Exhibitions

As part of the 2025 Francophonie festival, two exhibitions will be successively presented in March at the Central Library of Hong Kong. The first half of March welcomes "The Story of Sakana Kid" by Swiss comic artist Vamille. The second half of March welcomes an exhibition by Kei Lam, a French comic artist born in Hong Kong.  Scroll below for detailed information on Vamille and Kei Lam's exhibitions. 

"The story of Sakana Kid", by Vamille


Central Library, Hong Kong
26 February - 16 March 2025
Gratuit - Free



EN
: Vamille's last book "The Story of Sakana Kid" is a graphic novel about an aquarium fish mysteriously teleported to Tokyo's bustling streets. As it adapts to its new half-fish, half-human form, the story mirrors a Fribourg artist's personal journey during her residency in Japan's capital.

The exhibition shows how this story was created, and offers a captivating cultural journey all the way to Japan. From the outside, Vamille notes the mix of modernism and Japanese traditions, and conveys her feelings through the character of Sakana Kid. The result is a poetic, frenetic, funny and moving world.


FR : Le dernier roman de Vamille, « L’histoire de Sakana Kid », est un roman graphique qui nous plonge dans la vie d’un poisson d’aquarium qui se retrouve téléporté dans Tokyo et ses rues vibrantes. Plus qu’une simple histoire fantastique, Sakana Kid peut (et doit) se lire comme le récit de voyage d’une autrice fribourgeoise dans la capitale nippone.

L’exposition fait découvrir la création de ce récit et offre un voyage culturel captivant jusqu’au Japon. Grâce à son regard extérieur, Vamille note le mélange entre le modernisme et les traditions japonaises et retraduit ses ressentis au travers du personnage de Sakana Kid. Le résultat traduit un univers poétique, frénétique, drôle et émouvant.


Guided tours

Central Library, 66 Causeway Rd, Causeway Bay
 Saturday, 15 March
1st 11h-11h30/ 2nd 11h30-12h
1st in French/ 2nd in English
Free -
RSVP requested

11h-11h30: French 11h-11h30: French

11h30-12h: English
11h30-12h: English

"Banana Girl", by Kei Lam



Central Library, Hong Kong
17 March - 29 March 2025
Gratuit - Free



EN
: This exhibition, intended for both children and adults, presents selected panels from her three graphic novels: Banana Girl, Les Saveurs du Béton, and Défends-toi toi-même. The first two plunge us into the daily life of a girl born in Hong Kong and living in France, torn between Chinese tradition and a newfound sense of belonging to French society.

The exhibition demonstrates the richness of immigration as well as its difficulties, illustrating the impact of two cultures on the multifaceted development of a child. The final panels depict her collaboration with Anne van Hyfte and aim to provide women with advice on self-defense without feeling guilty.

FR : Cette exposition destinée aux enfants et aux adultes présente des planches choisies de ses trois romans graphiques : Banana Girl, Les Saveurs du Béton et Défends-toi toi-même. Les deux premiers nous plongent dans le quotidien d’une fillette née à Hong Kong habitant en France partagée entre tradition chinoise et nouveau sentiment d’appartenance envers la société française.

L’exposition offre une démonstration de la richesse de l’immigration mais aussi ses difficultés, le tout illustrant deux cultures et leurs influences sur la construction multiple d’une enfant. Les dernières planches illustrent sa collaboration avec Anne van Hyfte et s’attachent à prodiguer des conseils aux femmes pour se défendre sans culpabiliser.


Guided tours

Central Library, 66 Causeway Rd, Causeway Bay
 Saturday, 22 March
1st 11h-11h30/ 2nd 11h30-12h
1st in French /2nd in Cantonese
Free - RSVP requested


11h-11h30: French 11h-11h30: French

11h30-12h: Cantonese
11h30-12h: Cantonese


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Keil Lam's exhibition guided tour in Cantonese (11h30-12h00)

22 Mar 2025, 11:30am - 12:00pm GMT+8 Hong Kong
Central Library

Guided tour with commentary by the artist.

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Visite guidée, exposition de Kei Lam, en français (11h-11h30)

22 Mar 2025, 11:00am - 11:30am GMT+8 Hong Kong
Central Library

Visite guidée et commentée par Kei Lam

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Q&A with Kei Lam, comic books author

19 Mar 2025, 6:30pm - 8:00pm GMT+8 Hong Kong
AF Library, Jordan Centre

As part of the Francophonie, come meet Kei Lam, comic book author and illustrator!

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