International insurance group CGNU plc is sponsoring Tate Modern’s first major exhibition, Century City: Art and Culture in the Modern Metropolis, an examination of key moments in cultural creativity in nine great cities across the world.
International insurance group CGNU plc is sponsoring Tate Modern’s first major exhibition, Century City: Art and Culture in the Modern Metropolis, an examination of key moments in cultural creativity in nine great cities across the world.
Announcing the sponsorship, CGNU’s Chairman Pehr Gyllenhammar said:
"CGNU welcomes the opportunity to partner Tate Modern in this ambitious and exciting exhibition. We are both world-class institutions based in a world-class city and our shared vision is one of international excellence.
"Century City is a rare insight into the range and quality of human endeavour, reminding us how remarkable and controversial the creative process can be in helping to fashion the world, the way we think and the way we live. I am delighted CGNU is able to support this exhibition, which will surely be one of the cultural highlights of 2001."
This is the first major sponsorship announced by CGNU plc since it was formed following the merger of CGU and Norwich Union in May 2000.
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Further information from:
Sarah Loughran - CGNU Group Corporate Affairs
Tel: 020 7662 8428
Nadine Thompson / Ben Luke - Tate Press Office
Tel: 020 7887 8730 / 32 / 01
Notes to editors:
1. Century City: Art and Culture in the Modern Metropolis opens to the public 1 February to 29 April 2001 at Tate Modern. Admission Ł8.50/Ł6.50 (concessions).
2. CGNU plc is the UK’s largest insurance, long-term savings and investment group. It is among the top-five in Europe and is number six in the world. The company operates in more than 50 countries and employs some 70, 000 people.
3. CGNU plc was formed in May 2000 following the merger of CGU plc and Norwich Union. Although CGNU is a multi-national organisation, its current branding strategy is to adopt the strongest brand in each of its geographical markets. In the UK, the company's brand is Norwich Union and its asset management company is called Morley Fund Management.
CGNU plc is one of Tate’s Founding Corporate Partners.