The Istituzione Bevilacqua La Masa and Italian papermakers Favini have announced the International Competition of
Illustration and Social Graphics “Societies on the Move” which aims to stimulate the
artistic imagination of cosmopolitan and multi-ethnic views of our society.
Nowadays, the movement of people and populations imposes increasing challenges on
contemporary society: the use of common resources and rights is challenged by new needs
to share, while an active and informed citizenship is required with regard to the
environment, consumer choices, and the dynamics of production and institutional
processes.
The creation of future societies can also start from a vision.
The call is aimed at graphic artists and illustrators, with no limit on age or nationality, and
both individuals and groups can participate. Participants are asked to create an original
illustration or a graphical interpretation of the theme indicated.
A qualified jury will select
the best works to be printed and displayed to the public in an exhibition at the Galleria in
Piazza San Marco of the Bevilacqua La Masa Institution in Venice, from 20 October to 20
November 2016.
Moreover, the winner will receive a cash prize!
The selected works and
the winner will be featured in the catalogue dedicated to the exhibition. An important factor is that there is no entry fee.
The entrants may optionally decide on which type of paper produced by Favini to print
the image they submit, especially on the lines Crush and Remake, although this is not compulsory.
Entries will be assessed by a qualified jury made up of international experts in the field
of illustration, arts and visual communication. The five jurors for the prize will be: Giorgio
Camuffo, Cedar Lewisohn, Riccardo Falcinelli, Steven Guarnaccia, and Hamelin
Associazione Culturale.
Favini will also identify twelve images, independently from the jury’s decision, to use to
create a calendar for the year 2017.
The application deadline is 25th August 2016. The call to competition can be downloaded here:
It would be lovely to see some UK entries, so please go on and HAVE A GO ...!
Posted by Justin Hobson 06.06.2016
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