*Presented by Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts

Hosted by the Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts (TMoFA), the 2025 Taoyuan International Art Award (TIAA) aims to foster diverse artistic development and nurture contemporary art talents. Through an international open call, selected artists are invited to exhibit their works in Taoyuan, strengthening global artistic exchange. Following the preliminary review in June last year (2024), 11 shortlisted works were selected from a total of 1161 entries from 83 countries to compete for the award. After an extensive final review by an international jury panel, the Grand Prize was awarded to Chulayarnnon Siriphol, Kasamaponn Saengsuratham, Arjin Thongyuukong, and Krongpong Langkhapin for the work Red Eagle Sangmorakot: No More Hero In His Story (2025). While the Sojourn Award went to Taiwanese artist duo “Working Hard” (She Wen Ying, Kuo Po Yu) for Sleep in Fish (Ikan Kapan Bobok) (2024), and the Honorable Mention was granted to Japanese artist duo “couch” (Hiroki Miyazaki and Reiko Asao)’s A fable of a fable <Wildcat> (2021-25), American duo Kevin Corcoran and Jorge Bachmann’s Refrained Invocations (Encodings) (2024-25), and Lee Tek Khean’s Gai Gaau (2024). All the shortlisted works, including the award-winning pieces, will be on view at the Taoyuan Arts Center from March 26 to May 18, 2025.

The Grand Prize winner this year—Chulayarnnon Siriphol, Kasamaponn Saengsuratham, Arjin Thongyuukong, and Krongpong Langkhapin— span a range of disciplines including visual art, anthropology, and traditional Muay Thai practice. Their work, Red Eagle Sangmorakot: No More Hero In His Story, uses Muay Thai as a narrative vessel, combining anthropological research with artistic expression. Through body performance and moving image, the work unveils how Cold War politics and nationalism have shaped society, while also examining the constructed “hero” archetype within Thailand’s broader cultural currents and its subtle ideological influence. Jury chair Reuben Keehan remarked: “This is a work that deftly combines documentary, archival research, and performative strategies—one that is both artistic and ethnographic in nature and resonates with viewers through a form that transcends conventional documentary.” The jury panel unanimously praised the work for its curatorial approach, artistic execution, and the team’s interdisciplinary collaboration.

Regarding this year’s participating works, the jury remarked: “Collaborative modes of practice have significantly expanded within the field of contemporary art over the past decade. Cross-disciplinary cooperation allows artists to more effectively respond to complex and evolving questions—an approach that is clearly reflected in this year’s submissions. We are pleased to see the level of preparedness and ambition among global applicants, which reveals a strong desire to engage with this international platform. Furthermore, in an era of rapidly advancing digital technology, artists are increasingly concerned with the notion of ‘authenticity,’ and must take on the responsibility of resisting fabricated truths.” Chang Chih-Min, TMoFA Acting Director and convener of the award, added: “The core spirit of the TIAA lies in offering artists the rare opportunity to engage directly with leading international jurors. Inviting experts from diverse backgrounds ensures that each artist’s original intent is viewed from multiple perspectives. This multilayered process of evaluation and dialogue is precisely the kind of inclusive artistic discourse that TMoFA strives to foster.”

The international jury panel is a defining feature of the award. The preliminary review committee for this 2025 edition was composed of Abby Chen, Head of Contemporary Art and Curator at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco; Reuben Keehan, Curator at Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art in Australia; Sunjung Kim, Artistic Director of Art Sonje Center in Seoul, South Korea; Wang Po-Wei, Artistic Director of the Digital Art Foundation in Taiwan; and Lu Pei-Yi, Associate Professor at National Taipei University of Education. The final review was convened by Chang Chih-Min, TMoFA Acting Director, along with two additional jury members: David Teh, Associate Professor of National University of Singapore, and Zoe Chia-Jung Yeh, Director of Hong-Gah Museum.

The “2025 Taoyuan International Art Award” exhibition is now open and will run until Sunday, May 18, on the first floor of Taoyuan Arts Center. The international open call for the 2027 edition will be announced in 2026.

Full list of 2025 TIAA winners

Grand Prize:
Chulayarnnon Siriphol, Kasamaponn Saengsuratham, Arjin Thongyuukong, Krongpong Langkhapin, Red Eagle Sangmorakot: No More Hero In His Story (2025).

Sojourn Award:
Working Hard (She Wen Ying, Kuo Po Yu), Sleep in Fish (Ikan Kapan Bobok) (2024).

Honorable Mention:
couch (Hiroki Miyazaki and Reiko Asao), A fable of a fable <Wildcat> (2021-25).
Kevin Corcoran and Jorge Bachmann, Refrained Invocations (Encodings) (2024-25)
Lee Tek Khean, Gai Gaau (2024)

Selected Award:
Delayed Takeoff From Taoyuan (Lin Yan Xiang, Wang Cheng Hsiang), Urge Miracle to Stay (2024)
Tsai Yu Ting, See you next time (2024)
Aisuke Kondo, YELLOW PEEL (2023)
Erdem Taşdelen, Demagogues: 7 (2025)
Goh Uozumi, Social Choice and Its Enemies - ver.2 (2024)
Robbe Maes, Reynout Dekimpe, Welcome to Fieldkapelle (2024)

Exhibition Information
2025 Taoyuan International Art Award
Exhibition Period: March 26–May 18, 2025
Venue: 1F, Taoyuan Arts Center (No. 1188, Zhongzheng Rd., Taoyuan Dist., Taoyuan City)
TIAA Website: http://tmofa-tiaa.com/eng
TMoFA Website: https://tmofa.tycg.gov.tw/en

Supervisors: Taoyuan City Government, Taoyuan City Council, Taoyuan Department of Cultural Affairs
Organizer: Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts

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