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The International Humor Exhibition in Bordighera was the first conference of authors of drawings and books dedicated to humor and still remains today in Europe one of the main cultural reference points in the sector.
The site therefore presents a part of the thousands of works received over the span of over fifty years. It is divided into annual "Editions" each containing, in addition to the most relevant drawings, the list of winners for drawing and humorous literature, the major awards awarded, news and testimonials of interest. An effective engine facilitates the search by author or keyword.
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Lanciano, 1934Graduated in Law but passionate humorist, in his long career he boasts important collaborations with Italian and foreign newspapers and with Rai television programs. He is also the author of lively volumes on the ancient Italic people and his works are housed in various museums (Basel, Smyrna, Gabrovo, Tolentino...).The list of prizes is equally rich. In addition to those of Bordighera (in 1990, together with his wife Marcella, he won the Palme d'Or for Illustrated Literature), in [...]
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Answers Lucio Trojano
Many consider humorous drawing a minor art; for me it is fantasy, freedom and love… practically a life project. Representing in a civilized humorous way the contradictory aspects of our society can reveal the sense of a positive interpretation of human behavior.
Read the full interviewASSOCIAZIONE SALONE INTERNAZIONALE UMORISMO
The event could not have lasted for over fifty years without the contribution of numerous "volunteers" and "precepts" who brought enthusiasm and desire to do whatever the task received, with nineteenth-century shifts! From the choice of the drawings, to the preparation of the panels (always the same every year), to the posting with various pins of the hundreds of drawings up to the presence on stage.
We therefore want to thank, in absolutely no order but with equal contributions, all those who come to mind, apologizing if we miss some, but we are ready to fix it!
Sponsors: Agnesi, Olio Calvi, Olio Carli, Pallanca, Martini & Rossi, Atkinsons, Seat - Pagine Gialle, Fiat, Citizen, La Stampa, Radio Montecarlo, etc.
The accommodation activities, Chez Louis, Bar GP, La Vecchia, Mino du Re Dolceacqua, Terme di Pigna, Ristorante Cacciatori Imperia, Hotel Michelin,
Presenters: Luisella Berrino, Cesare Viazzi, Roberto Basso (Rama di Palma d'Oro 1985)
The employees of the Autonomous Tourist Board and of the Municipality of Bordighera
