NEW CITY ART FAIR annonces its Taipei edition

November 8th (Thu) - 11th (Sun)@Huashan 1914・Creative Park

H.P. FRANCE, Inc. is proud to present an art fair of contemporary Japanese art in Taipei. In conjunction with the most historic art fair in Asia “ART TAIPEI” , the NEW CITY ART FAIR will be open from November 8th - November 11th, 2012.

Held in New York City in March 2012, the NEW CITY ART FAIR showcases a collection of Japanese contemporary art by Japanese galleries and will be held in Taipei during the roomsLINK , introducing Japanese fashion, interior, and art as a lifestyle. Japanese artists hold performances and participating galleries review portfolios of Taiwanese artists. The venue will be “Huashan1914・Creative Park” , renovated from the site of liquor factory. It has become an alternative event space used as an event hall, café, restaurant, and music live house. A continuation of the New York edition, 10-15 galleries from Japan will be introduced at the event.

【roomsLINK TAIPEI】

For decades, the Western world had led the progression and development of global culture and creative scenes such as fashion, design, art and entertainment. The spread of the internet escalated rapid globalization and provided instant access to a wide range of information. In addition to the barrier-free access through the internet, the economic crisis suffered in the United States and Europe have caused changes to our world map, which used to place the Western countries in the center. With an emphasis on Japan, rooms LINK aims to create a new cultural scene by introducing Japanese and Asian creation to Taipei; thereby, establishing Asia as the third cultural hub of valuable information following the United States and Europe.
Young talents began to transmit unique Taiwanese culture in the city which department stores are center of fashion market. This time, roomsLINK intend to feel the atmosphere of modern Taiwan. Small and medium scaled companies and creators will be assorted to make different market style of traditional one. We will open the gate to Asian market to break the entry barrier of the past.