Chen Chi-nan (Chinese: 陳其南; pinyin: Chén Qínán; Wade–Giles: Chʻên2 Chʻi2-nan2; born 29 October 1947) is a Taiwanese anthropologist. He led the Council of Cultural Affairs from 2004 to 2006. He was named Director of National Palace Museum in 2018 and served until 2019.
Chen Chi-nan | |
|---|---|
陳其南 | |
| Director of National Palace Museum | |
| In office 16 July 2018 – 13 January 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Lin Jeng-yi |
| Succeeded by | Lee Ching-hui (acting) Wu Mi-cha |
| Minister of Council of Cultural Affairs of the Republic of China | |
| In office 20 May 2004 – 24 January 2006 | |
| Deputy | Wu Chin-fa |
| Preceded by | Tchen Yu-chiou |
| Succeeded by | Chiu Kun-liang |
| Minister without portfolio | |
| In office 1 February 2002 – 19 May 2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 October 1947 Gaoshu, Pingtung County, Taiwan |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
| Alma mater | National Taiwan Normal University National Taiwan University Yale University |
Education edit
Chen was born in Pingtung County in 1947. He earned a bachelor's degree in geography from National Taiwan Normal University. Chen subsequently received a master's degree in anthropology from National Taiwan University and a doctorate in the subject from Yale University. He then worked as a researcher at the Academia Sinica and taught anthropology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the University of Virginia.[1] After returning to Taiwan, Chen joined the college of humanities and social sciences at National Chiao Tung University, where he later became dean.[2][3]
Political career edit
Chen was named the vice chairman of the Council for Cultural Affairs from 1994 to 1997.[4] In January 2002,[5][6] he was appointed a minister without portfolio in charge of education and culture.[1] Chen became chairman of the Council of Cultural Affairs in May 2004.[7][8] He and all members of the Executive Yuan led by Frank Hsieh resigned en masse on 24 January 2006.[9]
In 2014, Chen helped Ko Wen-je select the head of Taipei's Department of Cultural Affairs.[10] In July 2018, Chen was named Director of National Palace Museum, succeeding Lin Jeng-yi.[11] Upon taking office, Chen stated that he would pursue Taiwanization of the museum.[12] He mentioned that the museum had not worked to include other cultures present on Taiwan, namely the indigenous peoples present long before Han immigration to Taiwan, and that he would try to diversify the museum's holdings and displays.[13][14] He left the job in January 2019.[15]
References edit
- ^ a b Huang, Jewel (3 May 2004). "Chen Chi-nan starts as Cultural Affairs chairman". Taipei Times. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ Chu, Monique (10 October 1999). "Rebuilding needs grassroots efforts". Taipei Times. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ Liu, Shao-Hua (27 March 2000). "Chen gets down to work". Taipei Times. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ Ko, Shu-ling (28 April 2004). "Tu to tango with education ministry". Taipei Times. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ "Nómina del nuevo Gabinete". Taiwan Today (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2016. Alt URL
- ^ "The New Cabinet". Taiwan Today. 25 January 2002. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
- ^ Huang, Jewel (17 August 2004). "New historic Hualien tour a joy to take". Taipei Times. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ Ko, Shu-ling (20 May 2004). "Six outgoing Cabinet members honored at party". Taipei Times. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ Chuang, Jimmy (24 January 2006). "Hsieh and Cabinet tender resignations". Taipei Times. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ Loa, Lok-sin (22 December 2014). "Taipei's Ko Wen-je takes firm line with new hires, reaffirms selection process". Taipei Times. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ Lin, Sean (13 July 2018). "Premier unveils Cabinet picks". Taipei Times. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ Huang, Tzu-ti (17 July 2018). "New Director vows to take 'Taiwanization' approach to National Palace Museum". Taiwan News. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ Maxon, Ann (17 July 2018). "Palace Museum should be more local: new boss". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ Cheng, Ching-wen; Wang, Flor (16 July 2018). "New director takes helm at National Palace Museum". Central News Agency. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ Museum, National Palace (8 May 2020). "Present/Former Leaders". National Palace Museum. Retrieved 27 June 2020.