Masterpiece 40 Under 40 Awards & the Art Excellence Award
BW Businessworld is proud to present
BW Masterpiece 2027
The most celebrated names in Indian Contemporary Art gather under one roof at the BW Businessworld Masterpiece 40 Under 40 & the Art Excellence Summit & Awards. We focus on art across performance, video, installation, digital media, painting and sculpture.
Experts from the world of Indian art will share insights about the art market in a 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 & the Art Excellence Award.
The Indian Contemporary Art Market
According to a report by 360 ONE, auction turnover touched a decade-high of Rs. 2,543 crore in 2025. 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.
Be Part of the Masterpiece
Make your mark in art.
Jury Members
An esteemed panel of voices from the world of Indian contemporary art.
The Reveal Is Coming
Jury Members — Coming Soon
Celebrating Vision · Recognising Excellence
The Speakers
Conversations with influential voices shaping the future of Indian contemporary art. The speaker lineup will be revealed soon.
Meet the Voices
Ideas that inspire new perspectives.
Art & Ideas
Perspectives from the creative world.
Expert Insights
Fresh thinking. Meaningful dialogue.
Nominate a Masterpiece
Recognising the vision, craft and impact shaping India’s contemporary art landscape. Choose the award category and review its eligibility criteria before submitting your entry.
Masterpiece 40 Under 40 Awards
Celebrating the next generation of creative leaders shaping India’s contemporary art landscape.
Eligibility Criteria
- All participants must be 40 or below the age of 40 at the time of submitting their entries.
- Curators and Business Heads must have at least six months of professional work to show.
- Art Critics and Writers must have at least six months of professional experience.
- Educators must represent recognised colleges and universities.
- Information shared in this form will be used by BW Businessworld for jury assessment.
- The Awards Management and the Jury reserve the right to disqualify any entry if the form is incomplete or the information provided is false.
Art Excellence Award
Honouring exceptional artistic practice, innovation and sustained contribution to contemporary art.
Eligibility Criteria
- Participation is open to artists over the age of 30.
- All participants must have at least five years of professional work to show, including group or solo exhibitions, residencies, or creative projects, when submitting their entries.
- Information shared in this form will be used by BW Businessworld for jury assessment.
- The Awards Management and the Jury reserve the right to disqualify any entry if the form is incomplete or the information provided is false.
Please ensure all information submitted is complete and accurate before proceeding.
Attendee Registration
Be part of a gathering celebrating the vision, creativity and excellence shaping Indian contemporary art.
Register Your Interest
Complete the form below to register for BW Masterpiece 2027.
The Agenda
A day shaped by ideas, artistic expression and conversations that move Indian contemporary art forward.
Ideas & Insights
Thought-provoking conversations are on the horizon.
Art in Focus
New perspectives on India’s contemporary art scene.
Creative Exchange
An inspiring programme is taking shape.
The Awards
Recognising talent, vision and excellence.
The full programme
Worth the wait.
The detailed agenda will be announced soon. Stay tuned for the reveal.
A meeting of art, ideas & imagination
Our Partners
BW Masterpiece · Previous Edition
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2nd Edition of BW Masterpiece 40 Under 40 Awards & the Art Excellence Award
Revisit the previous edition of BW Masterpiece, celebrating outstanding talent, distinctive artistic voices and creative excellence. Watch the event livestream and experience the moments that brought the art community together.
The moments. The artists. The masterpiece.
Get in Touch
Connect with our team for nominations, registrations and speaking opportunities.
01 / Nominations & Registration
Kuldeep Prajapati
Community Outreach Associate
+91 9873822794 Kuldeep.prajapati@businessworld.in