The Scorpion and the Frog: 66 Masterworks from YAGEO Foundation Collection at Taichung Art Museum

From November 20, 2026, to April 4, 2027, the Taichung Art Museum in Taiwan will showcase 'The Scorpion and the Frog: Masterworks from the YAGEO Foundation Collection.' Curated by Philip Larratt-Smith, a writer and curator based in New York, this exhibition features 66 pieces from renowned artists such as Francis Bacon, David Hockney, Gustav Klimt, Gerhard Richter, and Mark Rothko. This presentation represents the most extensive display of the YAGEO Foundation Collection in Taiwan thus far. The exhibition draws its title from a Russian fable, symbolizing the struggle between instinct and reason. Visitors will encounter unexpected artist pairings, including Jacopo Tintoretto’s portrait of Cardinal Marcantonio Amulio alongside Bacon's 'Study for a Pope VI,' highlighting themes of spirituality, desire, and psychology. The event will take place in Exhibition Rooms D and E at No. 2201, Zhongke Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City.