Osten (Macedonian magazine)

Osten is a Macedonian art magazine and gallery operating out of Skopje, North Macedonia. It is primarily focused on caricature, cartoons, and satirical art, but encompasses a wider range of visual art forms.

Osten is best known for its annual World Gallery of Cartoons, an international competition and exhibition that attracts cartoonists and satirical artists from around the globe. The World Gallery of Cartoons has a long history, significantly contributing to the development and promotion of caricature and satire in the region and internationally.

In addition to the World Gallery of Cartoons, Osten engages in other activities such as publishing books and catalogs related to art, organizing exhibitions of various kinds, and promoting cultural exchange through art. It serves as a significant platform for artistic expression, particularly within the realms of satire and cartooning, in North Macedonia and beyond.