Cai Guo-Qiang's works probe into culture – expressing a kind of metaphysical thought drawn from Eastern philosophy and modern cosmology. His installations and works incorporating explosives have made an indelible impression on the international art scene. In order to get closer to Cai Guo-Qiang – a highly influential artist in the contemporary art world – and discuss his works in-depth, the Research Department held an international forum on the opening day of the exhibition (Nov. 21) in TFAM's audio-visual room. The forum was divided into a morning and afternoon session. The focus of the morning session was Cai Guo-Qiang's artwork, while the afternoon session focused on viewing Cai Guo-Qiang's work from a cultural perspective. J.J. Shih and Yang Zhao co-hosted the event, attended by David A. Ross, Fei Dawei, Chia Chi Jason Wang, Hsiao-hung Chang, Yuko Hasegawa, Kao Chien-hui and Gong Jow-jiun. Forum discussions were later compiled and printed in Modern Art.

International forum for the exhibition Cai Guo-Qiang – Hanging Out in the Museum
Date: November 21, 2009  10:00-17:20
Venue: Auditorium, TFAM

Section 1: The works of Cai Guo-Qiang
Moderator: J.J. Shih
Participants: David Ross, Fei Da-wei, Chia Chi Jason Wang

Section 2: The works of Cai Guo-Qiang from a cultural perspective
Moderator: Yang Chao
Participants: Hsiao-Hung, Chang, Yuko Hasegawa, Chien Hui, Kao, Jow-Jiun, Gong