Grumpy Bert

@grumpybert

Curator of the Red Envelope Show. The Year of the Horse is on view at Pearl River Mart until 3/29. Also available online (link in bio)
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UPDATE: The Red Envelope Show collection is now online! Check out the link in our bio ❤️ Thanks to all who came out to celebrate with us, the artists, and Red Envelope Show creator and curator @grumpybert 🙏 So excited to announce @pearlrivermart will be hosting the 11th annual Red Envelope Show! 🙌🧧🙌 Curated by Albert Chau (aka @grumpybert ), this long-running exhibition features contemporary artists and illustrators from across the country and their unique interpretations of this iconic Lunar New Year tradition. “The red envelope is a core childhood memory of mine,” Albert told us. “They were given out during celebrations and gatherings. If I didn’t want to go to a family gathering, the incentive would be the red envelopes. “I also remember the beautiful variety of the lai see. The shiny gold Chinese characters. The colorful and playful designs that had the year of the animal. In a way the Red Envelope Show brings those memories back to life.” About 100 artists will be showcasing their work in our Soho gallery. Join us for the ✨opening reception on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 5 to 7 PM✨ Attendance is free but registration is appreciated (link in bio). The Red Envelope Show is on view at @pearlrivermart through March 29 🧧
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4 months ago
Final weekend of the Red Envelope Show at @pearlrivermart ! Thank you to all of the artists involved and everyone who came out to support. See you all again. Stay grumpy! #redenvelopeshow #yearofthehorse #art #illustration #lunarnewyear
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• Envelopes titled “Moving Forward” & “Giddy Up”. I think ya’ll are smart enough to know which is which! Thank you to the collector that purchased these. They will be on display at Pearl River Mart until March 29th 2026, and Thank you, Bert for organizing this show every year! • The inspiration for these were watching Hobby Horse Competitions on Youtube which made me realize I'm not hobby-ing to the best of my ability. • Creating these red envelopes has always been a nice way to start the year—I consider it a little tradition for myself. This year is extra special because I am a horse!! According to Chinese superstition, that means it's gonna be a hard year for me, but I REBUKE THIS! It WILL BE A GOOD YEAR FOR ME, I DEMAND IT! . . . . . #jessezhang #jessezhangart #inkdrawing #inkcollage #inkpainting #redenvelopeshow #grumpybert #nycartshow #chinesenewyear2026 #firehorse
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2 months ago
Pieces by @raywangart for the 11th annual Red Envelope Show. The show is up till March 29th at @pearlrivermart 452 Broadway NYC. Pieces also available online at (link in bio) #redenvelopeshow #redenvelopeshow2026 #yearofthehorse #artshow #illustration
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2 months ago
Did you know that many of the red envelopes in the show include a special gift from the artists? @pngn.lion created a Derpy 3D model for his red envelope! The 11th annual Red Envelope Show is up till March 29th at @pearlrivermart 452 Broadway NYC. Pieces also available online at (link in bio) #redenvelopeshow #kpopdemonhunters #yearofthehorse #artshow #derpy
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Pieces by @jayriggioart for the 11th annual Red Envelope Show. The show is up till March 29th at @pearlrivermart 452 Broadway NYC. Pieces also available online at (link in bio) #redenvelopeshow #redenvelopeshow2026 #yearofthehorse #artshow #collageart
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Pieces by @loubot for the 11th annual Red Envelope Show. The show is up till March 29th at @pearlrivermart 452 Broadway NYC. Pieces also available online at (link in bio) #redenvelopeshow #redenvelopeshow2026 #yearofthehorse #artshow #illustration
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Pieces by @mcmintea for the 11th annual Red Envelope Show. The show is up till March 29th at @pearlrivermart 452 Broadway NYC. Pieces also available online at (link in bio) #redenvelopeshow #redenvelopeshow2026 #yearofthehorse #artshow #illustration
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Pieces by @zeroproductivity for the 11th annual Red Envelope Show. The show is up till March 29th at @pearlrivermart 452 Broadway NYC. Pieces also available online at (link in bio) #redenvelopeshow #redenvelopeshow2026 #yearofthehorse #artshow #illustration
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2 months ago
This past weekend we had the pleasure of hosting @cbsnewyork ’s @johnelliotttv for his Sunday morning show. He chatted with creator and curator of the 11th annual Red Envelope show Albert Chau @grumpybert , the @cu_liondance club (and got a special performance), and #LightUpChinatown founders @msjojokwong and @setochungster . Slide through to see the clips! You can also view the full segment at the link in our bio. Thanks once again to John, photographer Vince, and @cbsnewyork for visiting — it was an honor and a pleasure 🙏 Happy Year of the Horse!
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2 months ago
Had so much fun with @johnelliottcbs talking about Lunar New Year! The veteran meteorologist came to our Soho store for a Lunar New Year-edition of his @cbsnewyork Sunday morning show, during which we shared fun facts about the Chinese zodiac, the Year of the Horse personality, the importance of wearing new clothes, and other Lunar New Year traditions. He also had one-on-one time with: 🍊 @pearlrivermart President @msjojokwong , who gave an overview of lucky foods and what they mean as well as 2026 predictions according to the Pocket Chinese Almanac 🥟 Cookbook author and James Beard finalist Christine Wong @thevibrantveggietable , who shared even more auspicious eats and imparted a dumpling pleating lesson 🧧 Red Envelope Show creator and curator Albert Chau @grumpybert , who talked about his longtime show and red envelope do’s and don’ts 🫰 @kimbaplab partner and general manager @danahn17 , who shared Korean Lunar New Year foods and traditions (including an adorable video of his niece) 🐲 Members of @cu_liondance , who gave a lively performance 🏮 #LightUpChinatown founders @msjojokwong and @setochungster , who discussed this important community initiative Much thanks to @johnelliottcbs , photographer Vince, and @cbsnewyork for stopping by. It was an honor and pleasure to host you 🙏 You can watch the whole segment at the link in our bio. Happy New Year!
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2 months ago
Figured #LunarNewYear was a good time to change Remy the pug’s IG account to Cali and Remms since they can’t wait to have their voices heard. . They will do their best to continue Remy’s legacy putting crazy first. Double trouble, why you cryin #puglion dancers! (Lion dancer costumes from @pearlrivermart , sewn by Mommy.) . Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧 . . . #yearofthehorse #HappyChineseNewYear #pugsofinstagram
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