Art Competition: “Wajda through the Eyes of Japan, Japan through the Eyes of Wajda”

Participate in the competition organized by the Poland-Japan Foundation and send us your original interpretation!
Show your creativity and be inspired by the work of the master of cinema!
2026 – The Year of Andrzej Wajda!
Competition for residents of Poland and Japan.
Two age categories: 14–19 years and 19+. Each participant may submit one original work.
Theme: “Japan through the Eyes of Wajda, Wajda through the Eyes of Japan” – inspired by the life, work, and legacy of Andrzej Wajda.
Selected painting, drawing, and graphic techniques are permitted (in accordance with the regulations).
Works created using AI will not be accepted.

Submissions must be sent by October 15, 2026, to
secretary@polandjapanfoundation.com

Three prizes await the winners: PLN 1,000, and two material prizes.

Key Dates:

Competition Announcement – July 20, 2026

Submission Deadline – October 15, 2026

Results Announcement – November 13, 2026


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