‘Blue Beauties 2026’
“Blue Beauties 2026” explores connections through both botany and material culture, pairing hydrangeas with architectural references, decorative arts, and stories, drawn from across present-day Turkiye and the wider Anotolian region.
Apart from the captivating hydrangeas – over 30 varieties of them, in hues of pink, blue and purple – the display also takes you on a journey through one of Turkiye’s most magnificent civilisations.
Information signboards at the display tell the history, and information on the Cappadocia – a volcanic plateau in central Turkiye, The Topkapi Palace, The Legends of the Maiden’s Tower, Ottoman Gardens, The Iznik Ceramics, The Geometry and Pattern in Ottoman Design, The Turkish Textile Production and Trade in the Ottoman Empire among other trivias. All very interesting. The display is definitely worth a visit.
Iznik ceramics are vessels and tiles made on a high-quartz fritware body.
Turkish carpet and Kilim production represent two technically distinct traditions that occupy the same geography.
Some photos from the display.
It is another impressive display at the Flower Dome – a collaboration between the Turkish Embassy and the Gardens by the Bay. The display is on now until the 21st of June. Admission fees apply. Adults pay $12 SGD, Seniors and children below 12 years old pay $8 SGD.
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I'm curious, what kind of connections do you see between the hydrangeas and the architectural references you've included in this display? 🌸🏰
According to the information at the display, which is a collaboration between the Gardens by the Bay and the Turkish embassy, hydrangeas are widely grown in Turkiye.
Since it is a collaboration with Turkiye, they took the opportunity to introduce a bit of Turkiye history, culture and architecture to the visitors.
I hope that answers your question.