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"20 Years of The Charlotte Perriand Collection - The Voyager" : Cassina Celebrates 20th Anniversary of the Charlotte Perriand Collection with Exhibition

SEOUL — Cassina celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Charlotte Perriand Collection with a global exhibition showcasing never mass-produced models and previously unseen versions of iconic designs. Known for redefining modern living, Charlotte Perriand was an influential figure in design history, challenging traditional design codes and promoting a modern sensitivity to everyday life. Throughout the 1900s, Perriand’s story intertwined with Cassina, which began re-editing her designs alongside Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in 1964, establishing the Cassina iMaestri Collection. In 2004, the Charlotte Perriand Collection was launched in collaboration with Pernette Perriand-Barsac, her daughter and sole heir, to capture and expand the essence of her creative work. The exhibition will be held exclusively at Cassina locations in Paris Saint-Germain, London, Lyon, Seoul, and Miami, with Seoul as the only participating city in Asia, underscoring the Korean market's influence. “Seoul is the only and the first city in Asia premièring this exhibition, and we are thrilled to announce this debut during Frieze Seoul. This moment highlights the significance and impact of the Korean market,” said Eunice Yoon, a head of Cassina Korea. “Following our grand opening last year, we are excited to once again host a meaningful event for our Korean audiences. It is an honor for Seoul to represent Asia in this special exhibition and emphasized Cassina’s continuous efforts to show respect and appreciation for the Korean market. I hope that this exhibition will be a unique opportunity to rediscover the authenticity and value of Perriand’s humanistic philosophy and designs, expressing deep gratitude to all who appreciate her legacy.” The exhibition features iconic pieces like the Nuage à Plots bookcase, which reflects Perriand’s approach to modular design, reissued by Cassina since 2012. This version, introduced in 2021, was developed with Pernette Perriand-Barsac. The Tabouret Berger, inspired by a shepherd’s stool and first presented in Tokyo in 1955, will also be on display. Crafted in Canaletto walnut, natural oak, or black-stained oak, the stool’s design reflects Perriand’s elegant yet practical sensibilities. The exhibition also presents books by avant-garde modernists, archives of Perriand’s early work, a catalog of her designs, and photographs offering a glimpse into her modest personality. These elements underscore her philosophy of solving social issues through design and improving everyday life. The Charlotte Perriand Collection continues to capture the creative heart of each project, and Cassina remains dedicated to promoting her legacy through extraordinary cultural initiatives and collaborations. 박원중 기자 (park.wonjun.ja@gmail.com)collection charlotte exhibition showcasing special exhibition exhibition will

Choi Yong-Ho, CEO of Galaxy Corporation, Appointed as the Youngest Special Professor at Yonsei university, Following in the Footsteps of Psy

Choi Yong-Ho, the CEO of the AI metaverse company Galaxy Corporation, has been appointed as a Special Professor at the Yonsei Institute of Arts. He delivered a unique lecture to students at Yonsei University. On the 1st of this month, at 5 p.m. (local time), Yonsei University's Vice President, Kwon Myung-Jung, officially appointed Choi Yong-Ho as a Special Professor at the Yonsei Institute of Arts, situated within Yonsei University's Future Campus in Wonju, Gangwon-do. In his capacity as a Special Professor, Choi will be responsible for delivering specialized lectures and seminars on subjects related to popular arts education, public relations, and collaborative initiatives at Yonsei University, as well as providing guidance on various educational matters. Yonsei University's Vice President, Kwon Myung-Jung, expressed, "Following in the footsteps of Psy, who was appointed as a Special Professor in April, Choi Yong-Ho, our new Special Professor, will provide guidance, deliver specialized lectures and seminars, offer enthusiastic support and encouragement during his time at Yonsei University." Kim Man-soo, the head of Yonsei University's Yonsei Arts Center, stated, "Yonsei Arts Center is dedicated to nurturing professional talents in the field of culture and the arts to promote cultural and artistic development in the region." He further remarked, "It is an honor to welcome someone who, at the age of 23, established a company named 'K-Culture' in Lyon, France, and subsequently published the Korean Wave magazine 'KBS KWAVE' in collaboration with the Korea Broadcasting Corporation (KBS), leading to the founding of Galaxy Corporation in September 2019, which played a pivotal role in shaping K-content for 12 years." These achievements warranted the appointment of Choi-Yong-Ho, CEO of Galaxy Corporation, as a Special Professor. Moreover, he added, "We are committed to working alongside Galaxy Corporation in the future to develop a diverse range of content and foster professional talents in the field." Choi Yong-ho, who has been appointed as a Special Professor, expressed, "I am deeply honored to contribute to the dissemination of Korean Wave content at Yonsei University as a public artist. I am committed to working diligently to propel K-content into the global arena by synergizing it with cutting-edge technologies like culture, artificial intelligence (AI), metaverse, and virtual reality as part of my role at Yonsei Arts Center." This reflects his strong dedication and determination in his role as a Special Professor. At a 6 p.m. lecture held in the auditorium, centered on the theme "The Future of Korean Wave Convergence Contents" took place. During the event, CEO Choi Yong-Ho conveyed his enthusiasm, stating, "We support Yonsei Arts Center in its endeavors to strive experts in Korean Wave culture and the arts." He expressed his delight in having a special interaction with students from Yonsei University's Future Campus and the local citizens of Wonju. Galaxy Corporation, the first AI metaverse company, has recently gained attention for producing Netflix's survival entertainment show 'Physical: 100', Mnet's ‘Sub-Cathlete Contest’, and TV Chosun's ‘Avadream’. Additionally, they have been involved in the production of various popular programs such as TV Chosun's ‘Mr. Trot 2 - The Beginning of a New Legend’, KBS's ‘1 Night 2 Days season 4’, ‘Mr. House Husband’, ‘Problem Child in House’, and JTBC's ‘Jtbcsoccer season 2’. Last October, Choi Yong-ho drew attention for discussing young entrepreneurs with South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol during the state visit to Saudi Arabia as part of an economic mission. Notably, Choi Yong-ho was the youngest member of the delegation, born in 1989. 김진우 기자 (kim.jinwoo.ja@gmail.com)corporations professor special professor galaxy corporation universitys future

[ special story ] 치열해지는 지역 교육위원회 선거

지역 교육위원회 교육위원 선거가 본래 취지를 벗어나 당파적인 선거로 치러지며 많은 부작용을 낳고 있다는 지적이 나오고 있다. 지방자치 교육의 기본 정신은 당파색을 배제하고 교육 본연의 의무에 충실하고 외부의 간섭과 치우침 없이 지역 주민 스스로의 힘으로 해결해나가자는 것이지만, 최근 북버지니아 지역 등 이념 갈등이 심한 곳은 사실상 당파적인 선거판으로 변질되는 양상이다. 전국 1만4천여개 공립학교 교육위원회 중 90% 정도는 정당 예비경선을 치르지 않는 비당파 선거로 치뤄지고 있다. 그럼에도 불구하고 페어팩스 카운티처럼 지역정당 추천을 위한 선거를 별도로 치루는 곳이 늘어나고 있으며, 당파 선거 못지 않은 치열한 이념전쟁을 겪고 있다. 페어팩스 카운티 교육위원 선거에서 정당추천을 받지 못한 후보가 본선거에서 당선된 적이 없기 때문에, 정당 추천을 위한 선거는 사실상 예비경선이나 다를 바 없다. 페어팩스 카운티는 1995년부터 핵심 당원 1천여명이 코커스 형태로 참여한 선거를 치른 후 처음으로 정당 추천제를 실시했다. 2019년 선거에는 이 투표 참여를 위해 1500여명이 등록하는 사태를 겪은 후에는 등록 유권자 전체를 대상으로 유권자 자격을 확대했다. 지난 주말 치러진 최근 선거에서는 4천여명이 등록하고 3300여명이 투표에 참여했다. 투표에 참여하려면 민주당을 지지한다는 서약서에 서명해야 한다. 민주당과 정책의 궤를 함께하는 전미유색인종지위향상협회(NAACP)은 "교육위원 추천투표는 사실상 당파적인 코커스로 변질됐다"면서 "후보들의 캠페인을 꾸리고 선거자금을 모으고 집행하는 일련의 과정은 기존 선거판과 다를 바 없다"고 꼬집었다. 알링턴 카운티 민주당은 정당추천 지지 투표에 입후보했다가 탈락해 정당추천을 받지 못한 후보는 본선거에 출마하지 못하도록 한 규정을 고수하다가 최근 비판에 커지자 수정했다. 정당추천 지지 투표는 직업의 자유로 심각하게 침해한다는 지적이 나오고 있다. 연방법에 의하면 현직 공무원은 어떠한 형태로든 당파적 정치 행동에 참여할 수 없기 때문이다. 현직 연방공무원도 사실상 지역봉사 파트타임 직위인 교육위원 선거에 출마할 수 있지만, 북버지니아처럼 민주당이 득세하는 지역에서는 정당 추천 없이 당선은 사실상 불가능하다. 하지만 정당추천 지지 투표에 나갈 수 없어, 능력과 의지가 있는 공무원 출마가 좌절되는 것이다. 정당추천 지지투표가 소수계를 고립시키는 역할을 한다는 지적도 빠지지 않는다. 백인이 정당 예비경선 투표율이 높은 것과 마찬가지로 교육위원 정당추천 지지투표 참여율도 높다. 알링턴 카운티의 2021년 정당추천 지지투표에서 전체 투표의 1/3이 전체 유권자의 14%를 차지하는 지역에서 나왔다. 이 지역의 백인 인구 비율은 79%였다. 전문가들은 교육현장에 성소수자 정책, 비판적인종이론 등 양당의 첨예한 정쟁이 그대로 옮아오면서 양당이 당파성 강화를 목적으로 사실상 예비경선을 치르는 선거보다 더욱 당파적인 선거를 기획함으로써 교육현장의 이념갈등을 더욱 촉발시키고 있다고 비판하고 있다. 김옥채 기자 kimokchae04@gmail.comspecial story 교육위원회 지역 지역 교육위원회 공립학교 교육위원회 지역정당 추천

[오늘의 생활영어] nothing special; 특별한 게 없다

Fred and Sharon are talking between classes… (프레드와 샤론이 쉬는 시간에 이야기를 하고 있다…) Sharon: What are you doing this weekend? 샤론: 이번 주말에 뭐 할 거야? Fred: I have to study for a math test all weekend. 프레드: 주말 내내 수학 시험 공부해야 돼. Sharon: I hate math. It’s very boring. 샤론: 난 수학 싫더라. 너무 지루해. Fred: It’s not so bad. It just takes a lot of time. I’ve got homework to do every night. 프레드: 수학이 그 정도로 나쁘진 않아. 공부하는데 시간이 많이 걸려서 그렇지. 난 매일 저녁 숙제 해야 돼. Sharon: Are you going to Terry’s party on Saturday night? 샤론: 토요일 저녁에 테리가 여는 파티에 올 거지? Fred: I’d like to but you know how it is. It seems like studying never ends. 프레드. 가고야 싶지만 너도 잘 알잖아. 공부는 해도 해도 끝이 없는 것 같아. Sharon: Come on! It’s Saturday night! It would be good for you to take a break. 샤론: 왜 그래! 토요일 밤이잖아! 잠시 쉬는 것도 너한테 좋을 걸. Fred: Well maybe I can make it for a while. It’s potluck, isn't it? 프레드: 글쎄 잠깐 갈 수는 있겠다. 각자 음식 갖고 오는 거 맞지? Sharon: Yeah. I think I’ll make a big fruit salad. 샤론: 맞아. 난 과일 샐러드를 큰 것으로 가져갈까 봐. Fred: That sounds good. I’ll try to put something together but I'm sure it will be nothing special. 프레드: 괜찮은 생각이네. 난 이것 저것 모아서 가져 가야겠는데 특별한 건 없을 거야. 기억할만한 표현 *take a break: 쉬다. "He just took a ten-minute break." (그는 10분 쉬었을 뿐입니다.) *make it: 모임 등에 가다. "I'm very happy that you made it to class today." (네가 오늘 수업에 나오니 너무 기쁘구나.) *put something together(also put together something): 취합하다. 짜맞추다. "She is putting together a proposal to give to the mayor of Los Angeles." (그녀는 LA 시장에게 제출할 제안서를 취합 작성하고 있습니다.) California International University www.ciula.edu (213)381-3710오늘의 생활영어 special nothing special saturday night sharon are