Chiayi Art Museum
The Chiayi Art Museum (traditional Chinese: 嘉義市立美術館; simplified Chinese: 嘉义市立美术馆; pinyin: Jiāyì Shìlì Měishùguǎn) is an art museum in West District, Chiayi City, Taiwan.
嘉義市立美術館 | |
| Established | November 2020 |
|---|---|
| Location | West, Chiayi City, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 23°28′37.2″N 120°26′26.5″E / 23.477000°N 120.440694°E |
| Type | art museum |
| Director | Lai Yi-hsin |
| Architect | M.H.Wang Architects and Associates, Studiobase Architects |
| Public transit access | Chiayi Station |
| Website | Official website |
History edit
The museum building was originally constructed in 1936 as a factory of the Chiayi branch of Taiwan Tobacco and Wine Monopoly Bureau during the Japanese rule of Taiwan.[1] In November 2020, it was reopened as Chiayi Art Museum in an inaugurated ceremony by Mayor Huang Min-hui.[2] On 27 January 2021, Eslite Bookstore opened a bookshop at the museum.[3] The current director of the museum is Lai Yi-Hsin.[4]
Architecture edit
The museum original factory building consisted of a main building and two warehouses. After it was turned into a museum, it consists of art spaces, library, shop, restaurant and garden.[1] The museum was designed by M.H.Wang Architects and Associates and Studiobase Architects. It has a total floor area of 5,179 m2[5]
Transportation edit
The museum is accessible within walking distance south of Chiayi Station of Taiwan Railways.[1]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c Huang, Tzu-li (14 August 2020). "Historical site-turned-art museum to be new landmark in Taiwan's Chiayi". Taiwan News. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Chiayi museum boosts cultural identity in southern Taiwan". Taiwan Today. 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ Taiwan News Staff Writer (28 January 2021). "Eslite opens pop-up bookstore at museum in southwestern Taiwan". Taiwan News. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ "Chiayi Art Museum". Museums. Ministry of Culture. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Chiayi Art Museum / Studiobase Architects + M.H.Wang Architects and Associates". ArchDaily. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
External links edit
- Official website