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2025 Asia Arts Game Changer Awards India | Trailer

January 15, 2025 — The ninth edition of the Asia Arts Game Changer Awards India takes place in New Delhi on the February 7, 2025. Co-chaired by the esteemed Pheroza Godrej, Sangita Jindal, Kiran Nadar, and Radhika Chopra, the Awards return to bring together major art collectors, artists, gallerists, curators, and dignitaries from across South Asia, along with Asia Society trustees and patrons. In our efforts to explore and nurture the ways South Asian identities permeate and define contemporary artistic practices, we have been more than fortunate to have the support of beloved members of our community that share our mission and vision. The awards were first instituted by Asia Society India Centre and the Asia Society Museum. For this edition of the awards, RMZ Foundation comes on board as a lead supporter. (2 min., 50 sec.)

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