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Chen Chi-kwan: A Duet —— Art and Architecture

Chen Chi-kwan: A Duet —— Art and Architecture

Tainan Art Museum

Chen Chi-kwan: A Duet —— Art and Architecture

Tainan Art Museum

Intro

Name

Chen Chi-kwan: A Duet —— Art and Architecture

Period

2024-04-25 ~ 2024-09-22

Venue

Tainan Art Museum 2F Gallery E - H

Celebrating the 103rd birth anniversary of Chen Chi-kwan (1921-2007), Tainan Art Museum presents its feature exhibition Chen Chi-kwan: A Duet—Art and Architecture to memorize the great architect’s life and artistic journey through its four major topics: “Life,” “Sight,” “Cosmos,” “Architecture and Family.” Meanwhile, the “World Map” section demonstrates Chen’s imprints in real life and architecture across Europe, Asia, America, and Africa, exploring how Chen developed a unique artistic signature as a modernist in the post-war world throughout his experiences of studying abroad, work, travel, and creation. The “duet,” as the exhibition title suggests, not only symbolizes Chen’s unparalleled achievements in both architecture and ink-wash painting, but also echoes the modern architectural practice of thin shell hyperbolic paraboloid which became trendy in the 1950s around the world. The visually and acoustically evocative narrative of the exhibition thus invites viewers to experience the resonance between his architectural and artistic work, while the deployment of space—with elements such as Chinese-garden doors, windows, white walls, and moving landscape—creates a responsive relationship between viewers’ movement and the changing scenery to reveal the hidden charm of Chen’s cultural and artistic genius. With the support of Chen’s family and close friends, Chen Chi-kwan: A Duet—Art and Architecture displays precious artworks on loan from Hawaii, Hong Kong, Singapore, and domestic collections. Apart from the exhibition, it collaborates with the College of Fine Arts and Creative Design as well as the Department of Architecture at Tunghai University to organize a series of educational events, including forums and campus walking-tour to visit the buildings and sites designed by Chen during his first years in Taiwan, illustrating his unique spatial aesthetics and clever arrangement. The exhibition is a tribute to the great architect and a new exploration of his iconic works. Embarking on the artistic journey, we sincerely invite viewers to the world of Chen Chi-kwan and to discover the extraordinary personality and pioneering practices of Chen as a literatus architect and artist.

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Teaser Animation of the Exhibition

#1

Teaser Animation of the Exhibition

Presented by Tainan Art Museum

Exhibition Documentary

#2

Exhibition Documentary

Presented by the Tainan Art Museum

The World Map of Chen Chi Kwan

#3

The World Map of Chen Chi Kwan

Presented by the Tainan Art Museum

Sichuan Qingmuguan

#4

Sichuan Qingmuguan

Shaduzup Command Post (Burma)

#5

Shaduzup Command Post (Burma)

Myitkyina Pagoda (Burma)

#6

Myitkyina Pagoda (Burma)

Sketch of Guizhou Miao Clothing I (Guizhou Province/Qian)

#7

Sketch of Guizhou Miao Clothing I (Guizhou Province/Qian)

Guizhou Miao Man Playing Bamboo Pipes

#8

Guizhou Miao Man Playing Bamboo Pipes

#9

Cuihu Park in Kunming (Kunming City)

#10

Cuihu Park in Kunming (Kunming City)

Teaser Animation of the Exhibition

#1

Teaser Animation of the Exhibition

Presented by Tainan Art Museum

Exhibition Documentary

#2

Exhibition Documentary

Presented by the Tainan Art Museum

The World Map of Chen Chi Kwan

#3

The World Map of Chen Chi Kwan

Presented by the Tainan Art Museum

Sichuan Qingmuguan

#4

Sichuan Qingmuguan

Shaduzup Command Post (Burma)

#5

Shaduzup Command Post (Burma)

Myitkyina Pagoda (Burma)

#6

Myitkyina Pagoda (Burma)

Sketch of Guizhou Miao Clothing I (Guizhou Province/Qian)

#7

Sketch of Guizhou Miao Clothing I (Guizhou Province/Qian)

Guizhou Miao Man Playing Bamboo Pipes

#8

Guizhou Miao Man Playing Bamboo Pipes

#9

Cuihu Park in Kunming (Kunming City)

#10

Cuihu Park in Kunming (Kunming City)

Teaser Animation of the Exhibition

#1

Teaser Animation of the Exhibition

Presented by Tainan Art Museum

Exhibition Documentary

#2

Exhibition Documentary

Presented by the Tainan Art Museum

The World Map of Chen Chi Kwan

#3

The World Map of Chen Chi Kwan

Presented by the Tainan Art Museum

Sichuan Qingmuguan

#4

Sichuan Qingmuguan

Shaduzup Command Post (Burma)

#5

Shaduzup Command Post (Burma)

Myitkyina Pagoda (Burma)

#6

Myitkyina Pagoda (Burma)

Sketch of Guizhou Miao Clothing I (Guizhou Province/Qian)

#7

Sketch of Guizhou Miao Clothing I (Guizhou Province/Qian)

Guizhou Miao Man Playing Bamboo Pipes

#8

Guizhou Miao Man Playing Bamboo Pipes

#9

Cuihu Park in Kunming (Kunming City)

#10

Cuihu Park in Kunming (Kunming City)

About the Curation

Tainan Art Museum

Exhibitor

Tainan Art Museum

Supervisor | Tainan City Government Organizer | Tainan Art Museum Co-Organizer | Chen Chi Kwan Education & Cultural Foundation, Tunghai University Cooperation units | Tunghai University College of Fine Arts and Creative Design, Tunghai University Department of Architecture Sponsor | Yi Dian Art Special thanks | National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, NCU Institute of Astronomy, National Culture and Arts Foundation, Public Television Service Foundation, Mountain Art Foundation, (Water, Pine and Stone Retreat), Hongkong Land Limited, Singapore Nanshun Shanfang, S.T.Yeh Architects, Spring Pool Glass, Pan Fan, Joan Stanley-Baker, Li Lundin, Lee Dah-huei, Hubert Li, Wilson Yeh Architectural consultant | Yu Ming-kuo Curator | Hsiao Kai-ching Coordinator | Ko Yi-yun, Liao Guan-min The Only Designated Product for High Fidelity ART Display provided by AUO Corporation

Chen Chi-kwan（1921-2007）

Artist

Chen Chi-kwan（1921-2007）

First published in 1883, the iconic American magazine Life was purchased by Henry Robinson Luce (1898–1967), the founder of Time, in 1936, who changed its focus to documentary news and photojournalism. With photos, Life showed its readers the brutality of ongoing wars and the charm of celebrities. In 1945, Chen Chi-kwan, as an interpreting officer for the United States Army, spent much time reading Life magazine. When Chen was studying English and keeping himself updated with the latest information around the world with the help of the magazine, perhaps it never occurred to him that someday his name would be connected to Henry Robinson Luce, the founder of Life and later the sponsor of the Tunghai University project. He built a memorial chapel for Henry Winters Luce, the father of Henry Robinson Luce. This architectural work is also one of Chen's greatest architectural works — Tunghai University, Luce Chapel. *The exhibition images are provided by the Chen Chi-Kwan Foundation

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