Chang Ling (Taiwan, b. 1975) was born in Hualien, Taiwan, and currently lives and works in Taipei, Taiwan. He holds a Master’s degree from L'École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris, where he studied under Christian Boltanski, Jean-Luc Vilmouth, and Jean-Marc Bustamante. After returning to Taiwan in 2005, he developed a unique style centered around "human" as the starting point, initiating the six-year-long “Pork Belly” series. Chang Ling's creative language is layered, using the collision between flesh and culture to express dark humor and whimsical aesthetics. After 2010, his “Illusion Society” series explored the distortion and neglect of history and daily life, while responding to social issues. His recent “War Preparation” series symbolizing "preparatory actions" and reorganizing his creative language accordingly. His works are permanently collected by institutions such as Salon de Montrouge (France), White Rabbit Gallery (Australia), National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts and Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts
Chang Ling’s artistic practice centers on a keen observation of social phenomena and a radical experimentation with visual language. In “Illusion Society” series, sharp, expressive brushstrokes compose visual slices of contemporary society, reflecting the intricate relationship between humans and their environment. Influenced by the philosophical ideas of Russell and Nietzsche—that art is intoxication and freedom—Chang Ling moves beyond depictions of flesh and the body to construct an illusory world that mirrors societal realities. His recent series “War Preparation” continues this acute engagement with the present, focusing on geopolitical and military issues. Through the use of pseudo-prophetic narratives, he humorously yet incisively reflects on historical memory and the current socio-political climate. His work navigates between the absurd and the rational, documenting the times while also envisioning possible futures.
Rising in Fire: Hantoo Art Group — The Making of Taiwan’s Art History
▪️ June 7 – August 31, 2025
Bluerider ART Taipei．Dunhua
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Bluerider ART London · Mayfair
▪️Opening Reception:
October 16, 2025 (Thu.) | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Open to public)
▪️ October 16, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Bluerider ART London · Mayfair
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