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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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Guillermo Mordillo

Argentina

Buenos Aires, 1932 - 2019.Among the most published cartoonists in many countries in the 70s, he is famous for his brightly colored drawings and lively humour. Born in Argentina, he moved to New York in 1960 to work on Paramount cartoons, particularly Popeye. From New York he then moved to Paris, where he began collaborating with Paris Match. And it is precisely his association with the European milieu that brought him to the Bordighera Salon in the mid-70s, where he quickly established himself [...]

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Guillermo Mordillo

Word of a Humorist

Answers Francesco Salvi

Humor today: its state of health. And behind the curve what do you expect?

Humor is lacking because the polite person does not think. Around the corner I see a sparkling descent of flowers, but the corner is very long.

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ASSOCIAZIONE SALONE INTERNAZIONALE UMORISMO

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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)

The employees of the Autonomous Tourist Board and of the Municipality of Bordighera