Bird
Bird by Fernando Botero stands beside the Singapore River, bringing a monumental bronze presence to the waterfront. Its rounded, exaggerated form reflects the Colombian artist’s distinctive Boterismo style.
Placed there in 1990 with sponsorship from United Overseas Bank, the sculpture carries associations of peace, serenity, and optimism. Botero, born in Medellín in 1932, created works that often combine humour or political undertones with bold, simplified forms. Similar sculptures appear in major cities including Madrid and New York, connecting Singapore’s waterfront with his international artistic legacy.
In Medellín, a related bronze bird was destroyed in a 1995 bombing. Botero placed an identical sculpture beside the damaged work, turning the pair into a statement of resilience, hope, and peace.
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