The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA) inaugurated the exhibition titled “Arts as Imprints of the Times – Permanent Collection of the NTMoFA (時代印記─國美典藏常設展)” on May 24. The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Culture Lee Ching-hwi (李靜慧), NTMoFA Director Chen Kuang-yi (陳貺怡), guest curator Huang Tung-fu (黃冬富), and other distinguished guests.
Deputy Minister Lee noted that the opening ceremony not only marked the launch of the exhibition, but also served as an open invitation to schools in Taichung to explore and engage with the region’s rich artistic resources. Spanning five historical periods, the exhibition features works from the Ming and Qing Dynasties to contemporary Taiwan, drawn from a collection of 20,000 pieces and presented in three phases.
In her statement, she underscored the exhibition’s significance in illustrating Taiwan’s rich history while also prompting reflections on its future. In addition, she expressed gratitude to the artists and their families for their generous contributions of art pieces to the museum.
Director Chen thanked the Ministry of Culture for its continued support since 2018, which has enabled the museum to enhance its collection of Taiwanese artworks. She remarked that this exhibition represents the museum’s first comprehensive effort to present the full scope of Taiwan’s fine art development—an initiative that is also the first of its kind in the country.
The exhibition runs through December 2026. For more information, please follow NTMoFA on Facebook or Instagram.