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Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
[Interview] Smithsonian will continue to flourish: NMAA director Chase F. Robinson
Director says Smithsonian embodies American ideals of curiosity, research, engagement in recent interview amid US administration's crackdown on DEI When Chase F. Robinson, director of Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art, visited Seoul in 2022, he expressed his hope to bring the donated works by the late Samsung Chair Lee Kun-hee to the US. Fast-forward to 2025, the exhibition, the first-ever overseas exhibition of Lee's donated work as a collection, will finally arrive at the musueum in Washington. Titled "Korean Treasures: Collected, Cherished, Shared," the exhibition will run from Nov. 8 to Feb. 1, before traveling to Chicago and London. 'The scale of his collecting in the quality and comprehensiveness is really impressive. This juxtaposition of traditional and modern art will be really interesting to people,' the director said during an interview with The Korea Herald on May 23. Among the works to be exhibited in the US will include a dozen works of art designated as Treasures and National Treasures by the Korean government, which Robinson mentioned as the highlight of the exhibition. Lee's collection of some 23,000 pieces, majorly donated to the National Museum of Art and National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea in 2020, spans from artifacts to modern and contemporary art. 'Korean art does not have the visibility in the United States, because it is a relatively new field compared to Japanese and Chinese art,' the director said. "But it has started to change." The museum recently acquired two Korean works of art, donated to the museum, at the end of last year: a Buddhist sculpture from the 18th century and a folding screen named 'The Happy Life of Guo Ziyi (Gwak Bunyang Haengnak-do),' also likely painted in the late 18th century by a court artist. The director, who was appointed to head the museum in 2018, said the museum has grown extensively in the past five years in terms of its staff and budget, and fundraising has improved considerably — some of which has come from international engagement. 'It is a time of a lot of political and cultural change,' he said when asked about the US President Donald Trump's administration cracking down on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. 'The Smithsonian was opened in 1846 and NMAA opened in 1923. I am really confident that we are going to continue to flourish.' A few days after the interview, Trump said Friday that he had fired Kim Sajet, the director of the National Portrait Gallery, which is part of the Smithsonian Institute, calling her a 'strong supporter' of diversity, equity and inclusion in a social media post. In March, the US president issued an executive order on the Smithsonian, blaming that it has come under the 'influence of a divisive, race-centered ideology' and 'promoted narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.' Robinson said there are many other parties and delegation — not just the government — involved to run the Smithsonian Institute. 'The Smithsonian, as you may know, has a unique status — we were set up as a trust — so we are governed separately from the US government. So the board of regents is the governing body, and it is a combination of private citizens and government officials. "The vice president is on the board of regents, and the chief justice of the Supreme Court is on the board of the regents, and there are congressmen. On the other hand there are lots of citizens and private citizens," he said. Robinson said the museum has a responsibility to serve American public because much of its funding comes from the government, which is why the museum tries to represent 'all the extraordinary kind of diversity' in art in their exhibitions and programming. 'We try to embody the best American ideals of curiosity, research, openness, respect and engagement,' he said. yunapark@
The Citizen
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Chery now offering certified pre-owned Tiggos at unbeatable prices
Cherished certified pre-owned programme gives used car buyers peace of mind. With a brand-new Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT retailing for only R279 900, making it one of the most affordable SUVs on the market already, Chery South Africa will be encouraging more buyers into the brand with even better deals courtesy of their just launched certified, pre-owned, vehicle programme called Cherished. Every certified, pre-owned Chery Tiggo sold through Cherished will deliver the reliability, quality, and peace of mind that owners have come to expect from the brand. These vehicles will come with a myriad benefits, the most important of which is that they will retain the remainder of their 10-year/one-million-kilometre engine warranty. Premium pre-owned Chery Tiggo SUVs Inflation continues to impact new car pricing in the local vehicle market, making affordability a critical concern for buyers. Because of this, many buyers are finding themselves in a position where they must make sacrifices when it comes to replacing their vehicles. And many opt to trade down instead of maintaining or upgrading their existing vehicle. ALSO READ: Gloves off as Chery Tiggo Cross hybrid shoots for Corolla Cross In response to this shift, Chery is proud to offer a wide range of premium pre-owned Tiggo SUVs. This allows buyers to enjoy high-quality vehicles without compromising their needs. These certified, pre-owned, models come with the full backing of the automaker, ensuring that buyers no longer must settle for less. 'Our certified, pre-owned, programme allows us to offer customers quality vehicles backed by Chery's commitment to excellence,' says Jay Jay Botes, general manager for Chery South Africa. 'Every vehicle undergoes a comprehensive inspection, giving buyers confidence in their choice.' ALSO READ: Chery drops Tiggo 8 Pro's price below R500 000 for a limited time Peace of mind Buyers can rest assured that all Cherished certified, pre-owned, vehicles receive the balance of the service plan, with a minimum of one-year/15 000km remaining on the service plan. Furthermore, to qualify as a Cherished vehicle, the vehicle needs to have been maintained within the Chery dealer network, ensuring that customers have their pick of the bunch. Like their new counterparts, certified, pre-owned, Chery Tiggos are packed with the latest technology and comfort features like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Many of their vehicles outpacing more expensive models in terms of standard equipment. Additionally, buyers can extend their service or maintenance plans, providing further peace of mind. Even for those who hold onto their cars for longer.
IOL News
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
Chery South Africa launches Cherished: the ultimate pre-owned vehicle programme
Chery South Africa has launched its certified pre-owned vehicle programme called Cherished. The Chinese manufacturer has steadily been making inroads into the local market and currently find themselves in seventh place overall on the monthly sales charts. The popular Chery Tiggo 4 Pro compact SUV with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine or a 1.5 turbocharged engine was in eighth place and the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro SUV with its 1.5-liter turbocharged engine in 27th place for the month of April. As South African buyers continue to take strain in a struggling economy they are buying down but still looking for value for money. With the Chinese invasion, many have taken to them as they provide a host of technological and other features not always offered by the competition at a reasonable price.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Shop cleared out at Gracechurch Centre in Sutton Coldfield after less than a year
A shop has been cleared out at a shopping centre with a worker at the site saying it had shut down. Home Decor – a homeware store in the former Argos premises at the Gracechurch Centre in Sutton Coldfield town centre was cleared of stock on its shelves and had 'closed' signs on its doors. The shop opened last May and itself replaced another short-lived tenant, Teako, a hot tub seller, which operated from October 2022 to March 2023. READ MORE: Longstanding charity closes as founder says 'it's impossible to continue' A section of the store, which previously contained luggage, and was what the firm was founded on more than 11 years ago, was completely bare. Rows of white shelving units were all but empty, with a lone empty Coke bottle on one. Another had some items at the very end of an aisle and there were a smattering of items near a window. But the shop appeared to have been emptied by its staff. A worker at the Gracechurch Centre said it had 'shutdown'. If Home Decor has closed for good, it will follow other 2025 departures including Beaverbrooks, which closed its Sutton store for good this month after 25 years at the venue. Charity Cherished's Connection Hub departed after a short stay at the Gracechurch. Roma café closed before Christmas and has not reopened and Southtown Tattoos and Sale Lab, have all left the centre. The departure would leave some gaps with Greggs moving to bigger premises on the Parade side of the shopping centre, and the Southtown Tattoos, Roma and Cherished sites also empty. In better news, work is underway on the former BHS premises which are being spruced up to welcome Australian department store firm, Harvey Norman. The Gracechurch Centre was taken over by Birmingham Property Group (BPG) and SAV Group in November 2023. Get the latest Sutton Coldfield news delivered direct to your inbox The firms held an informal consultation on their proposals to rework the Gracechurch Centre into apartment blocks with 'up to 700' homes with retail and restaurants at ground level. Those proposals were set to see two-thirds of the site flattened but have already been revised with Harvey Norman moving into a block that was set to be redeveloped. New plans are awaited. Asked about Home Décor seemingly leaving, the Gracechurch Centre's owners declined to comment.
