Photographer Johnny Tang looking behind him down an empty alleyway

Artist-in-Residence Johnny Tang: Seeking Perfect Imperfection, One Photo at a Time

Our newest art exhibition gives a whole new meaning to the phrase, "seeing double." We had the chance to speak to artist-in-residence, Johnny Tang, about his surreal and mind-bending photographs, the traditions and philosophies that inspired them, and how art helped him navigate grief and loss.

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Bianlian or face changing Chinese opera performer in makeup and decorative hat

Bian Lian: The Magical Art of Chinese "Face Changing"

The Chinese dramatic art of bian lian gives the term “two-faced” a whole new meaning. Here are eight magical tidbits about this amazing art form.
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Lion dancer with happy new year banner in Chelsea Market with crowd of revelers

Lunar New Year 2019 in Review: A Third Location, Lion Dancing, Pigging out with Opening Ceremony, and More!

Lunar New Year festivities may be over, but the memories live on! We take a look back at all the fun and festivities (not to mention dumplings and lion dancing) from the season of the pig.
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Woman dressed in extravagant Chinese opera makeup and costume

Lunar New Year 2019: Art, Chinese Opera, and Our Yearly Extravaganza!

The Year of the Pig is almost upon us! You know what that means: lots of fun activities -- plus the opening of our fourth locations. Check out what we have on the Lunar New Year roster.
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MOCA Shop by Pearl River logo

MOCA Shop by Pearl River: Open for Business on Jan. 31!

It's official! Our third location, the MOCA Shop by Pearl River, opens for business on Thursday, Jan. 31!
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Drawing of a Chinese zodiac

6 Things You Might Not Know About the Chinese Zodiac

You may know it’s the Year of the Rooster, but do you know why? Find out as we take a look at six things you might not know about the Chinese zodiac and some predictions for the new year.
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Three lion dancers on stilts in front of Pearl River Mart in Tribeca

Lunar New Year 2019: Openings, Events, and Festivities Galore!

The Lunar New Year is almost here so you know what that means: events and festivities, Pearl River style! And now we have a THIRD store — located in the esteemed Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) — to party hearty in.
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Wheel of Togetherness for Chinese New Year

8 Lucky Foods to Eat During the Lunar New Year

You are what you eat — perhaps especially during the Lunar New Year. In our last post, we talked about how you can up your luck, and eating certain foods is one of them. Here are eight eats to feed your fortune as you ring in the Year of the Rooster.
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Artist Arlan Huang and opera performer Mee Mee Chin with Mee Mee's mother

Artists-in-Residence Arlan Huang and Mee Mee Chin: Creating Connections Through Paintings, Performance, and Place

We spoke with our latest artists-in-residence about their backgrounds, how memory plays a part in their work, and how a chance meeting at a subway station led to their new exhibition.
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Two cute gold piggy banks, one medium, one small

The Year of the Pig: Last But Far From Least

We can hardly believe it, but the Lunar New Year is almost here. While 2018 was all things Fido, starting Feb. 5 of this year it'll be all about the pig. Here's everything you need to know about our favorite pink porker.
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Beautiful gold figurines of Buddha, ingots, money toads, and fu dogs

Pearl River in 2018: A Year in Review

We have a lot to be excited about in 2019. The opening of our third store — located in the esteemed Museum of Chinese in American — and festive Year of the Pig celebrations just for a start! But we also have lots to celebrate as we look back at 2018.
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Sketch of Pearl River store at Museum of Chinese in America with lucky cat, washi tape, book,and White Rabbit candy

New York Magazine: A First Look at Our Shop in the Museum of Chinese in America!

Associate editor Katy Schneider details at New York Magazine’s The Cut the items we'll be offering in our outpost at the Museum of Chinese in American, the world-renowned institution dedicated to Chinese American history and culture.
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