Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei, Contemporary art museum in Datong district, Taipei, Taiwan
Description
The Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei occupies a multi-level building with dedicated exhibition spaces, multimedia areas, and a resource center for art research. The galleries accommodate rotating collections and contemporary projects.
History
The building was constructed in 1921 as Taipei's first public elementary school during the Japanese colonial period. In 2001, it was transformed into a contemporary art museum through a municipal initiative.
Culture
The museum showcases rotating exhibitions of experimental art, digital media, and installations by Taiwanese and international artists. Visitors encounter the range of contemporary artistic expression that defines the local creative scene.
Practical
The museum sits near Zhongshan Metro Station and welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday. Visitors should know it functions as an active cultural space with varying attendance throughout the week.
Did you know?
The building merges early 20th-century colonial-era construction with contemporary gallery design, creating an unusual blend of old and new. This contrast becomes evident as visitors move through the interior spaces.
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