Iran are attempting to reveal the “evil face” of ISIS by launching a cartoon contest, which offers an award for the best caricatures that mock the terror group.
So far 800 entries from 43 different countries have been received by the Iranian House of Cartoon. The committee will select 280, with the winners announced on 31st May.
Rt.com reports:
Good cartoons at Iranian anti-ISIS cartoon competition #Syria #Iraq #Yemen #ISIS #Irak pic.twitter.com/xnKzXY3Gss
— Fer Gunay (@FGunay1) May 26, 2015
Anti-#ISIS cartoon exhibition opened in Tehran #Iran, 280 work from 40 countries displayed. http://t.co/WA7RZfxMQZ pic.twitter.com/nV9ZVho0eY — Golnaz Esfandiari (@GEsfandiari) May 24, 2015
The contest is divided between two sections – cartoons and caricatures – that aim not only to expose the evilness of ISIS but the “unwavering support” of “arrogant” governments and leaders that the organizers see as supporters of Jihadi movement.
#Iran has launched an Anti-#ISIS Cartoon Contest! Fighting the terror group with art and creativity. #Daesh pic.twitter.com/GUmSGypDlr
— Ali Dadpay (@adadpay) May 27, 2015
Cartoon and Caricature contest by Iran on Daesh pic.twitter.com/27cU3lUckk — Raza Hamdani (@hamdani_raza) May 26, 2015
“Nowadays everyone around the world knows about the parasite by the name of ISIS and what crimes they have committed against humanity and art and culture,” Mohamed Habibi told Iran’s Press TV. “Artists now have the duty to raise public awareness about this group by participating in such events.”
More cartoons from anti-#ISIS festival in #Teheran, #Iran. #Daech pic.twitter.com/nTCkjNLqIB
— Breaking3zero U.S (@Breaking3zeroUS) May 26, 2015
Each participant is allowed to submit up to 5 works to try and compete for the top prize of $1500. Organizers plan to hold the contest exhibition in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.