Paper Sculpture Calendar of the Palace Museum - Default Title
This calendar is a collaboration between the Palace Museum in Beijing and over 20 young Chinese artists, blending traditional Chinese intangible cultural heritage with modern design. Each page of the calendar showcases a unique traditional art form, including embroidery, paper cutting, carving, and lacquer art, turning each day into a window into China’s cultural treasures. Tearing off a page daily feels like uncovering a new piece of cultural memory—this calendar is not just a way to mark time, but a tribute to traditional craftsmanship and heritage.
After 365 days of appreciating each beautiful page, the final piece reveals a complete paper sculpture of an iconic Chinese architectural structure. This intricately crafted piece, assembled from all the pages throughout the year, becomes a striking work of art, displaying the grandeur of Chinese architecture while capturing the fine detail and wisdom of the artists behind it. This sculpture is a unique decorative centerpiece, embodying the essence of Chinese craftsmanship and aesthetics.
This calendar brings a daily dose of cultural beauty and surprise, with each page telling the story of a different traditional art form. At the end of the year, it transforms into a collectible paper sculpture of a Chinese building, representing not only the passage of time but also memories and cultural resonance. It’s a meaningful fusion of everyday life and artistic heritage, making it an ideal gift for anyone with a love or curiosity for Chinese culture. This calendar is a truly unique way to honor tradition while celebrating the present.
This calendar is a collaboration between the Palace Museum in Beijing and over 20 young Chinese artists, blending traditional Chinese intangible cultural heritage with modern design. Each page of the calendar showcases a unique traditional art form, including embroidery, paper cutting, carving, and lacquer art, turning each day into a window into China’s cultural treasures. Tearing off a page daily feels like uncovering a new piece of cultural memory—this calendar is not just a way to mark time, but a tribute to traditional craftsmanship and heritage.
After 365 days of appreciating each beautiful page, the final piece reveals a complete paper sculpture of an iconic Chinese architectural structure. This intricately crafted piece, assembled from all the pages throughout the year, becomes a striking work of art, displaying the grandeur of Chinese architecture while capturing the fine detail and wisdom of the artists behind it. This sculpture is a unique decorative centerpiece, embodying the essence of Chinese craftsmanship and aesthetics.
This calendar brings a daily dose of cultural beauty and surprise, with each page telling the story of a different traditional art form. At the end of the year, it transforms into a collectible paper sculpture of a Chinese building, representing not only the passage of time but also memories and cultural resonance. It’s a meaningful fusion of everyday life and artistic heritage, making it an ideal gift for anyone with a love or curiosity for Chinese culture. This calendar is a truly unique way to honor tradition while celebrating the present.