- The Beverly Arts
Updated: Feb 10
Actress/singer Ashley Tisdale (center left) poses with guests on the red (blue) carpet
Los Angeles, California, USA. 15th February, 2023. The 28th edition of the LA Art Show opened with a VIP premiere party benefiting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. St. Judes's is a nonprofit organization that is focused on fighting childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The opening night was hosted by Ashley Tisdale, an actress and singer who is perhaps best known for her role as Sharpay Evans in the High School Musical film series. She achieved mainstream success as Maddie Fitzpatrick in the Disney Channel teen sitcom The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005–2008), and began her career as a music artist. Recently, Tisdale starred as Jenny Kenney in the CBS sitcom Carol's Second Act (2019–2020), and served as a panelist on the reality competition show The Masked Dancer.
Marisa Caichiolo, founder of Building Bridges Exchange and Maxwell Gobbell holds an iPad with LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang attending by video conference.
The show featured a new exhibition by DIVERSEartLA that focused on the global climate crisis. The 2023 edition, curated by Marisa Caichiolo, included eight art institutions, museums and non-profits, including MOLAA Museum of Latin American Art and Art Museum of the Americas (AMA). They presented video installations and immersive experiences to augmented reality and community-oriented projects. The goal was to examine how the environment is represented through art and how humanity’s place in the world is depicted. DIVERSEartLA is the only educational project of its kind in the United States.
TV host Joey Zhou
TV host Joey Zhou interviewed Marisa Caichiolo, the founder of Building Bridges Art Exchange, about this year's DIVERSEartLA exhibition. He arranged an international exchange by video conference with LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang, who was located at his art studio in Beijing, China. They were able to communicate during the interview about the art show, and Marisa was able to answer his questions about her new exhibition.
Maxell Gobbell holds iPad with LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang attending by video conference.
"Mr. Huang, I know you are invited to LA Art Show for the second time. How do you feel? How does it feel to be the new rotating chairman of the LABA International Art Festival?"
Huang Jiannan: "I am very happy to participate in the Los Angeles Art Fair again. It is my greatest wish to enhance the friendship with artists from all over the world through my paintings. I hope that more friends who love art can communicate with me through this platform, because continuous learning gives a new perspective thinking and innovation. I am grateful to Los Angeles Art Show for giving me this opportunity. Thank you.
Regarding your second question, I am grateful and honored to be elected as the new "Rotating Chairman" of the LABA International Art Festival. I think the "rotating chairman" is a large responsibility, and I will work hard to integrate all aspects Thanks for your trust and support."
LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang with his award from the Royal Society of St. George California
Question: "It is said that you recently recommended Mr. Jun Tan, Mr. Xinyong Wang and Mr. Daniel Liau Wee Seng as the chief representatives of Southwest China, East China and Malaysia LABA International Art Festival respectively. What is your purpose of recommending them?"
Huang Jiannan: "Yes, I recommend three artists including Jun Tan and Xinyong Wang from mainland China, and Daniel Liau Wee Seng from Malaysia as chief representatives to join the family of the LABA International Art Festival. One of the main considerations is to make the LABA platform more inclusive with more vitality, and more value. I sincerely hope that more diverse cultures and arts can take root in LABA and integrate and develop. Inclusiveness, collaboration, and communication will help us to move forward together. This is my vision of the LABA International Art Festival. Best wishes. Thank you."
Maxell Gobbell with artist Jun Tan attending by video conference
Afterward, the host connected with Mr. Jun Tan, the chief representative of the southwest region of mainland China, and Mr. Xinyong Wang, the chief representative of the East China region. Jun Tan and Xinyong Wang are both artists of the "First LABA- MIMV World's Top 20 Most Influential and Most Valuable Artists". They each indicated that they would complete the promotion of the "2022-2023 Second LABA International Art Festival" in China under the leadership of the LABA International Art Festival Organizing Committee.
TV host Joey Zhou with Maxwell Gobbell holds iPad with artist Xingyong Wang attending by video conference from China.
One of the highlights of the show was the Jackson Pollock exhibition featuring a painting valued at 140 million dollars USD. John Ravizé, president of Wyoming Work Group talked with Joey Zhou, and they discussed the career of the legendary artist Jackson Pollock, who was born in Cody, Wyoming.
John Ravizé, exhibitor with Wyoming Working Group, and TV host Joey Zhou with paintings by artist Jackson Pollock
TV host Joey Zhou points to painting by Jackson Pollock
The LA Art Show is one of the largest contemporary art shows in the United States, with an array of galleries, artwork, new media, and trendsetting technologies. The show attracts an elite selection of national and international galleries, acclaimed artists, curators, design professionals, art lovers, and discerning collectors. As Los Angeles emerges as a global epicenter for art, the LA Art Show provides visitors with an international art experience featuring painting, sculpture, works on paper, art installations, photography, performance art, design works, video, digital art, and cutting-edge new technologies.
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Garrison Shen, Peter Eckert, Princess Karen Cantrell, Aris Ai, Harrison Engle, Jing Xu, and Joey Zhou
Los Angeles, California, USA. 8th February, 2023. Shennel Trading Group/Aris.A founders Aris Ai, President, and Garrison Shen, Vice President, hosted a gala appreciation dinner at Culina Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel for the lead organizers and distinguished guests of their 30th Anniversary Gala on December 30th, 2022. A special ceremony was also held to appoint LABA Blue-chip artist, Jiannan Huang, as the Senior Advisor of International Art Design at Shennel Trading Group.
Garrison Shen, Aris Ai, Harrison Engle, and Councilman Michael A. Cacciotti
The attendees included members of the organizing committee: Aris Qun Ai, President of Shennel Trading Group, Garrison Haiying Shen, Vice President of Shennel Trading Group, Jing Xu, Managing Director of Shennel Trading Group, Joey Zhou, Master of Ceremonies and Chief Show Director, and Harrison Engle, filmmaker and President of Signal Hill Entertainment Group. Other distinguished guests were Councilman Michael A. Cacciotti, City of South Pasadena, Sandra Tung, Chairman of the American Chinese Exchange Assoc., Princess Karen Cantrell, Chairman of the Royal Society of St. George, California, and Peter Eckert, Entrepreneur.
Sandra Tung, Garrison Shen, Jing Xu, Princess Karen Cantrell, Peter Eckert, Harrison Engle, Councilman Michael A. Cacciotti, Aris Ai, and Joey Zhou
LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang attended the special ceremony by video conference where he was presented as the Senior Advisor of International Art Design at Shennel Trading Group. His appointment letter was framed for him and will be sent to him in China. TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), presented a gift from Jiannan Huang to Aris Ai and Garrison Shen - a large calligraphy painting that said "Tian Dao Chou Qin," which is the Chinese proverb, "Fate rewards those who are well prepared."
Garrison Shen, Jing Xu, Sandra Tung, Aris Ai, Peter Eckert, Princess Karen Cantrell, Councilman Michael A. Cacciotti, Harrison Engle, and Joey Zhou
Harrison Engle with LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang attending by video conference
Princess Karen Cantrell, Joey Zhou, Harrison Engle hold the calligraphy painting by Jiannan Huang that is being presented to Shennel. Joey Zhou points to the calligraphy characters, "Tian Dao Chou Qin," meaning "Fate rewards those who are well prepared."
LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang
Jiannan Huang is one of the world's finest artists, specializing in Western oil painting and Chinese ink. He is ranked third on the 2020 Hurun China Art List and 19th on the Hurun Global List with sales of $29 million. Jiannan holds several positions - Director of the Chinese Traditional Culture Promotion Association, member of the French National Artists Committee, art consultant for the World Low Carbon Cities Alliance, and France Jiny City Gold Medal Honorary Citizen. He was awarded the title of "Earl" by the Indonesian Royal Family and in 2021, he was given an honorary membership into the Royal Society of St. George (RSSG), California Branch. In 2022, he received the RSSG "Master of Arts" Award and the LABA Most Influential and Most Valuable Artist Award.
Aris Ai and Joey Zhou toast wine glasses
Garrison Shen, Princess Karen Cantrell, Peter Eckert, and Aris Ai
Harrison Engle, Councilman Michael A. Cacciotti, Aris Ai
Sandra Tung, Garrison Shen, Princess Karen Cantrell, Peter Eckert, Jing Xu, Harrison Engle, Councilman Michael A. Cacciotti, Aris Ai, and Joey Zhou toast to Shennel Trading Group/Aris.A in celebration of a successful 30th Anniversary Gala event
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Saga Conroy, Community Outreach Director, Orange County Board of Supervisors, Mari Barke, Orange County Board of Education, guest, Dongping Huang, President, American Southern California Economic and Cultural Association, and Donald P. Wagner, Chairman, Orange County Board of Supervisors, and Jing Sun, Commissioner, City of Irvine
Irvine, California, USA. 28th January, 2023. The American Southern California Economic and Cultural Association and Irvine Dragon Soccer Club hosted the 2023 Chinese American Spring Festival Gala at the Irvine Barclay Theatre in Irvine, California. The gala was a celebration of the Lunar New Year, and welcomed in the Year of the Rabbit. Featuring a delightful fusion of East and West, the event attracted over 1,200 people from the local community who came together to enjoy the vibrant display of both traditional and contemporary performances.
Jing Sun, Commissioner, City of Irvine, and Dongping Huang, President, American Southern California Economic and Cultural Association
The organizers of the event were Dongping Huang, President, American Southern California Economic and Cultural Association and Jing Sun, Commissioner, City of Irvine. The attendees included Qi Wang and Consul Mingshuan An of the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles, Donald Wagner, Donald P. Wagner, Chairman, Orange County Board of Supervisors, Mayor Farrah Kahn, City of Irvine, and representatives for Congressman Katie Porter, California State Senator Dave Min, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, Deputy Mayor Tammy Kim, City of Irvine, Councilman Scott Voigts, Mari Barke, Orange County Board of Education, and many others.
Certificates of recognition were give to those who helped organize the event by Donald P. Wagner, Chairman, Orange County Board of Supervisors. LABA International Art Festival founder Joey Zhou gave certificate to the lead organizer, Dongping Huang, President, American Southern California Economic and Cultural Association.
Mayor Farrah Khan, City of Irvine (Center) and Jing Sun, Commissioner, City of Irvine (R)
Councilman Scott Voigts, City of Lake Forest (R) with a guest
Joey Zhou, founder of the LABA International Art Festival
There were many co-organizers, associations, companies, and chambers of commerce who supported the event including the: LABA International Art Festival Committee, Orange County Chinese Chamber of Commerce, American Mutual Wealth Group, Peking University Southern California Alumni Association, American Chinese Development Mutual Aid Association, Yimeihui/Beyond Beaute' Medical Aesthetics and Wellness, Irvine Chinese Art Troupe/GCW, Lydia Express LLC, lvyMax Feida Education, Maison Sun Gallery, M3/JMK Modeling Media Academy.
Dongping Huang, the lead organizer and President of the American Southern California Economic and Cultural Association, speaks to the media
At the press conference before the performance, Dongping Huang, the lead organizer and President of the American Southern California Economic and Cultural Association, talked about the significance of the Chinese New Year and this year's theme of "Hometown Love." Every year, the Chinese community celebrates and welcomes the new year with a new spiritual outlook. The goal of year's Spring Festival Gala is to bring the beauty of traditional art, music, and culture together for those who have nostalgia from living overseas, and provide visual artistry for those of all ages to enjoy.
Jing Sun, Commissioner, City of Irvine, the other lead organizer speaks to the media
The other lead organizer, Jing Sun, Commissioner, City of Irvine, talked about how the past three years has been a challenging experience, with many people impacted by the coronavirus to varying degrees, and this year the devastating shooting incident in Monterey Park. He said that it makes us realize that we need to work together to better unite the Chinese American community. This year's Spring Festival Gala allows us to enjoy the beauty of the Chinese New Year, and highlights the elegance of Chinese culture for all to enjoy.
Donald P. Wagner, Chairman, Orange County Board of Supervisors
Donald P. Wagner, Chairman, Orange County Board of Supervisors, delivered certificates of recognition from the County of Orange County, and thanked everyone for all their efforts. He wished everyone a wonderful Chinese New Year and Year of the Rabbit.
Joey Zhou, founder of the LABA International Art Festival with Dongping Huang, the lead organizer and President of the American Southern California Economic and Cultural Association, joins with LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang attending by video conference. Zhou is also holding a copy of "See Beyond" magazine featuring Jiannan Huang on the cover of the current edition.
LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang attended the event by video conference with Joey Zhou introducing him to Dongping Huang and some of the organizers. Jiannan Huang is one of the world's finest artists, specializing in Western oil painting and Chinese ink. He is ranked third on the 2020 Hurun China Art List and 19th on the Hurun Global List with sales of $29 million. Jiannan holds several positions - Director of the Chinese Traditional Culture Promotion Association, member of the French National Artists Committee, art consultant for the World Low Carbon Cities Alliance, and France Jiny City Gold Medal Honorary Citizen. He was awarded the title of "Earl" by the Indonesian Royal Family and in 2021, he was given an honorary membership into the Royal Society of St. George (RSSG), California Branch. In 2022, he received the RSSG "Master of Arts" Award and the LABA Most Influential and Most Valuable Artist Award.
With the fusion of East and West and integration of classical and the modern, the show was well-received by those from all walks of life. The incredible performances by award-winning artists, dancers, singers, and musicians, brought a warm and enthusiastic applause from the audience who showed their sincere appreciation for this show. It was the hard work by so many - the organizers, performers, and volunteers, that made the evening such an inspiring, touching, and unforgettable event.
The Lunar New Year signals the beginning of spring and is the most celebrated holiday in many Asian cultures. The start of the new year is a joyous celebration filled with traditions, festivity, and wishes for health, luck and prosperity. The sign of the Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture, and 2023 is expected to be a year of hope and success.
The organizers of the event wished everyone happiness, health, love, and peace!
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