KIKO Retrospective
Presentation
In the mid-1960s, a new character appeared in the pages of Spirou magazine. This was Foufi - a mischievous, greedy, good-hearted little boy a bit different from the rest. Different because he is the owner of a magic and much-envied object - With the help of his flying carpet, Foufi assists the poor, ensures the baddies are punished for their wicked deeds and indulges in the odd practical joke, but never at the expense of anyone else.
The antics of this young Arab hero, a positive and engaging figure whose memory for magic spells sometimes lets him down, are set against the backdrop of a Middle Ages worthy of the Thousand and One Nights. The charm of his adventures is something Foufi owes to the generosity of his creator, Roger Camille (1936-2006), alias Kiko, whom we may also remember for his promotional comics material for Milky Way chocolate bars and Motta ice cream.
Alain Huberty and Marc Breyne are delighted to be hosting an exhibition at their Paris gallery showing a selection of the best original plates from Foufi - the serie that won over so many hearts. Also on show will be direct-colour illustrations of the period that put this famous little character in context. A veritable treasure trove of wonders that will take you back to your own childhood.
