San Francisco Sun

The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco is set to host the first North American solo exhibition of Taiwanese artist Yuan Goang-Ming. The exhibition, which runs from April 3 to July 7, will feature works from Yuan's presentation at the 60th Venice Biennale. It will be held in the Akiko Yamazaki and Jerry Yang Pavilion.

Yuan Goang-Ming is known for his contributions to Taiwan's new media art scene since the 1990s. His video installations explore contemporary life by transforming personal spaces into metaphors for global instability. Rob Mintz, Chief Curatorial Director, explains that the exhibition "is about confronting the state of anxiety we all experience in today’s world."

Abby Chen, head of contemporary art at the museum and curator of Yuan’s Venice Biennale presentation, notes that Yuan's work resonates with audiences worldwide as it reflects on comfort and conflict within personal spaces. Chen describes the exhibition as "a manifestation of his experiences as a second-generation war refugee."

Among the featured works is Everyday War (2024), which captures an explosion in Yuan's bedroom. This piece builds on his earlier work Dwelling (2014). The exhibition also includes Disappearing Landscape Passing II (2011) and Indication (2014-2025), both adding depth to the presentation.

Chen highlights that "this exhibition offers Bay Area audiences a rare opportunity to experience works that captivated the international art world at the Venice Biennale." The event is organized by the Asian Art Museum with support from several endowment funds.

The Asian Art Museum boasts a significant collection of Asian and Asian American art, providing dynamic exhibitions and cultural programs.