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New Yorker cartoonist Amy Hwang

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.
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New Yorker cartoonist Jeremy Nguyen

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.

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Pearl River Mart intern Pearl Ngai with yellow Pearl River bag in Chinatown

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.
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Joanne Kwong and her family in front of the Glico running man billboard in Osaka

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!
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Pearl River president Joanne Kwong and her family in traditional yukata outfits

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!
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Jewelry designer and Pearl River artist-in-residence Suzette Gabriel-Shoebitz

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.

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The space that will be Pearl River Mart Foods under construction

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!
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Artist Xin Song during a papercut performance in the Pearl River Mart gallery with audience

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.
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Philip Poon, an architect and Pearl River's latest artist-in-residence

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.
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The rice paddy installation at the World Trade Center's Oculus Plaza

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.
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Four guys having fun in their Bubble_T x Pearl River T-shirts

Who Wants Some Bubble Tee? The latest BUBBLE_T x Pearl River collab is here!

We’re pleased as punch to be celebrating Pride once again with renowned NYC collective, BUBBLE_T — and we want you to join us!
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Individually painted lanterns hanging in a gallery

A Litany of Lovely Lanterns: Next Level x Pearl River Mart for Design Week 2019

This year for NYCxDesign, we’ve collaborated with design cooperative, Next Level, on an exquisite lantern exhibition.
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