Hung Geng-Sheng Art Museum Introduction
Hong Geng-Shen (1946-), a native of Dingwan Village, Huxi Township in this county, is a well-known contemporary ink painter in Taiwan. He graduated from the Department of Fine Arts at National Taiwan Normal University and returned to his hometown to teach at Magong Junior High School. After a year, he moved to Kaohsiung, where he taught at Daren Junior High School, Kaohsiung High School, and National Kaohsiung Normal University. He has become an important representative of modern ink painting and has actively participated in the contemporary art movement in southern Taiwan, having a significant impact. In recognition of his outstanding artistic achievements and contributions, this county has established the Hong Geng-Shen Art Museum in a historical building, inviting Professor Hsiao Ching-Jui to curate the opening exhibition focusing on three aspects: "The Artist Hong Geng-Shen," "The Art Movement Leader Hong Geng-Shen," and "The Art Educator Hong Geng-Shen." It is hoped that this museum will become an important base for ink painting in the country and continue to promote the development of contemporary ink art. The site was originally the residence of the Vice Admiral of the Penghu Patrol Office (then known as the Siege Office) during the Qing Dynasty and was later converted into the Penghu County Magistrate's Office. During the Japanese rule, a "Penghu Island Constabulary Detachment" was established here. Renovations were carried out at that time, and the current cultural creative center, fencing room, stables, and tatami room are part of the original structures. After the war, the area was used by the Penghu Defense Command's Transportation Department. In 1958, it was reorganized into the Command Center of Magong Port under the Penghu Defense Command. In 1995, two Japanese-style dormitories were demolished to construct a two-story reinforced concrete building, now known as the "Dormitory Building" located at the back of the park. In 2002, it was registered as a historical building by the Penghu County Government. Closed on: Mondays, Tuesdays, and national holidays. *Lunch break from 12:00 to 14:00; entry is refused 30 minutes before closing.
