Aerial view of Liberty Square Taipei with cityscape

This stunning aerial photograph captures the iconic Liberty Square (Zhongzheng District, Taipei) on a clear day. At the heart of the composition stands the majestic National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall with its brilliant white walls and octagonal blue-tiled roof, flanked by the symmetrical red-pillared National Theater and National Concert Hall in traditional Chinese palace-style architecture. The vast square spreads out in perfect geometric harmony, framed by manicured gardens and tree-lined pathways. In the background, the modern Taipei cityscape rises dramatically, with Taipei 101 piercing the skyline to the left, while distant mountains provide a natural backdrop under a bright blue sky. The image beautifully contrasts Taiwan’s rich cultural heritage with its contemporary urban development, offering a breathtaking bird’s-eye perspective of one of Asia’s most recognisable landmarks.
In the exhibition
Work 117 of 365
Before We Explain the World
This photograph has a place in the continuous exhibition, alongside the other moments Lu Heng has chosen to show together.
The World We BuildStructures in the Open
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