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International cartoon biennial opens in Mexico City
The first Tlatelolco International Cartoon Biennial opened in Mexico City on Saturday at the Tlatelolco University Cultural Centre.
More than 200 cartoonists from 50 countries took part, with over 500 entries submitted to the competition.
Its theme is “A New World Order,” reflecting changes and challenges around the world.
The cartoons address political conflicts, migration, environmental crises and artificial intelligence, among other subjects.
Organizers say the biennial aims to give cartoonists a space to share their work and ideas.
They also say cartoons can defend freedom of expression, especially when artists face pressure or danger for criticizing society and politics.
Hamid Ghalijari of Iran and Vladimir Kazanevsky of Ukraine were named among the top winners, and the exhibition will remain open until January 30, 2027.
The first International Tlatelolco Cartoon Biennial exhibition opened at the Tlatelolco University Cultural Center in Mexico City.
More than 200 cartoonists from 50 countries took part in the event, which has the theme “A New World Order.”
The exhibition addresses economic, social and cultural issues, geopolitical conflicts, the environmental crisis, migration and technological advances, especially artificial intelligence.
The first two places were awarded to Hamid Ghalijari of Iran and Vladimir Kazanevsky of Ukraine.
The exhibition is scheduled to run from October 24, 2026, to January 30, 2027.
- Who
- More than 200 cartoonists from 50 countries participated. The first two places went to Hamid Ghalijari of Iran and Vladimir Kazanevsky of Ukraine.
- What
- The first International Tlatelolco Cartoon Biennial exhibition opened.
- When
- It opened on October 24, 2026, and is scheduled to run until January 30, 2027.
- Where
- The Salón Juárez at the Tlatelolco University Cultural Center in Mexico City.
- Why
- The project aims to give cartoonists visibility and create a place for exchange and freedom of expression.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The first International Tlatelolco Cartoon Biennial exhibition was inaugurated at the Tlatelolco University Cultural Center.
The exhibition is scheduled to be open to visitors.
- Theme
- A New World Order
- Participants
- More than 200 cartoonists from 50 countries
- First place
- Hamid Ghalijari of Iran
- Second place
- Vladimir Kazanevsky of Ukraine
- Exhibition venue
- Salón Juárez, Tlatelolco University Cultural Center
- Exhibition dates
- October 24, 2026–January 30, 2027
What people are saying
The International Tlatelolco Cartoon Biennial is a safe place for cartoons and cartoonists to be seen and also heard; to review the state of the world every two years through these fantastic creations and discuss where we are going.
Through the biennial award, we reward those voices.
It is a drawing with an opinion and that is why it is a very powerful art.