Matsu Biennial Launches with New Digital Art App

Lead The 2025 Matsu Biennial opened today in Taiwan’s Lienchiang County, featuring over 50 artworks from nine countries and unveiling a mobile app to guide visitors through each exhibit.

Nut Graf By integrating art and technology, the biennial-titled “Pha-Jiu - Your Sea, My Land”-aims to boost Matsu’s cultural profile and drive its decade-long transformation into an “island of art.”

Main Part

Opening Ceremony Highlights

• A dance performance based on local fishing traditions set the tone for the festival.
• Lienchiang County Magistrate Wang Chung-ming emphasized the event’s role in digital innovation and cultural exchange.

Exhibition Details

• More than 50 installations by 55 artist teams from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Australia, the US, Spain and Canada.
• Works span multimedia, sculpture, performance and interactive art, reflecting the biennial’s maritime theme.

New Digital App

• Developed to provide real-time commentary on artworks as visitors approach each exhibit.
• Represents a “breakthrough” in the event’s history and supports Matsu’s push toward smart tourism.

Future Vision

• Conceived in 2022 as a 10-year project, the biennial seeks to position Matsu as a key cultural destination by 2032.
• Organizers plan to expand digital features and community engagement in upcoming editions.