A Short History of the Turkish-Cypriot Cartoons
	by Hüseyin Çakmak
	INTERNATIONAL PRIZES WON BY TURKISH-CYPRIOT CARTOONISTS
	As of 1970s Turkish-Cypriot cartoonists turned their attention to international exhibitions so as to have acquaintance with the world of cartoon, contact with the artists in from different countries and find a place in this world. Of course, the most important reason for this act was the fact that Turkish Cypriot Press was dominated by the political parties and the majority of the pages in the newspapers and magazines were allocated for the news bulletins of these parties. Newspapers and magazines were published with this mentality, articles and cartoons do not carry the value of "art and labour". Newspapers and magazines were prepared with militant views and reflect the views of political parties only. Any different view is not tolerated. Copyright and the return for the labour is out of the question. They are not interested in increasing the number of readers. The most important thing is the appearance of the statements made by the politicians or the party administrators in them. Therefore the cartoonists who have been excluded from the press had to participate in the international activities. Turkish Cypriot cartoonists not only have obtained professional credit but won more than 200 awards in the international cartoon activities that participated. Following are some of the prizes they were awarded: MUSA KAYRA: The International Cartoon Competition of Nasrettin Hoca, "The Special Award", 1980-TürkiyeETOS Art Association International Cartoon Competition, "Special Award", 1993-SwedenThe International Cartoon Competition of "Taejon", "Special Award", 1994-95-South KoreaETOS Art Association Cartoon Competition, "Second Place Award", 1994-SwedenOne of His Works Was Placed in The International Cartoon Museum in Florida, "Diploma", 1997-USAThe Peace With Nature International Cartoon Contest, "Special Prize", 1998-TürkiyeThe Turkish Standards Institute International Cartoon Competition, "2nd Prize", 1998-Cyprus ALPER SUSUZLU: Tib-Wats International Turkish Cartoonists Competition, "First Award", 1986-SwitzerlandThe International "Ancona" Cartoon Competition, "Silver Medal", 1989-1990-1992-Italy"The City Council Award" of the International World Cartoon Competition of "Skopje", 1993- MacedoniaThe International Cartoon Competition of "Marostica", "Special Award", 1995-Italy HÜSEYIN ÇAKMAK: The International Cartoon Competition of "Bordighera", The Golden Date", 1989-Italy"The European Council Award" of the International Cartoon Saloon of "Bordighera", 1989-ItalyThe International Cartoon Competition of "Humour Center", "Bronze Medal", 1993- RussiaThe International Cartoon Festival of "Harbor City", "Silver Medal", 1995- AustraliaThe International Cartoonists Against Crime Association, "The Year of International Cartoonist Prize", 1996-USAOne of His Works Was Placed in The International Cartoon Museum in Florida, "Diploma", 1997-USA1998-International Umoristica-Marostica Cartoon Competition "International Marostica Prize", 1998-ItalyThe Turkish Standards Institute International Cartoon Competition, "3rd Prize", 1998-Cyprus MUSTAFA TOZAKI: Tib-Wats International Turkish Cartoonist Competition, "Second Award, 1986-Switzerland BERTAN SOYER: The International Cartoon Competition of "Brindissi", "The Special Jury Award", 1987-ItalyInternational Cartoon Festival of "Cafam", "Special Jury Award" 1993-Colombia ARIF ALBAYRAK: ETOS Cartoon Competition, "Special Award", 1994- SwedenThe International "Golden Mouflon" Cartoon Contest, "Special Prize", 1998-Cyprus CEMAL TUNCERI: The Turkish Standards Institute International Cartoon Competition, "1st Prize", 1998-CyprusThe International "Taejon" Cartoon Contest, "Mantition Prize", 1998-South Korea MEHMET ILKERLI: International "Golden Mouflon" Cartoon Contest, "Special Prize", 1997-Cyprus ERDINÇ ILKERLI: International "Golden Mouflon" Cartoon Contest, "Special Prize", 1998-Cyprus.
	A Short History of the Turkish-Cypriot Cartoons
	Source
	The above article by H. Çakmak is quoted courtesy of the artist's website.
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