藝術家集體是什麼？一群藝術家聚集在一起如何對話、運作、又是如何打造出彼此能協作的地方？在台灣當代藝術史的發展過程中，有許多著名的藝術家群體與其所經營的空間，這些群體的構成往往都帶有一種烏托邦的色彩，時而鬆散、時而嚴謹，一個個刻畫著每個世代的創作氛圍與活力。而他們所經營的空間，無論是對內的工作室、或是面向公眾營運的空間，這些實體地方往往作為藝術家們的聚集之所，充斥著豐富多彩的顏料、尚未成型的草稿、各形各色的五金零件、電子材料、木工工具、油漆、物件與書籍，甚至是臨時性的展演呈現⋯⋯具體地展現出使用者的豐沛創造力，以及孕育著精彩創作的潛力。
〈我們擠得下嗎？〉發展自對於人、物件與環境之間如何建立關係與連結的好奇，並以蘆筍工作室——這個年輕的藝術家群體作為研究與合作的對象，紀錄其自2021年成立以來的進程。展覽在研究過程中以遊戲問答的方式與這11位藝術家展開對話，觀察、蒐集彼此日常生活中被視為平凡無聊的資訊，例如：日常對話、工作室的陳設、以至於對彼此作品的評論等，最終視覺化呈現藝術家群體之間彼此互動與交流作品的過程。從外在環境的認知，到情感上的評估；從實體的空間，過渡到心理的空間，這個展覽試圖測繪一件作品的生產、一個群體的運作，以至於一個藝術空間的形成，並以視覺化文件的方式展出，隱隱勾勒臺灣當代藝術圈中的一個年代切片。
What is an artist collective? How do artists come together to communicate, operate, and create spaces for collaboration? In the development of contemporary art in Taiwan, many renowned artist collectives and the spaces they run have emerged. These groups, either loosely organized or rigorously structured, often embrace a utopian spirit, each reflecting the creative energy and atmosphere of their respective generations. Whether functioning as internal studios for artistic practice or as outward-facing spaces open to the public, the physical environments they operate often serve as gathering places for artists. These spaces brim with colorful pigments, unfinished drafts, assorted hardware parts, electronic components, woodworking tools, paints, objects, books, and even temporary exhibitions, embodying the users’ abundant creativity and nurturing the potential for artistic production.
Can We All Fit In? is an exhibition born from a curiosity about how relationships and connections are formed among people, objects, and the environment. Focusing on Asparagus Studio, a young artist collective, as a subject of research and collaboration, the exhibition documents its development since its founding in 2021. During the research process, a game-like Q&A format was used to engage in dialogues with the 11 participating artists, observing and gathering information often considered mundane or boring in everyday life, such as casual conversations, studio arrangements, and even feedback on one another’s works. Ultimately, the interactions and exchanges among members of the artist collective are visualized and showcased, ranging from the perception of external environments to emotional evaluation, from physical space to inner mind. This exhibition is aimed at mapping out the production of an artwork, the operation of a collective, and even the formation of an artistic space. Through visualized documentation, it subtly outlines a slice of Taiwan’s contemporary art scene.
我們擠得下嗎？｜Can We All Fit In?
Date｜2025.09.06 – 2025.12.28
Location｜Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts
Curator｜SHIH Ya Tien
Participating Artists｜LI Fang Yin, Sara WU, SHEN Yi Jie, WU Hsuan Han, WU Naifei, CHIU Chih, CHANG Ban Yuan, Sean TSENG, Yuro HUANG & Jiayi WEI, Owen CHENG, Andy HSIEH
Exhibition Design｜TIEN Zong Yuan
Exhibition Production｜TIEN Zong Yuan, TSAI Wen Chang, Wang Yu
Visual Design｜Yuro HUANG, Caitlin LAI
Book Design｜Caitlin LAI
Translator｜CHEN Mei Chi, WU Naifei
Exhibition Coordinator｜CHIN Tien Chi, YANG Yung Ju
Supervisor｜Kaohsiung City Government, Bureau of Cultural Affairs Kaohsiung City Government
Organizer｜Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Art
Appointed Deformaldehyde Coating Sponsor｜HOPAX
