The National Museum of History (NMH) inaugurated the exhibition “Across Generations: Solo Exhibition of Zai-Qian Lee (穿越世代－李再鈐個展)” on Apr. 21. The exhibition is part of the NMH’s “Masters of Art” special exhibition series, centered on the theme “Our Shared History, the Masters Who Made It (大家的歷史・歷史的大家).”
Zai-Qian Lee (李再鈐) is a master artist whose career spans different centuries and provides a commentary on the times from his own unique perspective. This exhibition not only showcases the nonagenarian’s lifelong creative journey but also his tireless pursuit of the arts.
The exhibits on display encompass a diverse range of Lee’s artworks, including sculptures, ink wash paintings, calligraphy, and installations. Divided into three galleries, the first section consists of the “Minimal to Infinite” series. Western Minimalism and the philosophy of the Tao Te Ching (道德經) inspired this exploration into the essence of art through rational geometric shapes.
The second section focuses on the concept of “Element,” offering a philosophical examination from the microcosmic to the macrocosmic level in response to the challenges of the digital era and the metaverse.
In the third section, “Echoes of the Past,” calligraphy, ink wash paintings, and small sculptures serve as the media through which Lee conveys his reshaping and reinterpretation of traditional culture.
At the inauguration ceremony, Minister of Culture Li Yuan praised Lee as a trailblazer in Taiwan’s art scene, whose creative vision and avant-garde works have inspired generations of artists.
The exhibition runs through June 8. For more information, visit the NMH official website and Facebook page.