TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Art Taipei is set to run at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 until Monday (Oct. 28), bringing together 73 domestic and 50 overseas galleries.
From surreal dreamscapes to humorous social commentary, and the fusion of traditional and contemporary art, the fair offers a diverse range of captivating works.
Featured Artists
MARCK
Swiss art maverick MARCK once again shocks the art world with his unique video sculptures. His latest works cleverly combine video and interactive elements to create a world full of visual impact and thought-provoking concepts.
In one particular piece, viewers can interact with the artwork by inserting a coin, causing the female protagonist in the video to undress, leading to an unexpected ending.
MARCK is skilled at drawing inspiration from everyday life and transforming it into thought-provoking art. His works challenge traditional viewing methods and invite viewers to delve deeper into the relationship between reality and virtuality, self and society.
Booth: E05 Blue Rider Art
Angel Hui (許開嬌)
Hong Kong artist Angel Hui's series "Embroidery on Plastic Bags - Hong Kong Goldfish Street" is a dialogue between tradition and modernity that defines the commonplace.
Hui transforms everyday plastic bags from Goldfish Street into canvases, using exquisite embroidery techniques to breathe new life into these mundane objects. The fragile nature of the plastic, combined with the delicate embroidery, highlights the resilience of traditional craftsmanship in the face of modern challenges.
Booth: F12 A Contemporary
Lampu Kansanoh
Thai artist Lampu Kansanoh's exaggerated and humorous paintings transform everyday life and social phenomena into large-scale oil paintings.
From personal emotions to political issues, she dramatically presents them, magnifying the mundane and exaggerating social contradictions, creating a world that is both absurd and real.
Her work reflects the complexities of contemporary society and seeks to awaken people's awareness of their surroundings for a deep reflection on society.
Booth: H09 Mizuiro Workshop
Iurum
B-tree Gallery presents South Korean artist Iurum's (李夏天) series "SWEETCH: The Summoning of Happiness" and "Life in Ice Cream." Inspired by ice cream and gummy bears, this series of art installations transforms the artist’s negative emotions into a warm, comforting glow, reshaping perceptions of negative memories.
Booth: J08 B-tree gallery
Peter Anton
Gallery Delaive, after a decade-long absence, returns to Art Taipei in 2024, bringing the sculptures of "candy artist" Peter Anton. His works are filled with humor, exaggeration, and irony, transporting viewers into a world of temptation and surprise.
Location: G11 Gallery Delaive
Lynn Chadwick
Perrotin Gallery presents the works of British sculptor Lynn Chadwick in Asia for the first time, showcasing seven bronze sculptures. Chadwick's sculptures are often seen as explorations of interpersonal relationships and emotional states.
The bronze sculptures, with their combination of geometric coolness and organic warmth, create a unique visual tension. They are not just artworks but also vessels of emotion, transporting viewers into a poetic world.
His works are collected by renowned institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Tate.
Booth: D05 Perrotin
Marcelo Suaznabar
South Korean gallery THEO presents the surrealist paintings of South American artist Marcelo Suaznabar, who is deeply inspired by dreams and childhood memories.
He incorporates the unique facets of Oruro, Bolivia, especially the vibrant colors of the carnival, into his paintings, creating a fantastical and magnificent dream world.
These works not only showcase the artist's boundless imagination but also serve as a language for him to express himself.
Booth: H17 THEO gallery
Will Herman
Will Herman’s works are characterized by bold lines, vibrant colors, and concise brushstrokes, reminiscent of the early 20th-century Expressionists who emphasized emotional expression.
Herman's subjects are deeply rooted in contemporary life, and his seemingly chaotic scenes convey strong narratives, allowing viewers to feel as if they are part of the scene.
In 2019, Herman won the Robert Walters Group Young Artist of the Year Award in the UK.
Booth: F05 Sokar Art
Kwon Neng (權能)
Hong Kong's Admira Gallery presents the works of South Korean artist Kwon Neng. He cleverly combines classic scenes from art history with the lifestyles of contemporary youths, creating a fantastical art world.
The figures in his paintings are historical artists and contemporary youths, sharing common pursuits and perplexities in different time and space contexts. This cross-temporal dialogue is part of a reflection on life and society.
Through these works, viewers can gain a deeper understanding of these artistic masters and reflect on the trends of contemporary art.
Booth: C03 Admira Gallery
Art Taipei 2024. (Taiwan News, Lyla Liu video)
