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The International Exhibition of Humor

The International Exhibition of Humor

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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Benito Jacovitti

Italy

Termoli, 1923 - 1997.He is one of the most important Italian comics authors of the twentieth century, characterized by an absolutely personal and recognizable style. He collaborates with countless magazines and newspapers(Il Corriere dei Piccoli, Il Giorno, Il Travaso, Linus) inventing dozens of characters, Cocco Bill above all. A passionate participant in the Salon, he was awarded three times: Palma d'Oro for humorous drawing in 1971 and for Illustrated Literature in 1975 and finally Dattero [...]

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Benito Jacovitti

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Answers Francesco Salvi

One of your cartoons that you'd like to dedicate today to the Salone, why?

Wait a moment while I look for it.

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The works are the intellectual property of the authors, protected by copyright, and are exhibited on the site for the sole purpose of preserving the cultural heritage of the "Salone”.


Salone Internazionale dell'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)

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