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Ask AI : what's the flower market event depicted in this reddit video?
Google:
The Reddit video shows the opening of Australian artist CJ Hendry’s "Flower Market," an immersive installation featuring customizable plush flowers, which premiered at Gardens by the Bay from 10 to 14 June 2026. The chaotic crowd scene, labeled "kiasu" (fear of losing out) online, was driven by attendees attempting to secure limited, city-exclusive plush blooms.
Grok:
It's CJ Hendry's "Flower Market" immersive art installation/exhibition at Gardens by the Bay (IMBA Theatre, West Lawn).
This is a large-scale pop-up event by Australian artist CJ Hendry (known for hyperrealistic drawings and immersive experiences). It features a room filled with thousands of oversized plush/cloth flowers (over 30 varieties), turning it into a "sea of flowers" where visitors can wander and build their own bouquet.
Key details from the Singapore run:
- Dates: June 10–14, 2026 (it just opened around the time of the Reddit post).
- Admission: Free, but requires pre-registration (slots filled quickly; walk-ins possible later).
- Mechanics: One free flower per visitor; extras cost $7 each. There are Singapore-exclusive designs (e.g., Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim, Raffles' Pitcher Plant, Singapore Ginger Flower), which drove the rush/scalping behavior.
- Similar events happened in places like New York, Abu Dhabi, and Sydney, with comparable crowd frenzy reported.
