Liu Chi-hsiang Art Gallery and Memorial Hall explained

Liu Chi-hsiang Art Gallery and Memorial Hall
Native Name:劉啟祥美術紀念館
Native Name Lang:zh
Building Type:art gallery, memorial hall
Location:Liouying, Tainan, Taiwan
Coordinates:23.2772°N 120.3103°W
Opened Date:2018
Destruction Date:-->
Floor Count:2
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The Liu Chi-hsiang Art Gallery and Memorial Hall is an art gallery and memorial hall in Liouying District, Tainan, Taiwan.

History

The art gallery and memorial hall building used to be the house of Liu Chi-hsiang, a local painter.[1] It was later abandoned for several years. The building was renovated extensively by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Tainan City Government over two years at a cost of NT$23 million.[2] It was finally opened to the public in late 2018.[3]

Architecture

The art gallery and memorial hall is housed in a 2-story building. It also features a coffee shop house in a single-story building in front of the art gallery and memorial hall building. The building used to be Liu's studio.[3]

Transportation

The building is accessible within walking distance west of Liuying Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 4 March 2021. Liu Chi Shiang Memorial Hall(劉啟祥美術紀念館). Travel Tainan. 28 March 2022.
  2. Web site: 7 July 2021. Liu Chiu-hsiang Art Gallery and Memorial Hall launches "Liu Chi-hsiang at Paris: 1932-1935" online. Ministry of Culture. 28 March 2022.
  3. News: Crook. Steven. 25 October 2019. Highways and Byways: The illustrious monuments of Liuying's Liu Clan. Taipei Times. 25 October 2019.