Shunyi Museum of Taiwan Indigenous Peoples - Fine Arts Branch Introduction
Shun Yi Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Museum - Art Branch (hereinafter referred to as Shun Yi Art Museum) officially opened on June 10, 2020. This art museum, located in the city center, represents another important milestone in the promotion of Taiwanese art and culture by the Lin Nai-Weng Cultural Foundation. Situated near Beimen Plaza at No. 5 Yanping South Road in Taipei City, the Shun Yi Art Museum was formerly the "Qi Jia Cuo" of Shun Yi's affiliated enterprises - "Shun Yi Xing." This old building, which has a 74-year history, has transformed into a brand new art museum under the vision of Chairperson Lin Chun-Chi. The spirit of excellence pursued by Shun Yi's affiliated enterprises will also radiate greater cultural energy to society through the operation of the museum. The founder, Honorary Chairman Lin Ching-Fu, has a deep love for the land and cherishes Taiwan. Since the 1970s, he has collected many indigenous artifacts and local artworks from Taiwan. In addition to showcasing the brilliant paintings donated by Honorary Chairman Lin Ching-Fu, the Shun Yi Art Museum also holds special exhibitions based on different themes and invites curators and young artists from home and abroad to participate, achieving the goal of promoting Taiwanese culture. In terms of educational outreach, the museum actively collaborates with elementary and secondary schools, focusing on multidimensional aspects such as "local culture," "innovative culture," and "diverse arts," hoping to use aesthetic education as a foundation for children's learning of Taiwanese art. At the same time, the Shun Yi Art Museum encourages academic exchanges and practical internships, urging people from different backgrounds to participate in volunteer services, collectively building a cultural platform for public sharing and exchange. The location of this museum is a key area for the old street landscape of Taipei City and is part of the cultural and artistic district around the Beimen golden arts area and Taipei Main Station, serving as a primary gateway and impression for both domestic and international travelers arriving in Taipei. As a starting point for introducing Taipei to visitors, the Shun Yi Art Museum incorporates various dimensions of the city's trendy culture, old street charm, history, humanities, technology, and interactivity into its blueprint, hoping that this museum will become an important clue for the public in understanding the city's texture and imprints. Surrounding the museum are many cultural heritage sites, such as Hu Tai Street Foreign Buildings, Chungshan Hall, National Taiwan Museum Railway Park, and the Postal Museum. In the future, the Shun Yi Art Museum will focus on Taiwan's historical memory and promote cultural resonance within the city through activities connecting with surrounding attractions. The birth of the Shun Yi Art Museum in 2020 not only adds a new landmark to the Beimen golden arts area but also invigorates community cultural exchanges with its rich artistic connotations. This charming new cultural space will lead the public to witness the elegance of Taiwan through classic artworks and inject new vitality filled with cultural energy into the city. (Source: Shun Yi Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Museum - Art Branch)
