Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines - Fine Arts Branch Introduction
Shunyi Taiwanese Indigenous Peoples Museum - Fine Arts Branch (hereinafter referred to as Shunyi Taiwan Art Museum) officially opened on June 10, 2020. This museum, located in the heart of the city, marks another important milestone in the Lin Nai-Weng Cultural Foundation's promotion of Taiwanese art and culture. Situated near the North Gate Plaza in Taipei City at 5 Yanping South Road, Shunyi Taiwan Art Museum was formerly the "Qijiazhu" of Shunyi's affiliated enterprises - "Shunyi Hang." This old building, with a history of 74 years, was transformed into a brand new art museum under the vision of Chairperson Lin Chun-Ji, reflecting the spirit of excellence pursued by Shunyi's affiliated enterprises and radiating greater cultural energy to society through the museum's operations. The founder of Shunyi Taiwan Art Museum, Honorary Chairman Lin Ching-Fu, has a deep love for his homeland and cherishes Taiwan. Since the 1970s, he has gradually collected many artifacts of Taiwanese indigenous peoples and local artworks. In addition to displaying the remarkable works donated by Honorary Chairman Lin Ching-Fu, the museum also holds special exhibitions based on different themes and invites curators and young artists from both domestic and international backgrounds to participate, achieving the goal of promoting Taiwanese culture. In terms of education and outreach activities, the museum actively connects with various primary and secondary schools, focusing on diverse aspects such as "local culture," "innovative culture," and "diverse arts," hoping to use aesthetic education as a foundation for children's learning about Taiwanese art. At the same time, Shunyi Taiwan Art Museum encourages academic exchange and practical internships, promoting volunteer service participation among people from different backgrounds to jointly create a cultural platform for public sharing and exchange. The location of this art museum is a key area for the development of old street landscapes in Taipei City, and it is also part of the North Gate Golden Arts Circle and the converging area around Taipei Main Station, serving as a primary gateway and impression for travelers arriving in Taipei. As a starting point for guiding visitors to understand Taipei, Shunyi Taiwan Art Museum incorporates various aspects of the city’s contemporary culture and the historical, cultural, technological, and interactive charms of old streets, hoping to become an important clue for the public in analyzing the city's texture and imprint. Surrounded by numerous cultural landmarks, such as the Futai Street Western-style buildings, Chungshan Hall, the Taiwan Museum Railway Department District, and the Postal Museum, Shunyi Taiwan Art Museum will also focus on the core of Taiwan's historical memory, promoting cultural resonance in the city through activities connected with neighboring attractions. The birth of Shunyi Taiwan Art Museum in 2020 not only adds a new landmark to the North Gate Golden Arts Circle but also invigorates community cultural exchanges with its exquisite and abundant artistic content. This charming new cultural and artistic space will guide the public to witness Taiwan's brilliance through classic artworks and inject new vitality filled with cultural energy into the city. (Source: Shunyi Taiwanese Indigenous Peoples Museum - Fine Arts Branch)
