The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) was publicly unveiled on March 31, 2023. In order to present the visual, performing, and performing arts as a sensory journey across India's rich cultural history, the centre was constructed. It is situated in Mumbai's Bandra-Kurlsa complex (BKC), and will soon become the most sought-after venue for showcasing the best of Indian art and culture to the rest of the world.
The recently opened centre was developed as a modern interpretation of Indian style that drew inspiration from its arts and crafts. The cultural center's expansive interior spaces are meant to exude an air of openness, with lots of natural light and private spaces for introspective production.
After taking visitors on a journey of dazzling performances in costume art exhibitions over the previous two days, the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre's opening programming on its last day of launch weekend concentrated on the power and beauty of the visual arts. According to a formal press release, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani officially opened The Art House, the Center's dedicated site for visual arts, and "Sangam/confluence" was the first performance.
The exclusive exhibition, which honours India's diverse cultural impulses and traditions, features more than 50 standing pieces of art and installations by five Indian and five foreign artists, according to the press release. The exhibition, which was organised by Indian cultural icon Ranjit Hoskote and American curator Jeffrey Dietch, is inspired by the idea of unions, which has a long history in Indian society.
Anselm Kiefer, Cecily Brown, and Francesco Clemente, whose paintings are being displayed in India for the first time, were among the internationally renowned artists whose works were included in the exhibition, which was described as a unique melting pot of traditions much like the Cultural Centre itself.
There were several Bollywood stars in attendance, including Saif Ali Khan, Alia Bhat, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Shahrukh Khan. Priyanka Chopra and her husband Nick Jonas attended the event. Additionally present were Penelope Cruz, Law Roach, Tom Holland, Zendaya, and American model Gigi Hadid.
During the second day at the NMACC, "Nacho Nacho" was performed by Alia Bhat and Rashmika Mandana. Shahrukh Khan performed the well-known song "Apna Time Ayga" during his performance, which set the stage on fire. Ranveer Singh and Varun Dhawan joined him on the song. The two danced to Gallan Goodiyan from the 2015 big hit film Dil Dhadakne Do after Priyanka Chopra Jonas was later summoned to the stage.
The stunningly spectacular volume, which is an enlargement of the eponymous costume art display that enthralled viewers on day two, is introduced by "India In fashion" curator Hamish Bowles. Scholarly remarks from eminent curators, historians, and journalists in the fields of fashion textile and art history are also included, and they are both fascinating and instructive. Then, Isha Ambani, Amin Jaffer, Anuradha Vakil, Suzy Menkes, a resurrected fashion journalism critic, and Priyanka Khanna, an editor and writer, read passages from the book.
It continued by stating that Parateek Kuhad, a well-known singer of Indian music, serenaded guests as the event drew to a magnificent conclusion. Just like in the past, the Swedish craftsmen's earlier gift shop continues to pique the interest of tourists, many of whom prefer to take mementoes home. On April 3, the public will be able to experience the great Indian musical civilization to the nation, India in Fashion, and Sangam/Confluence, continuing the excitement from the three-day extravaganza that brought together an electrifying mix of Indian and foreign performers as well as significant figures from around the world.