Yongtian Art · Golden Horse Hotel Contemporary Art Museum Introduction
Kaohsiung ALIEN Art Centre - Kinmen Hotel Contemporary Art Museum is a rare surviving Cold War military building in Taiwan. The Kinmen Hotel was built in 1967 and entered history after the military withdrew in 1998. In 2016, the Kaohsiung City Urban Development Bureau re-opened bidding, and the ALIEN Art team was selected to preserve the site. After two years of renovations, it was officially reopened on November 28, 2018, as the ALIEN Art Centre - Kinmen Hotel Art Museum. The once rigid military structure has transformed into a green building that harmonizes with nature, enriched with geometric elements that weave together stories from the past and the present. The renovated hotel retains classical strength while blending elegance with contemporary design. Today, the ALIEN Art Centre - Kinmen Hotel Contemporary Art Museum offers experiences of memory, art, trees, spatial immersion, and contemporary design. Hidden on the second floor, the ALIEN All-Day Lounge serves fresh, organic light meals and coffee, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in a comfortable atmosphere of inspiration amidst design and art. The museum focuses on presenting a new spirit of cultural, artistic, fashion, and lifestyle experiences. With an international perspective and standards, it seeks to rediscover and curate ongoing exhibitions and performances. The special exhibition planning follows the exhibition schedule on the three floors of the museum, in addition to permanent exhibitions. The second floor features a museum shop and the ALIEN All-Day Lounge café, where visitors can purchase art gifts and books, also serving as a great gathering place for post-exhibit discussions. The rooftop terrace can host music and performance events.
