Kalaburagi artist Mohammed Ayazuddin Patel has won the Excellence Award from the Hyderabad Art Society. The award will be given at the society's 85th All India Art Exhibition in 2026. Patel's artwork, 'After Petrol Price,' is a mixed-media piece on canvas. It shows the struggles people face due to rising fuel prices. The painting also highlights a bullock cart as a traditional, sustainable transport option. Hyderabad Art Society Secretary Jegati Venkateshwaralu said the award ceremony will happen on January 23 at the Exhibition Grounds in Hyderabad. Patel has taken part in many international exhibitions and showcased solo digital art across Europe. He also received the National Award for Photography and Digital Painting from the Ministry of Culture. His art appears in many public and private places across India.