Page 11 - China, 5000 years : innovation and transformation in the arts

SPONSOR'S STATEMENT

China: },oooYears offers Americans the opportunity to appreciate the beauty created over five millennia by
one of the world's oldest civilizations. From early Neolithic jade carvings to twentieth-century pieces, the

exhibition allows the world its first view of many magnificent works.

The Coca-Cola Company commends the Guggenheim Museum for bringing an extraordinary collection

of Chinese artistic treasures to the United States, and for its leadership in fostering mutual understanding

between Wecultures. welcome the opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to education through

the arts, from the global exchange of ideas and information to the promotion of human understanding

and diversity.

As a partner of the Guggenheim Museum, we are pleased to help spotlight China s rich cultural heritage,

and to encourage a deeper understanding of the profound achievements of generations ot Chinese artists.

M. Douglas Ivester
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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