Umoristi a Marostica 2026: Illustration Exhibition 'Hope' at Castello

Umoristi a Marostica 2026: Illustrators from 62 Countries at Castello Superiore

From 9 May to 7 June 2026, Castello Superiore in Marostica presents the 52nd edition of Umoristi a Marostica, an international graphic humour competition and exhibition. The 2026 edition gathers selected works from 62 countries around the theme of Hope, combining wit, reflection and social commentary.

• Grand Prix Internazionale Scacchiera 2026: Heibat Ahmadi (Iran)
• Special Prize "Sandro Carlesso": Amir Dehghan (Iran)
• Special Prize "Marco Sartore": Francesca Vignaga (Italy)
• Elena Xausa Prize: Tuna Ceylan (Turkey)
• Other international winners: Ameen Alhabarah, Bernardino Boifava, Bobisa Todorovic, Eugene Grigoriev, Maciej Michalski, Mehmet Zeber, Nahid Maghsoudi, Pol Leurs, Toso Borkovic, Wouter Van Ghysegem

The exhibited works offer diverse readings of hope: resilience in conflict zones, environmental concerns, longings for freedom and rebuilding. The exhibition also hosts an Author Salon curated by Mariagrazia Gio Quaranta, the jury president.

Practical information

• Period: 09/05/2026 - 07/06/2026
• Opening: Saturday 9 May, 17:00
• Hours: Saturday and Sunday 10:00–12:00 and 15:00–18:00; special opening Tuesday 2 June
• Venue: Castello Superiore, 36063 Marostica (VI), Italy
• Organiser: Gruppo Grafico Marosticense, with the Municipality of Marostica
• Contact: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.umoristiamarostica.it

Recommended for illustration and graphic satire enthusiasts, and for visitors seeking exhibitions that use humour as a universal language to address contemporary issues. Suitable for families and anyone interested in international graphic art.