Chung Tae-young, vice chairman of Hyundai Card, has been named an honorary trustee of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the company said Monday.
He was named in recognition of his contributions to promoting exchange between the Korean and international art communities and supporting the museum's activities.
The honorary trustee title is one of the highest distinctions MoMA bestows on individuals. Recipients are recognized for their expertise and international influence and provide strategic advice on the museum's key decisions and long-term development.
Over the past two decades, Chung has supported Korean artists' international exhibitions, including solo shows by Yang Hae-gue and Kim A-young at MoMA and MoMA PS1, respectively. He has also supported exchanges among curators and introduced MoMA's collections, publications and programs to South Korean audiences.
Christophe Cherix, director of MoMA, said Chung had helped expand the museum's presence in South Korea and promote engagement with Korean art and artists over the past two decades. He also noted Chung's contributions to exploring the use of technology and innovation to connect art with global audiences.
"Hyundai Card does not support art. Rather, it is supported by art," Chung said, describing art as a source of creativity and innovation for businesses.
Founded in 1929, MoMA houses and exhibits works of modern and contemporary art. It also operates a library, archives and conservation research facilities, and offers exhibitions and online and offline programs to millions of visitors each year.
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