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Six Pieces I Use, Not Just Admire: Living With Xiang Li’s Empresses
A painting behind museum glass asks to be looked at. These six ask to be opened, worn, written in, tied around a shoulder, handed to a mother on a Sunday morning.
August 19, 2026 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 5 min read
How Artists Can Use ChatGPT to Prepare Standard Print Sizes for Their Art
As artists, we often pour our hearts into creating the work — brushstroke after brushstroke, detail after detail — but when it comes to preparing prints for an online shop, the technical side can feel daunting.
September 17, 2025 · Fei Wu · 3 min read
How to Curate a Successful Solo Art Exhibit
I recently wrapped up one of the most exciting projects of my life: helping my mom (artist Xiang Li) produce and curate her solo art exhibition at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Massachusetts.
September 1, 2025 · Fei Wu · 4 min read
Celebrating AAPI Month at Mint Kitchen’s First-Ever Asian Art Market
We were thrilled to be a part of Mint Kitchen’s first-ever Asian Art Market, held right here in Worcester to celebrate AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month.
May 28, 2025 · Fei Wu · 4 min read
Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Chinese Empress Jewelry Box 👑
Hello friends! This Mother’s Day, you can go beyond flowers and chocolate. Give her something that holds not just jewelry—but history, beauty, and meaning.
April 12, 2025 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 2 min read
Xiang Li Art’s Lunar New Year Exhibit at the MFA Boston (2025)
What an incredible celebration it was at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston this Lunar New Year!
February 12, 2025 · Fei Wu · 4 min read
Celebrate the Lunar New Year 2025 with Artistic and Environment Friendly Gifts by artist Xiang Li
The next Lunar New Year which falls on January 29, 2025, is marked for the Year of the Snake (or little dragon) — a symbol of transformation, intuition, and wisdom in Chinese culture.
December 14, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 4 min read
How Artists Can Strategically Enter Museum Gift Shops with Their Art and Merchandise
Museum gift shops are more than just retail spaces—they’re extensions of the museum’s mission to educate, inspire, and engage visitors.
November 26, 2024 · Fei Wu · 4 min read
Etsy Monthly Report for Xiang Li Art (August 2024)
Our Etsy store team started reporting on our store performance last month. See our last blogpost on the store performance here.
September 14, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 4 min read
How to Create a Successful Solo Art Exhibit for Beginners (2024)
Organizing a solo art exhibit can be an exciting yet daunting experience, especially for first-time exhibitors.
August 4, 2024 · Fei Wu · 9 min read
The Ultimate Guide for First-Time Etsy Sellers (2024)
We finally launched an Etsy store for Xiang Li Art. Here are the key learnings we gathered from running her store.
February 2, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 7 min read