Chairman, Yageo
Pierre Chen, one of the wealthiest men in Taiwan, finds escape from the incessant pressure of business in art
Director, Mandarin Florist
For Sarah Chen, floral art is an expression of life, elegance, and expectations
Artistic director, Cloud Gate
Choreographer Tsung-lung Cheng brings the streets of Taiwan to the world through dance
Writer and art historian
Chiang Hsun’s talks have earned a wide and diverse fan base for the art historian
Founder, Paul Chiang Art Center
At 80, artist Paul Chiang builds a world of art inspired by life, nature, and the pursuit of spirit
Artistic Director, National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts(Weiwuying)
Wen Pin Chien, the director of the largest theatre complex under one roof, has big plans for Taiwan’s cultural scene
Chairman, Hung’s Arts Foundation
The true passion of San Xiong Hong, chairman of IBF Financial Holdings Co.,Ltd, is in the antiquities.
Artist
Though known best for his boxy bronze and steel sculptures, Ming Ju’s work spans a diverse range of mediums and styles, all rooted in Chinese tradition
Principal, Tina Keng Gallery
Tina Keng, one of Taiwan’s leading art dealers, continues to elevate the Asian art market
Sculptor
Taiwanese sculptor Kuang Yu Lee stunned the international community at the Venice Biennale with his rich interplay of Western modernism and Eastern aesthetics
Chairman, Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival Executive Committee
Internationally acclaimed cinematographer Mark Lee Ping-Bing becomes a steward of Taiwanese film
Founder, Signet Properties
A creator at heart, De Huang Liang makes his mark not only in the architecture of Taichung but in the country’s literary landscape
Violinist
Acclaimed violinist Cho Liang Lin continues to wow audiences and engage the next generation of musical talent
Writer, Choreographer, Cloud Gate
As the first contemporary dance company in Asia, Huai Min Lin’s Cloud Gate Dance Theatre is a pioneer in the genre, incorporating imagery from different branches of classic and modern Chinese culture
Curator, Luxury Logico
As curator, artist, and creative director, Luxury Logico's Kun-ying Lin helps showcase Taiwan’s cultural identity
Choreographer, Legend Lin Dance Theatre
Prominent choreographer Li Chen Lin delves into Taiwanese traditions to create mesmerizing performances
Founder, Lin Pey-Chwen Digital Arts Lab
A force in the digital art scene, Pey-Chwen Lin puts female Taiwanese artists on the map
Founder, U-Theatre
Ruo Yu Liu’s renowned drumming, martial arts, and dance performance group has risen from the ashes
Conductor, National Symphony Orchestra
Shao Chia Lü, the renowned musical director of the National Symphony Orchestra, has put down his baton—for now
Writer
As a columnist and an author of bestselling non-fiction books, Ying Tai Lung is a public intellectual known for being critical of governments
Chairman, Music Technology Institute Foundation
Chung Hwa Ni is a pioneer of Taiwanese entertainment and the godfather of Chinese rock and roll.
Modern dancer
After a stellar career in the United States, Fang Yi Sheu has returned to become a driving force for modern dance in her home country
Founder, Chimei Culture Foundation
Wen Long Shi, founder of Chimei Culture Foundation, is building a museum for everyone, with no strings attached
Actress, Ming Hwa Yuan Arts and Cultural Group
Actress Tsui Feng Sun helped revive traditional Taiwanese opera into a popular and contemporary art form
Calligraphy artist
This expert on Chinese calligraphy is committed to bringing this ancient discipline into the world of modern art
Art Collector
Independent curator and art collector Rudy Tseng is Asian contemporary art’s foremost proponent
CEO, Fubon Art Foundation
Maggie Weng, one of Asia’s top collectors, is also a staunch advocate for building a museum without walls
Artist
The work of A Sun Wu, one of the most internationally renowned Taiwanese artists today, is shaped by a lifetime of travel around the world
Writer
Ming-Yi Wu is the first contemporary Taiwanese author to be published in several languages
Graphic Designer, Qing Yang Xiao Studio
Taiwan’s most prolific album cover designer Qing Yang Xiao hacks the connection between music, message, and art.