The 29th edition of Art Taipei opened on Thursday, with organizers saying that it is the largest edition ever.
The art fair, which is to run through Monday, features 138 exhibitors — 89 from Taiwan, and 38 from eight countries and regions around the world — the Taiwan Art Gallery Association said.
It is the largest Art Taipei ever held in terms of the number of participating exhibitors and artworks being shown, the association said.
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Two of the highlights among more than 1,000 pieces showcased are the yellow sculpture Pumpkin and the celluloid installation Kusamatrix by world-renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.
A section dedicated to Taiwan’s indigenous art displays oil paintings by Paiwan artist Aruwai Matilin (馬郁芳) and photographic works by Pinuyumayan artist Gao Min-shiou (高敏修).
The art fair is also to feature 11 salons, six panel discussions and three forums in which artists, art gallery representatives, curators and art experts are to share their experiences working in the industry, it said.
At the opening ceremony, association chairperson Oliver Chang 張逸?) said trying to organize an art fair while COVID-19 still poses a threat was far from easy, but he hopes visitors to the five-day event would have a wonderful experience.
Chang also encouraged Taiwan’s galleries to look beyond the nation and strive to show works by Taiwanese artists abroad.
Minister of Culture Lee Yung-te (李永得) said Art Taipei has showcased the creativity and diversity of Taiwan’s artists for many years.
He also expressed hope that transactions at this year’s edition would set new records.
Transactions at last year’s event totaled NT$860 million (US$26.72 million), the association said.
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