Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines - Fine Arts Branch Introduction
The Shun Yi Museum of Taiwanese Indigenous Peoples - Art Branch (hereinafter referred to as Shun Yi Art Museum) officially opened on June 10, 2020. Located in the heart of the city, this art museum represents another significant milestone in the Shun Yi Cultural and Educational Foundation's promotion of Taiwanese art and culture. Situated at No. 5 Yanping South Road near Beimen Square in Taipei, the museum's former iteration was Shun Yi's "Qijia House" - the "Shun Yi Hang." This 74-year-old historic building has been transformed into a brand new art museum under the vision of Chairperson Lin Chun-chi. The Shun Yi Group's pursuit of excellence is also expressed through the museum's operations, radiating greater cultural energy to society. Founder and Honorary Chairman Lin Ching-fu has loved his homeland and cherished Taiwan, collecting various Taiwanese indigenous artifacts and local artworks since the 1970s. In addition to showcasing the remarkable works donated from Lin's personal collection, the Shun Yi Art Museum also hosts special exhibitions based on different themes, inviting curators and young artists from both domestic and international backgrounds to participate, aiming to promote Taiwanese culture. In terms of educational outreach activities, the museum focuses on multiple facets such as "local culture," "innovative culture," and "diverse arts," actively collaborating with elementary and secondary schools. The goal is to use aesthetic education as a foundation for children to learn about Taiwanese art. At the same time, the Shun Yi Art Museum encourages academic exchanges and practical internships, inviting people from various backgrounds to participate in volunteer work, thus collectively creating a cultural platform for public sharing and exchange. The museum is situated in a key area of the old street landscape in Taipei, and it is also part of the Golden Arts and Culture Circle around Beimen and the Taipei Main Station. It serves as the primary gateway and impression for both domestic and international travelers arriving in Taipei. As a starting point for visitors to understand Taipei, the Shun Yi Art Museum encompasses the contemporary culture of the city and the historical, cultural, technological, and interactive aspects of the old streets, hoping to become an essential clue in the public’s exploration of the city’s texture and imprints. Surrounding the museum are several cultural landmarks, such as the Fuxing Street Western-style buildings, Zhongshan Hall, the Taiwan Museum Railway Department Park, and the Postal Museum. In the future, the Shun Yi Art Museum will center around Taiwanese historical memory and link activities with surrounding attractions to promote cultural resonance within the city. In 2020, the establishment of the Shun Yi Art Museum not only added a new landmark to the Golden Arts and Culture Circle of Beimen but also invigorated community cultural exchanges with its rich artistic content. This charming new cultural space will guide the public to witness Taiwan's grandeur through classic artworks and inject new vitality filled with cultural energy into the city. (Source: Shun Yi Museum of Taiwanese Indigenous Peoples - Art Branch)
