The Lion and Sun Association of Germany announces an international open competition for a memorial to the people killed during the nationwide protests in Iran in January 2026. Architects, sculptors, and visual and abstract artists are invited to give form to remembrance. The competition has two categories. Category A, Memorial architecture: a memorial element or small building within 5 × 5 m in plan and 6 m in height, presented on one sheet of 100 × 70 cm. Category B, Sculpture, visual and abstract art: a work of any medium and dimensions that answers one of five short written stories, presented on one sheet of 50 × 70 cm. Entry is free and open to everyone, individually or in teams of up to five. Judging is anonymous. Prizes, in each category: 1st EUR 2,000, 2nd EUR 1,500, 3rd EUR 1,000. Selected entries will be shown in a group exhibition in several European cities. Key dates: registration closes 22 December 2026; submission deadline 9 January 2027; results announced 21 March 2027. The jury will be introduced soon. Brief, rules and registration: [website link] Contact: archbabak.hich@gmail.com
