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CHINESE CULTURAL FOUNDATION
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Sharing Chinese Culture with the World
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From left: Zhang Liyong, President of COSCO, Chairman of China Chamber of Commerce; Madam and Ambassador Zhang Yishan; Hon. Leslie Crocker Snyder, former Judge of the New York Supreme Court.
AN EVENING OF CONTEMPORARY CHINESE ART
Elizabeth Wang Gallery, New York
December 8, 2005
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Ambassador Zhang Yishan with co-sponsors, Jung Yun (left), and William L. Mason (right), Managing Directors of Boston First Capital, LLC and Peter Frugone, CEO of Arrow Development Corp.
The Chinese Cultural Foundation ("CCF") and the Boston First Capital, LLC co-sponsored an exclusive reception celebrating "An Evening of Contemporary Chinese Art" at the Elizabeth Wang Gallery, a perfect example of the constructive partnership between the businesss and culture communities.
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CCF Trustee, John W. Allen with gusets, from left: Xenia and Dr. V. Morfopoulos, Peter Frugone at the Elizabeth Wang Gallery.
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CCF sponsors, Bailin Zheng (left), General Manager of Bank of China, USA and Harry Edelson (right), Chairman of Edelson Technology Partners with guests at the reception.
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Professor Zhiyuan Cong, an accomplished Chinese artist and art professor demonstrating the technique of brush and ink in Chinese painting.
THE SPIRIT OF CHINESE CULTURE
Long Island University, Brookville, New York
December 6, 2005
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Elizabeth B. Wang proudly sharing her views and answering questions about Chinese art and culture.
As part of the Chinese Cultural Foundation's Educational Program, a special lecture was presented to the MBA students of the Long Island University, Brookville, New York Campus.
CCF president Elizabeth B. Wang briefing the class on the issues raised last year at the World Economic Forum China Business Summit: "The New Chinese Aesthetic: Art, Values and Society."
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Dr. Steven Chang (right), Professor of Marketing and International Business at Long Island University with introductory remarks during Professor Zhiyuan Cong's demonstration.
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Professor Zhiyuan Cong leading the class discussion.
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From left: Adam Barsky, Deputy Secretary of Governor George Pataki; Robert Y. Lee, Deputy Commissioner, NYC Department of Finance; Diana Kan; John Whitney Payson, Midtown Payson Galleries and Aldon James, Jr. President of the National Arts Club.
DIANA KAN - Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement
The National Arts Club, New York
December 1, 2005
The Chinese Cultural Foundation proudly sponsored a special evening honoring a great Chinese artist Diana Kan for "Lifetime Achievement" at the National Arts Club in New York City.
Diana Kan was born in 1926 in Hong Kong. She studied with Chang Dai Chien, the master of Chinese brush painting. She is the author of several books and her works are in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Museum and the national Historical Museum of China. Diana Kan has been a bridge uniting East and West.
New York State Governor George Pataki referred to Diana Kan as "The First Lady of Chinese Art."
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CHEN CHI (1912 - 2005)
MEMORIAL SERVICE AND EXHIBITION
The National Arts Club, New York
September 30, 2005
The Chinese Cultural Foundation co-sponsored a private Memorial Service and Exhibition for the world renowned artist Chen Chi at the National Arts Club.
Chen Chi, who passed away at his home in Shanghai on August 4th at age 93, was one of China’s most important contemporary artists. He was honored throughout his life with collections and exhibitions at the world’s leading art institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the Palace of Versailles in Paris, France. President Jiang Zemin of China dedicated a Museum in his honor in Shanghai in 1999.
Aldon James, President of the National Arts Club hosted the sevice. Chinese Ambassador Zhang Yishan, CCF Trustees John W. Allen and Elizabeth B. Wang joined with Bailin Zheng, General Manager of Bank of China, USA; Sarah P.C. Wu Director of Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office New York; Henry S. Tang, Chairman of Committee of 100, and friends and families attended the Chen Chi Memorial Service and Exhibition.
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2005 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR ASIA AND THE U.S.
John W. Allen (left), Trustee of the Chinese Cultural Foundation and CEO of Greater China Corporation shared platform with Cheng Siwei (right), Vice Chairman of the National Standing Committee of the People’s Congress of China during the 2005 Global Entrepreneurship Conference at the Baruch College, in New York City on June 6, 2005.
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CCF Advisor Harry Edelson, Chairman of Edelson Technology Partners speaking at the conference.
This event was co-sponsored by White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Chinese Association for Science and Business, Committee of 100, and was supported by the Chinese Cultural Foundation.
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