22nd International Humor Exhibition Of Limeira /Brazil2026

Themes:

1. The Rose – Women

2. Democracy – Who is in control?

3. Loneliness in the Digital Age – We have never been so connected and isolated

4. Marine Pollution – Can we wrap our world?

5. Water – The Blue Gold

6. The Dark Side of the Moon – Which side are you on?

7. What Will Tomorrow Be Like?

Registration :

Until August 30, 2026

There are times when, even before announcing an event, we are led to reflect on the world we live in.

For over two decades, the 22nd Limeira International Humor Salon has always sought to provoke important reflections, both among the participating artists and our

audience. After all, we believe that graphic humor exists not only to entertain, but also to raise awareness, encourage dialogue, and offer new perspectives on reality.

At this moment in history, perhaps no theme is more urgent than the preservation of our planet.

We live surrounded by scenes that unfortunately are beginning to seem commonplace: litter scattered in the streets, squares, parks, rivers, and oceans; forests

devastated by rampant deforestation; waste, excessive consumption, and a lack of respect for nature. We often point the finger at governments and institutions, but

we also need to recognize that each of us is part of this reality. Small actions, repeated daily, build the world we live in.

It was this reflection that inspired the official poster for this edition.

The image makes a silent yet powerful appeal: we are devouring our own world through the waste we produce and the way we treat nature. Plastic, for example, is an

extraordinary material when used responsibly. However, its improper disposal is transforming rivers, seas, and landscapes into waste dumps, compromising the lives of

countless species, including our own.

More than denouncing, we want to invite each person to an intimate reflection. The planet is our home. Caring for it is not only a collective duty but an individual

responsibility.

This year we had the honor of having the extraordinary Bulgarian artist Ivaylo Tsvetkov participate, responsible for creating the illustration for the official poster.

Besides being an internationally recognized artist, we found a great friend, educated, generous, and deeply committed to this project. We developed this work as a

team throughout an intense, careful, and challenging process, achieving a result of which we are very proud.

Ivailo will also join the Judging Committee of the 22nd Limeira International Humor Salon. On behalf of the PIU Family, we express our sincere gratitude for this

important collaboration.

Another ally during the creation of this year's campaign was Artificial Intelligence. We used this tool exclusively to support and expand communication possibilities and

enhance some visual details of the campaign.

However, we want to reaffirm our position: the Limeira International Humor Salon continues to value, above all, human artistic creation.

We do not encourage submitted works to be produced by Artificial Intelligence. We deeply respect the creativity, style, sensitivity, critical thinking, and artistic identity

of each participant. We have lived through numerous technological transformations in recent decades and, I confess, I still miss the time when we received thousands

of envelopes from all corners of the world, bringing original hand-drawn designs.

That emotion is part of our history and will continue to be part of our essence.

Our themes, traditionally distributed across seven categories, include, among others, ever-relevant topics such as nature, water, the environment, and the appreciation

of women, the mothers of us all. As in all editions, the themes remain open to diverse interpretations. This year, perhaps they will be even more subtle. Each artist will

find their own way to express their ideas, because we believe that true art does not offer ready-made answers: it awakens questions, provokes thought, and invites

dialogue.

Welcome everyone.

Another new feature of this edition is that we are working on improving our traditional trophy. The project is still "in the oven," and some details depend on the final

studies, but our goal is to offer an even more representative award to the winning artists.

We wish artists from all over the world an inspiring participation, full of creativity, talent, sensitivity, and courage.

We ask the Almighty Father to grant us wisdom, protection, and inspiration to conduct this edition of the 22nd Limeira International Humor Salon, also blessing all

participating artists and their families.

Our deepest gratitude to all who, directly or indirectly, have kept this project alive for over two decades.

May Art continue to be an instrument of reflection, freedom, awareness, peace, and hope.

Because this has always been, and will continue to be, our greatest purpose:

To create and promote Art.

A warm hug to all,

Roberto Bonomi

O PIU Publishing

All artists who draw freehand or use digital techniques are invited to participate, with any theme. Registration is free.

Participants must register with works of their own authorship, in JPEG format, minimum size A4 (21 x 29.7cm) up to maximum size A3 (29.7 x 42cm) with 300dpi.

Files and registrations sent in other formats or through links will not be accepted. All works must be sent to the email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Works must be sent in a single email per participant, with all works necessarily ORIGINAL AND UNPUBLISHED, and the official registration form duly completed.

Registration closes on August 30, 2026. Failure to fully comply with these regulations will result in the participant's disqualification, preventing the selection and

awarding of prizes to the submitted works.

AWARDS

CARICATURE (Digital Certificate + Trophy)

CARTOON (Digital Certificate + Trophy)

CARTOON EDITION (Digital Certificate + Trophy)

COMICS (Digital Certificate + Trophy)

NOTE:

Up to 3 works may be submitted for each of the 4 (four) categories, totaling a maximum of 12 works submitted in a single email per artist.

For the winners in each of the 4 (four) categories - CARICATURE, CARTOON, CARTOON EDITION and COMICS - we will have Digital Certificates for the 4 (four)

winning artists selected by our Judging Committee, which will be sent by email. The 4 (four) trophies pertaining to each category will be sent by mail. In addition to

the winners, we will also award 10 (ten) Honorable Mentions to artists who will receive Digital Certificates sent by email. The selected and awarded artists will be

announced and publicized on our blog and our Facebook page by October 2026.

SUGGESTED THEMES

1. The Rose – Women

2. Democracy – Who is in control?

3. Loneliness in the Digital Age – We have never been so connected and isolated

4. Marine Pollution – Can we wrap our world?

5. Water – The Blue Gold

6. The Dark Side of the Moon – Which side are you on?

7. What Will Tomorrow Be Like?

EXHIBITION

The 100 selected works will be displayed in our permanent virtual exhibition on the Editora O PIU blog – www.jornalopiu.blogspot.com

All submitted works will become part of the Editora O PIU collection. Ownership, use, and any other rights to these works will belong to Editora O PIU, which reserves

the right to use them as it sees fit. Registration constitutes automatic and full agreement by the participant with these Regulations.

APPLICATION FORM

01 - First Name:

02 - Last Name:

03 - Birthday (day/month/year):

04 - Street number and address:

05 - Quarter:

06 - City:

07 - State (or province, region):

08 - Country:

09 - Zip Code:

10 - Email address:

11 - Number of submitted works:

12 - Application date: