Taishin Bank Foundation for Arts and Culture Introduction
A stable and vibrant cultural society filled with creativity is undoubtedly the best condition for companies to maintain consistency and progress. In light of this, Mr. Wu Dongliang, the leader of Taishin Financial Holding Co., established the “Taishin Bank Cultural and Arts Foundation” in May 2001, with the founding purpose of "enhancing the quality of cultural life and improving the development environment for the arts." The foundation is dedicated to embodying the spirit of “sowing, nurturing, and sharing,” implementing the social responsibility and cultural mission of private enterprises. The foundation positions itself as a supporting and sponsoring organization for professional art and cultural activities, looking towards the multi-faceted and rapidly developing social trends of the 21st century, where globalization and localization advance in parallel. It determines to make the promotion of contemporary Taiwanese art and culture its primary goal, committed to observing, commenting on, and subsidizing local art. In addition to assisting contemporary Taiwanese art to rise as a beacon of global creative culture, it aims to infuse more creative vitality and imaginative sensibility into the lives of the people through the promotion of art. Established in 2002, the "Taishin Art Award" serves as the core of the foundation's business, encompassing visual, performing, and interdisciplinary art activities. Its proactive nomination and interdisciplinary selection mechanism is a first in the country. To ensure the breadth, depth, and international visibility of this award, the nomination process involves the establishment of dedicated nominators, interactive discussions, and cross-domain dialogues, as well as the creation of the ARTalks platform for public discussion, ultimately inviting influential international cultural figures to participate in the final selection. In the process of building this domestic art crown, the foundation not only continuously introduces outstanding artistic creations with innovative vision to the public but also seeks to respond to the notion that art itself is not measured solely by awards or ultimate outcomes. The Taishin Art Award reflects the rich diversity of Taiwanese culture, allowing outstanding works to resonate and resonate with society, while the foundation aims to act as a bridge for communication and connection between artists and the public, as well as a messenger for corporate social responsibility. (Source: Taishin Art Foundation)
