Organized by the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA), the 2024 Asian Art Biennial, titled “How to Hold Your Breath,” is now open at the NTMoFA in Taichung City. The event is taking place until Mar. 2, 2025, and features 83 artworks by 35 artists from various countries.  

Held on Nov. 16, the opening ceremony of the biennial was attended by Secretary-General of the Ministry of Culture (MOC) Lin Hung-I (林宏義), NTMoFA Director Chen Kuang-yi (陳貺怡), and other distinguished guests.

Secretary-General Lin noted that, supported by the MOC, the biennial brings together artists and curators from across Asia, presenting their works to explore the themes of environment, culture, and ethnicity. Li thanked the NTMoFA, curatorial team, and participating artists for their concerted efforts to make this event happen, hoping the biennial will not only enrich people’s experience but also showcase to the world the cultural diversity and innovation of Taiwan and other Asian countries.

NTMoFA Director Chen said that, since its inception in 2007, the Asian Art Biennial has become one of the most representative art exhibitions in Asia. In recent years, more curators with diverse backgrounds have participated in the biennial, expanding the horizon of Asian contemporary art, noted Chen. She added that, along with creators from neighboring countries, emerging artists from Armenia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Turkey, and Uzbekistan have been invited to display a rich variety of cultural perceptions and artistic experiences to Taiwanese audiences.

Apart from the exhibition, the NTMoFA will also host a series of activities such as lectures, experimental performances, workshops, guided tours, and screening events. For more information, visit the biennial’s official website.