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Masters' works by Taiwanese photographers gathered in Chishang, shaping Taiwan as seen through their eyes

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The National Center of Photography is exhibiting 54 original works by Taiwanese photographers at the Taitung Chishang Barn Art Museum.
  • The exhibition, titled "We Taiwan," showcases the photographers' perspectives on Taiwan's landscape, people, and culture.
  • The collection spans works from the 20th century, highlighting both well-known and lesser-known artists.

An exhibition featuring 54 original works from the National Center of Photography has opened at the Taitung Chishang Barn Art Museum, offering a curated look at Taiwan through the eyes of its photographers.

The exhibition, titled "We Taiwan," is a collaboration between the Taiwan Academy of Arts and the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts. It draws from the National Center of Photography's extensive collection, which holds over 13,000 photographic works, considered a significant cultural asset for Taiwan.

Curated by Professor Huang Chien-liang, the exhibition focuses on works primarily from the last century. Huang selected 54 classic original pieces, aiming to present "Taiwan as seen by Taiwanese photographers." He intentionally included works from early photographers who may be less famous but possess substantial artistic merit, alongside pieces from renowned artists like Chang Tsai, Ko Hsi-chieh, Cheng Sang-hsi, and Kuo Ying-sheng.

The chosen venue, the Chishang Barn Art Museum, with its unique rural setting, inspired the selection. The exhibition explores various facets of Taiwanese life and artistic landscapes, aiming to convey a broad perspective and the vitality of life captured through the lens. "Taiwan's unique natural scenery, from mountains over 3,000 meters high to the boundless ocean; its kind and diligent people and diverse, inclusive culture – photographers have recorded the vitality of this land with their cameras, presenting 'We Taiwan,'" said Ko Wen-chang, chairman of the Taiwan Academy of Arts.

In addition to the displayed works, a separate room features an immersive projection of over a thousand pieces that could not be accommodated in the exhibition space. The exhibition runs until December 13.

Taiwan's unique natural scenery, from mountains over 3,000 meters high to the boundless ocean; its kind and diligent people and diverse, inclusive culture – photographers have recorded the vitality of this land with their cameras, presenting 'We Taiwan.'

— Ko Wen-changdescribing the essence of the exhibition and its portrayal of Taiwan.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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