當初音未來遇上當代藝術:Art of Miku 台北展的角色重釋| WHEN HATSUNE MIKU MEETS CONTEMPORARY ART: REINTERPRETING A VIRTUAL ICON IN ART OF MIKU TAIPEI

初音未來可以被重新想像成多少種模樣?她作為創作歌聲的軟體,不但成為跨越音樂、插畫與流行文化的虛擬角色。如今,她更是走進當代藝術的展覽,在不同藝術家的筆下展現全新的面貌。 

How many different forms can Hatsune Miku take? She was originally a software programme that allowed users to create songs by entering lyrics and melodies, but she has gradually become a virtual character that moves across music, illustration and popular culture. Now, she enters the exhibition space of contemporary art, taking on new appearances through the eyes of different artists. 

Philip Colbert
Hatsune Miku × Philip Colbert
2026
Oil on shaped canvas
97.0 × 90.0 × 5.0 cm

Naoki Saito
Universe
2026
Gold leaf and acrylic on canvas
120.0φ × 5.0 cm

推介原因 WHY IT MATTERS

是次台北展為 ART OF MIKU 首個海外展覽,更創下歷屆以來最大的展覽規模與藝術家陣容。參展藝術家包括英國龍蝦藝術家 Philip Colbert、視覺設計師河村康輔、插畫家寺田克也、塗鴉藝術家 Aruta Soup,以及多位在地藝術家如賴純純、羅展鵬、張騰遠、梁祐寧、蔡康永與鄭以琦等。透過不同藝術家的視角,初音未來不再只是網絡文化中的虛擬歌姬,更是充滿想像的當代藝術符號。 
 
The Taipei exhibition marks ART OF MIKU’s first overseas presentation, as well as the largest scale and artist lineup in the project’s history. Participating artists include British lobster artist Philip Colbert, visual designer Kosuke Kawamura, illustrator Katsuya Terada, graffiti artist Aruta Soup, and local artists such as Jun-T Lai, Lo Chan-Peng, Chang Tengyuan, Liang Yu-Ning, K. Tsai CAI and YiChi. Through these different artistic perspectives, Hatsune Miku is no longer only a virtual singer from internet culture, but also a contemporary art symbol open to imagination.

Yuya Hashizume
ew ver. MIKU
Acrylic on Japanese paper (Naoron by ONAO)
72.5 × 53.0 cm

Clasutta
A Companion
Oil on canvas
200.0 × 150.0 × 5.0 cm

重點一覽 HIGHLIGHTS

1️⃣ 44 位藝術家的跨界詮釋 44 Artists, 44 Ways of Reimagining Miku

展覽邀集來自世界各地共 44 位當代藝術家參與,展出超過 80 件全新作品。從 Philip Colbert 以不規則畫布創作的《Hatsune Miku × Philip Colbert》,到 Aruta Soup 的《Red Empty》,不同藝術家以繪畫、塗鴉、視覺設計、插畫與裝置語言,重新演繹初音未來的形象,讓觀眾看見虛擬角色如何在藝術家手中產生新的生命。 

The exhibition brings together 44 contemporary artists from around the world, presenting more than 80 newly created works. From Philip Colbert’s shaped-canvas work Hatsune Miku × Philip Colbert to Aruta Soup’s Red Empty, participating artists reinterpret Miku through painting, graffiti, visual design, illustration and installation. Their works show how a virtual character can take on new life through artistic 

K. Tsai CAI & YiChi
Miku A Ed. of 5
2026
Lenticular plate
40.0 × 50.0 cm

2️⃣ 從角色文化到情感連結 From Character Culture to Emotional Connections 

ART OF MIKU 並不只是把初音未來的形象放進藝術作品之中,而是進一步探索角色文化背後的情感連結與敘事可能。初音未來之所以能成為全球現象,正因為她不只是一個被觀看的角色,更是一個讓創作者投射想像與連結情感的平台。展覽透過藝術家的重新詮釋,讓觀眾思考虛擬角色如何連結個人創作與集體記憶。 

ART OF MIKU does not simply place Hatsune Miku’s image into artworks. Instead, it explores the emotional connections and narrative possibilities behind character culture. Miku became a global phenomenon because she is not only a character to be viewed, but also an open platform onto which countless creators project their imagination, voices and emotions. Through artistic reinterpretation, the exhibition invites visitors to consider how virtual characters connect individual creativity with collective memory. 

Aruta Soup
Write Error
2026
Acrylic and oil-based aerosol on canvas
66.0 × 84.0 × 4.0 cm

3️⃣ 兩階段展覽帶來不同觀看體驗 A Two-Stage Exhibition Experience

為了帶來更完整的觀展體驗,ART OF MIKU 台北展分為兩個階段舉行,分別展示不同藝術家的精彩創作。第一階段於 2026 年 8 月 1 日至 8 月 23 日舉行,第二階段則於 2026 年 8 月 28 日至 9 月 20 日展開。觀眾可以在不同階段看見不一樣的藝術家陣容與創作風格,也能從多重角度感受初音未來的藝術魅力。 

To offer a more complete viewing experience, ART OF MIKU Taipei is divided into two stages, each presenting works by different artists. Stage I runs from 1 to 23 August 2026, while Stage II takes place from 28 August to 20 September 2026. Through the two-stage format, visitors can encounter different artist lineups and creative styles, experiencing the artistic charm of Hatsune Miku from multiple perspectives. 

Chisato Yamashita
MIKU〈Yoi〉
2026
Gold leaf, suihi pigments and mineral pigments on silk
53.0 × 45.0 cm

4️⃣ 限定商品與 VIP 預展體驗 Exclusive Merchandise and VIP Preview Experience 

展覽期間亦會推出專為台北展打造的限定原創商品。兩個階段的開幕日,即 7 月 31 日及 8 月 28 日,將設為 VIP 貴賓日,每日限 150 位 VIP 觀眾入場。VIP 觀眾可優先選購展出作品與限定周邊,並享用現場精緻餐飲服務。展覽亦安排藝術座談,讓觀眾有機會近距離與藝術家交流。 

A selection of original merchandise created exclusively for the Taipei exhibition will also be available throughout the exhibition period. The opening days of each stage, 31 July and 28 August, are designated as VIP Preview Days, with admission limited to 150 VIP guests per day. VIP attendees will receive priority access to exhibited artworks and exclusive merchandise, along with on-site catering services. An art talk will also be held, offering visitors a chance to engage more closely with the artists. 

Lo Chan Peng
Miku in the Mirror
2026
Oil on canvas
150.0 × 97.0 cm

Shizuka Ando
Miku I
2026
Mineral pigments and acrylic on canvas
53.0 × 45.5 cm

背景 BACKGROUND- 初音未來 

初音未來是由 Crypton Future Media 開發的音樂軟件,只需輸入旋律與歌詞,便能讓電腦唱出歌曲。隨着創作者將大量作品上載至網絡,初音未來逐漸超越軟件功能,成為一個具有全球影響力的虛擬歌手與文化符號。她的形象後來延伸至周邊商品、演唱會與不同跨界合作,並在全球累積了龐大的創作社群與粉絲文化。

Hatsune Miku is a music software programme developed by Crypton Future Media, allowing users to make their computer sing by entering melodies and lyrics. As creators uploaded countless works online, Hatsune Miku gradually moved beyond her original software function and became a globally recognised virtual singer and cultural symbol. Her image has since expanded into merchandise, live performances and cross-disciplinary collaborations, building a vast creative community and fan culture around the world.

Lai Jun T.
Spectral I: Pink Wavelength
2026
Acrylic and epoxy resin
183.0 × 120.0 cm

小貼士 TIPS

觀看 ART OF MIKU 時,不妨不要只把初音未來視為一個熟悉的流行角色。她的特別之處,正正在於她沒有固定的單一故事,而是由無數創作者不斷補充和重新想像。 

When visiting ART OF MIKU, try not to see Hatsune Miku only as a familiar pop character. What makes her special is that she does not belong to one fixed story. Instead, she has been continuously reimagined by countless creators.


初音未來當代藝術展覽 ART OF MIKU -Taipei Exhibition-|Hatsune Miku Contemporary Art Exhibition: ART OF MIKU -Taipei Exhibition- 

日期 Dates 
第一階段 Stage I:2026.08.01 – 2026.08.23 
第二階段 Stage II:2026.08.28 – 2026.09.20 

地點 Venue 
1F, No.1, Jihu Rd., Neihu Dist., Taipei City, 114, Taiwan 
 台灣台北市114內湖區基湖路1號1樓

圖片提供:藝術家,白石畫廊|Courtesy of Artists, Whitestone Gallery 

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