Tai Chi Single Whip, Outdoor sculpture in Victoria Square, Montreal, Canada

Tai Chi Single Whip is an outdoor sculpture by Taiwanese artist Ju Ming, installed in Victoria Square in Montreal, Quebec. The bronze figure, standing over 10 feet tall and weighing about 2,000 pounds, shows a Tai Chi posture with flowing robes. It was given to Montreal in 2001 by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada.

Created in 1985 by Taiwanese sculptor Ju Ming, this piece belongs to a limited series of six identical bronzes. The work represents a moment when Eastern artists began placing their creations in Western public spaces more frequently.

The sculpture presents Eastern martial arts as part of Montreal's public art landscape, making Asian movement practices visible to passersby. It shows how different cultural forms can occupy the same urban space and invite reflection from diverse audiences.

The sculpture sits in Victoria Square, a central public green space that is accessible year-round and easy to reach on foot. Visitors can view it from multiple angles and linger to appreciate its form from different perspectives.

The sculpture was given to Montreal in 2001 by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada, a gift tied to the city's ties with Taiwan rather than a purchase or competition entry. It stands in Victoria Square, near the entrance to the underground city and the old port.