Li Mei-shu Memorial Gallery, Art museum in Sanxia District, Taiwan.
The Li Mei-shu Memorial Gallery is an art museum in Sanxia spanning two floors and displaying paintings, sculptures, and documents by the Taiwanese artist Li Mei-shu. The collection presents various works that document his artistic output across many decades.
The artist attended Tokyo Fine Arts College and returned to Taiwan, where he shaped the local art scene. The gallery opened in 1995 to preserve his artistic legacy for future generations.
The gallery displays works showing how Li Mei-shu incorporated local materials into his art and dedicated himself to realistic representation. Visitors can see how this artistic approach influenced the Taiwanese art landscape.
The museum is open on weekends and offers good accessibility for visitors with limited mobility. When planning a visit, guests should note that opening hours are limited to Saturdays and Sundays.
A 1936 painting drew attention from the neighboring elementary school and led to changes in the gallery's exterior display. This episode shows how artworks are viewed from different perspectives and how institutions respond to concerns from their surroundings.
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