The international prize dedicated to the father of Corto Maltese — in the historic centre Pratt loved.
The Hugo Pratt Comics Award is the international prize dedicated to the Venetian master, creator of Corto Maltese, who lived and worked in Senigallia for many years. Each edition brings together authors, publishers and comics enthusiasts from across Europe for exhibitions, talks and a gala prize ceremony.
The main evenings are held at the Rocca Roveresca or Piazza Garibaldi — five minutes on foot from Loft Pisacane27. The programme includes temporary exhibitions, publisher presentations, film screenings and the closing awards ceremony.
Many fringe events are free to attend: street-level exhibitions across the historic centre, author meet-and-greets in public squares, and markets for comics and illustration.
«In the ochres, deep blues and brilliant whites of his watercolours, many recognise the colours of the Velvet Beach through the seasons.»
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It is the international prize dedicated to Hugo Pratt, the creator of Corto Maltese. It takes place in Senigallia in autumn, bringing authors and publishers from around the world. Many events are free to attend.
Hugo Pratt (1927–1995) was one of the greatest cartoonists of the twentieth century, creator of Corto Maltese. He lived and worked in Senigallia for many years: the special Adriatic light is recognisable in the colours of his watercolours.
The Loft is at Via Carlo Pisacane 27, in the historic centre. The Rocca Roveresca and Piazza Garibaldi are 5 minutes on foot.
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