Past Event · December 17, 2025

Gardens by the Bay Statue Inauguration

Venue
Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

The sculpture stands among the planting at Gardens by the Bay, its talavera-inspired blue-and-white pattern set against the greenery, with a plaque introducing visitors to the axolotl and the waters it comes from.

Gallery

The talavera-patterned axolotl sculpture among ferns at Gardens by the BayThe sculpture in its planting bed beneath the garden's canopyA wider view of the sculpture and the greenery around itThe blue-and-gold patterned axolotl sculpture seen head-onA closer view of the sculpture's painted fins and flowersThe sculpture from the side, framed by treesGuests arriving at the pavilion where the sculpture standsA mariachi musician in a charro suit beside the sculptureThe mariachi standing with the sculpture before the ceremonyA second axolotl sculpture, painted deep blue with letteringThe sculpture on its circular planted islandTwo guests photographed beside the sculptureOpening remarks delivered beside the sculptureA guest posing with the sculptureGuests gathered around the sculptureAttendees talking beside the installationA group portrait at the receptionRefreshments laid out along the reception tableSpeeches at the lectern during the inaugurationA speaker addressing the guestsThe audience gathered for the ceremonyA folklorico dancer spinning in a white dressDancers performing for the assembled guestsA dancer in white beside the sculptureTwo dancers mid-performance in white dressesA dancer with her skirt raised, fan in handA dancer turning in front of the sculptureDancers in brightly coloured dresses under the Gardens by the Bay signA dancer in a rainbow dress mid-turnThe troupe performing for the crowdGuests watching the folklorico performanceDancers with their skirts held highA dancer sweeping her skirt across the floor