- The Beverly Arts
- Apr 30
Updated: 20 hours ago
Attendees at the BYC Holdings Grand Opening Ceremony pose for a photo with Patrick Yip, Chairman and CFO of BYC International Holdings, and Gene Chen, Founder and CEO of BYC International Holdings
Walnut, California, USA. 28th April, 2025. BYC International Holdings held the Grand Opening of its Los Angeles offices in Walnut, California. The event featured speeches, entertainment, and a live video connection to the offices in New York. BYC International Holdings is an established global investment company that is expanding operations into new locations and international markets. Senior executives from the Los Angeles and New York offices jointly pressed the start button, and the event was launched simultaneously from both locations. The large video screen presented the visuals of BYC International Holdings Grand Opening.
Music artist Kim Se-hwang, TV host Marina Kufa, TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, Patrick Yip, Chairman and CFO of BYC International Holdings, Gene Chen, Founder and CEO of BYC International Holdings, and singer/actress Grace Field
The attendees were business partners, celebrities, and guests from all over the world that included Music artist/guitarist Kim Se-hwang, TV host Marina Kufa, Evens Duplesy, Vice President of Ocean Transport, and many others. The Masters of Ceremony (MCs) were TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), singer/actress Grace Field, and Xinxin Lai. The speakers were Gene Chen, Founder and CEO of BYC International Holdings, Patrick Yip, Chairman and CFO of BYC International Holdings, Jian Wang, COO Operations President of BYC International Holdings in New York, and Ming Liu, Training President and Business School Dean.
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Masters of Ceremonies Grace Field, singer/actress, TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, and Xinxin Lai
Gene Chen, Founder and CEO of BYC International Holdings
Patrick Yip, Chairman and CFO of BYC International Holdings
Jian Wang stated,"2025 is a very meaningful year for us. Facing the new opportunities and challenges of globalization, BYCÂ International Holdings will continue to take innovation as the core driving force, strengthen its international layout, and continue to create greater value for customers, partners and society." He was joined by Ming Liu by expressing that BYC International Holdings looks forward to working with more industry partners in the future to jointly open up a broader development blueprint.Â
TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, and Grace Field, singer/actress
Patrick Yip, Chairman and CFO of BYC International Holdings, and Gene Chen, Founder and CEO of BYC International Holdings
The entertainment was provided by one of the MCs, Grace Field, who energized the crowd with her lively enthusiasm and beautiful voice, and a graceful Chinese dancer who performed in traditional style, adding a touch of cultural elegance to the event.
Singer/actress Grace Field performs for the audience
The attendees enjoying the event and the entertainment
About Gene Chen - Founder and CEO
Gene (Yuxin) Chen has had a successful career in business and has also worked as an actor, movie director and producer. He graduated from a professional drama university in Shanghai in 1989 and has been an innovative leader in both the entertainment and business sectors, creating numerous successful enterprises. He established a Chinese language center and a martial arts center, where he taught Chinese Kung Fu. Additionally, he founded several other businesses, including an import and export company, an e-commerce venture, a multi-level marketing firm, and a blockchain business. Chen received the 2025 LABA Icon Award for Best Visionary Entrepreneur.
Gene Chen, Founder and CEO, holds his 2025 LABA Icon Award for Best Visionary Entrepreneur, and singer/actress Grace Field
About Patrick Yip - Chairman and CFO
Patrick (Wai Man) Yip has had an extensive career in international finance and has been a visionary leader in his field, serving as the CEO of White Fox Holding Limited and an advisor for Vista Global Group in Hong Kong. He invests in films, antiques, and literary and artistic works. He held positions as a dealer and treasurer at institutions such as Kleinwort Benson Ltd., Standard Chartered Asia Ltd., Traditional Asia Ltd., BNP-Daiwa (HK) Ltd., Westdeutsche Landesbank, Jardine Fleming Co. Ltd., and Banque de L’Indochine et de Suez. Yip is the winner of a 2025 LABA Icon Award winner for Best Visionary Entrepreneur.
Patrick Yip, Chairman and CFO, holds his 2025 LABA Icon Award for Best Visionary Entrepreneur, and singer/actress Grace Field
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 27
Updated: Apr 29
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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