This year, Art Taipei returns with a new artistic direction with the support from Taipei's Museum of Contemporary Art. Based on the annual theme "Art and the Environment', the project explores the relationship between humans and the environment, particularly conflicts and balance.

Exhibiting artists include husband and wife team Valentin Stefanoff and Nina Kovacheva from France, Jeff Lieberman from the U.S., Eness from Australia, Rinpa from Japan, Wei-wei Ai from China, and Wang-ting Tseng and Shih-tung Liu from Taiwan. The Affordable Art segment is sure to attract newly interested collectors; prices are US$200 to US$2,000.

Another important objective is educating the public and raising awareness of art. As part of this effort, the 2009 Asian Art Economy Forum in Taipei has invited influential Taiwanese and international speakers. In addition, a series of art lectures and art films will be presented by the Urban Nomad Film Fest during the exhibition. The official opening ceremony will be held Aug. 27 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Art Taipei
Taipei World Trade Center Hall I
Aug. 28 to Sept. 1
11:00 am to 7:00 pm(Sep. 1 Until 6:00pm)
www.art-taipei.com