Sharan Apparao is one of the most well-known curators and promoters of art in India. Since her first presentation of art in 1983, she has made Chennai an established destination for the discerning collector, through Apparao Galleries and its sister concern Art Route (an export firm). As the owner-director of Apparao Galleries, her vision is to help young artists by connecting them to the right patrons. Apparao is very passionate about modern Indian art and has a keen eye on new global trends in the art industry. Currently, she works with her teams between Chennai, Delhi and Bombay.