This Wednesday, the sculpture of the Little Prince by artist Jean-Marc de Pas is officially inaugurated in the gardens of the French Embassy in New York in the presence of Catherine Colonna, Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs.
When we talk about The Little Prince, the emblematic work of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the imagination of millions of readers flies to the stars. However, few know the deep connection that unites this tale to New York City. Between 1940 and 1943, Saint-Exupéry wrote his masterpiece in Manhattan, a period marked by the Second World War. It is here, in the heart of this cosmopolitan metropolis, that he breathes life into the Little Prince. While commemorative plaques adorn various countries in honor of the writer, no monument paid homage to this crucial stage of his creation in New York until today.
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry to Rockefeller
The Little Prince sculpture: a witness to history
To preserve the memory of New York’s contribution to the birth of the Little Prince, the American Society of French Souvenir initiated a unique memorial project, soliciting the talent of the artist Jean-Marc de Pas. This sculpture, capturing the essence of the Little Prince, is installed on 5th Avenue, opposite the Villa Albertine, the cultural headquarters of the French Embassy. The official inauguration of the sculpture takes place on Wednesday September 20, in the gardens of the cultural services of the French Embassy in New York. The historic event brings together renowned personalities, including Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and Laurent Bili, French Ambassador to the United States. The artist Jean-Marc de Pas is also present to share his artistic vision.
Jean-Marc de Pas creating sculpture models
The installation of the Little Prince sculpture in New York is much more than just a work of art. She embodies the essence of storytelling by reminding the world of the importance of diversity and mutual understanding. The Little Prince continues to touch hearts and souls, 80 years after its first edition, by embodying the universal values of peace, wisdom, and concern for our planet. This statue is a testimony to Franco-American friendship, but also an invitation to sit alongside the Little Prince and contemplate the stars together.
2023-09-20 15:08:16
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