Student Affairs Announcement
National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Exhibition Hall 1 hosts the "Round Magic: The Potter Exhibition"
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Our company will hold the "Round Magic: Botero Exhibition" from June 19, 115 to October 11, 115 at Exhibition Hall 1 of the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. We kindly request your assistance in announcing this event to encourage teachers, students, and parents to participate. Please also consider this as a reference for planning school field trips and group visits. Thank you for your attention. |
| Description: |
| I. | With a full brushstroke style and proportions that defy convention, not only do the figures appear plump, but animals and fruits also swell, creating exaggerated yet smile-inducing artworks. These are the classic masterpieces of Colombian art master Fernando Botero. |
| II. | His "voluminous" style permeates all his creations, from animals, still lifes, and portraits to religious themes, showcasing a unique sense of humor that makes his art unforgettable at first glance and easily accessible to viewers. In his circus series, the lively atmosphere is often tinged with the melancholy of ordinary people. In his religious themes, the nuns and priests are neither solemnly criticized nor devoutly praised; instead, through exaggerated forms and humorous brushstrokes, the satire of clergy is hidden within their round, massive bodies. His series paying homage to art masters further unleashes his distinctive style, transforming Western classical paintings into a novel visual surprise. |
| III. | With his unique rounded perspective and keen observation, Botero transforms the towns he has visited and the people and things he has encountered throughout his life into a series of meaningful creations. The seemingly simple surface hides profound art historical knowledge and a spirit of perfect pursuit of lines, colors, and composition, making him one of the most distinctive and influential artists of our time. |
| IV. | This is a rare exhibition of original works focusing on Latin American art, showcasing the rich facets of Botero's creations, including oil paintings, sketches, watercolors, and sculptures, totaling 118 pieces. We invite school teachers, students, and parents to experience the infinite charm of rounded healing from different aesthetic perspectives. |
| V. | Exhibition Highlights |
| (1) | "Latin America": Botero's art is deeply rooted in his life experiences in Colombia. After encountering Mexican art in 1956, he became increasingly focused on Latin America, incorporating the vibrant street colors and rich cultural life of his homeland into his creations. Musicians, nuns, and figures of authority, as well as daily life, all became sources of inspiration, rendered with humorous and delicate brushstrokes that create unique meanings through exaggerated proportions. |
| (2) | "Still Life Series": "The simplest forms are often the most difficult to depict." Botero's unique style originated from his still life creations. The mandolin he created in his youth, with its intentionally reduced soundhole, created an effect as if the body of the instrument was expanding outwards. This led him to re-examine the relationship between proportion and volume, establishing his classic rounded aesthetic. From then on, his "volume" language began to take shape, permeating all his subjects. |
| (3) | "Bullfight & Circus": A brief experience in a bullfighting school during his youth, the dramatic colors and tense atmosphere of the bullring influenced Botero, prompting him to create a series of watercolors on the theme of bullfighting. The traveling circus he encountered in Mexico also became a subject for his paintings. The acrobats and clowns in his works, while full of dynamism, subtly convey the unique melancholy of ordinary people within their vivid presence, adding emotional depth beyond mere joy to the entire series. |
| (4) | "Versions & Religion": Botero pursued excellence through dialogue with the works of masters from a young age. His early experiences in Europe led him to create a series of works paying homage to art giants in his own unique style. Regardless of the original artist, the final presentation is unmistakably Botero's style—as he said, "Art is about saying the same thing in different ways." For Botero, religion is not about doctrine but about exploring form, color, and atmosphere, reinterpreting and challenging existing norms with humor and satire. The series of female saints is particularly prominent. |
| (5) | "Mixed Media & Sculpture": In addition to oil paintings, Botero also used various media such as pencil, watercolor, charcoal, and pastel. In his hands, sketches were not just drafts but complete works, showcasing the precision of lines and the sensuality of form. Botero began exploring sculpture in 1973, bringing the beauty of volume into three dimensions. For him, art belongs in public spaces, and he hoped his sculptures would provide a more direct and tangible aesthetic experience, bridging the gap between art and people. |
| VI. | Exhibition Basic Information: |
| (1) | Exhibition Dates: June 19, 115 - October 11, 115 |
| (2) | Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 - 18:00 (Ticket sales and entry stop at 17:30) |
| (3) | Exhibition Venue: National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Exhibition Hall 1, Taipei City |
| VII. | Weekday Group Visit Package |
| (1) | Eligible Participants: Educational groups such as schools and kindergartens. |
| (2) | Eligibility: A minimum of 12 students must purchase tickets (advance reservation required). |
| (3) | Applicable Times: Weekdays during the exhibition period (Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 16:00), excluding weekends and national holidays. |
| (4) | Promotional Offer: |
| 1. | From now until September 30 (Wednesday), enjoy a special price of NT$440 (valid for one person, one entry). |
| 2. | Accompanying teachers (up to 2 per group) receive free admission. Accompanying parents must purchase tickets. Groups must enter and exit together. |
| 3. | Special exhibition learning worksheets will be given out on-site while supplies last. |
| 4. | Please complete ticket purchase and reservation at least seven days prior to your visit. The last day for group visits is October 2 (Friday). |
| 5. | Groups of 20 or more people can also book a guided tour service. |
| 6. | Upon successful booking confirmation by the organizer, a formal notification will be sent via email. |
| 7. | Booking Link: https://pse.is/9c7zg2 |
| VIII. | Ticket Prices: |
| IX. | On-site Ticket Prices: |
| (1) | Full Price NT$490: Applicable to general admission. |
| (2) | Concession Price NT$470: |
| 1. | Valid student ID for university and below (with current semester registration stamp). Verification required for entry. One ticket per ID. Master's and doctoral students, community college, open university, and continuing education students are not eligible. |
| 2. | Children aged 3 and above (children under 12 must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult). |
| X. | We kindly request that you announce the exhibition information within your organization. |
| XI. | Contact Person for this Matter: Channel Marketing Center. |
| (1) | Service Hotline: (02) 2649-1689 ext. 1 |
| (2) | Service Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:30 - 17:00. |
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