Jesús Cisneros Wins 2026 National Illustration Award
Jesús Cisneros has been honored with the Premio Nacional de Ilustración 2026, the most prestigious illustration award in Spain. The jury commended his "exceptional quality of powerful and expressive work," emphasizing his talent for crafting emotionally resonant worlds. Born in Zaragoza in 1969, Cisneros pursued studies in Art History and Illustration, contributing to over thirty publications. His distinctive visual style has earned him international acclaim through exhibitions across Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Mexico, South Korea, Turkey, and Ukraine. He has previously received the Premio Lazarillo de Ilustración and the Premio Nacional al Libro Mejor Editado. The accolade, which acknowledges a Spanish illustrator's contributions to book arts, was last awarded to Violeta Lópiz, with María José Gálvez leading the jury.
Key facts
- Jesús Cisneros won the Premio Nacional de Ilustración 2026.
- The award is Spain's national illustration prize.
- Cisneros was born in Zaragoza in 1969.
- He studied Art History and Illustration in Zaragoza.
- He has authored or co-authored over thirty publications.
- His work has been exhibited in Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Mexico, South Korea, Turkey, and Ukraine.
- Previous awards include the Premio Lazarillo de Ilustración and the Premio Nacional al Libro Mejor Editado.
- The 2025 award went to Violeta Lópiz.
Entities
Artists
- Jesús Cisneros
- Violeta Lópiz
- Sergio García Sánchez
- Viví Escrivá
- Sonia Pulido
- Paco Giménez
- María Rius Camps
- Luci Gutiérrez
- Alfredo González
- Pep Monserrat
- Jesús Cisneros Laguna
Institutions
- Ministerio de Cultura
- Asociación Profesional de Ilustradores de Cataluña
- Asociación Profesional de Ilustradores de Valencia
- Asociación Profesional de Ilustradores de Madrid
- Asociación Gallega de Profesionales de la Ilustración
- Asociación Profesional de Ilustradores de Euskadi
- Federación de Asociaciones de Ilustradores Profesionales (FADIP)
- Centro de Estudios de Género de la UNED
- Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
- Organización Española para el Libro Infantil y Juvenil (OEPLI)
- Bienal Ilustrarte de Lisboa
- Feria del Libro Infantil de Bolonia
- Revista de Arte - Logopress
Locations
- Zaragoza
- Spain
- France
- Portugal
- Italy
- Mexico
- South Korea
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- Lisbon
- Bolonia
- Padua
- Korea
- Sàrmede