Past Event · February 1, 2026

Expo Somos Axolotl 2026

Venue
Xochimilco, Mexico City

2026 was a special event, held at the legendary Huerto Roma Verde. We invited artists, sculptors, musicians, activists, and representatives from Lake Xochimilco to join us for a beautiful day celebrating one of Mexico’s most iconic animals.

Watch

Artist interviews4:06
In the studio with Jagpool0:35

Sculptures

Axolotl sculpture painted by Alejandro Nahual, front viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Alejandro Nahual, back viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Amauri, front viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Amauri, back viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Cocoluu, front viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Cocoluu, back viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Decken, front viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Decken, back viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Devita, front viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Devita, back viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Diosa, front viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Diosa, back viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Michell Gasca, front viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Michell Gasca, back viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Mr Mitote, front viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Mr Mitote, back viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Rocio, front viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Rocio, back viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Scum, front viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Scum, back viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Sr Papachango, front viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Sr Papachango, back viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Taco de Jerbo, front viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Taco de Jerbo, back viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Youkonejo, front viewAxolotl sculpture painted by Youkonejo, back view

Gallery

Two painted axolotl sculptures lit on their plinthsGuests seated for the panel discussionThe audience gathered inside the domeA speaker introducing the expo beneath the projected titleFolklorico dancers in red, green and blue dressesAn artist presenting her painted canvasA violinist performing under the stage lightsGuests talking during the eveningA patterned axolotl sculpture on its plinthA gold-and-black sculpture beside its placardA green sculpture with budding finsA blue-and-pink sculpture under the dome lightsAn orange sculpture on displayA sculpture with a pale skull-like faceA deep red sculpture on its plinthA yellow-and-blue sculpture on displayA sculpture painted with a blue globe motifA finely patterned sculpture on its plinthA guest holding a butterfly-painted sculptureA guest holding a carved brown sculptureAn attendee holding a blue-and-yellow sculptureA close view of an artist painting liveA DJ performing beside the sculpturesA mural of a green bird painted for the expo