BW Businessworld & BW ARTWORLD present Edition II of Masterpiece 40 under 40 Awards

The second edition of the Masterpiece 40 under 40 Awards & the Art Excellence Award spotlight emerging and mid-level Indian artists. The brilliance of our artists has helped put Indian contemporary art on the world map.

The robust growth path seen over the last few years has been a combined effort of a diverse group of professionals, including curators, critics, business leaders, educators, and many more. Recognising this, BW Businessworld, India’s leading business fortnightly for over four decades, spotlights the dynamically growing Indian contemporary art market. 

This event celebrates innovative minds from the world of Indian contemporary art. We examine art across various media, including performance, video, installation, digital media, painting and sculpture.

Experts from the world of Indian art will share insights about the market and trends in this day-long conference. In addition to talks and presentations, the audience will be invited to immerse themselves in workshops and masterclasses.

The day will close with the much-anticipated 40 under 40 awards and the Art Excellence award. "The awards are a way to acknowledge and support young achievers from the world of Indian art. At BW Businessworld, we take great pride in showcasing young talent across sectors. I firmly believe that Masterpiece will be a platform synonymous with the best of the best in the world of Indian contemporary art,” says Dr Annurag Batra, Editor-in-Chief & Chairman, BW Businessworld.  

Nominations are open for Artists| Curators | Business Heads| Art Collectors |Comms & PR | Educators | Art Critics | Art Writers

Website: BW Masterpiece

Jury Panel

(Jury Chair) Kiran Nadar, Founder & Chairperson, Kiran Nadar Museum of Art

Dr Annurag Batra, Editor-in-Chief & Chairman, BW Businessworld

Prof. Pradyumna Vyas, President, World Design Organisation (WDO)

Sunil, Co-founder, Motherland and Founding Trustee, Kochi Biennale Foundation

Sudarshan Shetty, Artist

Pooja Iranna, Artist

More names to be announced…

The event is curated by Jyotsna Sharma, Deputy Editor, BW Businessworld. For more information about the event and speaking opportunities, write to [email protected]

For nomination, contact Kuldeep Prajapati, Community Outreach Associate, BW Businessworld on +91 9873822794 | 9669860757, [email protected]