Fri, Oct 16
|Heritage Museum of Asian Art
Opening Reception : Cutting East to West
Join us for the opening reception of Cutting East to West, an exhibition celebrating the global diversity of papercut art. Meet participating artists and explore works by 48 artists from across the United States and abroad.
Time & Location
Oct 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
About the event
Celebrate the opening of Cutting East to West, an exhibition that brings together 48 artists from across the United States and abroad to explore the rich traditions and contemporary possibilities of papercut art. Originating in Asia and evolving across cultures worldwide, papercutting takes many forms, from intricate, time-honored techniques to bold and experimental contemporary works.
Join us for an evening of art, conversation, and community. Meet participating artists, learn more about the Guild of American Papercutters (GAP), and experience the imagination, precision, and cultural stories that emerge from a single sheet of paper.
Selected Works from the Exhibition