Who We Are
Established in 2020 by a collective of passionate art enthusiasts, WHATZ is committed to promoting contemporary Taiwanese art by discovering and showcasing outstanding works from local talents. We actively support and nurture emerging artists and curators, fostering diverse perspectives and expanding creative horizons. At the same time, we aim to deepen international artistic exchange and collaboration, injecting new energy and possibilities into Taiwan’s art landscape.
As the first Taiwan-based hotel art fair to expand internationally, WHATZ serves as a vibrant platform for cross-disciplinary dialogue and creative synergy. Our exhibitions bring together professionals and audiences from across Asia and the globe, offering a dynamic fusion of urban culture and contemporary art, and highlighting Taiwan’s artistic strength on the world stage.
Total visitors
Participating Artists
Artist Nationalities
Which year
60,000
380
20
6
Our Vision
Shaping the Future of Art
Each year, WHATZ launches with a fresh theme, integrating art fairs, digital communities, emerging collectors, and nonprofit art institutions. We aim to embed ourselves within the broader art ecosystem, encouraging diverse forms of artistic exchange while exploring innovative exhibition formats and forward-thinking presentation models.
Nurturing Emerging Artists and Curators
Building on the momentum of the “WHATZ Rising Star” Award, we are committed to supporting the next generation of artists. We assist emerging talents in entering the art industry by facilitating gallery partnerships and providing opportunities to showcase their work at our main fair. In parallel, we empower young curators with practical platforms to realize their visions, encouraging them to merge artistic innovation with commercial potential.
Strengthening Global Artistic Exchange and Collaboration
With Taiwan at its core, WHATZ actively expands its international reach by inviting promising artists from around the world and enhancing regional diversity among participants. We are also forging partnerships with hotel art fairs across Asia, aiming to raise global visibility for Taiwanese art and amplify its cultural influence on the international stage.
The WHATZ Jury
Tseng, Yu-Chuang
A digital artist, curator, and researcher, currently a full-time professor at the Graduate Institute of Art and Technology, National Tsing Hua University. She holds a PhD from the Institute of Applied Arts, National Chiao Tung University. Her professional roles include serving on the executive committee of MediaArtHistory, the board of Tainan Art Museum, the executive committee of ART TAIPEI, the board of supervisors of the Taiwan Digital Art Foundation, and as vice chair of the Taiwan Art & Technology Association. Her artistic practice explores human existence in the digital age. In 2003, she presented Let’s Make Art at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum—the first real-time interactive online artwork in Taiwan. Her academic work appears on international platforms such as ISEA, ACM Multimedia, and Leonardo, and she is a contributor to the Leonardo International Digital Art White Paper.
Lun, Ng Kwun Tony
MFA from RMIT University (Australia); teaches at various art institutions in Hong Kong. Works span contemporary ink, installation, photography, and public art. Fuses industrial aesthetics with traditional forms, often reflecting urban and social concerns. Awarded by the Urban Council and China’s National Art Exhibition. Collected by major institutions including the Hong Kong Museum of Art.
Hsu, Tang-Wei
Recipient of the 2009 ACC Award, Hsu splits time between Taiwan and the U.S. Known for blending mechanical and organic aesthetics through fluid lines and multimedia techniques. Exhibited widely in the U.S. and Asia. In 2013, collaborated with NYC DOT on “Magic Monkeys,” becoming the first Taiwanese artist to install public art in New York City.
You, Meng-Shu
MFA from Michigan State University and Ph.D. from the University of Sydney. Associate Professor at National Taipei University of Education. Blends installation, religion, and pop culture to explore globalization and cultural hybridity. Exhibited at international biennials such as Jakarta, Korea Ceramic Biennale, and NCECA (U.S.).
Hung, Yun-Ting
Holds a "Meisterschülerin" diploma from the Hochschule für Bildende Künste Meisterschueler and is currently Associate Professor in the Department of Fine Arts at Chang Jung Christian University. Co-founded tamtamART in Berlin to foster dialogue between Taiwanese and European art. Her practice explores the relationship between body and space, addressing sociocultural themes such as speed, mobility, and placelessness. Exhibited in New York, Paris, Berlin, Israel, and more.
Hou, Chung-Ying
Studied at the Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts (UK), honored by the Prince of Wales. Assistant Professor at National University of Tainan. Integrates traditional craftsmanship with contemporary themes. His signature motif, “the hand,” explores human-world relations. Collected by institutions in Taiwan and the UK.
Weng, Su-Ying
Holds an M.A. in Museum Studies from Tainan National University of the Arts. Currently serves as Art Director of Ying Arts and adjunct lecturer at multiple universities. Former Director of Hong-Gah Museum and Asia University Museum of Modern Art. A frequent juror for the Ministry of Culture and local government programs, she brings extensive expertise in curation, museum management, and cultural policy, having served on panels for the Kaohsiung Award, Taiwan Ceramics Award, cultural grants, and Wenshin Art Foundation.
Chang, Ting-Ya
Adjunct Assistant Professor at NTUA and full-time artist. Specializes in mokuhanga (water-based woodblock prints), blending ink, watercolor, and woodgrain to construct fantastical spaces. Exhibited in Taipei Biennial, France Print Triennial, and Ulsan Woodcut Print Biennial in Korea.
Fung, Yee Lick Eric
M.A. in Fine Arts (CUHK) and Museum Studies (University of Leicester). Focuses on experimental calligraphy and mixed media, examining sensory experience, identity, and history. Exhibited internationally and awarded in calligraphy criticism by Yokoyama Calligraphy Museum. Engages deeply with contemporary calligraphic practice.
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Jin, Jin
MFA from Hongik University; Ph.D. in Art Criticism and Management from KyungHee University. Distinguished Professor at SeoKyeong University. Curated at CAFA Museum, Yan Huang Art Museum, and Hongik MoMA. Research focuses on museum policy and contemporary art communication. Widely published critic and curator promoting cross-cultural innovation in art.
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