After the Kiss, Attilio Chien Solo Exhibition

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After the Kiss - Attilio Chien Solo Art Exhibition

Contemporary Taiwanese artist Attilio Chien presents a solo exhibition at the renowned BCM Art Gallery in Barcelona, ​​located right next to the iconic Sagrada Família. The artist elevates his acclaimed series centered on the "kiss"—which has won awards in New York, Shanghai, and Barcelona—by integrating Augmented Reality (AR) technology. This allows viewers to transcend the canvas and glimpse the warmth of the soul that lingers after the kiss. The official opening will take place on the evening of October 6th; attendees who share the event on social media will receive an exclusive gift personally designed by the artist. It is an invitation for art lovers and travelers from around the globe to immerse themselves in an emotional dialogue that spans dimensions and borders.

With a 25-year career in advertising creativity, Attilio Chien designed countless commercial scripts and visual identities for internationally renowned brands. Upon reaching his fifties—a pivotal moment in his life—he experienced a profound revelation: he decided to leave his advertising career behind to pick up the paintbrush and become a full-time contemporary artist. For him, the "kiss" represents primal love and the vital energy passed down by his mother. Consequently, he places the kiss at the heart of his work, elevating it beyond mere romantic affection to embody maternal love, redemption, human warmth, and the communion of souls.

Attilio Chien has exhibited consistently on the international stage in cities such as Paris, Shanghai, New York and Barcelona. His work’s vibrant emotional tension and unmistakable symbolic language have garnered widespread acclaim—ranging from international art competitions in New York and contemporary exhibitions in Shanghai to winning the First Prize for Painting at the Barcelona International Art Fair, among other honors—testifying to the universal appeal and resonance of his art. This return to Barcelona for a solo exhibition marks not only a new milestone in the artist's career but also an emotional reunion with his spiritual home.

Notably, the exhibited works transcend the traditional boundaries of the two-dimensional canvas by integrating interactive Web AR (Augmented Reality) technology. Through a mobile phone camera, the paintings come to life: static canvases flow and bloom, intertwining image, sound, and visual poetry across the realms of physical reality and the virtual plane. Viewers experience firsthand the invisible yet tangible energy field that emerges "after the kiss," offering an immersive experience unprecedented in contemporary art.

The official opening will take place on the afternoon of October 6th, attended by Attilio Chien, who will engage in conversation with international collectors, fellow artists, and the public. As a token of appreciation, attendees who share the event on social media will receive an exclusive gift designed by the artist (available in limited quantities while supplies last). Travelers, students, members of the Taiwanese community, and art lovers visiting Barcelona this October are cordially invited to witness this contemporary convergence of love and technology. Exhibition and Opening Information

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