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Background


ALIEN Art Centre
ALIEN Art Centre is a contemporary art institution based in Taiwan, dedicated to curating exhibitions and cultural programs that foster dialogue and exchange across contemporary art, architecture, and interdisciplinary practices.

Through exhibitions, artistic projects, and public programs, ALIEN Art Centre seeks to create an open platform that supports artistic exploration, encourages critical thinking, and deepens public engagement.


History
ALIEN Art Centre was originally built in 1967 as a transit station, serving as a stopover for military personnel en route to the frontline islands of Kinmen and Matsu. Following the end of the Cold War, the site was gradually decommissioned and left vacant in the late 1990s.

In 2016, ALIEN Art initiated the restoration and revitalization of the historic building, transforming it through adaptive reuse into a contemporary art institution. In 2018, it officially opened to the public as ALIEN Art Centre.


Curatorial Context
The curatorial approach of ALIEN Art Centre centers on engaging with contemporary issues through exhibitions, public programs, and collaborative exchange, fostering the continued presence of originality and creative practice in everyday life.

Its curatorial principles emphasize the resonance between the works presented and their audiences: how visitors enter into an encounter with the artwork, how they dwell within the space, and how aesthetic experience creates connections through perception and emotion.

At the heart of the Centre’s curatorial vision is an approach to seeing shaped by the intersection of three elements: visual creation, the natural environment, and architectural space.

Space as Narrative
Architecture and the surrounding environment become integral to the act of seeing, allowing art to enter into the sensory experience of everyday life.

Research as Context
Drawing from perspectives in art history and contemporary discourse, we develop curatorial frameworks that can be revisited, expanded, and carried forward over time.

Interdisciplinary Practice as Expanded Perception
By connecting art with diverse forms of creative practice, we open broader pathways for perception, interpretation, and understanding.

Public Engagement as Shared Resonance
With a focus on comfort and well-being, our public programs create opportunities for participation, allowing art to become an accessible and shareable public experience.


Founded by ALIEN Art
ALIEN Art is the founding organisation of ALIEN Art Centre. Committed to enriching everyday life through contemporary art and interdisciplinary collaboration, its long-term vision focuses on integrating art, architecture, design, and cultural experience into accessible and sustainable platforms.


Affiliated Platforms
In addition to ALIEN Art Centre, ALIEN Art has built a network of related platforms to broaden the scope of its cultural activities.


ALIEN MODE
ALIEN MODE is a curatorial-driven art platform dedicated to integrating art into everyday life. Through collaborations with art institutions, it supports artists’ long-term creative practices while facilitating the translation of original ideas into meaningful applications and projects across industries.


ALIEN ALL DAY LOUNGE
A café that brings together art and culinary experiences, located on the second floor of ALIEN Art Centre. Nestled against the hillside, the café carries forward the tranquil atmosphere of the historic architecture. Featuring seasonal local ingredients, thoughtfully crafted coffee, and carefully selected objects, it offers a refined and memorable café and dining experience.


ALIEN SHOP
ALIEN SHOP extends the exhibition experience into everyday life, with a particular focus on materiality and on creators who explore new materials while integrating cultural heritage with principles of sustainability.
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Awards and Recognition
ALIEN Art Centre and its associated programmes have received recognition for their contributions to cultural preservation, architectural revitalisation, and contemporary cultural practice: selected as one of Taiwan's Top 100 Cultural Landscapes by Shopping Design; named Kaohsiung's premier contemporary art museum by Lonely Planet; Concept Design Gold Winner at the U.S.-based Muse Design Awards; Gold Award at the Netherlands-based Indigo Design Award; iF Design Award (Germany); and Gold Award in the Concept Design category at the London Design Awards.