Taiwan Lantern Festival 2023 in Taipei: Beacons of Light Display Zone
Location:Zhongxiao Fuxing Station to Sun Yat-Sun Memorial Hall
Dates:2023/2/5~2/19
Organizers:Taiwan Tourism Bureau
Implementer:Taipei City Government, Hu’s Art
Curator: Hu Chao-Sheng
Invited Artists:Lua Rivera、Cheng-Tsung Feng、Hsiao-Chi Tsai、Agi Chen、Chi Wu、Liam Morgan、Yu-Chia Chang、Jun Ong、Asako Otsuka、Zhen-Wei Wang、Han-Qiao Yang、Joan Pomero、Zi-Yin Chen、Kan-Kyo Lee、Kuei-Chih Lee、Julia Hung、Sammi Xia、Anthony Luensman、Chien-Yi Wu、Yao-Chung Liu、JoHan Chang、Jong-Wei Chang、Mei-Chi Wu、Ming-Hsueh、35 elevation studio、Qiong-Yi Zhong、Walking Grass Agriculture、Eleng‧Luluan、Deng-Huei Kao、Yong-Cheng Chen、Leho、Ning-Chih Yen、Hung-Chi Peng、Yu-Cheng Hsieh、Meng-Yu Wen、Jui-Hung Ni
Project Introduction:
After a 23-year hiatus, the Taiwan Lantern Festival returned to its original birthplace, Taipei. This year’s theme, “Light up the future,” spans from MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station, Zhongxiao Dunhua Station, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Station, and City Hall Station to Taipei 101 Station. The event connects the East District and Xinyi commercial areas, integrating local businesses and key urban venues such as the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, and Taipei 101. The festival features four major exhibition areas: Central, Lights of the Future, Beacons of Light, and Fount of Light as well as twelve administrative district lantern areas in Taipei showcasing various lighting installations.
The Beacons of Light Display Zone of this year’s festival focuses on Taipei’s East District, highlighting concepts such as the city’s natural environment, cultural entertainment, equality and inclusivity, and architectural structures. It includes five main lanterns and 43 art pieces displayed in collaboration with local stores. Visitors can immerse themselves in art as they stroll through the streets and alleys of the East District, encountering artworks around every corner, in shop windows, and even inside the stores.
The planning of this lantern festival not only emphasizes the East District as a key area for contemporary art activities but also continues the unique alley culture that has developed over the years. Viewing the East District and Taipei City through the eyes of artists, the festival invites the public to explore the alleys and experience the distinctive character of the city.
A1-Lua Rivera – 榮容-023
A2-范承宗-仁愛帆城-014
A3-蔡筱淇-初光之曜-007
A4-陳怡潔-安安-040
A5-吳騏-hi hide-006
B1-Liam Morgan-004
B2-張育嘉-001
B3-Jun Ong-002
B4-大塚麻子-010
B5-王振瑋-019
B6-楊瀚橋-010
B7-Joan Pomero-011
B8- 陳姿尹-008
B9-李漢強-001
B10-李蕢至-002
B11-Julia 洪郁雯-005
B12-夏仙-010
B13-Anthony Luensman-008
B14-吳芊頤-009
B15-劉耀中-009
B16-成若涵-002
B17-張仲濰-004
B18-吳美琪-001
B19-李明學-013
B20-仰角35度-001
B21-鍾瓊儀-001
B22-走路草農藝團-001
B23-安聖惠-001
B24-高登輝-003
B25-陳泳丞-022
B26-Leho-004
B27-顏寧志-001
B28-彭弘智-005
B29-謝佑承-001
B30-溫孟瑜-006
B31-倪瑞宏-013