Karen Tam’s Ink Bird Installation Lands at Plural Contemporary Art Fair 2025

From April 11 to 13, the Grand Quay in Montreal’s Old Port will host the highly anticipated 2025 edition of Plural, Canada’s leading contemporary art fair. Formerly known as Papier, the fair began with a focus on works on paper and has since evolved into a reimagined event that reflects the multiplicity of voices, practices, and mediums shaping contemporary Canadian art. Amongst the standout projects is Like raindrops rolling down new paint, Karen Tam’s evocative work, presented by The National Bank and staged in the Espace Banque Nationale.

Cutting Through Tradition: Yang Shih-yi’s Intricate Paper Art 因捨而得的剪紙哲學

In a world where artists often boast about their exceptional and distinctive creations, Taiwanese paper-cutting artist Yang Shih-yi stands apart with his humility. Unlike many artists who speak loftily about their works, Yang describes himself as merely a storyteller, messenger, and servant to serve others' needs. He even goes as far as to say, “The arts might not even be significant.” His primary concern is whether his works will inspire a sense of joy and well-being in people.

Design DialogueFête ChinoiseOctober 31, 2024art, chinese, Taiwan, design annual, Installation Art, InstallationComment

Exploring Identity and Legacy: Kevin Matthew Wong's Benevolence Hall

“Benevolence Hall” is Hakka-Chinese Canadian artist Kevin Matthew Wong’s latest art installation, inviting audiences to reflect on their personal journeys and connections to Canada. Many Canadians have roots in different parts of the world, coming to Canada and making it their new home. This is also true for the Hakka (which translates to “guest families” in Chinese), who have migrated within China and across the globe, including Canada, while respecting the local cultures of their new homes.

Art and Fashion, Mark Your CalendarFête ChinoiseAugust 1, 2024Art, artists, art, Installation, Installation ArtComment

PLACE DES SOUHAITS 《願望之城》: MONTREAL, QUEBEC 蒙特利爾

Montreal artist Karen Tam worked with designer Jean de Lessard to create the vibrant “Place des Souhaits/Place of Wishes” in the Quartier des Spectacles. This joyous, intergenerational public space and artwork, reminiscent of a typical Asian Night Market, welcomed visitors of all colours and creeds, while supporting local residents, families and businesses during its four-month run. It shone as a beacon of positivity and hope, highlighting the resilience of Chinatowns everywhere.

Long Reads, Personal Stories, Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseMarch 1, 2022Asian Representation, Art, artists, InstallationComment

Artist Feature: Lan Yao

Lan Yao is an artist based in British Columbia dealing with abstract spaces.

Art and FashionFête ChinoiseNovember 13, 2020Art, Installation, InteractiveComment

Artist Feature: "You Make Me Shy" by Yiru Chen

Yiru Chen is a Toronto-based artist whose art practice focuses on interactive art. Using the audience, she actively conveys a message through the environment she creates. Learn more!

Art and FashionFête ChinoiseAugust 20, 2020Art, Installation, InteractiveComment

Fête Artist Feature: A Time to Look Deep by Nicky Wang

Nicky Wang, installation artist and architect, shares that when she arrived in Canada, she struggled like many foreign-born students to adapt to the culture. See how her story was transformed by great educators.

Art and FashionGuest UserMarch 30, 2020Art, InstallationComment