Selector and International Jury

Selector

Vladimir PAUN VRAPCIURomania
Since OSTEN pays special attention to the visual aspect and artistic expression of the submitted works, the OSTEN’s Board decided this edition’s selector to be an artist.
Vladimir Paun Vrapciu, is a contemporary Romanian artist, a member of the Union of Visual Artists from Romania and the WAVA (World Association of Visual Arts). He is an accomplished artist who has organized numerous solo & joint exhibitions in Romania and abroad and garnered international recognition by receiving numerous awards including the “OSTEN Award” at the OSTEN BIENNIAL Skopje 2020; the distinguished “BEST ARTIST Award” by WAVA, and "Special Jury Prize" at the 13th Florence Biennale 2021

International Jury Members

Lyne JOHNSTONCanada
Lynn was the first woman to receive a Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year by the National Cartoonists Society in 1985. She's been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, has received the Order of Canada, and has a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.

http://thecomicartoflynnjohnston.com/about-the-artist
Mileta MILORADOVICSerbia
Renowned cartoonist who has won 90 important prizes and several recognitions in domestic and international contests. He's had seven individual exhibitions and currently works as a cartoonist for the Serbian satirical magazine Osisani Jez.

https://www.irancartoon.com/site/artists/mileta-miloradovic
Makhmudjon ESHONKULOVUzbekistan
Freelance cartoonist who has had personal exhibitions in Serbia, Croatia, and Tashkent. He received the State award "Friendship" in 2008 and has won 210 prizes in various National and International Cartoon Exhibitions.

https://www.irancartoon.com/.../art.../makhmudjon-eshonkulov
Agim SULAJAlbania
Talented freelance artist – painter, illustrator, and cartoonist. His artworks have been featured in numerous newspapers and magazines in Albania, Italy, and beyond. With over 70 prestigious prizes, he's a star in international cartoon competitions.

https://www.cartoonmovement.com/cartoonist/652
Kornelija KONESKAN. Macedonia
Kornelija is the CEO of OSTEN ART Skopje – Institution of Culture for Museum and Gallery Activities. Among the three international events that OSTEN is running is the World Gallery of Cartoons (from 1969).

https://www.osten.mk/en/kornelija-koneska-en/
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