Taishin Bank Cultural and Arts Foundation Introduction
A stable, creative, and vibrant cultural society is undoubtedly the best condition for companies to maintain consistency and progress. In light of this, Mr. Wu Dongliang, the leader of Taishin Group, established the "Taishin Bank Cultural and Arts Foundation" in May 2001, with the mission of "enhancing the quality of cultural life and fostering a sound environment for artistic development." The foundation is dedicated to embodying the spirit of "sowing, irrigating, and sharing," fulfilling the social responsibility and cultural mission of private enterprises. The foundation positions itself as a supporter and sponsor of professional artistic and cultural activities, looking towards the diverse and rapidly developing social trends of the 21st century, with a parallel progression of globalization and localization, primarily focusing on promoting contemporary artistic culture in Taiwan while committing to the observation, critique, and support of local art. In addition to assisting Taiwanese contemporary art in becoming a luminary in global creative culture, it hopes to invigorate the lives of the people through the promotion of art, filling them with more creative energy and imaginative sensibility. The "Taishin Art Award," established in 2002, serves as the main axis of the foundation’s operations, encompassing visual, performing, and interdisciplinary art activities. Its proactive nomination and interdisciplinary selection mechanism are pioneering in Taiwan. To balance the breadth, depth, and international visibility of this award, the nomination process includes dedicated nomination observers, discussions of perspectives, cross-disciplinary dialogues, and the establishment of the ARTalks website as a public discussion platform, inviting internationally influential cultural figures to participate in the final selection. In the process of creating this domestic art crown, in addition to continuously promoting outstanding artistic creations with innovative visions to the public, the foundation hopes to address the notion that art itself is not defined solely by awards or ultimate outcomes. The Taishin Art Award reflects Taiwan's multiculturalism, allowing excellent works to resonate and vibrate with society again. The foundation aims to serve effectively as a bridge for communication and crossing between artists and the public, as well as a messenger for enterprises giving back to society. (Source: Taishin Art Foundation)
