Ho Khay Beng (b. 1943-1986, Penang, Malaysia) was first trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore, and completed his postgraduate studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome, Italy, in 1967. Upon graduation, he enrolled in extra courses in mosaics and sculpture and also participated in various exhibitions and competitions. He held solo exhibitions at  Chin Kang Association, Penang (1965), Galleria Guilla Flavia, Rome (1966), Galleria Michelangelo, Rome (1967) and Galleria D’arte Volci, Rome (1967) and received a high award from The Oversea Chinese Arts Association, Republic of China, in 1968. He was also dedicated to the arts back in Penang, being in charge of the art program teaching at Han Chiang High School, chief of Western Art Section of Penang Art Society, and a permanent member of honour of the Arts Council of the Federation of Malaysia. He was also closely associated with the Wednesday Art Group - which was founded by Peter Harris -  during the 1950s and 60s. In 1996, a tribute Memorial Exhibition for the artist was held at The Art Gallery, Penang.