Origami Unfolded
TOP IMAGE Kevin Box and Michael G. LaFosse, Emerging Peace , 2017 (detail), from Origami in the Garden . Patinated cast bronze and painted cast aluminum. © Box Studio.
TOP IMAGE Kevin Box and Michael G. LaFosse, Emerging Peace , 2017 (detail), from Origami in the Garden . Patinated cast bronze and painted cast aluminum. © Box Studio. · License
Origami Unfolded opens at Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, United States, on December 5, 2026 and runs to September 17, 2028.
Last verified October 19, 2026 · Official source ↗
The Peabody Essex Museum explores the evolution, art, and modern applications of paper folding. This multigenerational presentation displays intricate masterworks by leading artists alongside real-world technological breakthroughs influenced by origami, including developments in engineering, medicine, and robotics. Interactive spaces and instructional videos also invite visitors to engage directly with the folding process.
Venue
- Peabody Essex MuseumSalem, United States · December 5, 2026 – September 17, 2028Opens 5 Dec
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Images
TOP IMAGE Kevin Box and Michael G. LaFosse, Emerging Peace , 2017 (detail), from Origami in the Garden . Patinated cast bronze and painted cast aluminum. © Box Studio.
TOP IMAGE Kevin Box and Michael G. LaFosse, Emerging Peace , 2017 (detail), from Origami in the Garden . Patinated cast bronze and painted cast aluminum. © Box Studio. · License · Source ↗