Taichung City Art Museum | Daito Manabe Solo Exhibition 'Relational Tense'
- Daito Manabe's exhibition uses large-scale immersive installations combined with architectural space to provide a brand-new sensory experience.
- The movement and interaction of the audience will be transformed into key variables for sound and imagery, making them essential participants in the works.
- Through computational generation and data response, the exhibition breaks through traditional visual display frameworks to create a unique spatial perception experience.
- Explore the interactive relationships between humans, artificial life, and AI agents, showcasing the generative nature of life and systems.
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| Ticket type | E-ticket (direct entry) |
| Exhibit type | Art exhibits |
| Attraction type | Modern art |
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Daito Manabe Solo Exhibition 'Temporal Relations'
This exhibition features large-scale immersive installations that combine architectural space, bodily perception, real-time computing, and audiovisual systems to construct a continuously evolving sensory environment. The works transform the audience's movement, duration of stay, and interaction status into vital variables for generating sound and imagery, shifting the audience from mere observers to active participants who influence the development of the work.
Through computational generation and data response mechanisms, the works transcend traditional visual display frameworks, transforming generated imagery and sound into spatial and temporal sensory experiences, making the architectural space an integral part of the work's unfolding and transformation. Body, machine, environment, and music respond to one another within a single system, forming a field that continuously generates itself according to time, space, and interactive relationships.
This exhibition continues Daito Manabe's long-term research into life, intelligence, and computational systems, exploring how humans, artificial life, and AI agents form new relationships through interaction, adaptation, and memory. In an era where machines can rapidly simulate multiple possibilities, the exhibition starts from the differences in temporal scales to contemplate how relationships generate their own temporal forms, proposing a generative method that goes beyond simple simulation: how life and systems gradually take shape amidst continuous response and change.
Supervising Agency: Taichung City Government, Cultural Affairs Bureau of Taichung City Government
Organizer: Taichung Museum of Art
Exhibition Dates: 2026/10/03 - 2027/1/03
Exhibition Venue: Exhibition Room A, B, C
About the Artist
Daito Manabe | Artist, Programmer, Composer
Daito Manabe is an artist, programmer, and composer whose work explores how life, intelligence, and social systems are generated and evolved through music, computation, and audiovisual media.
Since founding Rhizomatiks in 2006, he has developed interdisciplinary works that combine programming, music, visual arts, and performance. His early research focused on the feedback relationship between the body and machines, converting movements, muscle activity, and physiological signals into sound and imagery. Later, he extended his practice to neural networks, brain organoids, and spiking neural networks, treating biological activity itself as a generative medium.
In recent years, his research has focused on social systems composed of humans, artificial life, and AI agents, exploring how processes such as adaptation, cooperation, and emergence within these systems become new methods for generating music and dynamic imagery.
In addition to his research and creative work, he continues to develop large-scale performances, exhibitions, and public art projects. He was involved in the technical development and visual and lighting system design for the Tokyo 2020 Handover Ceremony at the 2016 Rio Olympics closing ceremony, and has collaborated with artists such as Perfume, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Björk, Nosaj Thing, and Squarepusher, continuously exploring new forms of creation at the intersection of technology, art, and performance.
About the Curator
Joel Kwong is an international media art curator, producer, and writer. She currently serves as the Program Director of the Microwave International New Media Arts Festival and founded the art-tech consultancy and production company SIBYLS. With nearly twenty years of experience in media art and technology, her curatorial practice spans media art, tech-performance, digital culture, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She is also actively involved in international art-tech platforms as a curator, speaker, and juror, and is dedicated to related research and professional exchange.
'Relational Tense'—Life Forms Beyond Simulation, Exhibition Room A. Image courtesy of Taichung Museum of Art. Photography by Tadpole Studio.
'Relational Tense'—Life Forms Beyond Simulation, Exhibition Room A. Image courtesy of Taichung Museum of Art. Photography by Tadpole Studio.
'Relational Tense'—Life Forms Beyond Simulation, Exhibition Room B. Image courtesy of Taichung Museum of Art. Photography by Tadpole Studio.
'Relational Tense'—Life Forms Beyond Simulation, Exhibition Room B. Image courtesy of Taichung Museum of Art. Photography by Tadpole Studio.
'Relational Tense'—Life Forms Beyond Simulation, Exhibition Room C. Image courtesy of Taichung Museum of Art. Photography by Tadpole Studio.
Exhibition Room A, 2F
Exhibition Room B, 3F
Exhibition Room C, 5F
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Visitor Notes
- Tickets are valid only on the day of the visit. Once used, they are non-refundable.
- For groups of 20 or more, please gather at the 'Shaded Plaza' for ticket verification. For large groups, we recommend that the tour leader counts the number of tickets by type in advance and prepares the relevant identification documents for purchase. Please also assist in organizing and queuing by ticket type at the designated verification area to speed up the process.
- Tickets can be verified at Exhibition Rooms A, B, and C. You may re-enter with a hand stamp on the same day without further verification.
- Those who fail to present relevant identification will be charged the full adult ticket price.
Applicable Ticket Types
- Adult Ticket: General public
- Concession Ticket: Children aged 6 to under 12, holders of student IDs recognized by the Ministry of Education, holders of educational/cultural volunteer cards, and Taichung citizens.
- Free Ticket: Seniors aged 65 and above, children under 6, persons with disabilities and their companions, holders of low-income household certificates, volunteers with a Volunteer Service Honor Card, members of museums/associations recognized by the Taichung City Art Museum (such as ICOM/AAM/TMA), and tour guides with a valid license issued by the Tourism Administration.
Reminders
Some works in this exhibition contain flashing lights, intense illumination, and loud or sudden sounds. Visitors sensitive to light or sound are advised to consider their own condition before purchasing tickets.
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Experience Location
Location Name: Taichung City Art Museum (Exhibition Rooms A, B, C)
Address: No. 2201, Zhongke Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 407011, Taiwan (R.O.C.)Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation is available for unused vouchers until 2027-01-03 (inclusive)
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FAQ
1. Is the Daito Manabe exhibition 'Relational Temporalities' at Taichung Museum of Fine Arts currently open for visitors?
The Daito Manabe solo exhibition 'Relational Temporalities' is a current feature at the Taichung Museum of Fine Arts. For precise operating hours, specific exhibition dates, and any potential temporary closures, it is advisable to check the official museum announcements or the exhibition's dedicated page to plan your visit accordingly.
2. How much time should I allocate to experience the Daito Manabe exhibition at Taichung Museum of Fine Arts?
To fully appreciate the immersive installations and interactive elements of the Daito Manabe exhibition 'Relational Temporalities', visitors typically spend approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. This duration allows for engaging with the computational art, exploring the various architectural spaces, and understanding the exhibition's core themes without feeling rushed.
3. Do I need a ticket to enter the Daito Manabe exhibition 'Relational Temporalities' at Taichung Museum of Fine Arts?
Yes, tickets are required to enter and experience the Daito Manabe exhibition 'Relational Temporalities' at the Taichung Museum of Fine Arts. Acquiring your tickets in advance through KKday offers a seamless booking experience, allowing you to secure your entry and avoid potential queues upon arrival, ensuring a smoother start to your immersive art experience.
4. What are the public transportation options to reach the Taichung Museum of Fine Arts for the Daito Manabe exhibition?
The Taichung Museum of Fine Arts is conveniently accessible via several public bus routes. Visitors can take various city buses that stop in the vicinity, such as those along Wuquan West Road or Meicun Road. It is recommended to consult a local bus route map or a real-time transit app to find the most direct bus route from your location to the museum.
5. What is the estimated travel time from Taichung Train Station to the Taichung Museum of Fine Arts?
From Taichung Train Station, reaching the Taichung Museum of Fine Arts by bus typically takes around 15-25 minutes, depending on current traffic conditions and the specific bus route chosen. Alternatively, taking a taxi or using a ride-sharing service offers a more direct journey, usually arriving within 10-15 minutes.
6. What is the official address of the Taichung Museum of Fine Arts, where the Daito Manabe exhibition is held?
The Taichung Museum of Fine Arts, host of the Daito Manabe exhibition 'Relational Temporalities', is officially located at No. 2, Wuquan West Road Section 1, West District, Taichung City, Taiwan. Its central location makes it a prominent and easily identifiable cultural landmark within the city.
7. What kind of interactive experiences can visitors expect at the Daito Manabe exhibition 'Relational Temporalities'?
Visitors to the Daito Manabe exhibition 'Relational Temporalities' can expect a highly interactive and immersive experience. Your physical movement and engagement within the architectural space will actively influence and transform the sound and visual elements of the artwork, making you a vital participant in the exhibition's dynamic evolution. The exhibition masterfully utilizes computational generation and data response to create unique spatial perceptions.
8. What is the core concept explored in Daito Manabe's 'Relational Temporalities' exhibition at Taichung Museum of Fine Arts?
The Daito Manabe exhibition 'Relational Temporalities' delves into the intricate relationships and dynamic interactions between humans, artificial life, and AI agents. It aims to explore and visually demonstrate the fundamental generation methods and evolving nature of both biological and artificial systems, offering a unique and thought-provoking perspective on contemporary existence through cutting-edge art installations.
