- The Beverly Arts
- 2 days ago
Artist Hongyi Wang
Artist Hongyi Wang, also known as Lan Wang, has joined the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) Biennial International Art Festival. Wang is a contemporary calligrapher and painter who has achieved a significant level of international influence. She has developed a unique style, excelling in calligraphy, oil painting, and ink painting, thanks to her early family education. Her works are esteemed by notable figures such as the First Vice Chairman of Thailand, Alongkorn Ponlapo, Thailand's richest man, Dr. Qiu Shuqing, and various entrepreneurs and directors worldwide, including Guo Baochang, and other dignitaries.
"Spring Day" by Hongyi Wang
Artist Hongyi Wang
Wang was the sole Asian female artist to participate in a Mercedes-Benz charity event in Newport Beach, Los Angeles. She is deeply committed to social welfare, serving as an art consultant for numerous community organizations. She holds the positions of Honorary President of the Irvine Education and Training Institute and Vice President of the Red College of Los Angeles. One of her proudest achievements is inscribing "Icebreaker Journey" in gold dust for the Nixon Museum's "Icebreaker Journey" Foundation, a piece now part of the museum's collection. Wang is the only Chinese artist featured in the Nixon Museum's collection, an honor reported by major media outlets in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the United States.
"Lotus Charm" by Hongyi Wang
Artist Hongyi Wang
Her contributions have significantly promoted Chinese cultural and artistic exchanges and positively impacted Sino-US relations. Wang also completed a 65-meter gold dust masterpiece.
As Vice President and Artistic Advisor of the Asia-Pacific Federation of Outstanding Women, Wang
currently serves as the Vice President of the Los Angeles Red Academy, and as an art advisor to the US-China Entrepreneurs Chamber of Commerce, the American Flying Tigers, and the American Women Entrepreneurs Association.
"Lotus Leaves Scented" by Hongyi Wang
"Dancing Lotus" by Hongyi Wang
"Lotus Charm" by Hongyi Wang
"Golden Bamboo" by Hongyi Wang
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- The Beverly Arts
- 5 days ago
Updated: 3 days ago
Zehra Sun, Asia Chairman for LABA Biennial International Art Festival
Los Angeles, California, USA. Zehra Sun, Board member of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) was elected to be the Asia Chairman for the LABA Biennial International Art Festival. Zehra Sun is a successful and passionate leader with more than 30 years of experience in executive management, public relations, medical-related administration and education. She is skilled at identifying new opportunities, leading and developing teams, and working in challenging and fast-paced environments. She is actively involved in charitable organizations and has been very supportive of LABA, and the arts community.
Zehra Sun is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder of MDSUN Skin Care, and has led the company to become an international beauty industry leader with operations in more than 45 countries. Zehra’s academic credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in History from National Taiwan University in Taipei and a Master of Arts Degree in East Asian Studies from Indiana University. Fluent in English, Chinese (Mandarin), and Turkish, Zehra brings strong international leadership and strategic planning skills to MDSUN’s successful expansion into new markets.Â
Sun is a prominent figure in the business world and has received many awards for her outstanding work in the local and international community. Her awards include: Humanitarian Award from World Global Peace Ambassador and United Nations Goodwill Peace Ambassador (2019), Beverly Arts Charity and Contribution Award (2019), the 4th Golden Crown Award from the Global Chinese Business Women's Federation (2016), California Business Community Contribution Award from the U.S. House of Representatives (2016), and the Community Contribution Award from Los Angeles County (2016), the LABA Icon Award (2022), and the LABA Most Visionary Entrepreneur (2024).Â
Gallery owner Fernanda Hypko and Zehra Sun at the Loisir Gallery reception for artist Todd Williamson
Situated in the vibrant downtown area of Los Angeles, the LABA Biennial International Art Festival has been actively fostering and participating in international art exchanges since its inception, with a particular focus on promoting collaboration and exchanges among artists from Asia, Europe, and the United States. Since the establishment of the LABA Biennial International Art Festival in October 2020, Zehra Sun and her team have been committed to supporting the arts and LABA's various charity activities. In addition to being awarded a LABA Icon Award, she was nominated by the LABA Committee as an award presenter at the LABA Icon Awards ceremony in 2023. Sun presented an award to singer/songwriter Chris Mann, well-known for his performances in "Phantom of Opera", and being a contestant on The Voice television show.
All of LABA's board members strive to make the LABA Biennial International Art Festival a world-class event and as it reaches out to the art, business, and creative communities. The heads and representatives of LABA's 15 offices around the world sent congratulatory messages to Zehra Sun, sincerely congratulating her on her election as the Asia Chairman of the LABA Biennial International Festival.
The Beverly Arts News is sponsored by Cynthia Clarté, MDSUN, Youben Hu Art Studio, En Guangzhi Art Studio, and The Beverly Arts Foundation
- The Beverly Arts
- Apr 23
West Hollywood, California, USA. 23rd April, 2025. The Loisir Gallery is honored to present The Space Between Now and Forever, the highly anticipated solo exhibition by Todd Williamson—on Friday, April 25th at the Loisir Gallery in West Hollywood, California. After participating in many group exhibitions throughout the world, this will be his first solo exhibition with Loisir Gallery and his first solo exhibition in Los Angeles after several years.
Internationally recognized for his Processional installation at the 58th Venice Biennale and recipient of the prestigious Pollock Prize for Creativity, Williamson returns with a powerful new body of work that reflects on power, permanence, and the imprint of influence in today’s world.
At the heart of this exhibition is a rare moment: the final remaining painting from Processional will be unveiled as a featured centerpiece—bridging the artist’s past and present in a deeply resonant dialogue. It promises to be a meaningful and memorable evening.
About Todd Williamson
Todd Williamson is a Los Angeles contemporary artist and former Arts Commissioner for the City of West Hollywood, California. He studied at the American Academy in Rome Italy, the Nuove Opere Napoltane in Naples Italy, the Skopelos Foundation-Skopelos Greece, the Scuola Internazionale di Grafic Venice Italy, and the Louise Bourgeois’ Artists Salon in New York. Williamson has exhibited around the world, and was the recipient of the prestigious Pollock Krasner Foundation award grant. His work can be seen in galleries including Galerie Michael in Beverly Hills, Georges Bergés Gallery in New York City, Nicole Longnecker Gallery in Houston, Texas, Premium Modern Art in Germany, and Art 1307 in Italy. ​​He is also an advisor and board member of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), and actively involved in the international art community.
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