In the season of golden autumn, paper art sparkles. On October 31, the "Feasts on Paper" Shanghai International Paper Art Biennale 2025 kicked off at the Fengxian Museum. Featuring 118 works from nearly 100 artists across nearly 30 countries, the exhibition showcases the rich diversity and innovative trends in contemporary paper art. It runs until February 28, 2026, inviting visitors and art lovers to a captivating visual and cultural journey.

This biennale is themed "Feasts on Paper", drawing on the natural and symbolic qualities of paper and water. Paper embodies integrity with its purity, inclusiveness with its flexibility, and perseverance with its toughness. Water reflects goodness through nourishment, resilience through persistence, and adaptability through fluidity. Together, they defy the notion of being "fragile and fleeting", showcasing the power of life and the joy of creation. This embodies the global paper artists' commitment to tradition and innovation. The exhibition features five zones: large-scale installations that evoke emotion, international masterpieces that highlight cultural diversity, generative paper art that merges with technology, immersive spaces that create unique moods, and a heritage zone that preserves ancient crafts. Together, they explore the boundless potential of paper art.

"The number of international artists here is a record high, with nearly 70 to 80 in attendance," said Zhang Xuesong, Director of the Fengxian Museum. This is the museum's fourth International Paper Art Biennale, with many artists arriving early to join the residency program and create works on site. Fides Linien, President of the International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists, introduced her piece Light Mermaid to the audience. This lamp is crafted from her handmade paper and cotton thread, featuring intricate details and unique design. Another artist, Tang Yuan, showcased Take a Look, a piece made of many "eyes", symbolizing diverse perspectives. "Different eyes see different things, just like how children view the world from unique angles. Your perspective shapes what you see," Tang explained.