Yongtian Art & Contemporary Art Museum, Kinmen Hotel Introduction
Kaohsiung Ying-Tian Art · Kinmen Hotel Contemporary Art Museum is a rare surviving military building from the Cold War era. Constructed in 1967, it became part of history after the military evacuated in 1998. In 2016, the Kaohsiung City Urban Development Bureau re-opened the bidding process, leading to the ALIEN Art team preserving the site, which underwent two years of renovations. On November 28, 2018, it officially opened as the ALIEN Art Centre. The formerly rigid military structure has transformed into a green architecture that harmonizes with nature, rich in geometric elements, intertwining stories from the past and present. The renovated hotel retains classical strength while blending elegance with contemporary elements. Today, the Ying-Tian Art · Kinmen Hotel Contemporary Art Museum offers experiences of memory, art, forests, spatial immersion, and contemporary design. Hidden on the second floor, the ALIEN All-Day Lounge provides fresh, organic light meals and coffee, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in an atmosphere of design and art. The museum focuses on presenting a new spirit of cultural, artistic, fashion, and lifestyle by discovering and curating current exhibitions with an international perspective and standards, following a rotating schedule across the three floors of the museum, along with permanent exhibitions. The second floor features a museum shop and the ALIEN All-Day Lounge, where visitors can purchase art products and books, making it an ideal place to meet and catch up after viewing exhibits. The rooftop terrace can host music and performance events.
