ABOUT HU’S ART
Founding Background
Founded in 2005 by curator Sean C. S. Hu, Hu’s Art Co., Ltd. specializes in the research, execution, and promotion of projects spanning contemporary art curation, urban aesthetics, public art, and cross-disciplinary collaborations between brands and cultures.
In its approach to art exhibition research and curation, Hu’s Art meticulously tracks societal and cultural developments in Taiwan and across the globe. By integrating specific themes with art and aesthetics, the exhibitions curated by Hu’s Art offer diverse perspectives and invite visitors to explore the multifaceted nature and potential of art.
When it comes to urban aesthetics and public art projects, Hu’s Art harnesses the dynamic creativity of contemporary art to explore hidden corners and heterotopias within urban landscapes through temporary and permanent installations. By fostering dialogue and interaction with the public, Hu’s Art plays a pivotal role in shaping the unique impressions and public aesthetics of cities for the present generation.
Hu’s Art also extends its impact through public activities linked to its ongoing projects. By engaging audiences through publications, video recordings, workshops, lectures, and guided tours, Hu’s Art enriches the visitor experience, deepening their appreciation and understanding of art.
Hu’s Art is committed to connecting Taiwan with the global art community through a wide array of projects. It facilitates interactions between artists, curators, and administrators from diverse cultural backgrounds, fostering mutual exploration of cultural perspectives, professional expertise, and collaborative opportunities. With these goals, Hu’s Art is dedicated to showcasing Taiwan’s distinctive artistic style and language within the broader context of global cultural trends.
ABOUT THE C.E.O
Sean Hu
Born in Taiwan, Sean C.S. Hu graduated from the Broadcasting & Television Section of the Mass Communication Department at Fu Jen Catholic University. He later earned an M.A. in Art Administration from the Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, in 1998.
Hu has held various influential roles, including art curator for the Fubon Art Foundation, Director General of the Association of Visual Arts in Taiwan, Director of the Taiwan Contemporary Art Archive, and adjunct lecturer at the National Taiwan University of Arts.
Currently, Hu serves as the CEO of Hu’s Art Company and is the founder of Doubles Square Gallery. He also holds the position of honorary board member for the Jut Foundation for Arts & Architecture and serves as an advisor to the Association of Visual Arts in Taiwan. Additionally, he is a policy consultant for the Taipei City Government and co-founder of VT Artsalon.
Following are selected exhibition projects that Sean C.S. Hu has curated in past years:
2024 Next Art Tainan: Artcross the Universe & Art Lane Tainan, Tainan, Taiwan
2023 Hualien International Stone Sculpture Art Festival, Hualien, Taiwan
2023 Next Art Tainan: Bifurcation of confluence, Tainan, Taiwan
2023 Light Up The Future — Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taipei: Beacons of Light Display Zone, Taipei, Taiwan
2021 Broken Landscapes- Have Our Cities Failed?, Taipei, Taiwan
2019 Nuit Blanche Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
2018 Nuit Blanche Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
2017 Spectrosynthesis – Asian LGBTQ Issues and Art Now, Taipei, Taiwan
2011-2017 Introduction of the Airport MRT Public Art Project: Interaction Crossing Zone, Taoyuan, Taiwan
2013 HsinChu ART & SPORT Festival, HsinChu, Taiwan
2011 2011 Taipei World Design Expo Theme Exhibition: In Bliss, Taipei, Taiwan
2010 Eattopia, 2010 Taiwan International Video Art Exhibition, Taipei, Taiwan
2008 Dwelling Place, Taiwan International Video Art Exhibition, Taipei, Taiwan
2007 Fashion Accidentally, Taipei, Taiwan
2007 Very Fun Park II, Taipei, Taiwan
2007 Rice for Thoughts－A Performance and Land Art Project, Taipei, Taiwan
2005 Climax-the Highlights of Ars Electronica, Taipei, Taiwan
PROFESSIONAL WORK
AWARD RECORD
New Tainan Public Library Public Art Project “Gust of Wind” – Selected for the Cover of the 2022 Ministry of Culture Public Art Yearbook.
Hu’s Art Co. Ltd. CEO, Sean C.S. Hu, was named at the 8th Outstanding Global Youth Leader Awards by Yazhou Zhoukan (Asia Weekly Magazine).
Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2 Public Art Installation “Light Wall” – Awarded the “Art Creation Award” at the 8th Public Art Awards by the Ministry of Culture, Taiwan.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport MRT Public Art Project “Intersection of Perception” – Received the “Jury’s Special Award” at the 7th Public Art Awards by the Ministry of Culture, Taiwan.
Exbition “Empathy” – Awarded the “Best Organization Award” at the 1st Hebei International Industrial Design Week, China.
“Spectrosynthesis- Asian LGBTQ issues and Art now” received:
-“Best Exhibition of the Year in Asia” by Asian Art News.
-3rd Place in the “Top 10 Best Exhibitions in Asia 2017” by Hong Kong’s Cobo Magazine.
-Recognized as one of the “Top 10 Best Public Exhibitions of 2017” by Artco Magazine
“Seed Project vol.2: Art in the Mountain – Landscape Installation Art Exhibition” – Awarded the “Landscape Art Special Award” at the 9th Taipei Urban Landscape Awards.
“Museum of Tomorrow vol.5: The Wind Brings Light – A Kinetic and Land Art Project by Susumu Shingu” – Awarded the “Landscape Art Special Award” at the 9th Taipei Urban Landscape Awards.
Museum of Tomorrow – Awarded the “9th Ministry of Culture Wenxin Award – Creative Grand Prize.”
“Climax: The hightlight of Ars Electronica” – Recognized as one of the “Top 10 Best Public Exhibitions of the Year.” by Artist Magazine.
Nankang Software Park Public Art Project “Techno Dream Sphere” – Awarded the First Prize at the 1st Public Art Awards by the Ministry of Culture, Taiwan.
