The Taipei Biennial has appointed Italian curator Cecilia Alemani to direct its 15th edition in 2027, as announced by the Taipei Fine Arts Museum (TFAM). Alemani, currently director and chief curator of High Line Art in New York, will bring her expertise in intertwining historical research, social issues, and alternative imaginaries to her first curatorial project in Asia. She previously achieved international acclaim as artistic director of the 59th Venice Biennale in 2022, where her exhibition "The Milk of Dreams" featured 213 artists from 58 countries.
This appointment matters because it reinforces the Taipei Biennial's ambition to strengthen its international profile and consolidate its role in global artistic discourse. Founded in 1998, the biennial has become a key platform for contemporary art in Asia, bridging regional narratives with global perspectives. Alemani's leadership is expected to foster dialogue between Taiwan's specific context and pressing global issues such as ecological crisis, technological change, and political tensions, while engaging local audiences with international masters.