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Editor's Words

The Da Dun Fine Arts Exhibition of Taichung City has been running for 25 years, becoming an international arts exchange
event in the process. The hard work of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Taichung City Government enabled the Da Dun Fine Arts
Exhibition to transcend the borders of cities and countries, and substantial artistic achievements have accumulated over the years.
The exhibition is an important stage for contemporary artists to compete and learn from each other. The arts and culture of Taiwan
have been able to successfully align with the international art scene through large government-organized art competitions,
bringing together the world's diverse art styles and setting an outstanding model for government-organized art exhibitions
elsewhere.
This year, the Da Dun Fine Arts Exhibition's call for entries was greeted with great enthusiasm. A total of 1,328 submissions
were received, showing that the Da Dun Fine Arts Exhibition has earned strong recognition all over the world. The pandemic's grim
impact caused suspension or postponement of arts and cultural events everywhere; however, the Da Dun Fine Arts Exhibition still
holds undeniable international in uence. In addition to the eager participation of local artists from Taiwan, a total of 105 excellent
works were submitted from other 25 countries around the world, including the US, UK, Russia, Iran, and Malaysia. The selection
process of the Da Dun Fine Arts Exhibition is very rigorous. Continuing the categorization used in previous years, the works were
sorted into 11 categories: ink wash painting, calligraphy, seal engraving, gluecolor painting, oil painting, watercolor painting,
printmaking, photography, sculpture, crafts, and digital art. Adhering to artistic professionalism, experts and scholars from various
domains conducted fair and unbiased reviews to select the most outstanding works.
Diverse themes were found in the works submitted this year. Realism, abstract metaphors, and emotional expression were
common subjects. Some of the works were relevant to current events and used art to express feelings and insights gained
during the pandemic. These artworks deeply expressed bountiful soulfulness and energy through elements of everyday life. All
submissions counted with profound ideas. Among them, the 5 winners of the Da Dun Prize{the highest accolade at the Da
Dun Fine Arts Exhibition{emerged after the strict selection conducted by judges of all categories. This marked an important
milestone in the creative journeys of the victorious artists. With the diligent planning e orts made by the Cultural A airs Bureau
and members from various elds, the outstanding prize-winning works of this year's exhibition will be festively exhibited at Dadun
Cultural Center, starting on October 31, 2020. Those who have a passion for arts and culture are welcome to visit Taichung and take
a tour through the wonderful Da Dun Fine Arts Exhibition.

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