissions
From now until May 31, Taipei Artist Village is accepting applications for its artist-in-residency program at one of two locations: Taipei Artist Village and Treasure Hill Artist Village. Taipei Artist Village is also accepting applications for exhibit proposals for 2012. Complete details and submission guidelines can be downloaded from the Taipei Artist Village Web site at www.artistvillage.org (Chinese and English). E-mailed applications are not accepted.
■ Submission deadline for both projects is May 31
■ For inquiries about the artist-in-residence program and exhibition, e-mail air@artistvillage.org or call (02) 3393-7377
From now until June 30, Radio Taiwan International (RTI) is accepting submissions for its International Painting Competition, which is being held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the ROC. Foreign nationals are invited to enter and 100 paintings will be chosen. The first place winner will receive US$1,000, the second place winner will receive US$500, and the third place winner will receive US$300. The winners will also be awarded a seven-day, six-night tour of Taiwan, from Oct. 5 to Oct. 11. All of the 100 chosen paintings will be displayed at an outdoor exhibition at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei in October. Complete details and submission guidelines can be found at the RTI Web site: www.rti.org.tw (Chinese and English).
■ Submission deadline is June 30
■ For inquiries about the contest, e-mail rachel_luo@rti.org.tw or call: (02) 2885-6168 X723
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