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In order to initiate a new collaboration model between art fairs, galleries, and artists, "Voices" collaborates with Emerson Wang, a seasoned curator with a background in European modern and contemporary art history, who has lived in Europe for nearly fifteen years. Through the curator's central coordination of venue and artwork display, as well as the overall visual effects of the space, combined with a clear contextual narrative, the exhibition aims to indicate a new direction for art display. Artists are also encouraged to present more comprehensive creative concepts through thoughtful consideration of space.
In today's world, entertainment defines our reality. It reflects technological progress and embodies humanity’s pursuit of happiness. The immediacy, interactivity, and diversity of entertainment have greatly enriched our lives—yet at the same time, they have also given rise to the modern-day ailments of civilization. As we become increasingly immersed in entertainment, many of us fall into the trap of information cocoons, where ideas are recycled and reinforced, limiting access to diverse perspectives.
This year’s exhibition adopts the theme "The World of Entertainment," using artworks to reflect upon and respond to these observations. In an increasingly complex society, the exhibition encourages viewers to move beyond oversimplified, hollow responses and instead engage with reality through a multitude of perspectives.
The participating artists span nearly 90 years in age, bringing together diverse generational viewpoints to unpack the compressed, restrained spirit of contemporary life. Japanese pop art master Keiichi TANAAMI opens the show, presenting works that explore the endless possibilities between tradition and modernity, the personal and the collective—perfectly capturing the vision and spirit of this exhibition.
Responding to shifts in eras, digital transformation, and changes in human life, Hsi-Te SUNG explores the environment’s nature and examines how the space between "reality and truth" can express "fiction." Hsu-Tung HAN manipulates visual illusions, using technologies originally intended to enhance human life to question the meaning of "new" and "change." The youngest participating artist, Ko-Wei LAI, winner of the 2025 Tainan New Arts Award and the Kaohsiung Award Jury Prize, presents works brimming with playful sarcasm, embodying a blend of humor and seriousness from a younger generation’s perspective.
Yu-Ching LIN’s still life and landscape paintings evoke a sense of awe at nature and the smallness of humankind, inspiring reverence and gratitude for life. Hsing-Yu WEI’s abstract compositions, with their strong structures and vivid colors, prompt viewers to reconsider their relationships with the world and themselves, seeking balance and inner strength. In front of Hsin-Ying LIU’s paintings, viewers may experience moments of both solitude and joy—through light and color, her works examine the connections between individuals, nature, society, and the self, drawing attention to these essential relationships.
Japanese artist Tomoya TSUKAMOTO fuses the vibrant brushwork of Impressionism with abstract expression, reflecting elements of modern daily life. His use of primary colors evokes a striking familiarity, as if the scenes have been encountered before. Atsuo SUSUKI’s paintings reveal physical traces and the presence of the artist’s breathing body, as if sculpted onto the canvas. The richly layered textures bear witness to the spiritual intensity invested in his creative process.
German artist Christoph RUCKHÄBERLE merges three-dimensional forms with modern digital technologies, creating immersive installations that invite audiences to reconsider the relationship between space, form, and emotion. Chieh-Sen CHIU uses paper maps as a medium to explore the interplay between nature and human intervention within lived environments. Sound and installation artist Yu-Jung CHEN deliberately removes language and textual understanding, instead channeling primal forms of sound communication. His algorithm-generated projections of light and images transform the invisible into the visible, interpreting the space we perceive through constant metamorphosis.
Breaking away from traditional exhibition formats, this edition of Voices introduces a new curatorial concept—positioning participating galleries as curatorial creators. Through invited artists Wong-Shen SU (painting), Lien-Chin HOU, and Ai-Hua HSIA (sculpture), the exhibition creates a theatrical, stage-like experience. Together, their works explore introspective reflections on life, identity, and belonging across generations.
Voices serves as a dynamic platform for artists to experiment and showcase their creations. The exhibition moves from three-dimensional spaces to two-dimensional mappings, ultimately reassembling into a vibrant, energetic spatial experience. Visitors will have only a few short days to physically immerse themselves in this evolving flow of creative energy—capturing the full potential of the world we live in.