Shun Yi Museum of Formosan Aborigines - Fine Arts Branch Introduction
Shunyi Museum of Taiwan Indigenous Peoples - Art Branch (hereinafter referred to as Shunyi Taiwan Art Museum) officially opened on June 10, 2020. This museum, located in the heart of the city, represents another significant milestone in the promotion of Taiwanese art and culture by the Lin Nai-weng Educational Foundation. Situated at No. 5 Yanping South Road, near the Beimen Plaza in Taipei City, the Shunyi Taiwan Art Museum was transformed from the Shunyi Group's former "Qijia House" - "Shunyi Hang." This historical building, which has a history of 74 years, was reimagined into a new art museum under the vision of Chairperson Lin Chun-chi. The pursuit of excellence by the Shunyi Group aims to radiate greater cultural energy to society through the operation of the museum. Founder Lin Ching-fu, honorary chairman of the Shunyi Taiwan Art Museum, has a deep love for the homeland and treasures Taiwan. Since the 1970s, he has been collecting numerous indigenous artifacts and local artworks. In addition to exhibiting the remarkable artworks donated by Lin Ching-fu, the museum organizes special exhibitions based on different themes and invites curators and young artists from both domestic and abroad to participate, achieving the goal of promoting Taiwanese culture. In terms of educational promotion activities, the museum actively connects with elementary and middle schools by focusing on diverse aspects such as "local culture," "innovative culture," and "diverse art," hoping to establish aesthetic education as the foundation for children to learn about Taiwanese art. At the same time, the Shunyi Taiwan Art Museum also encourages academic exchanges and practical internships, inviting people from different backgrounds to participate in volunteer services, together creating a cultural platform for public sharing and exchange. The location of this museum is a key area for building historical street landscapes in Taipei City and is part of the golden art and cultural circle around Beimen and the vicinity of Taipei Train Station, serving as a primary gateway and impression for domestic and international travelers arriving in Taipei. As a starting point for guiding visitors to understand Taipei, the Shunyi Taiwan Art Museum incorporates new urban culture as well as the historical and cultural richness of old streets, technology, and interaction into its blueprint, hoping that this museum can provide important clues for the public in understanding the patterns and imprints of the city. Surrounding the museum are many cultural landmarks such as the Fuzhijie Western-style Buildings, Zhongshan Hall, the Taiwan Railway Museum, and the Postal Museum. In the future, the Shunyi Taiwan Art Museum will focus on the historical memories of Taiwan, promoting cultural resonance within the city through collaborative activities with nearby attractions. The establishment of the Shunyi Taiwan Art Museum in 2020 not only adds a new landmark to the Beimen golden art and cultural circle but also invigorates community cultural exchange with its exquisite artistic content. This charming new cultural space will lead the public to witness Taiwan's elegance through classic artworks and inject new vitality filled with cultural energy into the city. (Source: Shunyi Museum of Taiwan Indigenous Peoples - Art Branch)
