Banana Mag Co-Founder Vicki Ho’s Epic Wedding Celebration
When we learned that Banana Magazine co-founder and Pearl River friend, Vicki Ho, was getting married this July, we were so happy for her. Then when she asked us to be her decor partner, we were doubly so.
Artist-in-Residence Amy Hwang: How Passion and Pragmatism Can Go Hand in Hand
In her TED talk, New Yorker cartoonist Amy Hwang talks about her journey from full-time to architect to freelance cartoonist, all the while juggling single motherhood. We had the chance to chat with Amy about her journey as well as her advice for budding cartoonists.
Artist-in-Residence Jeremy Nguyen: Mining Life for Cartoon Gems
We first met New Yorker cartoonist Jeremy Nguyen at the opening reception for former artist-in-residence Dingding Hu. Almost exactly a year later, he’s a co-curator — along with fellow New Yorker cartoonist Amy Hwang — of our latest art exhibition, Asian Babies: Works from Asian ‘New Yorker’ Cartoonists.
What Our Intern Did This Summer: Learning About Small Business and Relearning the Definition of Success
This summer we were so happy to welcome intern Pearl Ngai, Cornell University class of 2022. In this essay she discusses what she did with us this summer, and what she’s learned.
Pearl River in Japan: Fun Times and Fun Facts, Part 2
We’re back from Japan! While we’re sad our trip is over, we’re happy to bring you even more fun times and fun facts. Check it out!
Pearl River in Japan: Fun Times and Fun Facts, Part 1
Konnichiwa! As you may know, we’ve been on a sourcing trip for the past couple of weeks. In addition to having fun, we’ve had lots of random observances. Here are just a few!
Artist-in-Residence Suzette Gabriel-Schoebitz: Reuse, Repair, and Recycle — One Piece of Jewelry at a Time
We had the chance to speak with the jewelry designer about her exhibition with us, the impact visiting Laos as a child had on her life and art, and how being on top of a mountain can make one’s problems seem very small.
Chelsea Market Is Expanding — And So Is Pearl River!
We’re so pleased to announce that we’re opening our fourth location, and our second in the iconic urban food hall, Chelsea Market!
Calling All Artists! Apply to Exhibit in Our Gallery
We recently opened our 20th art exhibition, and we’re celebrating by holding our first ever open call for artists of all media and stages of career to apply to exhibit in our gallery.
Artist-in-Residence Philip Poon: Fitting Architecture into Identity, Activism, and Change
We spoke with architect Philip Poon about how he balances living in multiple worlds at once, how the projects in his exhibition reflect that, and how architecture can be a form of activism.
A Rice Paddy Grows in Manhattan: LUCKYRICE Readies a Harvest
A real rice paddy is growing at the World Trade Center’s Oculus Plaza, and it’s because of Pearl River friend, lifestyle brand LUCKYRICE.