ADVANCED NOMADS - EXHIBITION IN TAIPEI

The exhibition ADVANCED NOMADS was presented at ACME+ Art Gallery in Taipei as part of the 22nd edition of Contemporary Art Day (Giornata del Contemporaneo). 

The exhibition features works by artists Beni Chu, Stefano Misesti, and Paolo Rui.

The initiative is promoted by the Association of Italian Contemporary Art Museums (AMACI), in collaboration with museums, foundations, public and private institutions, galleries, artists’ studios, and independent art spaces. Its aim is to foster and strengthen contemporary art networks both in Italy and internationally.

The event was officially introduced by Mr. Marco Lombardi ((Representative of the Italian Economic, Commercial and Cultural Promotion Office in Taipei), Mr. Luigi Raffone (Director of the Italian Trade Agency), Mr. Andrea Sing-Ying Lee (President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Taipei), and Sabrina Lee (Art Director of ACME+ Gallery).

Exhibition Dates: October 17 – November 29, 2026

Venue: Acme+ Art Gallery

Address: No. 28, Section 2, Heping West Road, Taipei, Taiwan

FLYING TRUMPET

Acrylics on canvas.

 

FLYING HIGH

Acrylics on canvas

SMALL PAINTINGS: SERIES 1-2

Acrylics on canvas

WORLD PREMIERE (2002)

 

DIGITAL SKETCH - HOT AIR BALOON

(Procreate - iPad)

EXHIBITION IN TAIPEI (TAIWAN)

ACME+ Art Gallery (TAIPEI)

 No. 28, Section 2, Heping West Road, Taipei, Taiwan

Beni Chu, Stefano Misesti, and Paolo Rui 

bring together their diverse cultural backgrounds and artistic vocabularies, 

weaving a dialogue on migration, life, and art.

ADVANCED NOMADS (TAIPEI)

Italian Contemporary Art Day

The 22nd edition of Italian Contemporary Art Day will take place on October 10, 2026. The initiative is promoted by the Association of Italian Contemporary Art Museums (AMACI), in collaboration with museums, foundations, public and private institutions, galleries, artists’ studios, and independent art spaces. It aims to foster and strengthen contemporary art networks both in Italy and internationally.

The theme for 2026 is “Contemporary Geographies”, inviting reflection on the territories, communities, and identities that permeate and shape contemporary art.

This year in Taipei, the Italian Office collaborated with Acme+ Art Gallery to present works by three artists: Beni Chu (朱耀紅), Stefano Misesti, and Paolo Rui. 

An artistic journey connecting Taiwan and Italy is about to unfold.

"ADVANCED NOMADS"

Exhibition Dates: October 17 – November 29, 2026

Venue: Acme+ Art Gallery

Address: No. 28, Section 2, Heping West Road, Taipei, Taiwan

The three artists (Beni Chu, Stefano Misesti, and Paolo Rui) bring together their diverse cultural backgrounds and artistic vocabularies, weaving a dialogue on migration, life, and art.

SHEEP (2007) - PAGE 4

The end.

SHEEP (2007) - PAGE 3

To be continued.

9 SMALL PAINTINGS

A new series of nine 20 × 20 cm paintings for an upcoming exhibition in Taipei.

FREE AS A BIRD

Acrylics on canvas.

ADVANCED NOMADS - EXHIBITION IN TAIPEI

ADVANCED NOMADS - 義遊未竟

BENI CHU - STEFANO MISESTI - PAOLO RUI

October 17 – November 29, 2026

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Through the paths of life and artistic practice, three artists (Beni Chu, Stefano Misesti, and Paolo Rui) move between Taiwan and Italy, traveling, staying, living, and continuing to create along the way.

Like migratory birds following the changing seasons, they cross more than geographical boundaries. Moving between different cultures, languages, and lived experiences, they continuously shift and reshape the ways in which they see and interpret the world.

This “nomadic life” is not simply about coming and going. Rather, it is an evolving state of being. Each departure, each stay, and each return brings new landscapes, memories, and cultural encounters into their creative practice, while allowing familiar places to be seen again from new perspectives.

三位藝術家 Beni Chu 朱耀紅、Stefano Misesti 與 Paolo Rui，因生活與創作的軌跡，在台灣與義大利之間往返、停留、生活，也持續創作。

如同候鳥隨著季節遷徙，他們跨越的不只是地理上的距離，更是在不同文化、語言與生活經驗之間，不斷轉換觀看世界的方式。

而這樣的「候鳥生活」並非單純的來去，而是一種持續進化的生命狀態——每一次出發、停留與返回，都將新的風景、記憶與文化帶進創作，也讓原本熟悉的地方產生新的觀看方式。

「義遊」，既是一段與義大利相關的旅程，也是一場遊走於台灣與義大利之間的文化漫遊；「未竟」，則意味著旅程尚未抵達終點。

因為仍在路上，所以故事還在發生；
因為意猶未盡，所以總讓人想一去再去。

義遊未竟，未完待續。

ACME+ Art Gallery

No. 28, Section 2, Heping W Rd, Yonggong Village,

 Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Opening reception

From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

HAND

Acrylics on canvas.

RAIN, SUN

Acrylics on canvas