Shun Yi Museum of Taiwanese Indigenous Peoples - Fine Arts Branch Introduction
Shunyi Museum of Taiwanese Indigenous Peoples - Art Pavilion (hereinafter referred to as Shunyi Taiwan Art Museum) officially opened on June 10, 2020. This art museum, located in the heart of the city, serves as another important milestone in the Lin Nai-Weng Cultural and Educational Foundation's promotion of Taiwanese art and culture. Situated near Beimen Square in Taipei City, the Shunyi Taiwan Art Museum is located at No. 5 Yanping South Road, and its predecessor was the "Qijiazhu" of the Shunyi related enterprises - Shunyi Hall. This old building, with a history of 74 years, has been transformed into a new art museum under the vision of Chairman Lin Chun-Chi. The pursuit of excellence by the Shunyi related enterprises will radiate greater cultural energy to society through the operation of the art museum. Founded by Honorary Chairman Lin Ching-Fu, who has a love for his hometown and treasures Taiwan, the museum started collecting various indigenous artifacts and local art pieces from the 1970s. In addition to showcasing the impressive artworks donated by Honorary Chairman Lin Ching-Fu, the Shunyi Taiwan Art 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 educational outreach, the museum actively connects with various elementary and secondary schools through diverse aspects focused on "local culture," "innovative culture," and "diverse arts," hoping that aesthetic education will serve as the foundation for children's learning of Taiwanese art. At the same time, the Shunyi Taiwan Art Museum encourages academic exchanges and practical internships, inviting people from different backgrounds to participate in volunteer services, collectively creating a cultural platform for sharing and communication. The museum is located in a key area of the old street landscape in Taipei City and is also part of the golden art and culture circle around Beimen and the surrounding area of Taipei Main Station, serving as the primary gateway and impression for domestic and international travelers arriving in Taipei. As a starting point for introducing Taipei to external visitors, the Shunyi Taiwan Art Museum incorporates diverse aspects such as the new cultural trends in the city and the history, humanities, technology, and interactions of the old streets into its blueprint, hoping that it will become an important clue for the public to sort out the city's texture and impression. The museum is surrounded by many cultural landmarks, such as the Fujin Street Western-style building, Zhongshan Hall, Taiwan Museum's Railway Department Park, and the Postal Museum. In the future, the Shunyi Taiwan Art Museum will focus on Taiwanese historical memories and promote cultural resonance within the city through activities connected with surrounding attractions. The establishment of the Shunyi Taiwan Art Museum in 2020 not only added a new landmark to the Beimen golden art and culture circle but also invigorated community cultural exchanges with its rich artistic connotation. This charming new cultural space will lead the public to witness Taiwan's splendor through classic artworks and inject new vitality filled with cultural energy into the city. (Source: Shunyi Museum of Taiwanese Indigenous Peoples - Art Pavilion)
