The International Ex-libris Competition - Istanbul 2010
Istanbul Ex-libris Society, Feyziye Schools Foundation and Isik University
are organising an international ex-libris competition open to artists and
designers from all countries in order to bring together and evaluate the
authentic ex-libris prints of highest aesthetic, artistic and technical
quality, created as marks of ownership for books, to encourage the
artists, and introduce the art of ex-libris to the general public to
create endearment.
Rules:
Article 1. Participants shall apply with at most 5 different works of art
created between 2007 and 2010. It is obligatory that three copies of each
print be submitted, first of which shall be for Istanbul Ex-libris Museum,
second for Iþýk University and third for the exhibition.
Article 2. No limitation exists regarding the printmaking techniques. In
addition to traditional printmaking techniques, photographic works or
computer designs shall also be accepted on condition that all works of art
should be multi-copied. Photocopies, drawings or sketches shall not be
accepted.
Article 3. The works of art shall be designed as ex-libris, i. e. as
small-format art graphics created to be pasted into books to identify the
owner. The ex-libris shall include the words "Ex-libris", "Exlibris",
?Ekslibris?, ?Bookplate? or an equivalent (for example, "from the library
of...") together with the name of an alive person or an existing
institution for whom or for which it has been created.
Article 4. Each print shall be signed or initialled by the artist. It is
obligatory that the ex-libris bear legibly on the back of the print the
artist's name, the symbol of the technique used, the year of creation and
the name of the owner. In case of the usage of a non-Latin alphabet, Latin
alphabet version shall appear on the back of the print with the English
translation where necessary.
Article 5. The supporting paper of the ex-libris must not be larger than
210 mm x 150 mm. The printed surface of the ex-libris should not exceed
130 mm x 130 mm. It should fit esthetically onto the paper. The ex-libris
shall not be matted, nor shall be pasted to a cardboard or coloured paper.
Article 6. The deadline for submission is 23 April 2010, the stamped
postal date being decisive. The ex-libris shall be posted in the safest
manner to avoid any kind of damage.
Article 7. The address for correspondence is: Prof. Dr. Hasip Pektas,
Büyükdere Cad. Iþýk University, Faculty of Fine Arts, TR-34460 Istinye
Sariyer-Istanbul, Turkey. Tel: +90 212 286 49 11, Fax: +90 212 276 96 49,
E-mail: (hasipp /at/ ttmail.com)
General information about ex-libris: www.istanbulekslibris.org
Article 8. Prizes:
First Prize (Feyziye Schools Foundation); 1500 USD.
Second Prize (Iþýk University); 1300 USD.
Third Prize (Istanbul Ex-libris Society); 1100 USD.
Special Prize (IMOGA Istanbul Museum of Graphic Arts); 1000 USD.
Special Prize (GMK Turkish Society of Graphic Design); 1000 USD.
Special Prize (Beþiktaþ Municipality); 500 USD.
Special Prize (Atölye Alaturka); 500 USD.
Special Prize (Lukas Hahnemühle); 500 USD.
Special Prize (Itameks); 500 USD.
Special Prize (Emine Karaosman); 500 USD.
Special Prize (Johan Bosschem); 500 USD.
Special Prize (Devabil Kara); 500 USD.
Special Prize (Þükrü Ertürk); 500 USD.
Individuals and institutions are allowed to offer special prizes, which
shall not be below 500 USD (= +- 400 Euro). The Jury shall also be
competent to attribute Honourable Mentions to the ex-libris deserving
honorary awards.
Article 9. The ex-libris shall be evaluated on the basis of their
authenticity and originality, their artistic, technical and aesthetic
merit, and the quality of the relation between the image and inscription
in the composition.
Article 10. The Jury is composed of:
Yeþim Demir, Graphic Designer, President of GMK Turkey
Onnik Karanfilian, Ex-libris Artist - Bulgaria
Hasip Pektas, Ex-libris Artist, University Professor - Turkey
Heinrich R. Scheffer, Ex-libris Collector - Austria
Süleyman Saim Tekcan, Printmaking Artist, University Professor - Turkey
Article 11. A CD shall be prepared for the prizewinning and exhibited
ex-libris. The ones selected shall appear in the catalogue to be prepared
and the creators of the ex-libris exhibited and catalogued shall receive a
copy of the catalogue.
Article12. Submissions shall not be returned. Istanbul Ex-libris Society
is entitled to use the exhibited ex-libris in the web-site, CD, catalogue,
journals and books.
Article 13. A selection of the best works of art will be exhibited in
Ýstanbul, Ankara as of August 2010.
Article 14. Participating in the competition, the artist shall be
considered to have accepted its terms and conditions, and agrees to abide
by the decisions of the jury.
Article 15. Participants shall fill in the form given below and post it
together with the works submitted.
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Form of The International Ex-libris Competition - Istanbul 2010 (Please,
fill in with Latin characters)
First Name:
Surname:
Address:
Phone Number:
Mobile:
E - mail :
Curriculum Vitae (in brief):
Ýletiþim Bilgileri
E-posta: (hasipp /at/ ttmail.com)
Ofis: Isik University Faculty of Fine Arts
Yer: Buyukdere Cad. No: 106 TR-34460 Istinye Sarýyer-Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
