Nita Ambani elected to board of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art

Educationist, Philanthropist and Businesswoman Nita Ambani has been named the Honorary Trustee of New York City’s The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the largest U.S. art museum. In the museum’s 150-year of history, she is the first Indian Trustee. Her election took place at the meeting of the Museum’s board and the announcement in this regard was made by Daniel Brodsky, the Chairman of Museum.

Key Highlights

The 149-year-old Metropolitan Museum of Art, is considered as the largest and most visited art museums in the world. The museum draws billionaires, celebrities and millions of visitors a year to see art spanning 5,000 years from around the world.

Nita Ambani: She is the Founder and Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation. She is the wife of Asia’s richest person and Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani. She is first Indian to be so honoured.

Why is She elected? For her commitment to The Met and to preserving and promoting India’s art, culture and heritage. The Met also noted that the Reliance Foundation has sponsored key cultural events such as ‘Abbaji’, the annual concert of legendary musician Ustad Zakir Hussain, among the many efforts to recognize cultural legends of India and ensure their relevance to a younger generation.

In October 2017, the museum had also announced that Reliance Foundation promised a generous gift (without stating the amount of gift) to support exhibitions that explore and celebrate the arts of India.

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019