- The Beverly Arts
- 7 days ago
New York City, New York, USA. 1st April, 2026. Artist Rosana Largo Rodríguez and her Museum of Stories and Science in Paredes de Nava are featured in the current edition of Century 21 Modern Art Elite Collection magazine. The publication was officially launched today in New York City and is published by Vision Art Media, an organization dedicated to promoting art and culture in New York, including its digital billboard exhibitions in the iconic Times Square. Vision Art Media has established itself as a platform for discovering, supporting, and celebrating contemporary artists from around the world.
Digital billboard featuring Rosana Largo Rodriguez in Times Square, New York
For Rosana Largo Rodríguez, this feature marks a significant milestone. The Museum of Stories and Science in Paredes de Nava has been included in an international editorial publication that will become part of the collections of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.—one of the world’s most important cultural institutions. This recognition places the museum within a global framework of preservation and access, allowing researchers, institutions, and cultural professionals to consult its content as part of contemporary documentary heritage.
Within the publication, the museum is presented across several pages highlighting its distinctive approach: the fusion of art, science, and storytelling as an educational, inclusive, and transformative tool. Selected images also incorporate references to Iberolea, a company deeply rooted in Paredes de Nava and closely connected to the region’s olive oil tradition as a cultural and identity-bearing element. Its inclusion reflects a deliberate effort to integrate the local into a global discourse, demonstrating how values such as origin, sustainability, and craftsmanship can engage with contemporary artistic languages.
The 21st Century catalogue, in which this project appears, further strengthens its international reach by being added to the collections of the Library of Congress, ensuring its preservation and dissemination within a global academic and cultural context.
About Rosana Largo Rodriguez
Rosana Largo Rodriguez is a Spanish artist who creates contemporary surrealist paintings inspired by classical techniques. She incorporates a variety of materials to create engaging visual elements and chromatic softness. Largo is the Director of the Museum of Science and Children's Literature in Spain and has exhibited her works in galleries throughout the world. She has received many awards including the Michelangelo International Prize in Rome in 2019, one of the most prestigious art awards to be received, Gold Medal by the Society of Francophone Authors and Artists, First Prize in Hyperrealistic Painting from Société des Artistes du Hurepoix, the Top 10 LABA-MIMV Artist Award in 2022, and a LABA Icon Award in 2023. She is a LABA Board member and heads up the LABA European Group.
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- The Beverly Arts
- Mar 31
Updated: 7 days ago
Artist Michael Janzen with his finished watercolor artwork
Pasadena, California, USA. 21st March, 2026. The Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) held an art performance event in Pasadena, California, featuring LABA blue-chip artist Michael Janzen. He created a live watercolor painting in front of the audience, accompanied by music that complemented the creation of his artwork. During the event, Michael Janzen was presented with a gift from Zehra Sun, CEO of MDSUN, an ornamental plate from Royal Selangor of Malaysia, engraved with his name and title as honorary art consultant for MDSUN.
Artist Todd Williamson, TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), Zehra Sun, CEO of MDSUN Skincare, artist Michael Janzen, and director Harrison Engle
The event was led by TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), and included music performances by opera singer/vocalist Jinli (Gina) Qu, singer/actress Grace Field, and a flute performance by Virginie Pichot. Attendees included Zehra Sun, CEO of MDSUN Skincare, artist Todd Williamson, director Harrison Engle, Professor Lingyun Xiang, business leader Annie Chen, Jason Mai, Kara Xu, Linda Lin, Michelle Yu, actor Paul Harris Harrell, Danielle Nowak, assistant Yugie Chen, and others. After the event, the completed artwork was auctioned off to the highest bidder.
Opera singer/vocalist Jinli Qu performs for the audience
Singer/actress Grace Field performs for the audience
Virginie Pichot plays the flute
Artist Michael Janzen presents to the audience
Artist Michael Janzen begins his watercolor painting
Artist Michael Janzen adds to his watercolor painting
Artist Michael Janzen put some finishing touches on his painting
Jason Mai, Professor Lingyun Xiang who won the auction for the painting, and artist Michael Janzen with the finished painting
LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang greeted the audience by video conference and gave his congratulations to Michael Janzen
Calligraphy artwork that was created by LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang is presented to Harrison Engle during the event
Yugie Chen, guest, Danielle Nowak, Professor Lingyun Xiang, artist Michael Janzen, Linda Lin, Joey Zhou, Jason Mai, Zehra Sun, Todd Williamson, Michelle Yu, Paul Louis Harrell, Harrison Engle, Jinli Qu, and Virginie Pichot
Michelle Yu, Yugie Chen, Jinli (Gina) Qu, Annie Chen, Michael Janzen, Kara Xu, Linda Lin, Danielle Nowak, and Virginie Pichot
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- The Beverly Arts
- Mar 30
Updated: 7 days ago
Attendees with calligraphy artwork by artist Jianwei Zhu (right) completed during the art performance event at ISEGSTAR
Irvine, California, USA. 17th March, 2026. The Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) held an art performance event featuring artists Jianwei Zhu and Michael Janzen creating artwork live in front of the audience. Both artists are 2026 LABA Icon Award winners and received their awards at the recent LABA Awards ceremony held at the Luxury Gala 2026 Academy Awards Viewing at the Hilton Hotel in Universal City, California.
Artist Jianwei Zhu
The event was hosted by ISEGSTAR, a healthcare group dedicated to advancing human health through technological innovation, health management, biotechnology, and medical research focused on extending genetic lifespan and improving the quality of life. TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, and actress/model Dustin Quick led the activities which included the artists doing a collaborative art piece, a flute performance by Virginie Pichot, and take-home art pieces for the guests.
TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, and actress/model Dustin Quick
Virginie Pichot plays the flute for the audience
The attendees included Calia Lin, founder/CEO of ISEGSTAR (2026 LABA Lifetime Achievement Award winner), Kai Zhou, artist Christine Jardin-Sourgen (2026 LABA Icon Award winner), Sir Laurent Khaiat, Professor Lingyun Xiang, Clara Lobel (2026 LABA Icon Award winner), music artist Medi Em, actor Paul Louis Harrell, Danielle Nowak, members of the ISEGSTAR team, and other invited guests.
Artist Jianwei Zhu, Calia Lin, the founder/CEO of ISEGSTAR, and Kai Zhou with calligraphy art piece he created for ISEGSTAR
Jianwei Zhu and Michael Janzen created a collaborative art piece incorporating calligraphy and pen and ink brush together. They alternated adding to the art piece until it was completed, then finished it off with their signature and traditional ink stamp. At the end of the event, the artists created art pieces for the guests to take home, and ISEGSTAR hosted a wonderful Chinese dinner for everyone.
Artist Michael Janzen adds to the collaborative art piece
Artist Jianwei Zhu adds his ink stamp while artist Michael Janzen does some finishing touches
The completed collaborative art piece is shown to the audience
Professor Lingyun Xiang, Calia Lin, Sir Laurent Khaiat, Clara Lobel, Dustin Quick, Joey Zhou, Christine Jardin-Sourgen, Michael Janzen, and Jianwei Zhu
Artist Jianwei Zhu creates individual art pieces on rice paper for the guests to take home
Artist Michael Janzen, Professor Lingyun Xiang with his art piece, and artist Jianwei Zhu
About ISEGSTAR
ISEGSTAR is a healthcare group dedicated to advancing human health through technological innovation; its core operations encompass biotechnology product development, health management, and medical research. Guided by the mission to "extend genetic lifespan and enhance quality of life," the Group focuses on delaying the aging process and improving well-being, striving toward the ambitious goal of extending the human lifespan to 120 years. By bringing together medical experts and scientific research resources from around the globe, ISEGSTAR is forging a path toward realizing the greatest dream in the history of medical and technological advancement.
The Beverly Arts News is sponsored by Art Hearts Fashion, ISEGSTAR, Token Works, World Peace One, MDSUN, XAVVI, Shennel Trading, InLight Foundation, Cynthia Clarté, Jiannan Huang Art Institute, Galaxy Community, Liu Chun Art Studio in Beverly, and The Beverly Arts Foundation