The 6th International Ex-libris Competition Jury was composed of the following names: President: Dr Hasip Pektaş, Ex-libris Artist, President of Istanbul Ex-libris Association (Turkey), Members: Prof: Dr. Erkan İbiş, Rector of Istinye University (Turkey), Dr. Şükrü Bozluolcay, Chairman of Bozlu Holding, Collector (Turkey), M. Sonay Gürgen, Chairman of Selçuk Ecza Deposu, Collector (Turkey), Veselin Damyanov-Ves (Bulgaria), Ex-libris Artist. It was observed that the participation in the competition was high and many master artists took part. 540 artists from 34 countries participated in the competition with 1340 ex-libris. The countries with the highest number of participants were Turkey, Russia, Poland, Republic of China, Bulgaria, Italy, Argentina and others. The selection process took place in several stages. The ex-libris to be included in the exhibition were selected through a pre-selection process. 214 artists' ex-libris were proposed to be exhibited and included in the catalogue. In the evaluation process, attention was paid to originality, technical and aesthetic competence, and the relationship between painting and writing. After extensive discussions, 56 artists were unanimously awarded 14 Awards, 14 Honourable Mentions and 28 Certificates of Honour. Award Ceremony and Exhibition Opening; 22 August 2025 will be held during the 2nd International Exlibris Congress. Address: Istinye University, Vadi H Campus, Vadistanbul Sariyer / Istanbul. The competition catalogue will be printed and placed on the website. http://www.aed.org.tr/en/awesome-dialymotion-post-2
