Date & Time: 14 June 2026, Sunday, 2:00–3:30 PM
Venue: Library and Archive, B2, Taipei Fine Arts Museum
Moderator:
Chen Hsiang-Wen｜Independent Curator
Panelists:
Li Yi-Fan｜Artist
Chien Cheng-Yi｜Chief Curator of Exhibition Department, Taipei Fine Arts Museum
Kao Tzu-Chin｜Head of Marketing and Public Relations Department, Taipei Fine Arts Museum
Introduction:
Screen Melancholy, the Collateral Event of the 61st International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia, features work by Taiwanese artist Li Yi-Fan and is curated by Raphael Fonseca, curator of visual arts at Culturgest, Lisbon and Porto, Portugal. Drawing on the art-historical notion of “melancholy,” the exhibition extends this concept into the contemporary digital environment, reflecting on the anxieties and emotions that screens engender.
This public talk features artist Li Yi-Fan sharing insights into his artistic practice, his experience at the Venice Biennale, and observations from the exhibition site. Members of the TFAM team will also offer a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Taiwan Pavilion. From the challenges of exhibition making to the ways in which the project engages with the global contemporary art scene, the talk aims to provide audiences with a deeper understanding of the exhibition and its broader context.
Notes:
Online Registration: 3:00 PM, 5 June–5:00 PM, 12 June, or until capacity is reached.
Check-in & Waitlist: 1:30–2:00 PM, 14 June 2026. Registrants who fail to check in by 2:00 PM will forfeit their reserved seats, which may then be allocated to waitlisted visitors.
Content Advisory: Works discussed during the talk may contain nudity or other sensitive imagery. Audience discretion is advised.
Venue Rules: Recording, eating, and drinking are prohibited without permission. Bags larger than A4 size must be stored in lockers and may not be brought into the venue.
Media Use: The event will be recorded. By attending the event, participants consent to the non-commercial use of recordings.
Entry Requirements: Tickets are required for entry. Please follow TFAM’s admission and visitation policies.
Updates: Any changes will be announced on the official website.