“Distance” is frequently considered as the key element when it comes to modern aesthetics. Professor Edward Bullough of the University of Cambridge suggested that distance “appears to lie between our own self and its affections”, the theory was then disseminated by Zhu Guangqiang and widely applied by later generations. Before Edward Bullough, when distance was brought up in a discussion regarding...
Spiritual time-travel drama by female neo-ink painters from Hong Kong by Li Su-Chen, Associate Professor in Tunghai University, Department of Fine Arts Mastering traditional elements Ink painting is one of the media that is unique to traditional Chinese art. The various visual representations and wide range of subjects that cover fingers, flower and bird, animals and spectacular landscapes in ink painting have become...
We would like to thank those who attended the opening reception of “Silent Respiration of Forests – Takeshi Shikama Solo Exhibition”. The conversation between the Shikamas from Japan and renowned Taiwanese photographer Tseng Miin-Shyong was well received, and we would like to thank the audience and friends from major media for attending the event. The audience familiarised themselves with Takeshi Shikama’s works...
Renowned Photographer/ Tseng Miin-Shyon Thanks to the advancement of technology and various representations of visual images, we are able to observe views around the globe with Google street view on our computer screens. Whilst doing that with a serious attitude or simple interests, we believe in the existence of such a view, but why do we believe it without doubts? It is...
Passing by/Emplacing – sealing one’s reminiscence and oblivion Daguan would like to thank those who attended the opening reception last Saturday. The talk led by Professor Pai Shih-Ming, with four participating artists Lo Chan-Peng, Huang Meng-Chin, Lin Shih-Yung and Yu Sheng-Reui was a success thanks to the special guests and media: Artco, Art Emperor, Eslite, Artist Magazine and Daguan Monthly. Due to...
Department of Fine Arts, National Taiwan Normal University Professor Pai Shih-Ming What is the question to one’s life? There must be different versions depending on the individual. However, there seem to be an un explainable and undeniable knowledge in the encounters of love and men, or the beginning and the end of life. Why are men born? What do men live for...
Daguan would like to thank those who attended the opening reception to <Spring Frolicking with Puppies>, and thanks to everyone’s cooperation, the dress coded event was a success. Special thanks to the artists who introduced their works and shared their inspirations with the audience, it was a truly rewarding experience. Daguan sincerely invites you to experience the loving merry world of...
Daguan would like to thank those who attended the opening reception of ‘Boundless – Lin Chin-Tao Solo Exhibition’, especially Master Au Ho-Nien, Professor Su Feng-Nan, Professor Lo Cheng-Hsien, Professor Chiou Ding-Fu and Chairman Lee Tsung-Jen who introduced Professor Lin Chin-Tao to our audience. Lin Chin-Tao shows his passion for nature scenery though his brushworks and painting techniques, and the viewer...
Lin Chin-Chung Once being the Head of Department of the Department of Painting and Calligraphy Arts in the National Taiwan University of Arts, Professor Lin Chin-Tao obtained his PhD from Daito Bunka University in Japan. As an artist and scholar with a perfect balance between artistic creativity and academic studies, Lin’s paintings and writings are highly regarded. Lin is an avid...
2017 Ink Asia Exhibition duration: 2017.12/14-12/17 Artists : Wu Chi-tao, Lo Chan Peng, Cherie, Zhang Xiaoli Ink Asia is one of Hong Kong’s most anticipated events in December, it is also the first international art fair devoted to contemporary ink art. DaGuan is delighted to be taking part in this year’s Ink Asia. We will be bringing Taiwanese artists Wu Chi-tao...