SIF in Taipei opens October 23 with over 160 Korean illustrators
The October 23–26 fair at Huashan East 2 includes two Taipei-exclusive themed areas. General admission starts at noon on opening day; a day ticket is NT$220.
SIF in Taipei runs October 23–26, 2026, in East 2 at Huashan 1914 Creative Park, bringing together more than 160 Korean creators. Under Seoul meets Taipei, stalls and original merchandise are joined by two Taipei-exclusive themed exhibition areas. Opening morning is reserved for buyers and invited guests, with general admission beginning at noon. Distinguishing the sessions makes planning a visit for viewing, shopping and conversation more practical.
SIF in Taipei’s floor plan and exhibitor information.
Yong.E builds Taipei into stacked images
Yong.E’s key visual, Jenga 101 Taipei, organises city life in a block-stacking structure. Pangolins, Taiwan blue magpies, bubble tea and changeable weather enter the image. The weather connects with a pinball concept, depicting everyday life beyond landmarks alone. The visual also extends onto Taipei-exclusive postcards, PET tape and keycap keyrings.
Begin by finding familiar elements, then consider which layer contains them and which characters sit nearby. Illustration’s interest often lies in rearranging an ordinary object, beyond simply recognising Taipei. Shoppers can also compare how the same graphics change scale between a flat postcard and a small three-dimensional object.
Two Taipei-exclusive areas offer different approaches
The Density of the Heart: Encounter uses sunlight, wind, rain, clouds and atmospheric pressure to describe inner emotions. Whispers: One Painting, Endless Stories places pictures alongside words and viewers’ memories. The first moves from climate towards feeling; the second begins with one image and accommodates different interpretations.
Stalls can be explored by creative method. YUMMA takes inspiration from nature and dogs, using dense pencil and oil-pastel-like marks. mewmewbeam develops maps and stationery around a travelling cat; SHINKIRU favours water, landscapes and memory; MATSUGODA captures life with cats through simple lines. With limited time, choosing a few preferred visual languages helps reveal differences rather than treating every stall as the same kind of cuteness.
Tickets, hours and planning a visit
Announced full-price admission is NT$220 for one day, with designated ticket channels including ibon, ACCUPASS and Klook. October 23 from 10am–noon is a buyer session closed to general visitors; public hours are noon–6pm. October 24–26 runs 10am–6pm, with last entry at 5pm each day. The location is Huashan East 2, No. 1, Section 1, Bade Road, Taipei. Check the ticket’s applicable date before purchasing.
Prices and payment methods for originals, stickers, paper goods and lifestyle objects vary by stall. A creator’s announced participation does not establish attendance throughout every session. Downloading the floor plan and noting preferred names leaves more time to pause and compare. Historical event photographs here illustrate the fair’s format; the Taipei layout should be checked against the actual site and organiser announcements.
Organiser-supplied event and character imagery illustrates the fair format.An organiser-supplied photograph of participatory painting at an earlier event, rather than the Taipei venue.
