Exhibition Guided Tour－The Covenant of Dadu: A Diplomacy of Things between Mountains and Seas

When the formation of a city is not solely shaped by human construction, but rather emerges from the interweaving of land, rivers, crops, and technology—how might we rethink the art and history of Taichung?

Grounded in urban studies and the development of art, the Taichung Art Museum presents the exhibition “The Covenant of Dadu: A Diplomacy of Things between Mountains and Seas” opening on May 8.

Curated by Assistant Professor Shen,Yu Chang of National Taipei University of Education, the exhibition centers on the Dadu Plateau and proposes the concept of “material diplomacy.” From a contemporary aesthetic perspective, it explores how Central Taiwan’s artistic energy and everyday landscapes have been shaped over time through developments such as railway infrastructure and urbanization.

 

⟡ Exhibition Highlights

✦ 55 artists × 70 works spanning generations and disciplines, presenting the development of art in Central Taiwan

✦ A combination of collection pieces, loans, and commissioned works, interweaving multiple historical perspectives

✦ A reinterpretation of Central Taiwan’s artistic trajectory through a contemporary aesthetic lens.

✦ Featuring significant works by leading senior artists.

✦ Taichung Art Museum presents a systematic review of the development of fine arts in the Taichung region.

Admission is free. We warmly invite you to step into the exhibition and rediscover how Central Taiwan’s unique cultural landscape has been shaped through the interplay of nature, transportation, and industry.

── Exhibition Information───

The Covenant of Dadu: A Diplomacy of Things between Mountains and Seas

Dates ｜2026/5/8 -2026/8/2

Venue｜ TcAM Exhibition Room D, E

Admission｜Free admission

Exhibition Guided Tour

 

How to Join

On-site registration opens 20 mins before the start of each tour.
A guided tour audio device is available for loan with a valid ID.

Notes

1. Please arrive and gather at the service desk in the Green Museumbrary lobby 20 minutes before the tour begins.
2. To ensure tour quality, participants are required to use the audio guide devices provided by the Museum. A valid ID (National ID card, driver’s license, National Health Insurance card, or passport) must be presented for borrowing the device.
3. Please check the device upon borrowing. If it is not functioning properly, it can be replaced on-site. In case of damage or loss, compensation will be charged at cost (NTD 2,000 per device).
4. Audio and video recording during the tour is not permitted.
5. The Museum reserves the right to adjust or cancel tours due to staffing or unforeseen circumstances. Any changes will be announced on-site.

Additional Information

1. In the event of a government-declared closure (e.g., due to natural disasters) or other emergencies, the Museum will suspend operations and all tours for the day will be cancelled without prior notice.
2. Matters not covered herein shall be handled in accordance with the Taichung Art Museum Visitor Guidelines.