Museo ABC presents the I Certamen de Ilustración de Prensa, an exhibition celebrating contemporary press illustration. This showcase features award-winning and finalist works from the inaugural contest, highlighting captivating cover art and insightful caricature. Explore the artistic talent of Spanish artists, with pieces selected by an esteemed jury, reflecting a commitment to promoting the art of drawing.
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This exhibition showcases the winning and finalist works from the 1st Press Illustration Contest of Museo ABC, featuring two categories: cover art and caricature. It highlights the best of contemporary press illustration, supporting and disseminating the art form.
Following the inaugural Press Illustration Contest of Museo ABC, a collaborative initiative between Fundación Colección ABC and the Madrid City Council, this exhibition celebrates the remarkable talent in press illustration. The contest, aimed at supporting and promoting illustration, featured two categories: cover art and caricature. Visitors can view the two winning pieces and two honorable mentions in each category, alongside a selection of ten finalist works for each. The exhibition underscores the ongoing commitment of Fundación Colección ABC and Museo ABC to the advancement of illustration. The jury, composed of esteemed figures such as José Bonifacio Bermejo, Javier Olivares, Carla Berrocal, Javier Díaz Guardiola, and Inmaculada Corcho, selected the works that best represent the creativity and skill in press illustration. The exhibition includes works by 10 finalists in the cover category, including winner Beatriz Costo Cámara for 'Rusos contra la guerra', and 10 finalists in the caricature category, with Matías Tolsá Montedoro's 'Elisabeth II' taking the top prize. An event with the winning artists was also held on June 15th.
Entry to the 'Encuentro con los Ganadores' event was free until capacity was reached. General exhibition admission details are not explicitly provided on this page, but it is presented as part of the Museo ABC's programming.
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