Hugo Pratt Exhibition: Imaginary Geographies

⭐ Dive into the world of Hugo Pratt at Le Cadran in Liège. This immersive experience brings together original artwork, archival materials, and interactive displays to explore the work of Corto Maltese's creator.

Highlights
🎨 Admire the artistry of the original illustrations and authentic watercolors that capture the unique style of this great humanist author
🌍 Experience a fully immerisve sensory experience thanks to scenographic installations and a soundtrack created specifically to highlight the musicality of his stories
🧭 Let yourself be transported by a rich thematic structure that explores everything from geopolitics and cinema to the central role of women in the adventures of Corto Maltese

General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
📍 Location: Le Cadran - 6 rue de Bruxelles, Liège 4000.  We are located 100m from Place Saint-Lambert, in the heart of the "Cité Ardente".

How to reach us…
- By bike – The exhibition is accessible by bike. The grassy area in front of the entrance is at your disposal. Barriers will be available to secure your bike during the visit. 
- By car – The Saint-Lambert Parking, with its 500 spaces, is located less than 120 meters from the doors of Le Cadran. It is open every day from 07:00 to 01:00. Exit is possible 24/7 with your ticket via the "Palais" pedestrian access.
- By tram – From all TEC connections, we are 300 meters from the tram stop called Station Place Saint-Lambert.
- By bus – As a major hub for TEC buses, many lines pass through or cross Place Saint-Lambert. Stop: Place Saint-Lambert, 150m from our doors.
- By train – We are located just 25m from the SNCB station called Liège-Saint-Lambert. Check the website www.sncb.be to find a schedule and buy a ticket.

👤 Age requirement: open to all
♿ Accessibility: this exhibition is accessible to all. Only the Rotunda space, which hosts an immersive video on Hugo Pratt, is not accessible to people with reduced mobility. 
❓ Consult the FAQ for this experience here
💡For any group booking requests with or without a guide, please contact the expo via the website: here

Description
Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Hugo Pratt’s imagination. Housed in the former Liège-Palais train station, this immersive exhibition invites you to embark on a journey where the boundaries between dreams and reality blur. You’ll discover authentic watercolors, ethnographic artifacts, and never-before-seen audiovisual content, all accompanied by an exclusive soundtrack. Explore history, literature, and freedom, before ending your experience with Italian flavors at the café. Make the most of this opportunity and buy your tickets now for the Hugo Pratt Exhibition—Imaginary Geographies in Liège!

Talks
Don't miss our monthly talks!

Hugo Pratt and Argentina, by Erwin Dejasse – April 23, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Hugo Pratt and José Muñoz, by Erwin Dejasse – May 07, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Hugo Pratt, graphic and plastic literature 1/2, by Joe G. Pinelli – May 21, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Hugo Pratt, a local hero?, by Thierry Bellefroid – June 03, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Hugo Pratt, graphic and plastic literature 2/2, by Joe G. Pinelli – June 11, 2026 at 8 p.m.

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