University Museum and Art Gallery, HKU 香港大學美術博物館

香港大學美術博物館於今夏榮譽呈獻「百層百視：岩井俊雄的創意旅程」展覽。作為享譽國際的繪本作家及多媒體藝術家，岩井俊雄深信創意的源頭並非遙不可及的天賦，而是源自生活與日常。在這個急劇電子化，人工智能日益普及的世界，動手創作與真摯陪伴尤顯珍貴。

展覽開幕於6月13日舉行。主禮嘉賓包括日本國駐香港總領事館總領事三浦潤大使、藝術家岩井俊雄先生、展覽共同策展人陳頴欣女士、李卓翹先生以及羅子欣女士。

展覽開篇呈現風靡各地兒童的《100層樓的家》繪本系列。每層樓承載著一段段奇幻想像；這些故事不僅啟發孩子勇於探索，也讓大人重拾對生活的好奇和純粹。岩井的創作緣起於父親對女兒的細膩關懷：從數字遊戲開始，他以獨特的視覺語言將趣味與知識交織成繪本，陪伴女兒學習；並以視覺聯想引領她展開想像世界。他的作品正是親情與創意交融的寫照──紙頁之間流轉的，不只是故事，更是世代間創意與關愛的傳遞。

沿著岩井童年記憶的軌跡，展覽重現孕育他創意之源的兒時讀物，以及成為人父後為女兒親手製作的紙製玩具。這些看似樸素的材質，蘊藏著深刻的教育智慧與情感力量。面對電子科技充斥的當下，我們尤需珍惜創意的自由與動手做的情懷，與孩子彼此相伴、共歷成長。

本展覽相信每位孩子都是未來的創造者，每個家庭都能成為愛與想像力的搖籃。無論你是大朋友還是小朋友，誠邀你走進這場溫暖與靈感交織的創意旅程，在岩井俊雄的創意旅程中，發現觸手可及的幸福與生活藝術，創作屬於你的故事。

The University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG), The University of Hong Kong is honoured to present “100-Story 100 Stories: Toshio Iwai’s Art Journey”. As an internationally acclaimed illustrated book author and multimedia artist, Toshio Iwai firmly believes that creativity does not stem from a distant, unattainable talent, but rather from the textures of everyday life. In a world that is rapidly becoming digital and increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, hand-made objects and human companionship are especially precious.

The opening of the exhibition was held at UMAG on June 13. Officiating guests included the ConsulGeneral of Japan in Hong Kong, Ambassador Miura Jun, the artist Mr Toshio Iwai and exhibition cocurators Ms. Josephine Chan, Mr. Casper Li & Ms. Selina Lo.

The exhibition opens with the famed picture book series The House with 100 Stories, which is a favourite among children around the globe. Each floor holds a world of whimsical imagination. These stories inspire children to explore fearlessly and invite adults to rediscover curiosity and simplicity in their everyday life. Iwai’s creative journey began with a father’s love for his daughter. Starting from a simple numbering game, he wove fun and learning together through a distinctive visual language, creating picture books that accompanied her growth. Through visual associations, he guided her into realms of imagination. His works are a vivid reflection of the harmony between family bonds and creativity— within the pages flows not just a story, but the passing of imagination and affection across generations.

Tracing the footsteps of Iwai’s childhood memories, the exhibition displays the books that nurtured the roots of his creativity, alongside paper sculptures he lovingly crafted for his daughter. These seemingly simple materials hold profound educational wisdom and emotional depth. In an age dominated by digital technology, we are reminded of the importance of cherishing the creative freedom and the relationships built through the process of making things by hand.

The exhibition embraces the belief that every child is a future creator, and every family can be a cradle of love and imagination. Whether you are young, or young at heart, we invite you to step into this creative journey where warmth and inspiration intertwine. Within Iwai’s art journey, discover the happiness and the art of living, while creating a story that is uniquely yours.

UMAG’s June and July opening schedule—plan ahead so you don’t miss out or show up when we’re closed! See you soon at UMAG! 🦁

香港大學美術博物館6及7月份開放安排，預先規劃行程以免摸門釘哦！博物館見！🦁

✨ Join our team at the University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG)! ✨

Are you a cultural professional passionate about museum education, digital storytelling, and public engagement? We are looking for a dynamic Senior Curatorial Assistant / Curatorial Assistant to help shape how our audiences connect with art and history.

In this role, you will lead our external communications, craft compelling social media strategies, develop educational programming for our exhibitions, and manage our guided tour initiatives. If you have a keen eye for detail, a background in Museum Studies or Cultural Management, and love bridging the gap between art and the community, we want to hear from you! 🏛️🎨

What we are looking for:

🎓 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Digital Content Management, Museum Studies, or Cultural Management preferred).
💼 Minimum 3 years of full-time relevant museum/arts experience (for the Senior position).
🗣️ Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese translation skills).
💻 Tech-savvy with platforms like Canva, Zoom, and social media analytics tools.


📅 Application Deadline: July 3, 2026

【Upcoming Exhibition⭐展覽預告】

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 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。

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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Upcoming Lecture💬

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Art Market and How AI Can Help Fix It

How can artificial intelligence reshape the global art market? This lecture explores how AI is strengthening five critical pillars of the sector: transparency, trust, risk mitigation, integrated systems, and market intelligence. Through case studies from museums, auction houses, and private collections, it reveals how computer vision, provenance modelling, and automated risk analytics are transforming authentication, compliance, and due diligence. Rather than replacing connoisseurship, AI is shown as a powerful tool for augmenting human expertise, uncovering hidden patterns, and reducing uncertainty.
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🗣️ Speakers: Dr Nicholas Eastaugh & Thereza Wells

Dr Nicholas Eastaugh is co-founder and CEO of Vasarik, and a leading authority in the scientific examination of paintings and technical art history. With a career spanning more than three decades, he has advised major auction houses, museums, collectors, and galleries worldwide on issues of attribution, authentication, and conservation. Trained in both physics (Durham University) and art history and conservation (Courtauld Institute of Art), his work bridges rigorous scientific analysis and art historical interpretation.

Thereza Wells is co-founder and COO of Vasarik, an AI-led company developing advanced computational tools for art historical analysis. An art historian, curator, and research consultant with over 30 years of experience, her career spans the museum, academic, and commercial art sectors, including work with institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum, the National Gallery, London, and the Smithsonian Institution.
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[Lecture] The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Art Market and How AI Can Help Fix It

📅 Thursday, 11 June, 2026
🕕 5:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Study Gallery, G/F, Fung Ping Shan Building, UMAG, HKU, 90 Bonham Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
🗣️ Language: English
🎟️ Registration Required
🔗 For more information, please check the link in bio!
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共創想像小屋🏡岩井俊雄親子創意工作坊

以《100層樓的家》為靈感，藝術家岩井俊雄將帶領親子一同動手創作想像小屋🏡

將故事化為立體空間。透過拼貼、繪畫與結構設計，激發孩子創意與觀察力。藝術家更會分享作為父親的創作心得，如何以手作玩具與日常互動培養孩子想像力，讓藝術成為親子之間最自然的溝通語言💬

想和孩子一起與藝術家共同渡過親子時光嗎？趕快到活動連結報名參與工作坊🏡名額有限，先到先得！


Co‑Creating an Imaginary House: A Parent‑Child Creative Workshop with Toshio Iwai

Inspired by The House with 100 Stories, this hands-on workshop invites parents and children to co-create imaginative cardboard houses under the guidance of Toshio Iwai. Transforming storytelling into three-dimensional play, participants will explore collage, drawing, and simple construction techniques to build layered spaces filled with wonder.

Through the creative process, children’s curiosity and observation skills are sparked, while parents rediscover the joy of making together. Alongside the activity, Iwai will share personal insights as a father—reflecting on how handmade toys, everyday materials, and playful interaction can nurture a child’s creativity. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to experience art as a shared journey, where imagination grows through making, and connection is built through creation. 💬

Want to enjoy a creative parent-child bonding session with the artist? Register now via the event link for the workshop! Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis! 🏡
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🏡共創想像小屋：岩井俊雄親子創意工作坊
📆 日期及時間：
2026年6月14日（日）｜下午2時半至5時
📍 香港大學美術博物館馮平山樓1樓
💬 語言：日語（附有粵語傳譯）
🎫 費用：每組親子港幣600元（已包所有材料，工具需課堂後歸還）
🎟️ 每節名額： 10組
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📆 Date & Time: June 14, 2026 (Sunday) | 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: 1/F, Fung Ping Shan Building, University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong
💬 Language: Japanese (with Cantonese interpretation)
🎫 Fee: HKD 600 per parent-child pair (includes all materials; tools must be returned after the workshop)
🎟️ Capacity: 10 pairs per session
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如欲查詢更多資訊，請瀏覽以下連結
For more information please check the link below
https://umag.hku.hk/tc/event/co%e2%80%91creating-an-imaginary-house-a-parent%e2%80%91child-creative-workshop-with-toshio-iwai/

【講座】100層之外：岩井俊雄的另一面👥

在充滿童真的《100層樓的家》繪本背後的，竟然是日本最年輕的現代日本美術展大獎得獎人？

是次講座以《100層樓的家》創作歷程為主軸，邀請岩井俊雄分享其跨界藝術視野。作為多媒體藝術家，他以互動與聲音啟發敘事；作為父親，他以童心與陪伴滋養創作；作為繪本作家，他以細膩想像建構層層世界。講座將呈現這三重身分如何互相交織，讓觀眾看見作品背後的技術、美學與親情連結，感受其創作從媒體藝術延伸至繪本的獨特路徑，開拓觀展的新理解。💡

Beyond the 100-Story: Another Side of Toshio Iwai 👥

Behind the innocent and childlike picture book The House with 100 Stories, did you know that the creator is actually the youngest-ever winner of the Grand Prix at the Contemporary Art Exhibition of Japan?

Focused on the creative journey behind The House of 100 Stories, Toshio Iwai will share his cross-disciplinary artistic vision. As a media artist, he uses interactivity and sound to inspire storytelling; as a father, he nurtures his creativity through a childlike spirit and the warmth of companionship; and as a picture book author, he builds layered worlds through delicate imagination. This lecture will explore how these three identities interweave, offering a glimpse into the technology, aesthetics, and familial bonds that shape his work—and tracing the singular path his practice has taken, from media art to picture books, each opening new ways of experiencing his art.💡

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【講座】100層之外：岩井俊雄的另一面
📆 日期及時間：
2026年6月13日（六）｜下午3時至4時
📍 香港大學美術博物館馮平山樓1樓
💬 語言：日語（附有粵語傳譯）
🎟️ 免費入場，請先預約
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[Lecture] Beyond the 100-Story: Another Side of Toshio Iwai
📆 Date & Time: June 13, 2026 (Saturday) | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: 1/F, Fung Ping Shan Building, University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong
💬 Language: Japanese (with Cantonese interpretation)
🎟️ Free admission, registration required
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如欲查詢更多資訊，請瀏覽以下連結
For more information please check the link below!
https://umag.hku.hk/event/beyond-the-100-story-another-side-of-toshio-iwai/

【展覽預告✏️Upcoming Exhibition】

香港大學美術博物館於今夏榮譽呈獻「百層百視：岩井俊雄的創意旅程」展覽。作為享譽國際的繪本作家及多媒體藝術家，岩井俊雄深信創意的源頭並非遙不可及的天賦，而是源自生活與日常。在這個急劇電子化，人工智能日益普及的世界，動手創作與真摯陪伴尤顯珍貴。

展覽開篇呈現風靡各地兒童的《100層樓的家》繪本系列。每層樓承載著一段段奇幻想像；這些故事不僅啟發孩子勇於探索 ，也讓大人重拾對生活的好奇和純粹。岩井的創作緣起於一位父親對女兒的細膩關懷：從數字遊戲開始，他以獨特的圖像語言將趣味與知識交織成繪本，陪伴女兒學習；並以視覺聯想引領她展開想像世界。他的作品正是親情與創意交融的寫照──紙頁之間流轉的，不只是故事，更是世代間創意與關愛的傳遞。

沿著岩井童年記憶的軌跡，展覽重現孕育他創意之源的兒時讀物，以及成為人父後為女兒親手製作的紙製玩具。這些看似樸素的材質，蘊藏著深刻的教育智慧與情感力量。面對電子科技充斥的當下，我們尤需珍惜創意的自由與動手做的情懷，與孩子彼此相伴、共歷成長。

本展覽相信每位孩子都是未來的創造者，每個家庭都能成為愛與想像力的搖籃。無論你是大朋友還是小朋友，誠邀你走進這場溫暖與靈感交織的創意旅程，在岩井俊雄的創意旅程中，發現觸手可及的幸福與生活藝術，創作屬於你的故事。

The University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong is honoured to present “100-Story 100 Stories: Toshio Iwai’s Art Journey”. As an internationally acclaimed illustrated book author and multimedia artist, Toshio Iwai firmly believes that creativity does not stem from a distant, unattainable talent, but rather from the textures of everyday life. In a world that is rapidly becoming digital and increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, hand-made objects and human companionship are especially precious.

The exhibition opens with the famed picture book series “The House with 100 Stories”, which is a favourite among children around the globe. Each floor holds a world of whimsical imagination. These stories inspire children to explore fearlessly and invite adults to rediscover curiosity and simplicity in their everyday life. Iwai’s creative journey began with a father’s love for his daughter. Starting from a simple numbering game, he wove fun and learning together through a distinctive visual language, creating picture books that accompanied her growth. Through visual associations, he guided her into realms of imagination. His works are a vivid reflection of the harmony between family bonds and creativity—within the pages flows not just a story, but the passing of imagination and affection across generations.

Tracing the footsteps of Iwai’s childhood memories, the exhibition displays the books that nurtured the roots of his creativity, alongside paper sculptures he lovingly crafted for his daughter. These seemingly simple materials hold profound educational wisdom and emotional depth. In an age dominated by digital technology, we are reminded of the importance of cherishing the creative freedom and the relationships built through the process of making things by hand.

The exhibition embraces the belief that every child is a future creator, and every family can be a cradle of love and imagination. Whether you are young, or young at heart, we invite you to step into this creative journey where warmth and inspiration intertwine. Within Iwai’s art journey, discover the happiness and the art of living, while creating a story that is uniquely yours.

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《百層百視：岩井俊雄的創意旅程》
100-Story 100 Stories: Toshio Iwai’s Art Journey
📆 14 Jun 2026 - 27 Sep 2026
🎟️ 免費入場 Free Admission
📍香港大學美術博物館 馮平山樓1樓及2樓
📍 1/F & 2/f, Fung Ping Shan Building, University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong
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Upcoming Lecture💬

An Enduring Passion: The 400 Year Dutch Love Affair with Chinese Porcelain

This talk explores the enduring relationship between the Netherlands and Chinese ceramics, tracing its origins, evolution, and relevance within today’s global art market. In the early seventeenth century, the Dutch East India Company (VOC) began importing large quantities of Chinese porcelain into Europe. At the time, Europe had no porcelain production, and Chinese ceramics were therefore seen as exotic, refined, and technically superior to their European counterparts. Chinese (and later also Japanese) porcelain quickly became a symbol of status and taste within Dutch society, becoming embedded in their domestic interiors and cultural identity, and laying the foundation for what can be described as a 400-year love affair.
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🗣️ Speakers: Floris van der Ven & Nynke van der Ven – van Wyngaarden
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[Lecture] An Enduring Passion: The 400 Year Dutch Love Affair with Chinese Porcelain

📅 Thursday, 18 June, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Drake Gallery, Fung Ping Shan, Building, UMAG, HKU, 90 Bonham Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
🗣️ Language: English
🎟️ Registration Required
🔗 For more information, please check the link in bio!
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