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BackgroundALIEN Art CentreALIEN Art Centre is a contemporary art institution based in Taiwan, dedicated to presenting exhibitions and cultural programmes that engage with contemporary art, architecture, and interdisciplinary practices.
Located within the restored historic Kin-Ma Military Hostel complex, the Centre reflects a dialogue between historical architecture and contemporary cultural production. Through exhibitions, artistic projects, and public programmes, ALIEN Art Centre seeks to create an open platform for artistic exploration, critical reflection, and public engagement.
The Centre was established as a long-term cultural initiative, emphasising curatorial practice, spatial experience, and the relationship between art and everyday life.
Founded by ALIEN ArtALIEN Art is the founding organisation of ALIEN Art Centre.
Established as a cultural and creative company, ALIEN Art is 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.
Through the establishment of ALIEN Art Centre, ALIEN Art extends its commitment to cultural production by supporting exhibitions, research-based curatorial practices, and the development of diverse cultural spaces.
Extended Platforms and ProgrammesAlongside ALIEN Art Centre, ALIEN Art has developed a network of related platforms that expand the scope of its cultural activities.
ALIEN MODEALIEN MODE is a curatorial-based collection and project platform that explores alternative ways of engaging with artworks beyond the exhibition format. It operates as an extension of the curatorial vision of ALIEN Art Centre, supporting long-term relationships with artists and creative practitioners. By connecting contemporary art, objects, and everyday aesthetics, ALIEN MODE returns to art’s essential values of feeling, understanding, and companionship.
ALIEN ALL DAY LOUNGE - Cafe & Shop ALIEN All Day Lounge is a cultural and lifestyle space that integrates dining, design, and artistic experience. Conceived as part of the broader ALIEN ecosystem, the Lounge offers an environment where contemporary culture intersects with daily life.
Awards and RecognitionALIEN Art Centre and its associated programmes have received recognition for their contributions to cultural preservation, architectural revitalisation, and contemporary cultural practice. It has been recognized as one of Taiwan’s “Top 100 Cultural Landscapes” by Shopping Design, named one of Kaohsiung’s premier contemporary art museums by Lonely Planet, and has received multiple international design honors, including the Concept Design Gold Winner at the U.S.-based Muse Design Awards, the Gold Award at the Netherlands-based Indigo Design Award, the iF Design Award (Germany), and the Gold Award in the Concept Design category at the London Design Awards.
