Celebrating Peace, Creativity, and Global Connection at the 2025 Top 60 Masters Awards.
An unforgettable night in Ferrara dedicated to the healing power of art.
At ArtTour International, we believe in the transformative power of art to unite, inspire, and heal. On May 23, 2025, we gathered in the historic city of Ferrara, Italy, to present the Top 60 Masters Awards—our annual celebration honoring visionary contemporary artists from around the world.
Viviana Puello at the 2025 Top 60 Master Awards ceremony.
Hosted at the magnificent Ridotto del Teatro Comunale di Ferrara, this year’s ceremony was dedicated to world peace and opened with a powerful and moving moment: our Founder and CEO, Viviana Puello, took the stage and sang affirmations for unity and compassion, setting the tone for an evening grounded in intention, beauty, and purpose.
For the past sixteen years, the Top 60 Masters Awards—often referred to as the “Oscars of the Visual Arts”—have recognized artists who go beyond aesthetics to awaken consciousness through their creative work. This year, each honoree received the “Rising Above” Sculpture Award, a symbolic piece designed by Viviana Puello herself, representing the artist’s path of transcendence and inner awakening.
We also launched the Top 60 Masters 2025 book, our annual collectible publication featuring this year’s award recipients. The book was curated by Viviana Puello and brought to life through the graphic direction of Alan Grimaldi, our COO and the founder of Vivid Arts TV.
Awardees at the 2025 Top 60 Master Awards ceremony.
During the ceremony, we were proud to present special honors, including:
– The Artist of the Year Award to Heinz Marzohl (Switzerland)
– The Green Art Visionary Award to Tracey Chaykin (USA)
– The Art Titans Awards to Despina Kyriacou (UK) and Sydnei SmithJordan (USA)
We were honored to welcome several of our Top 60 Masters awardees in person, including Barbara Tyler Ahlfield, Chatarina Salomonsson, Dina Klumbys, Gene Sellers, Howard Harris, Juan Ortiz Portas, Michael Surber, Neela Pushparaj, Vasile Ghiuță, Youri Chasov, Silke Wolff, Monika Bendner, Jenneke Brunnekreeft, and Christophe Szpajdel. Their presence transformed the evening into a true celebration of shared humanity through art.
The night concluded with heartfelt conversations over a traditional Italian dinner, followed by joyful dancing as artists, partners, and guests embraced the creative spirit we all came to honor.
Viviana Puello presenting the “Rising Above” Sculpture Award.
At ArtTour International, we remain committed to lifting the voices of artists who shape our world with courage and vision. The 2025 Top 60 Masters Awards was more than an event—it was a celebration of peace, presence, and the boundless possibilities of art.
“Peace begins in each heart. Through art, we awaken stillness and give voice to a collective hope—the breath of human consciousness made visible.
— Viviana Puello, Founder & CEO, ArtTour International.
