National Palace Museum Southern Branch Introduction
To promote "Balanced Development between North and South: Cultural Wealth for All" and to drive cultural, educational, social, and economic development in central and southern Taiwan, the Executive Yuan approved the establishment of the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum in Taibao City, Chiayi County on December 15, 2004. It is positioned as an "Asian Art and Culture Museum." The exhibitions primarily draw from the museum's rich collection, supplemented by international loan exhibitions, and actively plans various captivating exhibitions to fulfill the functions of modern museums, including collection, research, preservation, education, display, recreation, and cultural creativity. The museum's architecture employs three Chinese ink painting techniques: heavy ink, flying white, and shading, creating physical exhibition spaces and collections storage, as well as public reception and connecting spaces. This symbolizes the intertwining of Chinese, Indian, and Persian cultures, reflecting the long-standing and diverse Asian civilization, which aligns with the mission of the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum - Asian Art and Culture Museum. Permanent Exhibitions: - The Beauty of Asian Buddhist Art from the Museum's Collection - Colorful Splendor - Asian Textiles from the Museum's Collection - The Global Reach of Asian Tea Culture - The Continuous Flow - History of Chiayi's Development - Understanding Asia - New Media Art Exhibition
