Illuminated artworks light up Tainan’s alleys nightly

Reporter TVBS News Staff
Release time：2025/01/25 08:00

Tainan art museum unveils new exhibit (Courtesy of Tainan City Government)

TAINAN (TVBS News) — Tainan's YueJin Art Museum (月之美術館) has launched its annual exhibition, "Crack of Time" (漫月美行動—時間的縫隙), showcasing six new artworks until Feb. 16 in the alleys around "Yan Shui Wang Ye Temple" (鹽水王爺廟巷) and Lian Cheng Lane (連成巷). This exhibition aims to engage art lovers with its innovative installations.

During the exhibition, you can experience illuminated artworks daily from 6 to 10 p.m. at various locations, including Yongcheng Theater (永成戲院), Bajiao Building (八角樓), and "Sansheng Academy" (三生書院), which features 11 permanent pieces.

Crack of Time exhibition open till Feb. 16 (Courtesy of Tainan City Government)

The upcoming Yuejin Lantern Festival (月津港燈節), which will run from Jan. 18 to Feb. 16, will present 66 art installations over 33 days. The Yuejin Lantern Festival collaborates with the Urban Art Studio (都市藝術工作室) to explore the theme "Growth Rings of Light" (光的年輪), inviting 15 artist groups to reassemble and showcase the diversity of "light" to empower audiences.

Yuejin Lantern Festival starts Jan. 18 (Courtesy of Tainan City Government)

The second Xinying Shimmer Festival (新營波光節), which will unfold from Feb. 8 to March 16 at Swan Lake Park (天鵝湖公園), will feature eight major themes under the concept "Among the Trails" (路徑之間).

The Tainan City Government recently released preview images of some artworks for the Xinying Shimmer Festival, encouraging the public to visit Swan Lake Park for photo opportunities and strolls. Following the success of last year's inaugural event, this year's festival will use light and shadow art to depict urban society, life experiences, and cultural imagery.