The Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei ( MoCA Taipei; ) is a museum of contemporary art, located in Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan.
History
The museum building was built during the Japanese rule in 1921 for what became . After the
Retrocession Day to the Republic of China, in 1945
it hosted the Taipei City Government and became an important landmark, thanks to its highly recognizable symmetrical building and belltower in historic style.
After the city government moved to a new location in the Xinyi District in 1993, it was designated as a historical building and underwent renovations along with .
Exhibitions
While showcasing mainly contemporary Taiwanese art, under director Shih Jui-jen its activities have become increasingly international. In 2009, it organized a solo show of Taiwanese artist
Yang Maolin as a pavilion at the
Venice Biennale. In 2009 and 2010 it collaborated with MoCA Shanghai, Today Art Museum Beijing, and Guangdong Museum of Art in the organization of the Animamix Biennial.
Director Loh Li-chen (2019-2025) continued a focus on international connections and exhibitions, alongside local artists and young talent. MoCA Taipei became a presenting partner of the
Han Nefkens Foundation, presenting works of its awardees. In 2023, post the COVID pandemic, she presented NEXUS, the first-ever exhibition in Taiwan to focus exclusively on work by artists living and working in the Caribbean, from May 5 to July 16, 2023,
and secured the first stop of the international touring exhibition of 'Love is in the Bin' by Banksy (authorized by Pest Office) reputed as one of the most iconic contemporary artworks of the 21st century, on view at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA), Taipei, from July 1 to August 13, 2023, before the work going into the world.
Transportation
The museum is accessible within walking distance South West from Zhongshan Station of the
Taipei Metro.
See also
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List of museums in Taiwan
External links
