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Dinosaur Extinction Inspires NYC's Origami Holiday Tree
20 Nov
Summary
- Origami Holiday Tree returns to American Museum of Natural History.
- This year's tree theme is 'New Beginnings' inspired by dinosaur extinction.
- Thousands of hand-folded paper ornaments depict animals and dinosaurs.
A cherished holiday tradition returns to New York City as the American Museum of Natural History opens its annual Origami Holiday Tree. This year's 13-foot tree is a vibrant tribute to resilience, themed "New Beginnings" and inspired by the profound impact of the asteroid event that ended the age of dinosaurs.
Adorned with thousands of meticulously hand-folded paper ornaments, the tree showcases a diverse array of origami art. Visitors will discover representations of various animals and insects, alongside popular dinosaur figures like the triceratops and tyrannosaurus rex, all crafted from single sheets of paper by artists worldwide.
This festive display, a museum highlight for over four decades, now incorporates new creations alongside archived pieces, some dating back to the early 1970s. The tree's golden asteroid topper and detailed ornaments offer a unique perspective on life's enduring capacity for renewal and evolution.
