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Museum History | Annual Reports
History publications document TFAM’s founding, organizational structure, evolution, and core objectives and are indexed under the labels TFAM Architecture, About TFAM, Reading the Museum, and Anniversary Special. The Annual Report was first published in 2001, and has since chronicled each year’s progress in the sections “Museum Outlook,” “Accomplishments,” and “Appendix” with its institutional data. The Annual Report has been published online since 2015.
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Collection Catalogues
Acquisitions are based on research of historical contexts and artist genealogies, or arise from exhibitions, commissions, or donations. Publications include various collection catalogues, which contain registration data, images, and essays, as well as academic reference materials indexed under the labels Collection Highlights and Thematic Essays. The annual Collection Catalogue has been published in digital format since 2016.
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Exhibition Catalogues
Serving as extensions for research, outreach, and critical discourse, exhibition catalogues present core concepts, curatorial frameworks, artist biographies, artworks, and installation views. Content varies by exhibition theme and may include basic information, images, artist statements, contextual analysis, archival materials, artist interviews, scholarly essays, symposium proceedings, or public-program records. Catalogues foster exploration and dialogue beyond the exhibitions themselves.
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Modern Art
Since its launch in 1984 as Taipei Fine Arts Museum Quarterly (renamed Modern Art in 1988), the journal has evolved in content and publication cycle. Each thematic issue addresses major exhibitions or contemporary art topics, covering modern and contemporary art, artists, arts administration, collection reviews, conservation, archival research, and international trends. Overall, the journal balances scholarly depth with accessible perspectives. Selected articles are available online at “Modern Art Plus”.
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Art Forum
As a platform for knowledge production, critical discourse, and exchange, TFAM established Art Forum in 1987 as an academic publication and showcase for articles receiving the TFAM Biennial Award for Research Papers in Art. Content includes essays related to exhibitions, lectures, contemporary issues, artist studies, art movements, museum mechanisms and development, art education, and aesthetic living. Its multifaceted perspectives and in-depth inquiry strengthen TFAM’s integration of practice and research.
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Journal of TFAM
Launched in 1998, the Journal of Taipei Fine Arts Museum began accepting submissions in 2012 following the establishment of its editorial committee in 2011. In 2025, the journal transformed again by adopting an annual October publication schedule under an Editorial Board and Editor-in-chief review process. The journal features curated themes, contributions by invited authors, in-depth critiques, observation reports, and interviews. Since 2016, the journal has been published online at “Modern Art Plus”.
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Conference Corpus
To advance academic exchange on contemporary issues and new knowledge, TFAM publishes conference and lecture papers in Chinese and English. Included topics demonstrate interdisciplinary dialogue and diverse perspectives in discussions arising from exhibitions, as well as in the fields of museology, curation, art education, and archival studies. Publications also present agendas and supplementary materials, offering readers an overview of each event’s themes, topics, and speaker programming.
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Theme Publications
This publication category encompasses topical research, critical essay collections, and volumes addressing contemporary exhibition practices and archival issues.
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Art Education
Museum education publications include the Museum Guide, which offers analysis of exhibition artworks, experiential learning booklets emphasizing environmental exploration, and instructional materials for TFAM’s citizen art workshops. In collaboration with writers and illustrators, the Museum also started publishing art picture books in 2010, which use accessible language, vibrant colors, and imagery to introduce museums and abstract concepts, enhancing perceptual awareness and creative thinking.