For the 48th edition of the International Graphics Competition “Humorists in Marostica” with 329 authors from 55 countries
48th International Exhibition of Humorous Graphics
Theme: Water
Participating authors:
329
Participating countries:
55
Exposure:
From May 19th to June 17th 2018
Place:
Lower castle - Marostica (VI)
Hours:
09.00 - 12.00 / 15.00 - 18.00
Free admission
Marostica, 26 April 2018
The jury of the forty-eighth edition of Humorists in Marostica awarded the International Chess Grand Prix 2018 to Bernard Bouton (France), the Special Prize >“Marco Sartore” to Toti Buratti (Italy), the Sandro Carlesso” Special Award to Alireza Karim Moghaddam (Iran).
Their interpretation of "Water", the theme of the prestigious edition, convinced the jury chaired by Giromini Feruccio, who also awarded the International Humorists Award to Marostica with equal merit. Seloi Peters (Brazil), Luiun (China), Marco Spadari (Italy), Jean Loic Belom (France), Krzysztof Grzondziel (Poland), Ali Sur (Turkey) and Christine Traxeler (France).
The jury's verdict comes after a long selection of 329 authors from 55 countries: a particularly generous edition that marks a milestone for the Marostice Graphic Group, promoter of the historic international humorous graphics competition.
The organization is now working on setting up the exhibition of the 48th edition of Umoristica a Marostica at the Lower Castle, in addition to the works of winners, will host a selection of the many works received.
Exhibition opening and inauguration
L’esposizione è visitabile del 19 maggio al 17 giugno2018 da martedì a domenica, con orario dalle 09.00 alle 12.00 e dalle 15.00 alle 18.00. Inaugurazione sabato 19 maggio alle ore 17.00. Ingresso libero.
“Humorists in Marostica” is organized by the Marostica Graphic Group in collaboration with the Municipality of Marostica and with the support of Fondazione Banca Popolare di Marostica – Volksbank.
Jury 2018
From Tuesday 10th to Wednesday 26th April 2018 the work of the Jury of "Humorists in Marostica 2018" took place, composed of:
Giromini Ferruccio Presidente
Minoggio Maurizio
Policelli Giuseppe
Quaranta Maria Grazia “Gio”
Tich Alessandro
Fondazione Banca Popolare di Marostica – Volksbank
Municipality of Marostica
Gruppo Umoristi a Marostica
Prizes awarded:
International Chessboard Grand Prix
a Bernard Bouton (Francia)
Special prize "Sandro Carlesso"
a Alireza Karim Moghaddam (iran)
Premio speciale "Marco Sartore
a Toti Buratti (italia)
Seven "Humorists in Marostica" awards
Seloi Peters (Brasile)
Luiun (Cina)
Marco sPADARI (italia)
jean Loic Belom (Francia)
Krzysztof Grzondziel (Polonia)
Ali Sur (Turchia)
Christine Traxeler (Francia)
“Humorists in Marostica” is organized by the Gruppo Grafico Marostica in collaboration with the Municipality of Marostica.