Samsung Electronics, in partnership with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art, hosted a gala occasion on Jan. 28 on the Arts and Industries Building in Washington D.C. to commemorate the success of the “Korean Treasures: Collected, Cherished, Shared” exhibition, the primary U.S. showcase of masterpieces from the late Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee’s famend artwork assortment.
The exhibition, which opened to the general public on November 15 and can run via February 1, is predicted to attract over 65,000 guests, a big milestone corresponding to the attendance for different main worldwide displays on the National Museum of Asian Art, underscoring the profound curiosity in Korea’s wealthy creative heritage.
Curated from the non-public assortment of over 23,000 items amassed by the late Chairman of Samsung, Lee Kun-hee, the exhibition was organized by the National Museum of Asian Art, the National Museum of Korea and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea.
At the gala, Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Jay Y. Lee thanked the organizers and acknowledged the significance of Washington D.C. as the primary cease of the exhibit’s world tour. He additionally took a particular second to honor American veterans of the Korean War, attributing Korea’s fashionable success and its means to protect its heritage to their sacrifice greater than seven many years in the past.
“Memory and history are important to Koreans. That is part of why this exhibit means so much to me,” Executive Chairman Lee mentioned. “Despite the hardships of colonial rule and the Korean War, my father and grandfather believed it was their duty to safeguard the future of our culture. It was a tremendous honor to share this collection with you. I believe it’s our small contribution to bringing the American and Korean people closer together.”
Members of the Lee household, together with Hong Ra-hee, Director Emerita of the Leeum Museum of Art, Lee Boo-jin, President & CEO of Hotel Shilla, Lee Seo-hyun, President of Samsung C&T and Kim Jae Youl, President of Samsung Global Research, had been in attendance.
Among the 250 company had been Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Senator Tim Scott, Senator Ted Cruz, Senator Andy Kim, Governor Wes Moore and Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha.
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) highlighted that “this art exhibit is a powerful reminder that the enduring U.S.–Republic of Korea alliance is built not only on economic ties, but through the stories and shared values that connect us, Samsung’s investment in America represents confidence in our workers and a commitment to advancing opportunity and prosperity for both nations.”
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) mentioned “I am honored to attend and deliver remarks at the Samsung Gala in recognition of Korea’s great cultural heritage. Texas’s partnership with Samsung has been critical to strengthening America’s leadership in technology and semiconductors and creating tens of thousands of high-quality jobs for Texas workers that fuel long-term economic growth.”
Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) additionally commented that “the connections between the United States and Korea run deep, and they’ll continue to grow stronger thanks to collaboration with and investment from companies like Samsung. As the first Korean American to serve in the U.S. Senate, I’m excited that my two boys can see this incredible exhibit of Korean heritage, and for Americans from across the country to visit the collection that the Lee family has brought here.”
Prominent enterprise leaders in attendance included Wendell Weeks, Corning Chairman & CEO, Benedetto Vigna, Ferrari CEO, Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group and Jerry Yang, Founding Partner, AME Cloud Ventures; Co-Founder, Yahoo!
Chairman Weeks mentioned on the occasion that “constructing on 5 many years of partnership, Samsung and Corning have pushed the boundaries of what’s potential. The Lee household’s contributions lengthen far past…
