Opened in 2002 as galerie nichido’s contemporary branch, nca | nichido contemporary art has been active in the introduction of domestic and international up-and-coming artists, taking over the pioneering spirit of its main gallery, which, since its establishment in 1928, has been promoting culture through innovative exhibitions and projects, first to have introduced Western painting in Japan. Following the opening of galerie nichido Taipei (Taipei branch), in 2015, the gallery has broadened its focus on the promotion of Asia’s contemporary art scene.