Taiwan's leading annual art exhibition, Art Taipei, has returned with works on display from world-class collections.
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00:00Showcasing what contemporary art has to offer, the annual Art Taipei Expo has returned to Taiwan's capital.
00:06Now in its 31st year, it's not only the country's leading art exhibition,
00:11it's one of the oldest and most influential in the Asia-Pacific region.
00:15Over 120 galleries from Taiwan and across the world are here.
00:19One of the themes at this year's Expo is sustainable development.
00:24And this Taipei-based gallery has curated a selection that highlights the adverse effects
00:29of human activity on our planet.
00:49This commercial event gives both emerging and well-established galleries a platform to promote their pieces.
00:56The event also attracts the city's art enthusiasts.
00:59I think the Art Expo is very important.
01:01It's an important stage for artists to present their work.
01:06I really like it here.
01:08You can see how each artist uses different materials to put their heart and soul into their work.
01:29As galleries here highlight the ever-changing and expansive nature of contemporary art,
01:40the organizers of this event continue to work towards positioning Taipei as a cultural hub in the global art market.
01:46Kammer Schuh and Wesley Lewis in Taipei for Taiwan Plus.