Montréal Chinois: The Lost Decades / Les décennies perdues Photography 1945–1960s

October 15, 2025

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May 10, 2026
Chinese Canadian Museum
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“Friendship. Style. Montréal. Discover the hidden archive … ”

Step into a side of Montréal you’ve never seen. This exhibition unveils a rarely seen archive of Chinese Canadian life from 1945 to the 1960s, sourced from the McCord Stewart Museum. Featuring the work of Chong Hong Ho, Arthur Lee, Samuel Lee, Peter Wong, and Chuck Yip—self-taught photographers who captured friendship, swagger, and everyday flair—it reveals a world where Chinese Canadians shaped the city’s sense of style and cool.

Got a family snapshot from 1945–1960s? Share your photo of Chinese Canadian style, spirit, and friendship — your image could be featured in our upcoming exhibition alongside photographs from the McCord Museum collection.

Email: exhibitions@chinesecanadianmuseum.ca

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