適逢陳其寬（1921-2007）103歲冥誕之際，臺南市美術館隆重推出「陳其寬：雙曲．交響」紀念展，以「生活」、「目光心象」、「宇宙」及「建築與家庭」等四大主題，精心呈現陳其寬一生的建築與藝術成就。同時，以「世界地圖」展現陳其寬生平橫跨歐、亞、美、非洲等地的足跡與建築作品，探尋陳其寬在戰後如何透過留學、工作、旅行與創作，逐步以現代性的精神建立個人風格。

展覽名稱中的「雙曲」，不僅象徵著陳其寬在建築與水墨雙重領域中的豐碩成果，同時與1950年代盛行於世界的「薄殼雙曲」現代建築概念相呼應。藉由視覺的、聽覺的、記憶式的鋪陳，感受其建築與藝術創作之間的交響之美。展場以東方園林式的門窗、白牆及動態造景，體現步移景動般的空間感，使觀眾深刻體會隱藏在陳其寬基因深處的文化特性與魅力。

「陳其寬：雙曲．交響」在藝術家家屬及其摯友們的大力支持之下，特別從美國夏威夷、香港、新加坡及國內各地商借珍貴藏品，更與東海大學創意設計暨藝術學院建築系攜手合作，在參觀展覽之餘，亦能透過座談會及校園走讀等教育推廣活動，親臨陳其寬來臺初始時所規畫的校園建築景觀，體驗其中的空間美學及布局巧思。展覽的舉辦既是向陳其寬致敬，也是對其經典作品的再認識。期待透過這場藝術之旅，邀請觀眾跨入陳其寬的生命歷程，探索這位文人建築師、藝術家非凡的品格與前衛的藝術風采。

Celebrating the 103^rd birth anniversary of Chen Chi-kwan (1921-2007), Tainan Art Museum presents its feature exhibition Chen Chi-kwan: A Duet—Art and Architecture to memorize the great architect’s life and artistic journey through its four major topics: “Life,” “Sight,” “Cosmos,” “Architecture and Family.”  Meanwhile, the “World Map” section demonstrates Chen’s imprints in real life and architecture across Europe, Asia, America, and Africa, exploring how Chen developed a unique artistic signature as a modernist in the post-war world throughout his experiences of studying abroad, work, travel, and creation.  

The “duet,” as the exhibition title suggests, not only symbolizes Chen’s unparalleled achievements in both architecture and ink-wash painting, but also echoes the modern architectural practice of thin shell hyperbolic paraboloid which became trendy in the 1950s around the world.  The visually and acoustically evocative narrative of the exhibition thus invites viewers to experience the resonance between his architectural and artistic work, while the deployment of space—with elements such as Chinese-garden doors, windows, white walls, and moving landscape—creates a responsive relationship between viewers’ movement and the changing scenery to reveal the hidden charm of Chen’s cultural and artistic genius.

With the support of Chen’s family and close friends, Chen Chi-kwan: A Duet—Art and Architecture displays precious artworks on loan from Hawaii, Hong Kong, Singapore, and domestic collections.  Apart from the exhibition, it collaborates with the College of Fine Arts and Creative Design as well as the Department of Architecture at Tunghai University to organize a series of educational events, including forums and campus walking-tour to visit the buildings and sites designed by Chen during his first years in Taiwan, illustrating his unique spatial aesthetics and clever arrangement.  The exhibition is a tribute to the great architect and a new exploration of his iconic works.  Embarking on the artistic journey, we sincerely invite viewers to the world of Chen Chi-kwan and to discover the extraordinary personality and pioneering practices of Chen as a literatus architect and artist. 

陳其寬的世界足跡：陳其寬 x 南美館 (kwan-map.vercel.app)

陳其寬（1921-2007）

Chen Chi-kwan（1921-2007）

指導單位 | 臺南市政府

Supervisor | Tainan City Government

主辦單位 | 臺南市美術館

Organizer | Tainan Art Museum

合辦單位 | 陳其寬文教基金會、東海大學

Co-Organizer | Chen Chi Kwan Education & Cultural Foundation, Tunghai University

協辦單位 | 東海大學創意設計暨藝術學院、東海大學建築系

Cooperation units | Tunghai University College of Fine Arts and Creative Design, Tunghai University Department of Architecture