This year’s EWK Prize goes to Palestinian cartoonist Mohammad Sabaaneh who draws for the Middle East Monitor (MEMO). As this year’s winner, he will be a guest at the annual Lakes International Comic Art Festival in North West England in September to receive the award.
“This prize is not for me, it is for all Palestinians”, says Mohammad Sabaaneh. “I am thrilled to be announced as the winner of the prestigious EWK Prize for 2024. This award, renowned for recognising excellence in political cartooning, marks a significant milestone in my career and serves as a powerful testament to the global recognition of Palestinian art and its profound role in resistance and cultural expression.”
Artwork by Mohammad Sabaaneh
The EWK Prize was established in 2000 to honor artists who work in the spirit of Swedish political cartoonist Ewert Karlsson. The prize includes a monetary award of SEK 10,000 and a plaque designed by sculptor Thomas Qvarsebo.
Mohammad is the author of two books, Palestine in Black and White and Power Born of Dreams: My Story is Palestine.
