Organizer: The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), through the Centro Cultural Universitario Tlatelolco (CCUT), in collaboration with CartónClub and with the support of the Embassies of France and Germany and the Goethe-Institut Mexico

The Biennial invites political cartoonists, illustrators, visual artists, and graphic creators from around the world to participate

Deadline

September 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Mexico City time)

Theme

A NEW WORLD ORDER

The first edition invites participants to reflect on the political, economic, social, and cultural transformations shaping the contemporary world and threatening peace and human dignity

The theme may address issues including:

Geopolitical conflicts
Environmental crises
Violence
Mass migration
Technological developments
New forms of communication
Changes in global power structures
Political and economic transformations
Threats to peace and human dignity
Dominant narratives and their challenges through political cartooning

Regulations

Only works that have already been published or publicly exhibited will be accepted

Works may have been published or exhibited through:

Personal websites
Online portfolios
Personal blogs
Newspapers and magazines
Instagram
X (Twitter)
Facebook
Behance
ArtStation
Online cultural magazines
Independent media
Cartoon and illustration websites
Online galleries
Group or independent exhibitions
Physical or virtual exhibitions

Works created exclusively for this competition and never previously published or exhibited will not be accepted

Only works published or exhibited between January 1, 2026 and September 7, 2026 are eligible

Each artist may submit a maximum of two works

Technical requirements

JPG format
300 dpi
CMYK
High resolution

Files submitted through WeTransfer or similar services with expiring download links will not be accepted

Artist information

The submission email must include:

Pen name, if applicable
Full name
Nationality
Short biography, maximum one page
High-resolution JPG photograph of the artist
Signed letter authorizing the use of the photograph for promotional purposes
Email address
Mailing address
Mobile phone number, including international dialing code
Social media accounts
Media outlets where the artist publishes or collaborates

Proof of publication

For digital publications, provide the URL where the submitted work appears

For printed publications, provide a PDF or JPG showing the publication where the work appeared

The participant must also provide general information about the publication or platform, including its name, frequency, address, official website, and social media accounts, where applicable

Participant requirements

Participants must be at least 18 years old

Participants must be the authors of the submitted works

Participants are responsible for ensuring that all required documentation is complete and correct before the deadline

Any altered, falsified, or modified documentation may result in immediate disqualification

Artificial intelligence

Works created or modified using artificial intelligence will not be accepted

Jury

The jury will consist of five distinguished personalities from the fields of art, research, journalism, and graphic humor

The jury’s decision will be final and unappealable

Evaluation criteria

Historical and social relevance
Creativity and originality
Ability to synthesize a concept, event, or idea
Technique, style, and execution

Awards

First Prize: €1,000

Second Prize: €500

The prizes will be paid in Mexican pesos according to the exchange rate applicable on the date of the award

Prize payments may be subject to tax deductions required under Mexican legislation

The jury may declare the competition void or withhold one or more prizes under unforeseen circumstances

Exhibition

The jury will select 110 works for exhibition at the Centro Cultural Universitario Tlatelolco (CCUT), National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City

Exhibition dates: October 24, 2026 to January 30, 2027

Selected works may subsequently be included in traveling exhibitions, editorial projects, and academic publications

Results

The winners and selected artists will be notified by email

Results will be published no later than September 20, 2026 through the social media channels of CCUT, CartónClub, the Embassy of France in Mexico, the Goethe-Institut Mexico, and the official website

The First and Second Prize winners will be publicly announced during the opening ceremony on October 24, 2026

Submission

Entries must be submitted exclusively by email to:

concurso@bienaldecaricatura.com

Usage rights

By submitting a work and being selected, the artist grants the National Autonomous University of Mexico the right to use the work for non-profit dissemination, exhibition, publication, and research purposes, always with proper credit to the artist

Selected artists will receive a rights-assignment form by email, which must be signed to authorize the inclusion of a digital copy of the selected work in the CCUT collection

Official links

Official UNAM / CCUT Call for Entries

Official Call

Official Biennial Website

Submission email
concurso@bienaldecaricatura.com