A Kaleidoscope of Stories: Narrating the KMFA’s Collections: Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts
The Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts (KMFA) collects both works of art and stories about art. As visible stories created by artists, artworks are the prototypes of stories which KMFA endeavors to acquire. In addition, KMFA also gathers things involved in these prototypes, such as creative thoughts, notes on the acquisitions, and interpretations/analyses of the works, all of which are not only narratives derived directly or indirectly from the works, but also approachable stories about art. Words are silent yet imbued with power to warm the soul. Through words, stories are told to touch the emotion; through stories, we attempt to highlight the works and demonstrate the friendly charm of art. Furthermore, we expect to make it easier for the public to know art and understand the works beyond their intuitive feelings, thus stimulating interest in art and motivation to explore.
Entitled “A Kaleidoscope of Stories: Narrating the KMFA’s Collections,” the exhibition features the artists’ iconic works selected from the museum’s collections. The exhibition comprises four sections: Realism/Abstraction: Reflections of the Mind; Signs/Totems: Symbols of Ideas; Performance/Survey: Time-based Representations; and Local Identity/Indigenous Origin: Land and Sea. Through sharing stories about the classic works on view, the exhibition presents the artists’ creative concepts, notes on the museum’s acquisitions, and art researchers’ interpretations and analyses. The exhibition offers a friendly introduction of the works’ stories, leading viewers to appreciate and perceive the museum’s selected collections from diverse perspectives. The reading of stories enables viewers to enjoy appreciating the works, encourages them to get close to the museum’s collections and approach art, and shares with them the rich artistic creations and precious collections.
