Art Taipei, which celebrated its 21st anniversary this year, is a chance to see a myriad of works in one place and perhaps take home a piece that speaks to you.

But it is more than a collector's fair. It is a chance to enjoy the vitality of the region's burgeoning art scene, in some cases to even watch works created over the course of the show.

Art Taipei 2013's theme "After 20, 20 After" celebrated the longevity of Asia's oldest running art fair and signaled its commitment to nurturing Asian art.