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Theme: AI vs HI – The Duel of the Century: Algorithm vs. Soul
On the global stage of culture and graphic arts, the Piracicaba International Humor Exhibition calls upon artists for the great clash of
our era: the confrontation between Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence. While machines process billions of data points to
mimic styles and patterns, graphic humor remains the last bastion of subversion, where creative “errors” and the “timing” of irony
cannot be calculated. This year, we seek works that dive into this tension, exploring not only the impact of technology on artistic
production but the essence of what makes us unique. We want to see the stroke that resists digital pasteurization, the biting critique of
life’s automation, and the celebration of human imperfection in the face of the code’s coldness. The direction for artists from all over the
world is clear: do not limit yourselves to the surface representation of robots or gears. What is expected is a profound reflection on
authorship, ethics, the loss of cultural identity and, above all, the human capacity to laugh at our own creations. Whether through the
satire of AI “hallucinations” or the exaltation of the neuron over silicon, the goal is to show that, in the art of humor, sensitivity and
shrewdness are still tools that no algorithm can emulate. Challenge the system, subvert the prompt, and prove that true intelligence does
not need electricity to illuminate the contradictions of the world.
Conditions:
-The categories are:
CARTOON (graphic humor with universal and timeless themes), CHARGE (Editorial and Political Cartoon) (graphic humor with
current journalistic themes).
CARICATURE (graphic humor expressing physical traits and/or the character of a known personality).
STRIPS/COMICS (sequential graphic art. Attention: for Comics, stories with a maximum of 03 pages will be accepted). SCULPTURE
(3D humor works). UNIMED HEALTH (for works addressing the theme of health).
THEMATIC – “AI vs HI” – exclusively for works addressing the “Artificial Intelligence X Human Intelligence” theme proposed by the
organization:
– Professionals and amateurs may submit original works that have not been previously selected or awarded at the Piracicaba
International Humor Exhibition or other graphic events up to the registration deadline.
-Works for all categories may be submitted via: MAIL/COURIER or IN PERSON
-The theme and graphic technique are free
-Digital works must include the author’s signature.
-Original works and sculptures with humorous content must include the author’s information on the piece
– Maximum dimensions allowed: paper originals* – 42 x 30 cm (A3), sculptures – 42 cm (height) x 30 cm (depth) x 30 cm (width)
-Each artist may register a maximum of 03 works per category
-Along with the submitted works, the artist must attach the registration form, filled out legibly and duly signed. A short CV and a
photo are also requested for cataloging in the CEDHU Piracicaba database. To ensure the work is original, it is suggested that the
artist check specialized websites to confirm there is no coincidence of image, text, and/or situation with works already published.
-If plagiarism is confirmed, the work will be automatically disqualified
-Submitted files must be named as follows: artistname_country_category_number.
Example: paulosilva_brazil_caricature_01
-Registration on the official event website in JPEG format and 300 DPI (images attached all at once) at
http://salaodehumor.piracicaba.sp.gov.br
-Submitted works must be accompanied by the registration form duly filled out and signed by the author
Prizes:
Purchase awards totaling R$ 82,500.00* (eighty-two thousand five hundred reais) will be granted as follows:
- a) Five prizes of R$ 7,500.00 each, divided among the categories – Cartoon, Charge, Caricature, Sculpture, and Strips.
- b) One prize of R$ 7,500.00 named “THEMATIC AWARD: Artificial Intelligence X Human Intelligence”, intended for works in any
category addressing the theme proposed for the 2026 edition.
- c) One prize of R$ 15,000.00 named GRAND PRIZE, chosen from the winners of the 5 base categories and the thematic prize.
- d) One prize named “Alceu Marozi Righetto” Popular Jury Award of R$ 7,500.00, chosen by open electronic voting.
The competing works will be selected from the honorable mentions chosen by the Selection Jury.
- e) One prize of R$ 7,500.00 named PIRACICABA CITY COUNCIL AWARD exclusively for the Caricature category.
- f) One prize of R$ 7,500.00 named UNIMED HEALTH AWARD for works in any category exploring the theme of health.
- e) One prize of R$ 7,500.00 named PIRACICABA CITY COUNCIL AWARD exclusively for the Caricature category.
- f) One prize of R$ 7,500.00 named UNIMED HEALTH AWARD for works in any category exploring the theme of health.
*Individual and total prize values may be changed during the registration period until the day of the awards ceremony. Sponsored
Deadline:
21 June 2026
Address for sending artworks:
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By Mail:
53rd Salão Internacional de Humor de Piracicaba – Av. Maurice Allain, 454 – Engenho Central – CEP 13.405-123 – Piracicaba SP
BRAZIL.
In Person:
At CEDHU – National Center for Documentation, Research, and Dissemination of Graphic Humor of Piracicaba – Av. Maurice Allain,
454 – Armazém 14A – Parque do Engenho Central – CEP 13.405-123 – Piracicaba SP BRAZIL, Monday to Friday during business hours (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
