Curated by｜Edward, I-Chien CHIU, phD The invention of photography is one of the greatest scientific and artistic mediums since the Renaissance. Photography was born in France in 1839. On August 19 of the same year, the French Academy of Sciences … Continue reading →

In this world, every life has its destined moments. In these moments, we give our all, focus on the present, and savor the present. From July 5th to August 11th, 2024, 1839 Contemporary Gallery will host the solo exhibition “A … Continue reading →

1839 Contemporary Gallery is going to hold the “TWOKINGS” photography exhibition from May 24 to June 30, 2024, showcasing the works of Pengkuei Ben Huang, an overseas Chinese photographer living in Canada. The work explores the process of transforming an … Continue reading →

1839 Contemporary Gallery is pleased to announce an upcoming photography exhibition in April, showcasing the fusion of photography and installation art. The exhibition will feature a solo show by the Z generation artist, Yang Chia-Shin, presenting a diverse range of … Continue reading →

Curated by│Edward, I-Chien CHIU (Tokyo University of the Arts, phD) We are delighted to announce the upcoming debut of an eagerly anticipated photography exhibition after Chinese New Year – “Deer Planet: Messengers of Nara”. This exhibition will take you into … Continue reading →

Curated by│Edward, I-Chien CHIU (Tokyo University of the Arts, phD) To welcome the New Year of 2024, 1839 Contemporary Gallery is going to launch the photography series “I Won’t Let You Go” by the well-known Japanese contemporary female artist Mika … Continue reading →

At the end of 2023, 1839 Contemporary Gallery carefully planned 16 female photography artists to jointly exhibit 30 photographic works, covering different periods and styles from the 1940s to the present.  Surprisingly, through the works on display, we can see … Continue reading →

1839 Contemporary Gallery will exhibit the “Family Stuffs” series of photographs taken by Chinese photographer Huang Qingjun from 2003 to 2023. The Family Stuffs photography series showcases people’s family stuffs and the tools they depend on, while examining how things have changed over the past two decades.

The opening will take place at 14:30 on Saturday, July 1st. Welcome to visit and join in the grand event. Continue reading →