TAIPEI DANGDAIArt & Ideas
January 2019
A new international art fair to launch in Taipei in January 2019 under the directionof Magnus Renfrew
Taipei Dangdai places a strong emphasis on galleries from Asia with a globally
recognized selection committee and the support of an advisory committee ofleading regional collectors.
The inaugural edition of Taipei Dangdai is proudly Presented by UBSTAIPEI (March 20, 2018) – A new international art fair, Taipei Dangdai will open in
Taipei in January 2019. The inaugural edition of the fair will bring together 80 exhibitorsfrom Asia as well as strong selection of leading galleries from outside the region thathave shown a continued commitment to showcasing their programs on the continent.
Overseen by Magnus Renfrew, Taipei Dangdai will be a world-class art event, providing
exhibitors the opportunity to broaden their collector base and giving international
exposure to a growing number of artists and galleries from across Asia. The inaugural
edition of Taipei Dangdai will be held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, and ispresented by UBS.
The name of the fair captures this spirit, as dangdai in Mandarin means “the presentmoment.” Held annually, Taipei Dangdai will constitute an accurate and immediate surveyof what is occurring in the contemporary art world in Asia. The subtitle, Art & Ideas,
highlights the two main focuses of the event: a leading international art fair and aconvening of thought leaders from various fields. Programming will include an ambitious
roster of multidisciplinary talks that address issues pertaining to and beyond the art world.
Taipei Dangdai will give visitors the opportunity to engage with the city’s rich culturalofferings, including the Taipei Biennial (running November 17, 2018, through March 10,2019) and the world-class Taipei Fine Arts Museum, and to experience the city’s culinary
excellence and diverse nightlife.
Ping Lin, Director of Taipei Fine Arts Museum adds, “With its unique identity, Taipei
Dangdai is certain to energize the local and international art world. We look forward to thedynamism that Taipei Dangdai will bring to the city and to Taipei’s art ecology over the
coming years.”“Taipei is home to one of the longest-established gallery scenes in Asia,” said Fair
Director Magnus Renfrew. “The city boasts world-class museums, a vibrant artist
community, an internationally recognized biennial, and one of the most sophisticatedcollector bases in Asia. We are developing Taipei Dangdai as an additional opportunity
for Asian galleries to bring their programs to wider audiences, and for international

collectors to have a significant point of entry for discovering important works from Asiaand beyond.”“Art has the ability to bring people together, open conversations, question the status quo,
and, ultimately, celebrate what makes us human. As a longstanding patron ofcontemporary art globally, we are proud to present Taipei Dangdai and, in light of the
exponential growth of interest in contemporary art in Taiwan, we look forward to the fairgoing from strength to strength in the years ahead," said Dennis Chen, Country Headand Head of Wealth Management, UBS Taiwan.
Taipei Dangdai aims to build audiences, strengthen relationships, spark curiosity, andencourage long-term patronage with art and ideas across disciplines and cultures.
Exhibitors will be chosen by a peer-review selection committee that includes Patricia
Crockett (Sprüth Magers), Waling Boers (Boers-Li Gallery), Isa Lorenzo (SilverlensGalleries), Edouard Malingue (Edouard Malingue Gallery), and Elisa Uematsu (TakaIshii Gallery). The full list of exhibitors will be announced in fall 2018.
“Taipei is a city with a strong community of collectors and we are thrilled to be able toplay an active role in supporting Taipei Dangdai,” said Selection Committee member
Elisa Uematsu of Taka Ishii Gallery. “We are confident that a fair with such strong
credentials will help us to build further our relationships within this important market.”Taipei Dangdai is also supported by an Advisory Group of international collectors fromTaiwan and beyond, who provide counsel and guidance as the fair prepares to welcome
visitors from around the region to Taipei in January 2019. Current members include JamAcuzar, Jason Chi, Evan Chow, Lawrence Chu, Ellie Lai, Sylvain Levy, Alan Lo,Ivan Pun, Leo Shih, Leslie Sun, Patrick Sun and Rudy Tseng (list in formation).
“We are excited that Magnus and his team will be bringing energy and attention to the art
scene in Taipei. We look forward to welcoming international galleries, collectors and art
world professionals to discover our wonderful city,” said Rudy Tseng, Taiwanesecollector, curator and member of the Asia Pacific Acquisition Committee for Tate.
ARTIn addition to a main Galleries Sector, presenting leading galleries from Taiwan, Asia,and the rest of the world, Taipei Dangdai comprises three specialized sectors designed tohighlight new galleries, spotlight artists through solo presentations, and feature works
with accessible pricing. The Young Galleries Program is a stepping stone for galleriesof promise that have been in operation for less than eight years (founded on or after
1st January 2011), inviting them to present the full breadth of their program. The SolosSector will highlight solo presentations by both emerging and established artists, as wellas historical artists from the 20th century. In addition, each participating gallery will havethe opportunity to feature a work priced under USD 8,000 in the fair’s Salon, a dedicatedarea designed to help build audiences, encourage new collectors to engage, anddemonstrate that quality can be found at every price point.
IDEAS
In addition to a global exhibitor lineup, Taipei Dangdai aims to reassert the connection
between art and the world through posing questions about the past, present, and future ofboth art and the broader world to which creativity and expression relate. The Ideas

Program will convene thought leaders from various fields—ranging from archaeology, art
history, and contemporary culture to urban planning, environmentalism, finance, science,and technology—to discuss the contemporary context and present their thoughts on
possible future directions. Further details of the program will be shared in late 2018.
NOTE TO EDITORSLEADERSHIP
Magnus Renfrew (Fair Director, Taipei Dangdai)
Magnus Renfrew has 20 years’ experience in the international art world, the last decadeof which has been spent in Asia. Previously, he served as Founding Director for ART HK– Hong Kong International Art Fair (2007–2012) and Art Basel Hong Kong (2012–2014).
Renfrew has been widely recognized by art industry media and has been named twice in
ArtReview as one of the 100 most influential people in the international art world. In 2013,
he was honored as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. In 2017, hefounded the ARTHQ / Group, a leading service provider for the art world, with offices inHong Kong and London. The author of Uncharted Territory: Culture and Commerce inHong Kong’s Art World (Penguin, 2017), Renfrew served on the Hong Kong Arts
Development Council (2014–2016) and currently serves as Chair of the Advisory Council
for Para Site art space in Hong Kong.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS
Taipei Dangdai is a joint venture between four of the world’s leading art event organizers:
Single Market Events (Tim Etchells), Angus Montgomery Limited (Sandy Angus),Ramsay Fairs Limited (Will Ramsay), and ARTHQ / EVENTS Limited (MagnusRenfrew).
PRESENTED BY UBS
UBS provides financial advice and solutions to wealthy, institutional and corporate clientsworldwide, as well as private clients in Switzerland. The operational structure of theGroup is comprised of our Corporate Center and five business divisions: WealthManagement, Wealth Management Americas, Personal & Corporate Banking, AssetManagement and the Investment Bank. UBS’s strategy builds on the strengths of all of its
businesses and focuses its efforts on areas in which it excels, while seeking to capitalizeon the compelling growth prospects in the businesses and regions in which it operates, inorder to generate attractive and sustainable returns for its shareholders. All of its
businesses are capital-efficient and benefit from a strong competitive position in theirtargeted markets.
UBS is present in all major financial centers worldwide. It has offices in 52 countries, with
about 34% of its employees working in the Americas, 34% in Switzerland, 18% in the restof Europe, the Middle East and Africa and 14% in Asia Pacific. UBS Group AG employs
approximately 61,000 people around the world. Its shares are listed on the SIX Swiss
Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
UBS has had a presence in Taiwan since 1988, and has offered wealth management
solutions to high net worth individuals since 2000. In 2008, UBS WM Taiwan was granted
licenses to open bank branches in Taichung and Kaohsiung. UBS Taiwan was named
four years in a row Best Domestic Private Bank in Taiwan by Asian Private Banker from2013-2016. In 2017, Private Banker International also named UBS Taiwan Best Private
Bank in Taiwan (Foreign).

UBS AND CONTEMPORARY ART
UBS has a long and substantial record of contemporary art patronage and holds one of
the world’s largest and most important corporate art collections. The firm actively enables
clients and audiences to participate in the international conversation about art and theglobal art market through its global lead partnership with Art Basel and the firm’s
collaboration with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum on the Guggenheim UBS MAP
Global Art Initiative. These activities are complemented by partnerships with fine art
institutions including the Fondation Beyeler in Switzerland, Galleria d’Arte Moderna inMilan, the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco, the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art inDenmark, the Deichtorhallen in Hamburg, Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico
City and the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. UBS provides its
clients with insight into the art market and strategic guidance on managing art collections
and legacy planning through the UBS Art Competence Center. The UBS Arts Forum
convenes and connects exceptional people in the art world, providing thought leadershipat the cutting edge of contemporary art. For more information about UBS’s commitment
to contemporary art, visit ubs.com/art.
OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNER
Taipei Dangdai is pleased to partner with My Humble House Group, including
SHERATON GRANDE TAIPEI HOTEL, LE MERIDIEN TAIPEI and HUMBLE HOUSE
TAIPEI. My Humble House Group was established in 1986 with a range of contemporary
art investments, businesses from hotels, to restaurants and services under its operations.
From its business philosophy of providing a “blend of culture, arts and aesthetics” to its
commitment in promoting and developing the careers of its professionals, the company isa trendsetter across industries, has an admirable performance of stable growth, and haslaid a solid foundation for continued robust growth in the future for the group. For more
information, please go to: http://www.mhh-group.com
BRAND IDENTITY
In keeping with Taipei Dangdai’s aspiration to celebrate Taiwan’s creative scene the fairlogo has been designed by leading Taipei-based Creative Studio - Five Metal Shop. Thestudio was inspired by the city of Taipei itself, creating an geometric logo that represents
an abstracted interpretation of the rooftops of the Taipei skyline.
www.fivemetalshop.com
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