Many know the tale of The Little Prince, but perhaps not much about the writer behind it. This is where Alliance Française de Singapour steps in to shine the light on the author-pilot Antoine de Saint Exupéry, and pay tribute to the 80th anniversary of his disappearance.
Divided into three sections, ‘Adventurer’, ‘Writer’, and ‘WWII Hero’, the show will take guests on a journey through his life’s milestones to uncover hidden facts about The Little Prince, and discover how significant elements in the story reflected his personal life.
This exhibition will showcase a rare collection of exclusive artefacts, including manuscripts, handwritten letters, original sketches and personal belongings, on loan from the Saint Exupéry Foundation. One of the notable prized artefacts is Exupéry’s engraved name bracelet, discovered at sea in 1998 on the site of his tragic plane crash towards the end of the Second World War.
Apart from the showcase, there will be 17 screenings for audiences of all ages to indulge in – from a documentary to a movie introducing children to the extraordinary world of The Little Prince. There will also be six workshops featuring activities such as coloured sand drawing and wooden plane building, talks exploring various aspects of travel by journalist Lise De Rocquigny, and a sharing by renowned writer and illustrator of children’s books, Satomi Ichikawa. And to top it off, Singaporean comedian Hossan Leong will also be delivering a storytelling session.
Find out more about the exhibition here.