THE “OSCARS” OF CARTOONS
07.10.2021

The works of art participating in the Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition, organized for 37 years by the Aydın Doğan Foundation, welcome visitors at the Exhibition Area of the Directorate of Culture.

In the “Nature’s Cry” exhibition that aims to raise awareness towards environmental issues, works of art on the environment by many caricature artists from Turkey and around the world will be on display between October 4-30, 2021, at the Exhibition Area of the Directorate of Culture.

So far, the Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition has hosted artwork by over 8800 artists from 137 countries, on various topics from the global agenda each year. With the participation of many caricature artists from all around the globe, the competition is regarded as the “Oscars of Cartoons”.

Hosting works of art with an impact regarding the issues of global warming, melting glaciers, environmental pollution, air pollution, marine pollution, waste and garbage, tree-cutting and the changing atmosphere, and with the goal to place environmental problems into the spotlight within the scope of the World Environment Day on June 5; "Nature’s Cry” will be expecting visitors until October 30, at the Exhibition Area of the Directorate of Culture.