On February 3, 2018, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) and International Arts & Artists (IA&A) held an opening reception for the exhibition “What do you see? — Meet Taiwan Contemporary Art”. The reception was hosted by Ambassador and Mrs. Stanley Kao at Twin Oaks Estate, the government of the Republic of China’s property in Washington, DC.
As a place of history and elegance, Twin Oaks has played a crucial role in promoting the R.O.C.-U.S. relationship for more than 8 decades. To celebrate the 130th anniversary of Twin Oaks, TECRO is hosting an exhibition of contemporary art from Taiwan that represents a dialogue between the estate and modern visual arts. “What do you see? — Meet Taiwan Contemporary Art” showcases five Taiwanese artists’ works from the collection of Art Bank, Taiwan.
During the opening reception, Ambassador Kao welcomed guests, which included art leaders, artists, collectors, diplomats and others. Ambassador Kao made remarks on the history of the Twin Oaks estate, the purpose of the Art Bank, Taiwan program, and the role of arts in the Taiwan-U.S. relationship. In his comments, IA&A’s President and Founder David Furchgott highlighted the value of cultural exchange in the visual arts and creative fields. Finally, Yan-Huei Chen, the curator of “What do you see? — Meet Taiwan Contemporary Art”, introduced the exhibition and her work with Art Bank, Taiwan. Following the remarks, guests were invited to enjoy the reception and continue exploring the exhibition.
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Photo: Ambassador Stanley Kao gives welcoming remarks at the opening reception of the “Meet Taiwan Contemporary Art” exhibition at Twin Oaks Estate on February 3, 2018.
