Marc Alyn (born 1937) was a French poet, writer, and literary critic known for his lyrical and evocative poetry. He was a prominent figure in French literature, celebrated for his ability to blend classical themes with modern sensibilities. 

Dominique de Ménil was a French-American art collector, philanthropist, patron of the arts and an heiress to the Schlumberger Limited oil-equipment fortune. Alongside her husband, John de Ménil, she amassed one of the most important private art collections of the 20th century, and founded the Menil Collection in Houston, Texas.

Born Balthasar Klossowski de Rola (1908-2001), was a renowned Polish-French modern artist known for his enigmatic and often controversial figurative paintings. His work is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail, dreamlike quality, and exploration of themes such as adolescence, eroticism, and the surreal. Balthus is considered one of the most distinctive and influential painters of the 20th century.

Originally from Taiwan, Michel Lee was an active socialite in Parisian cultural circles, a fashion executive, and a passionate art collector. He was a close friend of T’ang Haywen and Madame Song, known for hosting gatherings and fostering cross-cultural artistic exchange.

Dame Elisabeth Jean Frink (1930-1993) was a renowned British sculptor and printmaker, celebrated for her powerful and evocative works. She was a leading figure in post-war British art and a member of the School of London, a group of figurative artists that included Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud.

Born Andrzej Leszek Dzierzynski in 1936 in Warsaw, Poland, is a British landscape painter of Polish origin known for his abstract and experimental works, in ancient technique of egg-tempera.

Madame Song Huai-Kuei, a prominent figure in the art and fashion world during the mid-20th century. She was a close associate of many artists, intellectuals, and cultural figures, and she played a significant role in bridging Eastern and Western artistic circles.

Lorand Gaspar (1925-2019) was a celebrated French poet, essayist, and translator of Hungarian origin. His contributions to literature earned him widespread recognition, including the prestigious Guillaume Apollinaire Prize in 1967 and the Grand Prix Goncourt de la Poésie in 1998.

Raymond Audy was a French publicist and a close friend of T'ang Haywen, Audy played a significant role in T'ang's life, particularly as a confidant and supporter during his time in Paris.

Bissano Ram Gopal, known professionally as Pandit Ram Gopal, was a pioneering Indian classical dancer and choreographer who brought Indian dance to the global stage. His work earned him international acclaim and the prestigious Orders of the British Empire (OBE) in 1967.

Dominique Ponnau (1982-2002) was a distinguished French art historian, curator and former director of the École du Louvre, a prestigious institution for art history and museology in Paris. He was known for his expertise in the fields of art history, heritage conservation, and museology, and has played a significant role in promoting and preserving cultural heritage in France and beyond.

Yonfan (born 1947) is a multifaceted figure – a celebrated collector, photographer, filmmaker and columnist. His cinematography, rich with transnational and cross-cultural references, has established him as an iconic figure in Asian cinema.

Dr. Thomas Tam (1946-2008) was an educator and filmmaker who forged a creative partnership with T'ang Haywen during their time in Goa, India. Together, they collaborated on T'ang Boogie, a pioneering film d'artiste that marked a significant moment in the intersection of art and cinema.

Jean-Paul Desroches (born 1945) is a distinguished French art historian, curator, and expert in Asian art, particularly Chinese art and archaeology. He has played a significant role in promoting and preserving Asian cultural heritage through his work at major museums and institutions.

Europe-born socialite Anant Kunverba, also known as Annette de Silva (1911–1989), married Natwarshihji Bhavsinhji, the Maharaja Rana of Porbandar in 1954. She then became the Maharani of Porbandar, blending European elegance with Indian cultural traditions.

Cheng Tcheng (1899–1996) was a renowned Chinese poet, writer, translator, intellectual, and recipient of the Knight of the Legion of Honor of France who played a pivotal role in fostering cultural exchange between China and the West. His literary works and academic contributions left a lasting impact on 20th-century Chinese literature and international cultural dialogue.