Origami: A Relationship Between Mathematics and Art

Origami: A Relationship Between Mathematics and Art
"Dragon TPS, Opus 583 (2012)" origami by Robert Lang, which is featured at the National Museum of Mathematics. Courtesy of the National Museum of Mathematics
Andrew Thomas
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NEW YORK–The relationship between mathematics and art has always existed. From ancient civilizations, to the Renaissance, to present day, mathematical ideas have been illustrated in various artistic mediums. This relationship is now on full display at the National Museum of Mathematics, which is featuring an exhibition entitled “Math Unfolded: An Exhibit of Mathematical Origami Art.”

The museum, in association with OrigamiUSA, has debuted an exhibit featuring complex origami artwork by 24 different artists.