AR Rahman appointed ambassador of Indo-UK culture platform
India Today
Music Maestro AR Rahman has been named the ambassador of the Indo-UK culture platform, Season of Culture. It aims to strengthen India and the United Kingdom’s relations in arts, English and education.
Music Maestro AR Rahman has been appointed as ambassador of The Season of Culture, which marks the 75th anniversary of India's independence. It was officially launched on Tuesday, June 7, by Britain's Deputy High Commissioner to India Jan Thomson and Director (India) of the British Council Barbara Wickham.
The Season of Culture aims to strengthen India-UK collaboration in the areas of arts, English and education. For the same, AR Rahman has been appointed as its ambassador. Talking about it, the ace musician said, as an artist, it is a pleasure to be part of an innovative cultural program that supports creative excellence and artistic appreciation and brings diverse audiences together.
''Today, creative expression and exchange can nurture young talent and create a global stage for fair and equitable access to the arts,'' he added.
Director (India) of British Council Barbara Wickham said AR Rahman has been a significant adviser to the Season of Culture and his work and professional journey truly embody what the Season of Culture stands for - working together, and artistic output that captures the imagination of the world.
Wickham also added that people in both countries will have the chance to experience innovative and exciting creative work from some of the most promising UK and Indian artists pushing the envelope of creativity and the infusion of creative tech.
Over 1,400 artists will showcase their collaborations to millions of audiences across India, Britain, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, through a wide array of arts such as theatre, dance, visual arts, literature, music, architecture, design, fashion, tech-art and new media art.
