Headquartered in Zurich, Julius Baer is a leading Swiss wealth management group, with a presence in around 25 countries and 60 locations worldwide. Key office locations in Asia include Bangkok, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo.

This year marks Julius Baer’s 20 years in Asia, which is the second home market for the Group. Throughout this time, we have been committed to helping our clients preserve and grow their wealth, as well as to supporting the local communities and their cultural initiatives that enrich society. From boutique to benchmark, we have grown into the region’s largest pure-play wealth manager.

Pic 1.
Louisa Gagliardi (b. 1989), ‘Dandelions’ (2021), gel medium, nail polish and ink on PVC, 150 x 170 cm, courtesy the artist and Julius Baer Art Collection, photography by Véronique Hoegger

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Mario Sala (b. 1965), ‘N.G. Face 04’ (2017), car paint, wood and aluminium, 250 x 384 x 4 cm, courtesy the artist and Julius Baer Art Collection, photography by Véronique Hoegger

The Julius Baer Art Collection comprises a comprehensive selection of contemporary Swiss art that numbers over 5000 pieces, spanning a wide array of media. Paintings, sculptures, photographs, videos and drawings are displayed in Julius Baer’s meeting rooms, staff restaurants, offices, foyers, and corridors around the globe.

Established in 1981 by Hans J. Baer (1927-2011), the collection was inspired by his belief that art in the workplace offers a wonderful starting point for conversation. Today, the works continue to engage and intrigue both employees and visiting clients.

Supporting the development of the arts has long been a cherished tradition at Julius Baer. We are honoured to return as the Official Partner of ART TAIPEI for the fourth consecutive year. This collaboration not only underscores our enduring commitment to the promotion of art but also extends our dedication to communities across Taiwan and throughout Asia.

This year at our lounge, we are delighted to present Taiwanese printmaking pioneer LIAO Shiou-Ping, represented by Liang Gallery, in the exhibition "Gate of Oriental," featuring a series of works that showcase his ongoing exploration of diverse approaches to geometric abstraction. Spanning several pivotal periods of his career, the exhibition illustrates how Liao ventured from tradition onto the world stage, ultimately redefining the cultural coordinates of Taiwanese modern art.

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50×50cm×2 ｜Acrylic, gold leaf on canvas｜2020
70×121×4cm backing fabric panel

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50×50cm ×2 ｜Acrylic, gold leaf on canvas｜2020
70×121×4cm backing fabric panel

LIAO Shiou-Ping is a seminal pioneer in the development of Taiwanese modern art. Bridging Eastern and Western cultures, his practice establishes a highly distinctive artistic vocabulary at the intersection of traditional symbolism and modern forms. The Gate of Oriental retraces Liao Shiou-Ping’s artistic trajectory—embarking from Taiwan and expanding through Tokyo, Paris, and New York. From his early printmaking experiments to iconic series such as Gate of Wealth (VIII), Life‘s Seasons (H), and “Gate of Fortune” series, Liao reconceptualizes temple architecture, folk iconography, traditional palettes, and geometric compositions. In doing so, Eastern culture transcends mere subject matter, becoming an active methodology for engaging with modern art. The "gate" serves not only as a pivotal motif throughout Liao's oeuvre, but also as a metaphor for cultural crosscurrents. Uniting rational order with spiritual Eastern philosophy, he opened a gate uniquely his own within the global discourse of modern art. Through works spanning various pivotal periods, this exhibition illustrates how Liao ventured from tradition onto the world stage, ultimately redefining the cultural coordinates of Taiwanese modern art.

LIAO Shiou-Ping (b. 1936, Taipei, Taiwan) is widely regarded as the father of modern printmaking in Taiwan.

After graduating from the Department of Fine Arts at National Taiwan Normal University, he continued his studies in Japan and France, where he trained at the renowned Atelier 17 in Paris.

Drawing inspiration from Taiwanese folk culture - including Lungshan Temple, Wanhua Market, and traditional festivals - he developed a distinctive visual language through a wide range of printmaking techniques.

After establishing his career in the United States, Liao returned to Taiwan to teach at National Taiwan Normal University, playing a pivotal role in shaping modern printmaking education through teaching, lectures, and international exchange.

Since the 1960s, his work has been exhibited internationally and collected by major institutions, including the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo.

In 2025, the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts presented Liao Shiou-Ping at 90, a major retrospective celebrating more than six decades of artistic practice and his enduring contribution to Taiwanese printmaking.