Curatorial practice project for art exhibition: Chinese intangible cultural heritage of Shaanxi paper-cut, "blossom"

This indepentdent study explores the protection, inheritance, and innovation of traditional skills through curatorial practice, using the "Blossom" exhibition of Shaanxi paper-cutting art, an intangible cultural heritage of Shaanxi Province, China, as its research object. Through literature analysis and case comparison, the study systematically organizes the historical origins, regional characteristics, and inheritance status of Chinese paper-cutting art, with a specific focus on the bold artistic style and cultural connotations of Shaanxi paper-cutting. Drawing on examples like the "Blooming on Paper" European Paper-cutting Exhibition and the Sixth Yunnan Paper-cutting Art Exhibition, the study proposes that curatorial practice should balance historical inheritance with modern expression, as well as academic rigor with popular appeal. The paper details the planning practice of the "Blossom" exhibition, which centers on the "Blossom" series of dynamic installations by new-generation artist Chen Fenwan, combined with works from traditional paper-cutting artists such as Gao Fenglian and Guo Peizhen, to construct a "Traditional Renewal" narrative framework. The exhibition enhances public engagement through multi-dimensional skill displays, interactive experiences, and integrated digital media design. The research demonstrates that curating serves not only as an artistic display but also as a living inheritance of cultural genes. It emphasizes the necessity of transforming intangible cultural heritage from "Cultural Heritage" to "Cultural Resources" through educational functions, cross-border collaborations, and commercial exploration. Ultimately, the "Blossom" exhibition offers an academic and practical demonstration of the contemporary transformation of intangible cultural heritage, showcasing the vitality and innovative potential of traditional art in modern society.