This exhibition showcases the winning works, accésits, and selected finalists from the II Certamen de Ilustración de Prensa Museo ABC. It features two categories: Editorial Illustration and Humor Vignette, highlighting the talent and diversity of press illustrators.
The II Certamen de Ilustración de Prensa Museo ABC exhibition celebrates the art of press illustration by displaying the awarded and finalist pieces from its recent competition. This event, a collaboration between Fundación Colección ABC and the Ayuntamiento de Madrid, aims to support and promote illustration. Visitors can view works across two distinct categories: Editorial Illustration and Humor Vignette. The exhibition highlights the creativity of 10 finalists in each category, including notable winners like Cristina Hurtado Guitarte ('Reconectar con la naturaleza') for Editorial Illustration and Fernando del Hambre ('Futuro') for Humor Vignette, as well as accésit recipients. The exhibition serves as a platform for emerging and established illustrators, aligning with the ongoing mission of Fundación Colección ABC and Museo ABC to foster the practice and appreciation of drawing and illustration.
A special encounter with some of the winners, including Hugo de Juan, Fernando del Hambre, and Riki Blanco, is scheduled for October 24th at the C.C. Clara del Rey – Museo ABC's auditorium, offering attendees a chance to engage with the artists. The jury comprised notable figures from the art and cultural journalism world, including Mª Ángeles Salvador, José Manuel Puebla, Eva Vázquez, Laura Revuelta, and Inmaculada Corcho. The exhibition is hosted in the Planta 0 of the Centro Cultural Clara del Rey – Museo ABC.