The new mentors and some of their protégés were announced in a ceremony that also celebrated the end of the 2018-19 pairings in dance, music, architecture and literature, the other disciplines included in the Arts Initiative. This year, a new open category mentorship has been added, to incorporate artists who work across different disciplines. Mr. Miranda, the creator and star of the hit musical “Hamilton,” is the first mentor in this category. “Lin-Manuel is only just 40, and an incredibly versatile creative figure who works across theater, music and film in a variety of ways,” said Rebecca Irvin, the head of philanthropy at Rolex, in an interview. “I am delighted to acknowledge the talent, knowledge, generosity and amazing bodies of work” of the new mentors, she said.

Source: New York Times February 08, 2020 18:00 UTC