New Taipei City Art Museum Exhibition Audio Guide

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How does the constantly evolving tech industry influence our daily lives, work, and environment? The upcoming artwork, The Annotation: Driving Simulator, by Musquiqui Chihying, addresses this question. Through interviews with scholars, data annotators training AI model, and taxi drivers, the artist seeks to initiate a dialogue around the discussions around job losses due to digitization. Another work of his, The Currency – Sensing 1 Agbogbloshie—a collaboration with artists Elom 20ce and Gregor Kasper—investigates the movement of electronic waste, transforming the electromagnetic waves emitted from e-waste into sound as a means of responding to the economic and political structures at play. Huang Sun-quan’s The Trilogy of Culture and Technology reflects on how cultural phenomena are shaped by digital technologies. These include the relationship between personal computers and countercultures in the 1960s, Shenzhen’s emergence as the “world's factory” in the 1980s, its effect on copycat culture, and ultimately, a focus on Taiwan’s history in semiconductor chip manufacturing and advanced processes.

Rinus Van de Velde’s work, Most of the time during the day…, depicts a man fully concentrating on market trends while engaging in online trading to finance his evening art practice. This scene reflects the new work and lifestyle paradigms of the digital age, echoing the exhibition’s central theme: the intricate symbiosis between humanity and technology in our globalized world.

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Reimagining Radical Cities

Time│2025/04/25-2025/09/07

Venue│NTCAM: 6A, 6B, 8F Gallery

Curator│HSIEH Feng-rong, Amy CHENG

Artist│Engineering of Volcano Detonating, Print & Carve Dept., JUN Sojung, Eisa JOCSON & Venuri PERERA, Joyce HO, HO Rui An, Your Bros. Filmmaking Group, WU Mali, WU Chuan-lun, HOU I-ting, HOU Lulu Shur-tzy, YAO Jui-lan, Musquiqui Chihying, Elom 20ce, Gregor Kasper, ZHANG XU Zhan, CHANG Chien-chi, Haegue YANG, Michael RAKOWITZ, Joiri MINAYA, HUANG Sun-quan, Rinus Van de Velde, VANDY Rattana, LIAO Chien-chung, JEONG Geumhyung

More Details: https://ntcart.museum/EN/exhibition/H2503003

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Upon entering this exhibition section, several large-scale installations reveal themselves, immersing us in rich visual and tactile experiences of urban spaces. Jun Sojung’s Despair to be Reborn is themed on a department store, a symbol of Western modernity, constructing a collage of a modernized landscape with rapid imagery and sound. Simultaneously, it reflects on the tension that emerges when Western modernity meets an Eastern context, which, despite seeming harmonious at first, is deeply intertwined with dislocation and contradictions. Nearby, in a ruin-like setting, Vandy Rattana’s Garden of the Night: MIND THE GAP BETWEEN TIME AND REALITY presents an installation comprising shattered roof tiles and scattered photographs depicting moments of brief interactions between people and their urban surroundings. Both artists explore similar themes, yet their works show a striking contrast—one showcases towering modern architecture, while the other focuses on ruins.

As you proceed, you will discover Haegue Yang’s large-scale installation, Cittadella. The artist utilizes the ambiguous qualities of blinds, straddling the line between openness and closure, to examine the nature and possibility of boundaries. Through the design of light and various scents permeating the space, the installation enhances the environment with multiple layers, making the boundaries more fluid and less distinct.

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Reimagining Radical Cities

Time│2025/04/25-2025/09/07

Venue│NTCAM: 6A, 6B, 8F Gallery

Curator│HSIEH Feng-rong, Amy CHENG

Artist│Engineering of Volcano Detonating, Print & Carve Dept., JUN Sojung, Eisa JOCSON & Venuri PERERA, Joyce HO, HO Rui An, Your Bros. Filmmaking Group, WU Mali, WU Chuan-lun, HOU I-ting, HOU Lulu Shur-tzy, YAO Jui-lan, Musquiqui Chihying, Elom 20ce, Gregor Kasper, ZHANG XU Zhan, CHANG Chien-chi, Haegue YANG, Michael RAKOWITZ, Joiri MINAYA, HUANG Sun-quan, Rinus Van de Velde, VANDY Rattana, LIAO Chien-chung, JEONG Geumhyung

More Details: https://ntcart.museum/EN/exhibition/H2503003

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The upcoming section centers on the intimate aspects of everyday life. In Joyce Ho’s Vera x Diary, the performer acts as an object, nestling herself into the tight spaces of a home. This action mirrors a modern reality shared by many: living in a confined, standardized urban environment. Jeong Geumhyung’s Spa & Beauty showcases a variety of beauty and skincare products, underscoring how self-care has increasingly become a commodified experience. This encourages contemplation of the links between beauty, intimacy, and consumerism. Rinus Van de Velde’s A Life in A Day may first seem to portray a man’s ordinary 9-to-5 job. However, a closer look reveals that each scene is hand-drawn and crafted meticulously. What we see in this work is, in fact, a spiritual journey imagined by the artist while staying at his own home. Eisa Jocson and Venuri Perera’s Sweeping Sisters weaves the motifs of witches and maids together through the shared instrument of the broom, exploring the lasting themes of gender and labor politics within the family structure.

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Reimagining Radical Cities

Time│2025/04/25-2025/09/07

Venue│NTCAM: 6A, 6B, 8F Gallery

Curator│HSIEH Feng-rong, Amy CHENG

Artist│Engineering of Volcano Detonating, Print & Carve Dept., JUN Sojung, Eisa JOCSON & Venuri PERERA, Joyce HO, HO Rui An, Your Bros. Filmmaking Group, WU Mali, WU Chuan-lun, HOU I-ting, HOU Lulu Shur-tzy, YAO Jui-lan, Musquiqui Chihying, Elom 20ce, Gregor Kasper, ZHANG XU Zhan, CHANG Chien-chi, Haegue YANG, Michael RAKOWITZ, Joiri MINAYA, HUANG Sun-quan, Rinus Van de Velde, VANDY Rattana, LIAO Chien-chung, JEONG Geumhyung

More Details: https://ntcart.museum/EN/exhibition/H2503003

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In concluding the exhibition, we focus on the key factors that enable urban dwellers to coexist and cultivate a sense of belonging. This section revolves around the interrelations among narrative, space, and spirituality. Through discussions, collaborations, storytelling, gatherings, and initiatives, we invite the audience to envision the future of a radical city.

The artist collective Engineering of Volcano Detonating exhibits The History of Yen: Return to the Island of Arrival, which delves into the intersection and tension between indigenous myths and sci-fi narratives in contemporary Taiwanese society. It engages viewers in examining key factors influencing how identity is connected to land. By blending fictional and poetic narratives, the work prompts viewers to reflect on these deep and intricate relationships. Zhang Xu Zhan’s Yi-zhen Paper Puppet Book-Centipede, Print & Carve Dept.’s Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?, and Michael Rakowitz’s The Waiting Gardens of the North in the 8th-floor gallery investigate how the collective spirit and space shape lived experiences, as well as the imagination and practice of a future home. These pieces highlight the importance of public participation, engendering new dialogues and social relations through collaborative efforts.

In the cities, parks are not just venues for activities but also places filled with countless stories. Your Bros. Filmmaking Group’s Taman-taman (Park) features two Indonesian poets. During the day, they gather the life stories of their fellow citizens in the park and transform these stories into poetry. At night, contrasting with the bustling daytime atmosphere, these poems echo throughout the park via radio broadcast, turning the area into a sanctuary of urban fables.

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Reimagining Radical Cities

Time│2025/04/25-2025/09/07

Venue│NTCAM: 6A, 6B, 8F Gallery

Curator│HSIEH Feng-rong, Amy CHENG

Artist│Engineering of Volcano Detonating, Print & Carve Dept., JUN Sojung, Eisa JOCSON & Venuri PERERA, Joyce HO, HO Rui An, Your Bros. Filmmaking Group, WU Mali, WU Chuan-lun, HOU I-ting, HOU Lulu Shur-tzy, YAO Jui-lan, Musquiqui Chihying, Elom 20ce, Gregor Kasper, ZHANG XU Zhan, CHANG Chien-chi, Haegue YANG, Michael RAKOWITZ, Joiri MINAYA, HUANG Sun-quan, Rinus Van de Velde, VANDY Rattana, LIAO Chien-chung, JEONG Geumhyung

More Details: https://ntcart.museum/EN/exhibition/H25030

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Welcome to the Xindian Boys’ latest project, Don’t Worry Baby. This collective, formed in 2012, consists of four artists: Tsong Pu, Chen Shun-chu, Wu Tung-lung, and Su Hui-yu, all based in Xindian District, New Taipei City. Their work often reflects on everyday life and human existence, drawing inspiration from the Xindian River area.

In this fifth collaborative project, the Xindian Boys have partnered with the younger art group XTRUX. Building on their previous four works, they’ve incorporated algorithm and game engine technology to create a new, immersive experience. This innovative approach crafts a landscape that exists between reality and fantasy, offering a fresh perspective on their artistic vision.

As you step into the exhibition space, your attention will first be drawn to the massive projection encircling the entire room. From here, you can move to the right to explore the three-channel video installation titled Interstellar. This work by the Xindian Boys takes inspiration from Taiwanese artist Lee Tsai-chien’s 1980s sculpture Finite to Infinite.

Lee’s sculpture became controversial at the time due to its resemblance, from certain angles, to a symbol associated with Communist ideology—the five-pointed star. This led to it being reported and temporarily repainted in silver before eventually being restored to its original red. The Xindian Boys reimagine this politically charged episode through the lens of retro sci-fi aesthetics, setting their work in the transformed, dried-up riverbed of the Xindian River after a typhoon. This creative reinterpretation merges art and politics into a fantastical narrative that invites reflection on history.

As you continue deeper into the exhibition space, you’ll see the centerpiece of this show: the massive projection spanning three walls, titled Don’t Worry Baby. This namesake artwork immerses the viewer in scenes of people engaging with the natural environment of the Xindian River basin. Some are playing in shallow waters or lighting signal fires; others are setting off firecrackers or flying kites. As you stroll through the exhibition, it feels as though you are walking alongside these people, sharing in their connection to nature.

As your gaze shifts to the distant landscape in the projection, unsettling elements begin to emerge. Dark clouds gather, lightning flashes across the sky, even flash floods appear—phenomena that defy the logic of everyday life. These surreal disruptions create a sense of unreality, prompting the viewer to ponder the fragile balance between nature and imagination.

Unlike the traditional method where the artist captures actual imagery using a camera, the visuals you see today are generated through game engine technology and algorithm. These tools transform the artists’ instructions into a world that is virtual yet remarkably realistic. This approach allows us to question whether the reality we experience is truly real, while encouraging us to consider whether everything around us might simply be a game, a performance, or a world made believable by the technologies of our era.

Inside the exhibition space, you’ll also find the “Determination of Life” photography series, alongside a small architectural structure embedded within the venue. This structure serves as a screening room, playing clips of past discussions among the four artists about their creative processes. These recordings reveal their artistic lives—at times serious, at times humorous, mysterious, even absurd. Together, these elements offer an intimate glimpse into the multifaceted world of their art making.

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Xindian Boys: Don't Worry, Baby

Time│2025/04/25-2025/08/17

Venue│NTCAM, 4A Gallery

Artist│Xindian Boys

More Detail: https://ntcart.museum/exhibition/H2503004

Introduction

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Hello, and welcome to Encounters in Reflection!

This exhibition offers a curatorial re-evaluation of the collection of the New Taipei City Art Museum, reconsidering how artists, through their creative works, interpret the land, history, and urban development.

The works on display include pieces originally housed in the Taipei County Cultural Center which were later transferred to the museum, as well as acquisitions that have expanded the collection in line with its evolving vision. Spanning from the 1930s to the present, these artworks offer insights into the shifting social landscapes and diverse artistic expressions that have shaped New Taipei City over time.

New Taipei City is a place of rich cultural diversity and deep history, constantly evolving toward the future. To reflect this dynamic character, the exhibition is structured around two sub-themes: Nature / Landscape / Boundary and Humanity / Memory / Urban Community. This exhibition explores how people, events, and objects interact and reflect one another across time and space, shaping memories, geographical experiences, and social landscapes.

As you explore the exhibition, you’ll notice these artistic journeys unfold in varied ways—at times parallel, at times layered, and at times interwoven—yet always distinct in their temporal and spatial dimensions. They illuminate the unique collection of the New Taipei City Art Museum, while revealing an artistic panorama of the city.

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NTCAM Collection: Encounters in Reflection

Time│2025/04/25-2025/08/17

Venue│NTCAM: 3A, 3B, 4B Gallery

Curator│PAI Shih-ming

Co-curator│TSOU Ting

Artist│Atelier Hui-kan, HSU Yen-ting, HO Chau-chu, YU Chin-chang, WU Tien-chang, WU LI Yu-ge, WU Hao, WU Mali, LEE Min-jong, LEE Yung-two, LEE Tsai-chien, LEE Chung-chung, LEE Quan-pui, LEE Yih-hong, Idas Losin, LIN Chang-hu, Richard LIN, LIN Chuan-chu, YAO Chung-han, SHIH Tsui-feng, HUNG Tung-piao, HUNG Rui-lin, HU Kun-jung, NI Chiang-huai, TANG Tang-fa, HSIA Yi-fu, YUAN Goang-ming, CHANG Chao-tang, TSONG Pu, LIEN Chien-hsing, CHEN Yueh-li, CHEN I-chun, CHEN Chun-hao, CHEN Shun-chu, FU Chuan-fu, Posak Jodian, HUANG Tsai-sung, HUANG Zan-lun, YANG San-lang, YANG Chi-tung, LIU Wen-wei, CHIANG Jui-keng, CHENG Shang-his, DAI Bih-in, LO Cheng-hsien, LO Huei-ming.

More Details: https://ntcart.museum/exhibition/H2503001

View of Tamsui from the South Window

Oil on canvas

67x158.5cm

1983

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"View of Tamsui from the South Window" depicts the view from Lee Yung-two’s window, capturing the scenery of Tamsui as seen from his home. Lee bisects the view along the Tamsui River, with Guanyin Mountain in the background and the streets of Tamsui in the foreground. Using a perspective akin to a wide-angle lens, Lee conveys the vastness of both the natural landscape and the bustling harbor town through dynamic and fluid lines.

From each window of his home, Lee could see a different view of Tamsui’s landscape. In the 1970s, when his wife closed her stationery shop, Lee used the leftover oil paints from the shop to create his very first painting, marking the beginning of his artistic career focused on depicting Tamsui. As a native of Tamsui, Lee captures the essence of Tamsui, serving not only as a historical record of the town but also as an expression of the artist’s profound connection to local culture and heritage.

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NTCAM Collection: Encounters in Reflection

Time│2025/04/25-2025/08/17

Venue│NTCAM: 3A, 3B, 4B Gallery

Curator│PAI Shih-ming

Co-curator│TSOU Ting

Artist│Atelier Hui-kan, HSU Yen-ting, HO Chau-chu, YU Chin-chang, WU Tien-chang, WU LI Yu-ge, WU Hao, WU Mali, LEE Min-jong, LEE Yung-two, LEE Tsai-chien, LEE Chung-chung, LEE Quan-pui, LEE Yih-hong, Idas Losin, LIN Chang-hu, Richard LIN, LIN Chuan-chu, YAO Chung-han, SHIH Tsui-feng, HUNG Tung-piao, HUNG Rui-lin, HU Kun-jung, NI Chiang-huai, TANG Tang-fa, HSIA Yi-fu, YUAN Goang-ming, CHANG Chao-tang, TSONG Pu, LIEN Chien-hsing, CHEN Yueh-li, CHEN I-chun, CHEN Chun-hao, CHEN Shun-chu, FU Chuan-fu, Posak Jodian, HUANG Tsai-sung, HUANG Zan-lun, YANG San-lang, YANG Chi-tung, LIU Wen-wei, CHIANG Jui-keng, CHENG Shang-his, DAI Bih-in, LO Cheng-hsien, LO Huei-ming.

More Details: https://ntcart.museum/exhibition/H2503001

Sound of Sea Waves

Oil on canvas

73x91cm

Date unkown

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When was the last time you stood by the sea? What left the deepest impression on you-the salty breeze on your face or the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks?

This work before you is a coastal landscape oil painting by Yang San-lang. In the painting, the waves surge and crash violently against the steep cliffs in the foreground, while the distant sky glows with a light-yellow light, evoking a sense of tranquility and grandeur in the early morning light.

Yang San-lang was one of the Taiwanese artists who studied in France during the period of Japanese rule. His works were selected to be shown at the Salon d’Automne in Paris and were frequently featured in Taiwan’s art exhibitions. He excelled in landscape painting, becoming known for his rich, vibrant colors and thick, powerful brushstrokes. He was particularly skilled at coastal and sunrise motifs, and as a lover of fishing and outdoor sketching, he continued to create seascapes of sunrises throughout his later years.

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NTCAM Collection: Encounters in Reflection

Time│2025/04/25-2025/08/17

Venue│NTCAM: 3A, 3B, 4B Gallery

Curator│PAI Shih-ming

Co-curator│TSOU Ting

Artist│Atelier Hui-kan, HSU Yen-ting, HO Chau-chu, YU Chin-chang, WU Tien-chang, WU LI Yu-ge, WU Hao, WU Mali, LEE Min-jong, LEE Yung-two, LEE Tsai-chien, LEE Chung-chung, LEE Quan-pui, LEE Yih-hong, Idas Losin, LIN Chang-hu, Richard LIN, LIN Chuan-chu, YAO Chung-han, SHIH Tsui-feng, HUNG Tung-piao, HUNG Rui-lin, HU Kun-jung, NI Chiang-huai, TANG Tang-fa, HSIA Yi-fu, YUAN Goang-ming, CHANG Chao-tang, TSONG Pu, LIEN Chien-hsing, CHEN Yueh-li, CHEN I-chun, CHEN Chun-hao, CHEN Shun-chu, FU Chuan-fu, Posak Jodian, HUANG Tsai-sung, HUANG Zan-lun, YANG San-lang, YANG Chi-tung, LIU Wen-wei, CHIANG Jui-keng, CHENG Shang-his, DAI Bih-in, LO Cheng-hsien, LO Huei-ming.

More Details: https://ntcart.museum/exhibition/H2503001

Mountains in Morning Light

Ink and color on paper

81x71cm

1991

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How can one capture the endless expanse of mountain ranges on a single sheet of paper?

First, observe the composition of the painting. You'll notice that the entire layout develops upward along the axis of the painting, with layers upon layers of mountains seemingly stretching endlessly into the horizon. The varying shades of ink, from dark to light, cleverly create the undulating peaks, adding depth to the space. With delicate brushwork, Hsia Yi-fu builds up the foliage and trees, layer by layer, giving the mountain a fluffy yet dense appearance, as if a gentle breeze is rustling through the leaves.

Next, look at the mist and clouds around the mountainside. The mist seems to flow through the mountain valleys, adding layers of depth to the landscape. Sunlight filters through the mist, illuminating the slopes of the mountains and creating a striking contrast of light and shadow. This not only adds dimensionality to the painting but also enhances its vastness. Hsia Yi-fu captures the ever-changing dynamics of the mountain scene, fully embodying the spirit of oriental ink painting tradition, where emptiness and fullness coexist.

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NTCAM Collection: Encounters in Reflection

Time│2025/04/25-2025/08/17

Venue│NTCAM: 3A, 3B, 4B Gallery

Curator│PAI Shih-ming

Co-curator│TSOU Ting

Artist│Atelier Hui-kan, HSU Yen-ting, HO Chau-chu, YU Chin-chang, WU Tien-chang, WU LI Yu-ge, WU Hao, WU Mali, LEE Min-jong, LEE Yung-two, LEE Tsai-chien, LEE Chung-chung, LEE Quan-pui, LEE Yih-hong, Idas Losin, LIN Chang-hu, Richard LIN, LIN Chuan-chu, YAO Chung-han, SHIH Tsui-feng, HUNG Tung-piao, HUNG Rui-lin, HU Kun-jung, NI Chiang-huai, TANG Tang-fa, HSIA Yi-fu, YUAN Goang-ming, CHANG Chao-tang, TSONG Pu, LIEN Chien-hsing, CHEN Yueh-li, CHEN I-chun, CHEN Chun-hao, CHEN Shun-chu, FU Chuan-fu, Posak Jodian, HUANG Tsai-sung, HUANG Zan-lun, YANG San-lang, YANG Chi-tung, LIU Wen-wei, CHIANG Jui-keng, CHENG Shang-his, DAI Bih-in, LO Cheng-hsien, LO Huei-ming.

More Details: https://ntcart.museum/exhibition/H2503001

Without Beginning Without End Series: Infinite Mountains

Oil on canvas

Dimensions variable

1984

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Have you ever thought about how an artwork can be both two-dimensional and three-dimensional at the same time?

This work consists of six canvases arranged in order from smallest to largest on the wall. The canvases come in shades of white, red, gray, and green. From the front, they appear as a flat composition, much like a traditional painting. But take a step to the side and look again—you’ll notice that the canvases vary in thickness. As your perspective shifts, a layered, three-dimensional effect emerges, resembling distant mountain ranges stacked upon one another.

This visual experience directly connects to the title Infinite Layers of Distant Green, inspired by Richard Lin’s time living in Xindian’s Garden City. The title Without Beginning, Without End also echoes Lin’s philosophy: “If it is both a starting point and an ending point, then there is no distinction between the two.”

Richard Lin was known for his ability to create visual rhythms and spatial transformations with minimal elements. After returning to Taiwan from Europe in 1982, he transitioned from painting to three-dimensional sculptures and installation art, expanding his exploration of space. Originally exhibited in his 1984 solo show, this work remained unseen for decades until briefly exhibited in Taichung in 2021. Now, after 41 years, the work is finally on view again in New Taipei City.

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NTCAM Collection: Encounters in Reflection

Time│2025/04/25-2025/08/17

Venue│NTCAM: 3A, 3B, 4B Gallery

Curator│PAI Shih-ming

Co-curator│TSOU Ting

Artist│Atelier Hui-kan, HSU Yen-ting, HO Chau-chu, YU Chin-chang, WU Tien-chang, WU LI Yu-ge, WU Hao, WU Mali, LEE Min-jong, LEE Yung-two, LEE Tsai-chien, LEE Chung-chung, LEE Quan-pui, LEE Yih-hong, Idas Losin, LIN Chang-hu, Richard LIN, LIN Chuan-chu, YAO Chung-han, SHIH Tsui-feng, HUNG Tung-piao, HUNG Rui-lin, HU Kun-jung, NI Chiang-huai, TANG Tang-fa, HSIA Yi-fu, YUAN Goang-ming, CHANG Chao-tang, TSONG Pu, LIEN Chien-hsing, CHEN Yueh-li, CHEN I-chun, CHEN Chun-hao, CHEN Shun-chu, FU Chuan-fu, Posak Jodian, HUANG Tsai-sung, HUANG Zan-lun, YANG San-lang, YANG Chi-tung, LIU Wen-wei, CHIANG Jui-keng, CHENG Shang-his, DAI Bih-in, LO Cheng-hsien, LO Huei-ming.

More Details: https://ntcart.museum/exhibition/H2503001