Tainan 'Absolute Space' Exhibition Suspected of Involving Minor Privacy, Withdrawn with Apology
A special exhibition at 'Absolute Space,' an art exhibition venue in Tainan's West Central District, was suspected of involving minors' rights and personal privacy. The Tainan City Government announced today that the exhibition has been withdrawn, and 'Absolute Space' has issued an apology. The Cultural Affairs Bureau will also launch an administrative investigation and review its subsidy system and review process.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Jung-hsiang, Tainan, 7th) A special exhibition at 'Absolute Space,' an art exhibition venue in Tainan's West Central District, was suspected of involving minors' rights and personal privacy. The Tainan City Government announced today that the current exhibition has been withdrawn, and 'Absolute Space' has also issued a statement of apology.
Absolute Space issued a statement pointing out that the content of this exhibition caused public concern and discussion, and they extend their deepest apologies to the public. They immediately closed the exhibition and all public content at the first instance, and the exhibition has been suspended from today.
Absolute Space stated that they cannot accept any content or actions that infringe upon the rights and personal privacy of minors. Artistic creation and exhibitions should all be based on respect for individual dignity, legal norms, and ethical boundaries. They deeply apologize for not fully reviewing the potential legal and ethical controversies involved in the work before the exhibition and for not fulfilling their content review and gatekeeping responsibilities.
The Tainan City Cultural Affairs Bureau pointed out that the 'Absolute Space' special exhibition received a subsidy for visual arts in the city's 2026 first-half overall exhibition plan. It was planned to have multiple emerging artists respond to issues of space, matter, and contemporary society through artistic creation, demonstrating diverse artistic perspectives and experimental spirit.
The Cultural Affairs Bureau explained that the 'Absolute Space' special exhibition was suspected of involving controversies such as minors' rights and personal privacy. After receiving feedback, they immediately stopped the exhibition and simultaneously removed related public content. The Cultural Affairs Bureau immediately launched an administrative investigation procedure to fully clarify whether the exhibition planning, execution, and review process involved relevant legal or subsidy regulation issues.
The Cultural Affairs Bureau stated that while artistic creation should retain space for critical thinking and critique, when facing public exhibitions, it is even more necessary to carefully consider public perception and the target audience, especially when involving issues of children and privacy. The city government will strictly enforce higher standards.
The Cultural Affairs Bureau emphasized that they will comprehensively review the current subsidy review and execution management system, strengthen exhibition content risk assessment, professional guidance, and review mechanisms, allowing artistic creation and public values to develop in parallel with mutual respect. (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150507
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Jung-hsiang, Tainan, 7th) A special exhibition at 'Absolute Space,' an art exhibition venue in Tainan's West Central District, was suspected of involving minors' rights and personal privacy. The Tainan City Government announced today that the current exhibition has been withdrawn, and 'Absolute Space' has also issued a statement of apology.
Absolute Space issued a statement pointing out that the content of this exhibition caused public concern and discussion, and they extend their deepest apologies to the public. They immediately closed the exhibition and all public content at the first instance, and the exhibition has been suspended from today.
Absolute Space stated that they cannot accept any content or actions that infringe upon the rights and personal privacy of minors. Artistic creation and exhibitions should all be based on respect for individual dignity, legal norms, and ethical boundaries. They deeply apologize for not fully reviewing the potential legal and ethical controversies involved in the work before the exhibition and for not fulfilling their content review and gatekeeping responsibilities.
The Tainan City Cultural Affairs Bureau pointed out that the 'Absolute Space' special exhibition received a subsidy for visual arts in the city's 2026 first-half overall exhibition plan. It was planned to have multiple emerging artists respond to issues of space, matter, and contemporary society through artistic creation, demonstrating diverse artistic perspectives and experimental spirit.
The Cultural Affairs Bureau explained that the 'Absolute Space' special exhibition was suspected of involving controversies such as minors' rights and personal privacy. After receiving feedback, they immediately stopped the exhibition and simultaneously removed related public content. The Cultural Affairs Bureau immediately launched an administrative investigation procedure to fully clarify whether the exhibition planning, execution, and review process involved relevant legal or subsidy regulation issues.
The Cultural Affairs Bureau stated that while artistic creation should retain space for critical thinking and critique, when facing public exhibitions, it is even more necessary to carefully consider public perception and the target audience, especially when involving issues of children and privacy. The city government will strictly enforce higher standards.
The Cultural Affairs Bureau emphasized that they will comprehensively review the current subsidy review and execution management system, strengthen exhibition content risk assessment, professional guidance, and review mechanisms, allowing artistic creation and public values to develop in parallel with mutual respect. (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150507
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