Best Gallery In Taiwan: 1839 Contemporary Gallery / 2025 WORLD ART AWARDS
The World Art Awards has announced the 20 Best International Galleries and/or Museums for the year 2025, with 1839 Contemporary Gallery receiving the award for the Best Gallery in Taiwan. Selections were based on years established, industry reputation, location, size, aesthetics, socially relevant exhibits, motivational and educational programs, online presence, represented artists — and references from artists, clients, and visitors.
World Art Awards: “The only gallery in Taiwan that has focused on the art of photography for over 16 years, Taipei-based 1839 Contemporary Gallery takes its name “from photography invention in 1839 to now.” With the advancement of technology, equal rights, and the era of green energy and environmental protection in the 21st century, they recently exhibited emerging photographers, modern and contemporary women, and the 10th TAIWAN PHOTO expo. They also regularly feature work of high-ranking photographers from the region as well as from United States, Germany, Britain, France, Poland, Japan, South Korea and China.”
MORE ABOUT THE GALLERY: 1839 Contemporary Gallery, established in 2009, is a premier photographic art gallery located in the East District of Taipei City. With a spacious exhibition space of 150 square meters, the gallery offers an ideal venue for showcasing photographic art.
Strategically situated in close proximity to prominent landmarks such as the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, fashion department stores, and Taipei Dome, 1839 Contemporary Gallery enjoys excellent accessibility. This prime location attracts a diverse audience, including art enthusiasts, tourists, and local residents.
As a dedicated space for photographic art, 1839 Contemporary Gallery is committed to promoting and exhibiting works that utilize the medium of photography. This exclusive focus allows the gallery to curate exhibitions that highlight the unique artistic expressions and techniques employed in the field of photography.
Furthermore, the founder of the gallery annually organizes the Taiwan Photo Art Fair since 2011, a prestigious event that draws participation from numerous overseas photography galleries and photographers. The aim is to provides a platform for these international artists to present their exceptional works to the public, fostering cultural exchange and appreciation for the art of photography.
Over the years, 1839 Contemporary Gallery has curated exhibitions featuring over 75 prominent photographers from around the world. Esteemed names such as Michael Kenna, Christopher Burkett, Jock Sturges, Michael Wolf, Ken Kitano, and Daido Moriyama have all been showcased in the gallery, further establishing its reputation as a leading institution in the field of photographic art.
Through its commitment to showcasing exceptional works and facilitating cultural exchange, 1839 Contemporary Gallery continues to contribute to the growth and appreciation of photographic art in Taiwan and beyond.
In their 2024 exhibition celebrated European photography through a carefully curated selection of over thirty exceptional works by fourteen photographers from eight European countries. This exhibition paid homage to photography’s remarkable 185-year legacy, acknowledging its profound impact on human civilization and its unique position at the intersection of technology and art. The period from the mid-19th to early 20th century marked the golden age of European photography, catalyzing the worldwide evolution of photographic techniques and artistic vision that continues to this day.
Now in 2025, they have showcasing the photographic works of Spanish artist Marco Salvador. His works reveal hidden, suggestive, or barely perceptible elements through a visual language that demands contemplative observation. He transforms ordinary landscapes into near-abstract entities — offering a perspective of reality from an entirely different dimension.
With their longstanding dedication to professional photography, the “1839 PHOTO ART Emerging Exhibition” represents their annual commitment to discovering and promoting emerging photographic talents. This open call for entries continues their tradition of supporting innovative voices in contemporary photography.
This call for exhibition is open to photographers worldwide, welcoming submissions utilizing any photographic process or camera format. Selected candidates will be awarded a two-week solo exhibition opportunity.
How to Apply: Please submit your proposed works (16–20 pieces, exhibited print size in 8”x10”), Artist Statement, and CV to 1839cg@gmail.com
Recognition & Exposure: Finalists selected by the jury will exhibit their works at the 1839 Little Gallery in Taipei, Taiwan.
https://english.1839cg.com/archives/category/exhibition-info
Official Web Site: https://english.1839cg.com/
Address: B1, №120 Yanji Street, Da’an District, Taipei City 106, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Contact: 1839cg@gmail.com
Phone: +886 (02) 2761 6246
World Art Awards: “This year we awarded art establishments with buildings hundreds of years old, presenting endless inventories of Old Master originals, placing works in top collections across the globe. We also selected new boundary-pushing art facilities with influential international presences in Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, Santa Fe, Amsterdam, Seoul, Jakarta, Morocco, Philippines and Scandinavia.
“We opted for many high-rated private galleries in diverse countries and cultures representing important young work, from painting to digital to photography to sculpture. Most of these focus on advancing their regional artists.
“Our diversified roster this year includes a renovated Ukraine establishment, a center in Nigeria and family-owned venues in Slovenia and Zambia.
“We chose collector and tourist hotspots in Palm Springs, Denver, Myanmar, Cyprus and Hong Kong.”
World Art Awards 20 Best Galleries for 2025 (in alphabetical order by country):
Best in Cyprus: Lumière Contemporary Art Gallery
Best in Denmark: Galleri Christoffer Egelund
Best in Hong Kong: Pekin Fine Arts
Best in Iceland: Phenomenon Art Studios & Gallery
Best in Indonesia: Baik Art
Best in Malaysia: The Gallery des Artistes / Gallery@Tropicana
Best in Morocco: Comptoir des Mines Galerie
Best in Myanmar: New Treasure Art Gallery
Best in The Netherlands: The Arden Art Gallery
Best in Nigeria: The Thought Pyramid Art Centre
Best in The Philippines: Gravity Art Space
Best in Slovenia: Visconti Fine Art
Best in Sweden: Wetterling Gallery
Best in Taiwan: 1839 Contemporary Gallery
Best in Ukraine: Art Ukraine Gallery
Best in USA: California: CODA
Best in USA: New Mexico + Texas: Thornwood Gallery
Best in USA: Colorado: Mirada Fine Art
Best in USA: Florida: MAC Art Galleries
Best in Zambia: Zeela Art Gallery & Homestay
