November 14 , 2025
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Aditya Birla Auditorium | On-Site
When compared to investments such as stocks, bonds, and real estate which rely on financial performance, art is perceived as a more stable investment. Art is not driven by the same modes as traditional investments. It is driven by subjective factors such as aesthetics, rarity, historical significance, and the reputation of artists and art movements. This talk has been conceived to explain the art market in three primary points, how art and culture is produced, the benefits of investing in it and how to maintain and sustain investments long term. We invite the panelists to draw from current events to enable the audience to navigate the complexities of the art market. Image courtesy Saffronart
Mukti Khaire is the Girish and Jaidev Reddy Professor of Practice at Cornell Tech and the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. Khaire is an economic sociologist who studies the creation of new markets by pioneering entrepreneurs in creative and cultural industries, including art, fashion, film, music, and publishing. Her research has shed light on how entrepreneurs leveraging technology in these industries have changed the structure and functioning of these industries, leading to consequences for society more broadly. Her book, “Culture and Commerce: The Value of Entrepreneurship in the Creative Industries,” was named one of Forbes’ Top 10 Books on Creative Leadership.
Leonie Mir is Head of VIP, EMEA & India for Frieze, a leading contemporary art fair, managing international VIPs and elite art world relationships. Before joining Frieze in April 2024, she worked as an independent art advisor and curator through her consultancy, Leonie Mir Fine Art. She curated exhibitions at prestigious venues, including The Arts Club in London, Tristan Hoare Gallery, and a group show for the European Capital of Culture in Gmunden, Austria. Her work focuses on modern and contemporary art, supporting both private clients and public exhibitions.
Minal Vazirani co-founded Saffronart in 2000 and has been a driving force behind the auction house’s growth, leading efforts across strategy, business development, technology, and finance. Her leadership has been pivotal in expanding the company’s operations and establishing its presence in Mumbai, Delhi, New York, and London. She has been an avid art collector for nearly three decades and has curated and organised exhibitions of Indian art both in India and internationally. She is a co-founder of ART MUMBAI, the city’s first dedicated art fair, launched in November 2023.
Mukti Khaire is the Girish and Jaidev Reddy Professor of Practice at Cornell Tech and the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. Khaire is an economic sociologist who studies the creation of new markets by pioneering entrepreneurs in creative and cultural industries, including art, fashion, film, music, and publishing. Her research has shed light on how entrepreneurs leveraging technology in these industries have changed the structure and functioning of these industries, leading to consequences for society more broadly. Her book, “Culture and Commerce: The Value of Entrepreneurship in the Creative Industries,” was named one of Forbes’ Top 10 Books on Creative Leadership.
Himanshu Sinha is senior Partner of Trilegal and heads its Tax practice. He has more than 25 years of experience in direct and indirect tax matters including International Tax, Transfer Pricing Corporate Tax, Goods and Services Tax and Tax Controversies. His clients are in a broad range of industries and include leading MNCs, ultra-HNIs, well-known non-profits, Indian conglomerates and funds. He has spoken at several international conferences and published articles with leading international journals. Himanshu is an acknowledged leader in the field of Taxation and has won several international awards. He has a LLM in Taxation from the Harvard Law School. Himanshu is also an avid art aficionado and collector.
