While we know Christmas is often celebrated with the darker forest greens in North America, why not choose something reminiscent of the range of colours 'celadon' represents? We’ve curated 12 items below which may be of interest to those who adore the premodern Chinese ceramic tradition and appreciate the beauty of celadon glazes this holiday season.
Read MoreLonsdale Gallery in Toronto presents Where Two Rivers Meet (兩河交匯處), a two-floor solo exhibition by award-winning artist and Fête Chinoise featured artist: Xiaojing Yan 閆曉靜. From intricate sculptures and installations that are monumental in scale to intimate sized works on paper, this exhibition explores the connection between the natural world and modes of cultural exchange.
Read MoreSynonymous with China yet slightly more textured, the word “Cathay” would become the name of the fundraising gala for the Mon Sheong Foundation in Toronto in 1992. Fête Chinoise is proud to share about Cathay Ball and its origin story.
Read MoreOn October 16th, 2019, Fête Chinoise’s 5th Anniversary Edition Magazine Launch and Charity Shopping Event was hosted at Holt Renfrew Bloor Flagship store.
Read MoreLocated in the Ryerson Image Centre this month, you will find an amazing collection of photographs by Chinese-Canadian artist, Lucy Lu. Fête Chinoise is proud to introduce this exhibition about longing and a new lens on “home” in China with notes from the RIC team.
Read MoreDesigned by Fête Chinoise, these beautiful characters were written by Master Debbie Mak. Each quote represented a message about time as we live our busy lives. Chinese idioms are filled with wisdom about time and the pursuit of knowledge. Master Debbie Mak is part of a larger exhibition in Toronto this week, entitled: “PASSION ART: Chinese Brush Painting & Watercolour.”
Read MoreCelebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with HSBC Bank with their very special offers for the season, and enjoy their giant mooncake display until September 15 at Markville Mall in Markham!
Read MoreIn collaboration with Fête Chinoise, Cadillac Fairview invites you to a series of pop-art-inspired Lantern Pavilions that you won't want to miss! You'll also be able to purchase a delicious custom mooncake in a limited edition keepsake tin. There's a special perk from Saint Germain that comes with each exclusive 2019 CF mooncake!
Read MoreCollected Letters uses traditional Chinese porcelain as its medium; porcelain is one of the materials that Liu have been practicing with for many years. What Liu was hoping for when he chose porcelain as the material for this installation was to bring it to the artistic practices of the contemporary and to reinvest it with new functions.
Read MoreThis week on social media feeds, you might have noticed many posts and stories about Chinese Valentine’s Day. Fête Chinoise selected some of our favourite Qixi special edition gifts and a museum event that celebrated and paid tribute to this festival!
Read MoreMany Torontonians are celebrating the official arrival of Ms. Chan Hon Goh’s second ballet school this month. She was the first principal dancer of Chinese heritage to perform as part of the National Ballet of Canada, and her sparkling career continues to shine as she brings her art and her craft from British Columbia to Ontario.
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