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Ms. Akshita Lad is an award-winning artist honored with the prestigious UAE Golden Visa by the Ministry of Arts and Culture, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the global arts landscape. Born in Mumbai and now based in Dubai, her artistic journey began in childhood through frequent visits to museums, where she stood in awe before the masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Claude Monet, Michelangelo, and Rembrandt. These early encounters shaped her enduring fascination with light, emotion, and the timeless beauty of the human spirit. 

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She holds a B.S.B.A. Degree in Finance and Management from Boston University School of Management (1999–2001) and an Interior Design Certificate from Florence Design Academy, Italy (2005). Since 2018, she has pursued intensive art training at Lotus Art Educational Institute in Dubai, maintaining a disciplined daily practice of painting and continuously refining her skills.

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Lad’s body of work spans portraits, landscapes, and abstract expressionism. Her acclaimed Soft Impressions series, which she began in 2023, is deeply personal. Inspired by the natural cycles of seasons and life, it reflects on themes of transition, presence, and acceptance. Through luminous, delicate brushwork, these paintings offer viewers a sense of serenity, joy, and profound connectedness — to nature, to one another, and to something greater than themselves.

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Renowned for their emotional depth, elegance, and timeless quality, her works are created with unwavering dedication. Guided by Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s belief in doing one’s work “to the very best of her ability,” Akshita continuously refines her craft, striving for excellence in every piece.

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Beyond the canvas, Akshita is driven by a strong sense of purpose. She believes in the transformative power of feminine energy and is passionately committed to empowering girls through education. A dedicated advocate for nature and animal protection, she channels these values into her art, creating works that are not only visually compelling but also deeply meaningful.

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Awards & Nominations

• 2025 - Premier Artist Prize,  UK. Awarded for exceptional trajectory and impact in contemporary artistry.

• 2025 - Ambassador – Art Connects Women (UNESCO Patronage), Dubai (2025). Selected as a global ambassador representing female artists from over 100 countries.

• 2025 - Masterful Mind Award

• 2024 - Best Outstanding Landscape Artist – Jan Van Eyck Award, Dubai (2024). Presented at the Artist Luminary Awards by esteemed artist Prof. Aboulqader Alrais for excellence in contemporary landscape painting.

• 2024 - Botticelli International Prize, Florence, Italy 

• 2023 - Harmony for Humanity: The Global Consciousness Art Prize, U.K

• 2023 - International Prize Pegasus for the Arts, Italy

• 2023 - Best Emerging Artist Nominee – Icons Awards, Dubai

• 2023 - Art Ideal Cover Finalist Distinction 

• 2023 - Artistic Excellence Certificates – “Vibrant Sky” & “Spring,” 

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Selected shows & Exhibitions :​​

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2026

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• Salon International D’Art Contemporian - Circle Foundation Gallery -  10th-12th April 2026- Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, France

• As We Appear - La Bella Gallery - 15th Feb-24th Feb 2026, Dubai, U.A.E

• Amore A Carnevale Palazzo Albrizzi Capello Galleria – 14th-28th Feb 2026, Venezia, Italy

• Common Ground - Larry Gallery - Jan 29- March 15, 2026, Belgium

 

2025

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• Permanent Exhibition MIIT Museum, Nov 2025 - Nov 2026, Torino, Italy

• BAAL Gallery – Nov 11 – Dec 8, 2025, Calle Válgame Dios 6, 28004 Madrid, Spain

• MIIT Museo Premio Cannaregio 2025 - Oct 14 - Oct27, 2025, Palazzo Albrizzi Capello, Venezia, Italy

• The Pop Up Gallery – Oct 2 – Oct 7, 2025, Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Art3F  – Sept 26 – Sept 28, 2025, Porte de Versailles, Paris, France

• Museo MIIT – Solo Show “Soft Impressions” – Jun 12 – Jul 3, 2025, Corso Cairoli 4, Torino, Italy

• Altes Dampfbad Museum – May 11 – May 18, 2025, Baden-Baden, Germany

• DIFC Art Nights – 19th Edition – Apr 10 – Apr 13, 2025, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, U.A.E.

• Art Connects Women: Leave a Legacy (UNESCO Patronage) – Apr 9 – Apr 11, 2025, Dubai, U.A.E.

 

2024

• Museo MIIT – Dec 15 – Dec 21, 2024, Torino, Italy

• QIAF – Qatar International Art Fair – Nov 25 – Nov 30, 2024, Doha, Qatar

• To Get There With a Woman – Nov 10 – Nov 24, 2024, Oratorio dei Crociferi, Venice, Italy

• FORBES Sustainability Leaders Summit – Oct 17 – Oct 18, 2024, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

• Progetto a cura del Museo MIIT – MA EC Gallery – Oct 16 – Oct 31, 2024, Milan, Italy

• The London Biennale of Women in Art – Sept 25 – Sept 29, 2024, London, U.K.

• Espacio Triplea X Deodato Gallery – Sept 17 – Sept 23, 2024, Milan, Italy

• Suan Artland Gallery – Affordable Masterpieces – Aug 7 – Aug 24, 2024, Mumbai, India

• Gallery Steiner – Solo Show “Soft Impressions” – Jun 3 – Jun 29, 2024, Vienna, Austria

• Espacio Triplea – May 16 – May 23, 2024, Madrid, Spain

• Intersecting Origins – May 11 – May 24, 2024, Dubai, U.A.E.

• Abstruse, Suan Art Gallery – May 4 – May 31, 2024, Mumbai, India

• Art Expo New York (Gallery Steiner) – Apr 4 – Apr 7, 2024, New York, U.S.A.

• Echoes, Sakku Art Gallery @ The Warehouse – Feb 16 – Feb 22, 2024, Dubai, U.A.E.

• Voyage 2, Suan Artland Gallery – Jan 6 – Jan 20, 2024, Mumbai, India

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2023

• Red Dot Miami – Art Basel Fair – Dec 6 – Dec 9, 2023, Miami, Florida, U.S.A.

• Women in Art Fair – Oct 11 – Oct 14, 2023, Mall Galleries, London, U.K.

• Suan Artland Gallery – Nov 2 – Nov 4, 2023, Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai, India

• The Power of Color – Oct 10 – Oct 21, 2023, Monte Carlo, Monaco

• Art Be a Part – Charity Exhibition – Sept 29, 2023, Dubai, U.A.E.

• Artio Gallery – Sept 14 – Sept 21, 2023, New York, U.S.A.

• Artio Gallery – Sept 1 – Sept 15, 2023, Toronto, Canada

• MEAM Museum – Aug 25 – Aug 27, 2023, Barcelona, Spain

• Suan Artland Gallery – Jul 8 – Jul 23, 2023, Dubai, U.A.E.

• Bedia Art Gallery – Summer Hues Group Exhibition – Jun 14 – Jun 19, 2023, Dubai, U.A.E.

• Diarbid – Jun 3 – Jun 17, 2023, Dubai, U.A.E.

• Galeria Azur – Jun 9 – Sept 15, 2023, Berlin, Germany

• Gallery Steiner – May 30 – Jun 26, 2023, Vienna, Austria

• Flux Review Exhibition – May 18 – May 27, 2023, London, U.K.

• 20×20 Visions – Mar 16 – Mar 30, 2023, London, U.K.

• Art Expo New York – Mar 30 – Apr 2, 2023, New York, U.S.A.

• Colors Art Show – Mar 7 – Mar 15, 2023, Dubai, U.A.E.

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2022

• Le Carrousel du Louvre – Focus Art Fair – Sept 2022, Paris, France

• Art for Collectors – Group Show with Senior Indian Masters – Sept 2022, Anantara Hotel, Dubai, U.A.E.

• World Art Dubai – Mar 2022, World Trade Center, Dubai, U.A.E.

• StartArt Fair – Saatchi Gallery – Oct 2022, London, U.K.

 

2021

• StartArt Fair – Saatchi Gallery – Oct 2021, London, U.K.

• Royal Arts Prize – Jul 2021, La Galleria, London, U.K.

 

2020

• Winter Show – The Royal Arts Gallery – Oct 2020, London, U.K.

• World Art Dubai – Oct 2020, World Trade Center, Dubai, U.A.E. (Debut exhibition)

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