The Magic of Volume: Botero Exhibition Ticket
- The Magic of Volume: Botero Exhibition is a must-see exhibition in Taipei in 2026, grandly opening on 6/19!
- The Botero Exhibition comes to Taiwan for the first time, featuring 118 classic works!
- Showcasing the charm of the 'aesthetic of volume,' the works cover oil paintings, sculptures, watercolors, and sketches.
- Works include themes such as Latin American style, still life, circus, and classic homages, taking you through Botero's creative journey.
- Tickets for The Magic of Volume: Botero Exhibition can be purchased on KKday. Book in advance for easy entry!
Package Options
Attraction Tickets
| Ticket type | E-ticket (direct entry) |
| Exhibit type | Art exhibits |
| Transport convenience | Near metro, Near bus stop, Near city center |
Product Info
- Exhibition Venue: Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Exhibition Hall 1
- Exhibition Dates: 2026/6/19 - 10/11
- Exhibition Hours: 10:00 - 18:00 (Last entry and ticket sales at 17:30)
- Exhibition Address: No. 21, Zhongshan South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
- Organizer: United Daily News Group
- Co-organizer: National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Management Office
- Licensor: Fernando Botero Foundation
- Official Website
- Official Fan Page
- Official Instagram
With a voluminous brushstroke style and unconventional proportions, not only are the figures presented in a rounded posture, but animals and fruits are also inflated. Such exaggerated yet amusing paintings are the classic works of Colombian art master Fernando Botero. He once said, 'I don't paint fat people; I paint the celebration of volume.' His unique artistic expression makes him one of the most distinctive and influential artists of our time.
This 'The Magic of Volume: Botero Exhibition' will present the rich facets of Botero's work, covering oil paintings, sketches, watercolors, and three-dimensional sculptures, bringing together 118 works. We invite the audience to come and feel the infinite charm of rounded healing this summer.
【About Fernando Botero】
Fernando Botero was born in Medellín, Colombia, in 1932. He traveled to Europe in his early years to study the works of Spanish masters and the Italian Renaissance, which laid the foundation for his art. He advocated that 'beauty in art comes from the celebration of volume' and developed a unique style. His works present figures, animals, and still lifes in voluminous forms. Beneath the seemingly simple appearance lies a profound knowledge of art history and a spirit of pursuing perfection in lines, colors, and composition. Botero has been creating for over seventy years, producing countless classics, and insists on completing every piece by hand. His works are collected at the MoMA in New York, and his sculptures made him the first artist in the world invited to exhibit on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, leaving a rich and grand artistic legacy to the world that continues to inspire modern art.
【Latin America】Botero's art is deeply rooted in his life experiences in Colombia. After encountering Mexican art in 1956, he deepened his focus on Latin America, integrating the vivid street colors and rich cultural vitality of his Furusato into his creations. Figures and daily life, such as musicians, nuns, and those in power, became sources of inspiration, using humorous yet delicate brushstrokes to create unique allegories through exaggerated proportions.
【Still Life】The simplest forms are often the hardest to depict. Botero's unique style originated from his still-life creations. In his youth, he created a mandolin by intentionally shrinking the sound hole, creating an effect as if the body of the instrument was expanding outward. This led him to rethink the relationship between object proportion and volume, establishing his classic aesthetics of volume. Since then, his language of volume has taken shape, permeating all his subjects.
【Bullfight & Circus】Botero's brief experience at a bullfighting school during his youth, along with the dramatic colors and tense atmosphere of the bullring, influenced him to create a series of watercolors themed around bullfighting. The traveling circus he encountered in Mexico also became a subject of his paintings. His aerialists and clowns, while dynamic, contain a unique melancholy typical of ordinary people within their vivid presence, adding emotional depth to the series beyond mere joy.
【Versions & Religion】 Since his youth, Botero has pursued excellence through dialogue with the works of masters. His early experiences in Europe led him to launch a series of works paying homage to art giants in his own unique style. No matter who the original creator was, the final presentation can be identified as Botero's style at a glance—as he said, 'Art is saying the same thing in different ways.' For Botero, religion is not about doctrine, but about exploring form, color, and atmosphere, reinterpreting and challenging existing norms with humor and irony, with the female saint series being particularly prominent.
【Mixed Media & Sculpture】In addition to oil paintings, Botero also uses various media such as pencils, watercolors, charcoal, and pastels. In his hands, his sketches are not just drafts but complete works, showcasing the precision of lines and the sensibility of form. Botero began exploring sculpture in 1973, bringing the beauty of volume into three dimensions. For him, art belongs to public spaces, and he hopes his sculptures bring a more direct and concrete aesthetic experience, bridging the gap between art and people.
Purchase Notice
Important Information for Visitors
- To maintain exhibition quality, safety, and the rights of the artworks, please follow the on-site visiting rules and comply with the following:
(1) Only mobile phones are permitted for photography in the exhibition. Video recording is prohibited throughout the exhibition. Professional photography equipment, flashes, lighting equipment, tripods, selfie sticks, and stabilizers are prohibited. Commercial photography or interviews without prior permission are not allowed. Please respect intellectual property rights and artwork copyrights.
(2) Do not touch or tap the exhibits or display cases. Any damage must be compensated at the appraised value.
(3) Playing, running, eating, or drinking (including water) is prohibited in the exhibition area. Smoking, chewing gum, and betel nut are also prohibited.
(4) Bringing food, drinks, pets (except guide dogs), long umbrellas (please store short umbrellas in your bag), and dangerous or prohibited items into the exhibition is forbidden.
(5) Only pencils are allowed for sketching in the exhibition. Charcoal, pastels, permanent markers, watercolors, and oil paints are prohibited.
(6) Hawking or reselling tickets inside or outside the exhibition area is prohibited.
(7) If inappropriate behavior persists after being advised, the organizer reserves the right to ask the visitor to leave without refund or compensation. - Some works in this exhibition contain nudity and smoking. Please consider your own situation before visiting. Minors are advised to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- The organizer does not provide storage services. Strollers and large luggage are not allowed. Please place them outside the exhibition area as instructed by staff. Please keep your personal belongings and valuables safe. The organizer is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal property.
- There are no restrooms or trash cans inside the exhibition area. It is recommended to use the facilities within the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall before entering.
- Please follow the visiting route, exhibition rules, and staff instructions. Please queue in order when there are large crowds.
- To maintain visiting quality and safety, crowd control will be implemented when the exhibition reaches capacity, and ticket sales will be suspended. Please follow staff instructions to queue for entry (last entry time is 17:30).
- Staff are stationed throughout the exhibition to maintain order. Please notify nearby staff immediately if you encounter suspicious persons, lost items, or feel unwell.
- If you need to re-enter after leaving, please get a re-entry stamp at the exit and queue again at the entrance. Re-entry is only permitted within the exhibition's operating hours on the same day. No ticket is required to visit the souvenir shop; please enter the souvenir shop from the exit.
- If there are any changes to the exhibition regulations, please refer to on-site announcements or the official fan page. The organizer reserves the right of final interpretation, modification, and adjustment for any matters not covered herein.
Reminders
Single tickets are for one-time use by one person. The Chubby Friends Package and tickets for two require two people to enter together. Tickets for three require three people to enter together; they cannot be used separately.
The Mobile Guide Audio Guide Package is a mobile web-based audio guide. Simply scan the QR code with your personal smartphone at the exhibition venue to access the service. No physical audio guide devices are provided on-site. This service requires your own smartphone and earphones, and a stable mobile internet connection (4G/5G recommended for the best experience). No refunds or exchanges will be provided if these conditions are not met.
Audio guide packages, guidebook packages, exhibition catalog packages, and merchandise packages must be redeemed on-site during the exhibition period (2026/6/19 - 10/11). Please collect your items and enter after verifying your ticket at the entrance. No mail delivery service is provided.
No need to exchange your KKday voucher; please proceed directly to the exhibition entrance for verification. Once a ticket has been verified, it cannot be refunded.
Tickets are valid during the exhibition period (until 2026/10/11). Expired tickets are considered void and non-refundable. For refunds, please complete the procedure at the original point of purchase before the exhibition closes on 2026/10/11. Refunds will not be accepted after this date. Please follow the refund policy of the original point of purchase. For all combination packages (including tickets for two, tickets for three, merchandise packages, etc.) or promotional bundles, all items in the package (including tickets, gifts, merchandise, etc.) must be kept intact and unused to be eligible for a refund as a complete set.
Tickets are valuable items; please keep them safe. Tickets that are lost, damaged, punched, altered, stained, or torn to the point of being unrecognizable will be considered invalid, and no refunds, exchanges, or replacements will be provided.
Children under 3 years old are admitted free of charge (original ID required; must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket. If no ID is provided, height under 90 cm will be used as the standard). Age is calculated based on the actual age on the day of the visit.
Children under 12 are not permitted to enter alone and must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket.
Those eligible for free admission, please present your identification for verification by staff before entry. If you do not meet the requirements, please purchase tickets according to your status. For those eligible for discounted tickets (concession tickets, disability tickets), no partial refunds or price differences will be provided after entry.
To ensure proper recognition by staff, necessary companions for persons with disabilities must stay close to the person with disabilities upon entry.
For any changes or matters not covered above, please refer to the official exhibition website and official fan page announcements. The organizer reserves the right of final interpretation, modification, and adjustment.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present your QR code on-site
Experience Location
Location Name: Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Exhibition Hall 1
Address: No. 21, Zhongshan South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei CityMonday 10:00–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:30)
Tuesday 10:00–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:30)
Wednesday 10:00–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:30)
Thursday 10:00–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:30)
Friday 10:00–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:30)
Saturday 10:00–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:30)
Sunday 10:00–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:30)
