The thriving global art scene is home to the most talented individuals. Masters of their craft have generously shown the world the fruits of their creative labor bringing life to the world of art itself and inspiring millions of people across the globe. ArtTour International Magazine (ATIM) stands at the forefront of the global art community, bringing artists the recognition they deserve by connecting them with millions of audiences worldwide who celebrate the beauty of art and everything it has to offer.
To the uninitiated, ArtTour International Magazine is an award-winning platform with over 10 million global viewers. The platform showcases the world’s most talented master artists through various forms of media such as an award-winning magazine, a TV show, international events, and beyond. ATIM is a renowned leader in the multimedia art space, providing global exposure to hundreds of artists in all stages of their artistic careers.
ATIM operates in over 205 countries worldwide. From its humble beginnings since its establishment in 2011, Viviana Puello has served as the CEO, editor-in-chief, and face of the company. On December 10th, the company held the much-anticipated ATIM Top 60 Masters Awards, which took place at the Manhattan Neighborhood Network Community Media Center studios in New York.
For the first time in two years, artists gathered to receive their prestigious awards in person. The event was curated by Viviana Puello herself, and Alan Grimandi took charge of the Graphic Direction. The coveted ATIM Artist of the Year award was given to Patricia Karen Gagic, an accomplished Contemporary Artist, Award-Winning Author, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur and Humanitarian. The special Art Titan Award was presented to master artist Ric Conn who is an internationally recognized expressionist artist. His paintings often depict relevant social issues, tackling them with such fervor and creativity.
“Our intention is clear, to always be active in our support and promotion of the intercultural exchange by showcasing these master artists from over forty countries across the world. We can bring much-needed awareness of the continued search for global peace,” shared Vivian. Each artist chosen for ATIM’s Top 60 Masters is a recipient of the ATIM Masters Award, a reproduction of ATIM’s own Editor-in-Chief, Viviana Puello’s sculpture, “Rising Above.”
The sculpture has a storied history of serving as a symbol that was created to protest against war, violence and guns. “Rising Above” has sought to bring awareness to world peace since its creation, and it has proven to be a monumental figure in today’s modern art landscape. Vivian has chosen to present the same version from 2019 in Ferrari Red as a reminder that the ongoing struggle for peace remains.
Each year, ATIM celebrates its Top 60 Masters with an incredible award ceremony created in collaboration with their non-profit organization Create4Peace. This time around, the ATIM Top 60 Master artists gathered to celebrate in New York. The ceremony serves as a global platform for the artists to share their artistic vision and amplify their voices to spread the messages that they truly hold dear.
Submissions are now open for artists who want to attend the 2022 ArtTour International’s Top 60 Masters Awards. The prestigious award has been dubbed as the “Oscars of the Visual Arts,” and only sixty artists each year are given the privilege to attain it. It’s extremely exciting to see the future prospects for next year’s Top 60 Masters Awards. Until then, let us all celebrate the talented masters for this year who have greatly inspired millions of people through their art.Learn more about ArtTour International Magazine by visiting the company’s official website.