Pearl River's current artist-in-residence, Sammy Yuen, will be available to sign prints and answer questions about his exhibition, DRAWN TOGETHER: STORIES OF RESILIENCE AND RENEWAL IN NYC CHINATOWN.

Sammy Yuen is an artist, illustrator, designer, writer, and self-defense instructor, who has recently merged his personal and professional lives to empower the AAPI community. With over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, he creates book covers (including over 35 New York Times bestsellers), marketing and advertising material, animated videos, and social media assets. He is currently developing a bilingual board book series. A lifelong martial artist, he teaches self-defense classes all over New York City, from Flushing Queens to Washington Heights in Manhattan.

Celebrating its 51st anniversary, Pearl River Mart was founded as a “friendship store” in 1971. The iconic Asian emporium has locations in New York City’s SoHo district, the esteemed Museum of Chinese in America, and the popular Chelsea Market with both a retail outlet and Pearl River Mart Foods. From home furnishings to fashion to snacks and everything in between, the store features one-of-a-kind items imported from Asia, as well as innovative merchandise designed and created by Asian Americans. A beloved destination for people from all over the globe, Pearl River has become symbolic of the uniqueness, authenticity, and multiculturalism of New York City.