TOP 60 MASTERS AWARDS · PRESS & MEDIA
2027 theme · Humanity Reimagine: A Call for Peace
A Love Story Behind an International Celebration of Art.
Award-winning filmmakers Alan Grimandi and Viviana Puello have built a shared life around art, storytelling, and the artists who inspire them.
The Top 60 Masters Awards grew from that commitment. Its next chapter brings the fifteenth edition to Toronto in May 2027, continuing an international celebration of artistic excellence that began in 2012.
“The Oscars of the Visual Arts”
— New York Weekly
THE 2027 THEME
Humanity Reimagine.
A Call for Peace
In collaboration with Create4Peace.org
“I believe in art as a vehicle for raising global consciousness and peace awareness. Peace among people. Peace with our environment and all the species with whom we share this planet.”
Viviana Puello · Founder and Curator
Art can carry a voice across borders. It can bring an unfamiliar experience close enough to touch us, confront our indifference, and ask us to recognize the dignity of another life.
For its fifteenth edition, the Top 60 Masters Awards continues its mission of intercultural exchange and peace awareness through the arts. The 2027 celebration in Toronto invites artists and audiences to imagine a future guided by compassion and responsibility.
Our call for peace embraces our relationships with one another, with the Earth and with the species who share it. ArtTour International presents this edition in collaboration with Create4Peace.org, the non-profit partner helping us bring that shared purpose into the celebration.
“When we honor life, we honor peace.”
OUR PARTNER FOR PEACE
Create4Peace.org
For 2027, Create4Peace.org is ArtTour International’s non-profit partner in presenting the Top 60 Masters Awards. Founded by Viviana Puello in 2018 and inspired by the ceremony, it brings a shared commitment to peace into the celebration.
A registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, Create4Peace.org advances intercultural exchange and peace awareness through the arts. Its mission embraces peace among people, care for the environment and respect for the species with whom we share our planet. Through initiatives including Artists for a Green Planet, it brings artists’ voices into the conversation about our shared future.
“Art is a powerful tool that allows us to connect and promote peace, equality, and inclusion.”
Viviana Puello, Founder
In the Press
From the Awards Stage to the Screen.
The Top 60 Masters Awards recognize the artists’ work. Art Titans: Masters of the New Era brings audiences closer to the lives behind it.
Directed by filmmakers Alan Grimandi and Viviana Puello, the original documentary series features artists selected exclusively from Top 60 Masters Award honorees. Through personal conversations and filming in the artists’ own worlds, the masters’ voices and experiences become part of a lasting cinematic collection.
The cover stories below explore the filmmakers’ vision and the creative partnership behind both projects.
On the Cover: The People Behind Art Titans.
FilmmakerLife
Cover Story · Special Edition 2024 · Issue 87
Viviana Puello: Redefining Art, Empowering Change, and Inspiring a Global Movement.
“a groundbreaking documentary series that shines a spotlight on contemporary artists”
A portrait of Viviana’s work across filmmaking, publishing, and artist advocacy, with Art Titans at its heart.
World Class Magazine
Cover Story · Issue 14 · 2026
Where Legacy Becomes Cinema
“Puello and Grimandi have created a shared life in which love, art, and purpose are inseparable.”
A feature on Alan and Viviana’s creative relationship and their dedication to documenting artists’ stories while the artists can still tell them.
Viviana and Alan in Dublin, 2012
It Began with an Encounter in Italy.
Viviana and Alan met while working on an exhibition in Italy. Their love for each other became intertwined with a shared dedication to the arts.
In 2011, while flying between venues, Viviana had the idea for an art magazine. Alan, friends, and fellow artists helped her bring the project into being.
Then came an unexpected opportunity. During a venue visit in Florence, Viviana was given three minutes to present the magazine project to a gathering of around 500 cultural figures from more than 30 countries.
ArtTour International grew from those beginnings. The Top 60 Masters Awards followed in 2012, giving their commitment to artists another expression through recognition, publication, and celebration.
Meet the Filmmakers.
Alan Grimandi
Filmmaker · Director · Cinematographer · Co-founder of ArtTour International and of the Top 60 Masters Awards · Creator of Vivid Arts TV
Alan brings a cinematic perspective to the artists and stories he documents. His work spans direction, cinematography, design, and media production, including the documentary series Art Titans: Masters of the New Era, co-directed with Viviana Puello.
Viviana Puello
Filmmaker · Artist · Author · Founder and Editor-in-Chief of ArtTour International · Co-founder of Vivid Arts TV · Founder of Create4Peace.org
Viviana’s work connects visual art, publishing, film, television, and artist advocacy. She created the Top 60 Masters Awards and is the author of You Are the Masterpiece.
An experienced television host and workshop leader, she brings a personal perspective to conversations about inspiration, creative identity, reinvention, and building a life in the arts.
100K+ combined social media following
THE 2027 AWARD
Wings of Light
An Original Sculpture Designed by Viviana Puello
I created Wings of Light in response to the extraordinary strength I see in artists who continue creating through humanity’s darkest moments.
Across the world, including in war zones, artists continue to give form to their messages. Amid fear, loss and uncertainty, they find the strength to create. Their courage has inspired me deeply.
Soaring above adversity does not mean we are untouched by suffering. We feel the sorrow of children losing their lives, mothers mourning, and families torn apart. We create through that pain, giving expression to what we carry and what we hope humanity can become.
Wings of Light honors that power: the courage to overcome obstacles, remain faithful to our vision, and keep creating when the world around us feels broken.
“When our human wings feel wounded, I believe the powers above give us wings of light, so we can keep soaring.”
Viviana Puello
ART TITANS · MASTERS OF THE NEW ERA
A Life in Art, Told in the Master’s Own Voice.
Every artist featured in Art Titans: Masters of the New Era is selected exclusively from Top 60 Masters Award honorees.
Directed by filmmakers Alan Grimandi and Viviana Puello, the documentary series brings audiences closer to the people behind the work—their experiences, their convictions, and the paths that have shaped their art.
The recognition becomes the beginning of a deeper conversation. Artists share their stories in their own voices, creating a lasting record of the lives and ideas behind their creations.
Top 60 Masters Award honorees are eligible to submit their work and story for consideration for the series.
Alan and Viviana’s documentary Kintsugi—The Line of Destiny received Best Documentary at the New York Film Awards in January 2018.
Toronto 2027. A New Chapter Takes Shape.
The fifteenth edition of the Top 60 Masters Awards brings its international celebration to Toronto, Canada.
Selected artists will be honored at Innis Town Hall, with a reception in the East Atrium and Lobby. The three-day experience includes a welcome evening, the awards ceremony and reception, and a farewell dinner.
The 2027 Top 60 Masters Book will accompany the celebration: a hardcover, full-color publication printed in Italy, bringing the honorees’ work together in a curated international collection.
- Edition
- Fifteenth
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Timing
- May 2027
- Ceremony
- Innis Town Hall
- Publication
- Top 60 Masters Book, 2027 edition
We welcome inquiries about event coverage, founder interviews, participating artists, photography, and press attendance.
THE VENUE
Innis Town Hall, University of Toronto.
On the University of Toronto’s St. George campus, consistently ranked among the top universities in the world, Innis Town Hall is a cinema-theatre within Innis College, home of the Cinema Studies Institute. Its connection to film and cultural life provides a thoughtful setting for the awards and the stories behind the artists.
Innis Town Hall carries a storied reputation in Toronto as an elite cinematic hub, frequently hosting acclaimed showcases like the Toronto Art House Film Festival, which resonates deeply with a sophisticated arts crowd.
- Made for the Camera
- 4K-compatible digital projection, Dolby sound processing, stage lighting and recording cameras.
- A Cinematic Gathering
- A purpose-built theatre with tiered seating and a stage for the presentation of the awards.
- Red Carpet and Reception
- The East Atrium and Lobby provide space for the reception and press photographs.
Innis College, University of Toronto
THREE DAYS IN TORONTO
Three Days, Many Moments.
May 2027
Detailed times, guest information and media attendance arrangements are available from info@top60masters.com.
ON SCREEN
The Celebration Continues on Screen.
Vivid Arts TV was created by filmmaker Alan Grimandi and co-founded by Viviana Puello. Alan is co-founder of ArtTour International and of the ATIM Top 60 Masters Awards.
The ceremony and red carpet are filmed for later broadcast through ATIM TV, Vivid Arts TV and YouTube. Alongside ArtTour International’s magazine coverage, these films bring the honorees and their stories to audiences long after the evening.
Vivid Arts TV is available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android, mobile devices and the web.
Broadcast channels
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AUDIENCE AND REACH
Audience and Reach.
An international art community
Artists, collectors, gallery owners, cultural organizations and arts media connect with the work through print, digital publishing, film and live gatherings.
Figures supplied by ArtTour International for this press kit. Platform audiences may overlap. Current analytics available on request.
INTERVIEW TOPICS & STORY ANGLES
The Stories We Can Share.
The Love Story Behind the Awards
How Viviana Puello and Alan Grimandi’s relationship and shared love of art became a commitment to artists. Their beginnings, the decisions that shaped their lives, and what continues to inspire them.
Partners in Life and Creativity
The personal side of building something together. How two filmmakers combine their perspectives across curation, publishing, design, and production—and the personalities, creative decisions, and everyday teamwork involved.
Toronto 2027: The Canadian Connection
Why Toronto was chosen for the fifteenth edition, the Canadian connection to the awards, and preparations for welcoming an international artistic community. Opportunities to explore the celebration through participating artists.
The Artists and Their Stories
Conversations with honorees about the experiences that shaped their work, unexpected turns in their creative lives, and what recognition means to them. Personal stories of artistic discovery, reinvention, and relationships formed through art.
Humanity Reimagine: A Call for Peace
The 2027 theme opens a conversation about art, intercultural exchange and peace awareness. Viviana discusses peace among people, our relationship with the environment, and respect for the other species with whom we share the planet.
Recognizing Artists in Their Lifetime
Why celebrate artists while their stories are still unfolding? Viviana and Alan discuss recognition and creative legacy, and how Art Titans: Masters of the New Era documents artists selected exclusively from Top 60 Masters honorees.
Meet the Artists at the Heart of the Celebration.
Every edition introduces individual lives and perspectives worth exploring. Journalists can discover the honorees through their published features and request conversations about their work, experiences, and creative development.
We can help identify artists whose stories connect with your publication, audience, or proposed feature.
Stand Alongside Artistic Excellence.
We welcome conversations with brands, institutions, foundations, and cultural partners interested in supporting artistic recognition and international cultural exchange.
The Toronto edition offers an occasion to explore collaborations around the celebration, the publication, and the community of artists it brings together.
Tell us about your organization and the contribution you would like to make. We look forward to discussing a partnership shaped around shared interests and meaningful support for the arts.
Press Materials, Ready for Your Story.
Everything you need for your story is in the password-protected Press Room, ready to download:
- The 2027 Press Kit (PDF)
- Fact sheet, 2027 theme and the Create4Peace.org partnership
- Founder biographies and portraits
- Ceremony photography from past editions
- Wings of Light, the 2027 award
- Venue, three-day schedule and broadcast details
- Art Titans images and the Top 60 Masters Book covers
- Official logos and usage guidelines
- Published coverage and the 2027 honorees
Journalists covering the celebration can also request a press pass, with complimentary admission to the ceremony in Toronto.
For additional materials, image credits, or interview coordination, contact info@top60masters.com.
Please follow the credit and usage guidelines supplied with the materials. Artists retain copyright in their artworks.
Let’s Find the Story Together.
For interviews with Viviana Puello or Alan Grimandi, artist profiles, television and podcast appearances, speaking invitations, event coverage, or partnership inquiries:
Please include your outlet or organization, story focus, deadline, and preferred interview format.