Big Moment For Indian Art: Nita Ambani Announces NMACC’s First International Showcase
The New York edition of NMACC is expected to attract art lovers, historians, fashion enthusiasts, and cultural enthusiasts from around the globe.
New York is set to witness a grand celebration of India’s artistic heritage as Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) makes its international debut at Lincoln Center this September. Nita Ambani, founder-chairperson of Reliance Foundation, made the announcement during her keynote address at the Harvard India Conference 2025, marking a major milestone in India’s global cultural outreach.
The NMACC Cultural Weekend in New York will feature the first-ever theatrical production by NMACC, Civilization to Nation, a visually stunning spectacle that traces India's journey through history. Adding to the grandeur, Swadesh will host a special fashion showcase, highlighting India’s rich textile traditions and craftsmanship.
Recently, Nita Ambani and her daughter Isha Ambani visited Lincoln Center to prepare for the upcoming showcase. A video shared by the official NMACC Instagram page showed the duo touring the venue, offering a glimpse into the meticulous planning behind this prestigious cultural event.
Landmark Moment:
Speaking at Harvard, Nita Ambani expressed her vision for taking India’s diverse artistic legacy beyond borders. "I want to mention one thing: we are doing a Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre Weekend at the Lincoln Center in New York," she announced. She further elaborated on the significance of the event, emphasizing how it will bring India’s vibrant storytelling, music, dance, and fashion to a global audience.
The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) has achieved in mere months what others take decades to accomplish. Opened in 2023, it has redefined India’s cultural vocabulary. NMACC has made art into a shared, public spectacle. It has staged Broadway-calibre productions, numerous music performances, and positioned Indian fashion and design as part of the global conversation. It retains a distinctly Indian soul, one that pulsates with the rhythms of Kathak, the poetry of Urdu, the weaves of Banaras, and the uncontainable energy of folk music.
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