29/06/2026
In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the publication of The Little Prince in France, the University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong, and the Alliance Française de Hong Kong jointly present The Little Prince and the Pilot—a multigenerational exhibition and thematic journey through the life of the author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Rare photographs, letters, maps, personal items, manuscripts, and original editions introduce visitors to Saint-Exupéry—a legendary figure who embodied many roles at once: family man, friend, writer, painter, aviation pioneer, and explorer. By approaching his life from multiple perspectives, the exhibition offers a comprehensive portrait of the author’s extraordinary journey and the personal experiences that inspired The Little Prince.
The opening of the exhibition was held at UMAG on June 25. Officiating guests included the Deputy Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau Mr Benjamin Hubin, Representative of Saint-Exupéry-d'Agay Mr Adrien Guiraud, Marketing and Communications Director, Northeast Asia, IWC Schaffhausen Ms Yoko Yeung, Vice-Chairman of The University of Hong Kong Museum Society Ms Karina Kwok, Executive Director, Alliance Française de Hong Kong Ms Julia Liotard-Vogt, Associate Vice-President of Cultural and External Affairs, HKU Prof.Derek Collins and Ms Kitty Lam Curatorial Assistant of UMAG.
The world-famous book takes centre stage as the key focus of this exhibition. Through design drawings and quotations, visitors can trace the character of the Little Prince and explore the story’s initial concept and creation, as well as key details of its editorial and publication process—revealing the author’s creative journey and deep philosophical thinking. A Hong Kong-exclusive display of character sculptures invites visitors to take photos and create lasting memories.
This exhibition is generously supported by IWC Schaffhausen and the HKU Museum Society.
為慶祝《小王子》於法國出版八十週年,香港大學美術博物館與香港法國文化協會聯合呈獻《小王子與飛行員》特展——一場跨世代的盛會,引領觀眾走進作者安東尼·聖修伯里人生的主題旅程。透過展出珍稀照片、信件、地圖、個人物品、手稿及原版書籍,讓參觀者認識聖修伯里這位兼具家人、朋友、作家、畫家、航空先驅與探險家多重身份的傳奇人物。展覽從多重視角探索其非凡人生,完整呈現這位作家的卓越歷程,以及促使他寫下《小王子》的親身經歷。
展覽開幕於6月25日舉行。主禮嘉賓包括法國駐港澳副總領事Mr Benjamin Hubin、Saint-Exupéry-d'Agay家族遺產委員會代表Mr Adrien Guiraud、IWC Schaffhausen 東北亞區市場及傳訊總監楊子欣女士、香港大學博物館學會副主席郭麗華女士、香港法國文化協會行政總監李竹麗女士、香港大學協理副校長(文化及對外事務)孔德立教授以及香港大學美術博物館策展助理林慧琳女士。
世界名著《小王子》是本次展覽的核心焦點。觀眾可透過設計圖稿與引文,追溯小王子的角色誕生與演變,了解其最初構思與創作過程,以及該書在編輯與出版過程中的重要細節,從而揭示作者的創作軌跡與深邃的哲學思考。展覽亦設有香港獨家展出的《小王子》角色雕塑,供參觀者拍照留念,締造難忘回憶。
本次展覽得以順利舉行,衷心感謝 IWC 萬國錶與香港大學博物館學會的慷慨支持。
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The Little Prince and the Pilot
《小王子與飛行員》
📆 26 Jun 2026 - 18 Oct 2026
🎟️ Free Admission 免費入場
📍 1/F, T. T. Tsui Building, UMAG, HKU, 90 Bonham Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
📍香港大學美術博物館 徐展堂樓1樓
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