Winners of 24th Euro-kartoenale KRUISHOUTEM-BELGIUM-2023
Cartoons from 83 countries and the 5 continents with Iran and Turkey in the lead
Traditionally, the organizers were again sent cartoons from all over the world. 543 cartoonists, from 83 countries and the 5 continents, submitted their humorous take on the theme 'Future of Mobility: On the way to Cartopia'.
For the first time there were also cartoons from Guatemala, Zambia, Tunisia and Myanmar. But it is the big cartoon countries Iran and Turkey that take the crown in the number of participants. Ukraine and Italy are also well represented.
Exhibition : The 130 best cartoons
A selection of the best 130 cartoons will be exhibited until June 18 at the European Cartoon Center in Kruishoutem. The exhibition shows a diversity of cartoons that both provide entertainment and food for thought. A simple joke is interspersed with beautiful colorful cartoons. As if the beautiful packaging like a soft blanket makes the harsh criticism easier to digest. In addition to the works from the competition, you can also view some cartoons from the host country Egypt.
Catalog
A beautiful cartoon book with 100 of the best works will also be published for the 24th edition of the Euro-kartoenale. This catalog is available at the desk of the European Cartoon Center or in the webshop www.ecc-kruishoutem.be and costs 20 Euro.
The full list of winners
The international jury, led by the Italian cartoonist Marilena Nardi, had the very difficult task of selecting some 150 cartoons from 1776 entries for the exhibition and appointing the prize winners. After much discussion, the following prizes were awarded:
• First Prize: Shahrokh Heidari Sorjani (France)
• Second Prize: Javad Takjoo (Iran)
• Third Prize: Luka Lagator (Montenegro)
• Best Entry European Union: Alessandro Gatto (Italy)
• Best Belgian Entry: Stefaan Provijn (Sint-Martens Latem)
• Prize of the ECC: Muzafar Yulchiboev (Uzbekistan)
The jury also awarded honorable mentions to Jamal Rahmati from Iran and Pieter Lefevere (Kruisem).
1st prize: Shahrokh Heidari – France
2nd prize: Javad Takjoo- Iran
3rd prize: Luka Lagator-Montenegro
Best EU cartoon: Alessandro Gatto-Italy
Best Belgian cartoon: Stefaan Provijn-Belgium
Prize of the ECC: Muzafar Yulchiboev-Uzbekistan