Japanese contemporary art master Yoshitomo Nara's "Travel with a Misty and Wet Day", the first stop of the 10-year tour exhibition plan is in Kaohsiung.

(Photo taken from Chen Qimai's Facebook page)

[Reporter Wang Rongxiang/Kaohsiung Report] Japanese contemporary art master Yoshitomo Nara "Traveling with a Hazy and Wet Day", the first stop of the 10-year tour exhibition plan is Kaohsiung. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Qimai, who is leading a delegation to visit Japan, pointed out that Kaohsiung City is very honored to be the Co-hosting the first stop of the tour exhibition, at the same time calling out "don't miss it again" to all walks of life.

Chen Qimai said, "Travel with a hazy and humid day" will be the first stop in Kaohsiung!

I am very grateful to the Cultural Association for continuing to communicate and invite fans who are looking forward to it, and I also thank artist Yoshitomo Nara for agreeing to choose Kaohsiung as the first stop of the "Ten Years Tour Project".

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He said that he has been attracting business in Japan for the past two days, and he has deeply felt the high love of Japanese friends for Taiwan’s agricultural specialties. You may not know that there are currently 312 Japanese companies stationed in Kaohsiung, with a cumulative investment of NT$37.42 billion. , ranking first among foreign-funded enterprises stationed in Kaohsiung.

Chen Qimai emphasized that the friendship between Taiwan and Japan is not just shouting, but a complete and profound friendship between the government and the people. He quoted Li Houqing, secretary-general of the Wenzong, as saying that Mr. Yoshitomo Nara knew that in just a few years, Kaohsiung had transformed from the stereotyped industrial The city has been transformed into an important center of art and culture in Taiwan, showing Hong Kong Metropolis' courage and determination to face the world. I am very much looking forward to the artist's "Travel with a Hazy and Wet Day" starting from Kaohsiung and traveling all over Taiwan.

He described Kaohsiung as a warm and welcoming city. The work of a hazy and humid day contains Mr. Nara's feelings for Taiwan, and it is also the main visual of Yoshitomo Nara's special exhibition tour in Kaohsiung in 2021, which has a profound meaning.

He pointed out that Kaohsiung is very honored to be the co-host of the first stop of the tour exhibition "Traveling with a Hazy and Wet Day" to welcome the master's works to be exhibited at the new cultural landmark Neiwei Art Center. Type)" is the DNA of Neiwei Art Center, hoping to pass on the precious friendship between Taiwan and Japan amidst the hot sunshine and enthusiasm in the south.

So, don't miss out!

When you plan your cultural travel itinerary, you must arrange it from April 1st to August 31st at Neiwei Art Center in Kaohsiung, with the painting "Hazy Humid Day" (Hazy Humid Day) created by Japanese contemporary art master Yoshitomo Nara for Taiwan. meet.