Taipei Biennial 2025 Explores Yearning and Memory Through 72 Artists
The Taipei Fine Arts Museum has launched the 2025 Taipei Biennial, named 'Whispers on the Horizon,' which will be on display until March 29. Curated by Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath, this exhibition showcases the works of 72 artists from around the globe, along with historical pieces. At its core are three significant items: a puppet from Hou Hsiao-Hsien's film 'The Puppetmaster' (1993), a diary from Chen Yingzhen's 'My Kid Brother Kangxiang' (1960), and a bicycle from Wu Ming-Yi's 'The Stolen Bicycle' (2015). Visitors are welcomed by Henrique Oliveira's installation 'Cizania' (2025), while Shizuka Yokomizo's video 'Recipients' (2025) relates to Chen Chin's painting from 1934. Young-jun Tak features a four-film installation, exploring themes of memory, loss, and queer identity throughout the exhibition.
Key facts
- The 2025 Taipei Biennial is titled 'Whispers on the Horizon.'
- It runs through March 29 at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum.
- Curators are Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath of Berlin's Hamburger Bahnhof.
- The exhibition features 72 artists from around the world.
- A curatorial conceit uses three objects from Taiwanese memoir and fiction.
- Henrique Oliveira's installation 'Cizania' (2025) is a prominent entrance piece.
- Themes include yearning, memory, queer identity, and Taiwan's history.
- Historical works from the museum's collection are integrated with contemporary art.
Entities
Artists
- Henrique Oliveira
- Hou Hsiao-Hsien
- Li Tian-lu
- Chen Yingzhen
- Wu Ming-Yi
- Chang Chao-Tang
- Li Dyao-Lwun
- Syu Ching-Pwo
- Shizuka Yokomizo
- Chen Chin
- Young-jun Tak
- Shiy De-Jinn
- Skyler Chen
- Sylvie Selig
- Ni Hao
- Fuyuhiko Takata
- Mona Hatoum
- Sam Bardaouil
- Till Fellrath
Institutions
- Taipei Fine Arts Museum
- Hamburger Bahnhof
- ArtReview
Locations
- Taipei
- Taiwan
- Berlin
- Germany
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Spain
- Italy
- London
- United Kingdom