Yongtian Arts & Jinma Hotel Contemporary Art Museum Introduction
Kaohsiung ALIEN Art Centre (Kinmen Hotel Contemporary Art Museum) is a rare remnant of Cold War military architecture in Taiwan. Built in 1967, the Kinmen Hotel became a part of history with the military's withdrawal in 1998. In 2016, the Kaohsiung City Urban Development Bureau reopened the bidding, and the ALIEN Art team preserved the site. After two years of renovations, it officially reemerged as the ALIEN Art Centre on November 28, 2018. The originally structured military complex has transformed into a green building that harmonizes with nature, enriched with geometric elements that weave stories from the past and present. The renovated hotel retains classical strength while blending elegance with contemporary aesthetics. Today, the ALIEN Art Centre (Kinmen Hotel Contemporary Art Museum) offers memories, art, forest experiences, spatial immersion, and contemporary design. Hidden on the second floor, ALIEN All-Day Lounge provides fresh organic light meals and coffee, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in a comfortable atmosphere of design and art. The museum focuses on presenting a new spiritual lifestyle of culture, art, fashion, and way of life, with a global perspective and standards to rediscover and curate current exhibitions. The special exhibition planning follows the rotating schedule of the three museum floors, with permanent exhibitions also available. The second floor houses the museum shop and the ALIEN All-Day Lounge café, where visitors can purchase art pieces and books, making it an excellent place for post-exhibition meet-ups and chats. The rooftop open platform can host music and performance events.
