About

Located in Neihu, Taipei, YIRI ARTS occupies a renovated 1,200-square-meter factory built in the 1980s, transforming the former industrial site into a contemporary, experimental art space that redefines the cultural landscape. The gallery seeks to spark the public’s imagination toward the world of art, fostering awareness and reflection on contemporary art, environmental culture, and global issues. Through an ongoing dialogue between art and everyday life, YIRI ARTS aims to expand the boundaries of imagination and knowledge, fulfilling its mission as a site for creation and thought.

BACK_Y was established in 2022 as a contemporary art gallery based in Neihu, Taipei. Its name is taken from the concept of the back yard, a special place where diverse organisms linked one another change over time, emitting pleasant and refreshing energies that infuse the surroundings. At this moment, what art is happening, what are people thinking about, and how does imagination find its way into the gallery. BACK_Y implies a path that leads to a paradise full of life where something new is happening right now.

YIRI Jakarta, YIRI ARTS’ first overseas space, opened in 2025 in Indonesia. The expansion marks a continued commitment to strengthening connections between contemporary art communities in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. The Jakarta space extends the gallery’s curatorial program into a broader cultural context, fostering sustained dialogue and collaboration with local artists and institutions.