In early 2000, impressed by the precision, neatness and plastic visual associations of computer images, he started to study and apply digital alteration and compositing techniques. He painted the sets, wrote the scripts, directed the lighting and photography, created props and directed the acting of costumed models, so that the conflicting elements fuse into a chilling and opulent visual style through “staged photography”. Since 2010, he has once again challenged himself, integrating moving images and theatrical space and creating interactive installations featuring a set created with handmade craftsmanship. Through techniques such as one-take shooting, skip frames and high-speed filming, he evokes an uncanny atmosphere through bizarre-looking bodies and an ornamental visual style.
 
Tien-chang Wu has held several solo exhibitions and participated in numerous group exhibitions. His works have been shown at biennials in Taiwan (2008, 2014), Taipei (1994, 1996 and 1998) and Venice (1997), at the Fukuoka (1999) and Asia-Pacific Triennials (1996, 1999), at the Centre des arts d'Enghien-les-Bains in France (2007), the K-18 Mutual Acknowledgement Exhibition, Kassel (1992), the Museum of Contemporary Art, Taipei (2014), the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art, Beijing, the National Art Museum of China (2009), the Taipei Cultural Center, New York (2008), Art Hong Kong, Art Beijing and Art Shanghai (2008 and 2011), international photo festivals in Pingyao in Shanxi province, Guangzhou and Hong Kong (2004, 2007 and 2008), and at the “Contemporary Chinese Photography” exhibition in Prague (2003). Received the New Trend Prize of Contemporary Art Trends (1986) awarded by the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, First Prize of the Taipei Biennial of Contemporary Art (1994), the Creation Award of Li Chung-Shun Foundation (1998) and the Jury’s Special Award of the 7^th Taishin Arts Awards (2009). 

Taipei Fine Arts Museum has organized the presentation of the artists from Taiwan at the Venice Biennale since 1995. Yet, ‘WU Tien-chang: Never Say Goodbye’ is the first solo show determined by a selection committee and held by TFAM.
 
Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taiwan
Taiwan’s first museum of modern and contemporary art, Taipei Fine Arts Museum (TFAM) was officially opened to the public on December 24, 1983. Located in Taipei, the museum occupies over 20,000 square meters of space, of which 11,741 square meters are devoted to exhibition. The inception of the TFAM was a response to appeal for the budding movement of modern art in Taiwan. TFAM has dedicated to the development of modern art in Taiwan over the past few years while staying abreast of ongoing trends in contemporary
art. In order to engage with contemporary art stages, TFAM has started hosting Taipei Biennial since 1998, and inviting internationally-renowned curators and artists to cooperate with the local artistic circle. The shows held over the past decade have both increased the visibility of Taiwan and expanded the global networks on the world stage. Since its inception, TFAM has not only been a platform for exhibiting artworks from Taiwan and overseas, it has also been an initiator of exchange between Taiwanese and international art worlds. Through collaborative exhibitions, TFAM has been able to establish a dialogue with a global audience.
 
Hours: 10:00 – 18:00 (Closed Mondays)
Opening Thursday 7 May at 18:30 – 20:00

Venue: Palazzo delle Prigioni, Castello 4209, San Marco, Venice, Italy

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