1. Prize Kaktus Cartoon Award 2025 - „Die Lösung / The Solution"

„Cut Here" by Engin Selçuk (Turkey) Engin Selçuk

Born in 1975 in Hamburg, Germany. The artist has already received more than 80 awards in national and international cartoon competitions. In addition to his work as a teacher, he works as a freelance cartoonist.

www.instagram.com/enginselcukcartoon

2. Prize Kaktus Cartoon Award 2025 - „Die Lösung / The Solution"

„We Can" by Oğuz Demir (Turkey)

Oğuz Demir

Born in 1971 in Denizli, Turkey, the artist began studying graphic design in 1988 at the Faculty of Fine Arts of Anadolu University. His works have been shown in numerous exhibitions both in Turkey and abroad. The artist has received multiple national and international awards in the fields of caricature and illustration. Since 1993, he has been working continuously for publishers, agencies, and magazines in the areas of illustration and caricature.

www.instagram.com/oudemir

3. Prize Kaktus Cartoon Award 2025 - „Die Lösung / The Solution"

„Electric Chair" by Michi Brezel (Germany)

Michi Brezel

Michi Brezel is a cartoonist from Dresden, known for his humorous, hand-drawn watercolor cartoons. His works are characterized by quirky, noseless characters and satirical observations of everyday life. Michi Brezel was awarded 1. Prize at the Kaktus Cartoon Award 2023 for his cartoon „Sinking Ship“.

www.instagram.com/witzvorlage

All Kaktus Trophys are handmade ceramic on a steel base. Artists: Keramikwerkstatt Luger: Judith Luger, Markus Luger, Christine Pavlic (Ottenhseim, Austria)