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FRAU* schafft Raum is a hybrid of memorial site and art space. The artistic program focuses on the theme of femicide in connection with the history of the site. Female artists are invited to submit exhibition concepts that fit thematically within this framework.
The former tobacconist’s shop will host exhibitions addressing femicide, violence against women*, women’s* rights as human rights, solidarity, and empowerment. Through the fourth open call by FRAU* schafft Raum (WOMAN* Creates Space), four exhibitions will be selected anonymously for the period January 2027 – December 2028. Each exhibition will run for approximately 24 weeks. The exhibitions are accessible 24/7 and open to visitors during the day.

Submission deadline for the 4th Open Call: September 21, 2026

https://frau-schafft-raum.at/

Opening on Saturday 12 September at 4.30 pm

From 12 to 19 September
Tue to Fri 2-5.30, Sat 10-12.30 / 2-5.30
Morning by appointment

Interactive Art Installation
No registration needed

Neha Dighe invites you to 6 days of play, with ‘HARMONY’.

Join us, in solving the jigsaw puzzle as we discover the rules of the game together.
Harmony emerged from attempts to read the land, from what one sees on the surface of the landscape and the layers of stories that it holds. Land and water, ‘drawing’ landscapes over geological times.
Harmony is an attempt to initiate a dialogue about landscapes, geology, hydrology and habitat fragmentation to provide a sense of nurture to the climate anxiety embedded in the work.
It is designed to spark conversations, discussions and curiosity. Perhaps even an urge to pursue something that comes up through these interactions!
This work is a part of a series titled ‘All Problems of Existence are essentially problems of Harmony’. The title is a quote borrowed from Sri Aurobindo’s book, The Life Divine.

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About the Event: Flickers Film Club and Alliance Française de Pondichéry are delighted to welcome you all to a screening of Aranya Sahay’s multiple award-winning independent film ‘Humans in the Loop’.

The movie tells the story of a single mother from the Oraon tribe who balances training AI systems and reconnecting with her roots, while her pre-teen son struggles to accept their new life away from the city.

Screening Details:

Date: 20-9-2026
Time: 3:30 PM
Venue: Alliance Française de Pondichéry, 58, Suffren Street, Heritage Town, Puducherry, 605 001.
Language: Hindi, Kurukh – With English Subtitles
Entry: Free (open to everyone above the age of eighteen)

In case of queries, please contact us through our Instagram account (Flickers Film Club).

With Regards,
Team Flickers.

*If you’re joining us from outside Auroville, we kindly ask you to register in advance. This helps make your entry at the checkpoints smooth. Registration link : https://forms.gle/bf7j7wxAY5EjQomP7

What is blind babble?

It’s a game we created where you will be put with a random group of people and have the opportunity to delve into deep discussions on topics that one wouldn’t usually talk about in a first meeting.

Its purpose is to promote conversations with new people and bring strangers together.

Do I need to bring something along?

Nope, nada! just yourself and positive vibes:)
See you there !!!

• *Step Towards Sustainable Abundance: Twoo more weeks of Edible Weeds Walk*

_The summer heat relents,_
_Cool rain heals the parched soil;_
_Weeds spring forth in joy_ .

With September’s rains, wild greens rise first. Walk with us in the morning light to meet nature’s first responders—the silent architects of food security.

*Events*
Saturdays, September 2026 – 12th, 19th, 26th _*pick your date and register soon*_ *Next walk on Saturday, 19 September*
*Time* 7:30–8:30 am (max 8:45)
*Location* Accessible area in Auroville (final location shared Friday)

*Registration*
* Limit: 5 pairs (10 people)
* Cost: ₹800 for two
* Single: ₹300 with Edible Weeds book + insert, otherwise ₹400

*Contact*
WhatsApp: 98409 36907
edibleweedwalk@gmail.com
Send names of participants, and dates to receive your QR code.

_*Engage in climate action—discover the wild*_

Open to all, the “The Arts of Transformation” workshops, exploring transformation through the performing arts
(performance, theatre, song, dance, and music), will be offered by the theatre director, researcher and professor, Dr. Fabrice
Nicot, as part of the “Embodied Memories of Auroville” research-creation project (see below).
Inspired by the research of Polish director Jerzy Grotowski and the diverse artistic and educational projects conducted by
Prof. Fabrice Nicot around the world, the “The Arts of Transformation” workshops explore concepts such as bodily and
vocal organicity, bodily memory, “reversed perspective”; for performer (actor, dancer, singer, musician). Using the “via
negativa” method “unlearning” and “freeing oneself from the superfluous” – participants will explore the “organicity” (or
“vitality”) of movement and voice through songs and dances from around the world (Eastern Europe, Africa, Haiti, India).
This process fosters a sense of letting go while also releasing embodied memories. Materials may include texts related to
Auroville, Sri Aurobindo, the Mother, Vedanta, and various global spiritual traditions, as well as the participants’ own
autobiographical stories. Participants will then be able to offer their attention, bodies, and presence to the space, their
partners, and the artistic materials that “flow through” them. According to Grotowski’s researches and the “reversed
perspective” system, the text will “read” the participants, the song will “sing” them, and the dance will “dance” them.
Collective organic actions incorporating various elements – texts, songs, dances, and music – will emerge from this process.

To Participate:
Participants are welcome to join at any point in the workshop series. Once joined, a commitment to the remainder of the
sessions is expected in order to continue participating.
For more information and to register, email aurovilleartworld@gmail.com
Highly motivated workshop participants may join the Embodied Memories of Auroville;* research-creation project by
committing two additional weekly sessions. This is to be seen directly with Prof. Nicot.

About the facilitator, Prof. Fabrice Nicot (https://scenes-monde.univ-paris8.fr/fabrice-nicot):
Dr. / Prof. Fabrice Nicot is a stage director, an actor graduated from the French National School of Drama
(ENSATT), and a state-certified (D.E.) theatre professor. He teaches at conservatories, universities, and at
the European Drama School Cours Florent (Paris). As a director and pedagogue associated with the Grotowski
Institute in Wrocław (Poland), he also specializes in the arts of transformation. He holds a PhD in Aesthetics,
Arts Sciences and Technologies (specializing in theatre and performing arts) from the University of Paris 8,
and a PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences (specializing in anthropology) from the State University of
Haiti.

*Embodied Memories of Auroville, a research-creation project led by Prof. Fabrice Nicot in collaboration Aurovilians
Dr. Suryamayi Clarence-Smith and Kripa Borg,draws inspiration from the performance-based research of Jerzy Grotowski.
Through artistic workshops and performances, it invites Aurovilians to revive and embody personal, collective, and trans-
generational memories linked to Auroville’s origins; in doing so, it will engage community members intellectually,
emotionally, and physically with the community’s founding values, sparking reflection, sharing, and creation. The project is
affiliated with Indian and international institutes: Auroville Research Platform (SAIIER), French Institute of Pondicherry,
Magic Lantern Trust (Chennai), Accès Culture et Citoyenneté (ACC), Univers-scène / Théâtre de l’Epi d’Or, Grotowski
Institute in Wrocław (Poland), Paris 8 University (Centre for Human and Social Sciences Paris North), and the Ramakrishna
Vedanta Centre in Gretz (France).

Scheduled dates:

• 30 Aug, Sun – 9am – 1pm
• 6 Sept, Sun – 9am – 1pm
• 13 Sept, Sun – 9am – 1pm
• 20 Sept, Sun – 9am – 1pm
• 27 Sept, Sun – 9am – 1pm
• 4 Oct, Sun – 9am – 1pm
• 11 Oct, Sun – 9am – 1pm
• 18 Oct, Sun – 9am – 1pm
• 25 Oct, Sun – 9am – 1pm
• 1 Nov, Sun – 9am – 1pm
• 8 Nov, Sun – 9am – 1pm
• 14 Nov, Sat – 9:30am – 1:30pm
• 22 Nov, Sun – 9am – 1pm
• 28 Nov, Sun – 9am – 1pm
• 6th Dec, Sun – 9am – 1pm
• 12 Dec, Sat – 9:30am – 1:30pm

On Friday, September 11, the Korean Pavilion invites the community to “A Night of Korean Culture” at Nowana Restaurant. Starting at 6:30 pm, guests can experience hands-on Korean tea ceremony and Hangul calligraphy, followed at 7:30 pm by a pansori performance — the dramatic vocal storytelling art accompanied by drum rhythm. Join us for an evening where the sounds, gestures, and brushstrokes of Korean tradition come to life.

Open Space Documentary Arts Programme
8–11 Sept 2026 | 3–6 pm IST | Online

Looking at any history from a practitioner’s point of view, there lies the possibility to collectively churn and map thoughts on praxis instead of walking down a museum hallway. As a practitioner one gets a chance to have a nuanced understanding of their present with its complexity of form and subjects. Also a possibility of sharpening their craft vocabulary and locating their praxis. From the post avant-garde practice, one can also look at history as a diverse palette of cultural archives and initiate a formal dialogue through their practice.

The 4-day session will see a phase by phase evolution of major trends and traditions in India Documentary filmmaking that span over a century, as India navigates through its major sociopolitical phases.

Baseline contribution: ₹1200 (India) / €25 (international)

Digital certificates issued.
Queries: filminstitute@auroville.org.in
#IndianDocumentary #DocumentaryCinema #AurovilleFilmInstitute #OpenSpaceDocumentaryArts

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dc9I-ydPIoQ/?stkn=MmgyamIxdGlzbGx5

Namaskaram  RANGAMANCH ART UNBOUND
An Evening of Mime, Music, Movements

WrapGuru brings Auroville alive with art under the stars!

Meet our artists:
VARSHA Mime&Expressions
GOPAL Movement &  Flow
DEBU SoulfulBaul Music, Folk Lore & Vibe.
KUMAR SHAW Instruments & Workshop Curator

13.09.2026,
Sunday 6 PM Onwards
at WrapGuru, Mangohill Road, Auroville

Open To All
Contribution appreciated
RSVP: 7439072415

Four souls, four art forms, one magical evening.
Come feel the unbound art!
See you there?

Team WrapGuru_

• Dates: September 2 through September 29, 2026

• Venue: Family Restaurant, Heritage Town, Puducherry

Guest of Honour Dr. Gopal Jayaraman, Kalaimamani awardee and artist, admired the work’s raw conviction: 

“His fearless approach to execution gives the works a sense of spontaneity and vitality… an expressive visual language that is energetic.”

Kirti Chandak of TASMAI, Centre for Art & Culture, offers perhaps the most striking read of the artist himself: 

“He looks very calm on the surface, but a storm of emotions is loaded with madness underlying his stillness… willing to challenge himself at every moment, erase the marks made, to be reborn.” She noted the bull and buffalo as Sezhian’s recurring emblem — “a symbol of patience and power, a persona he identifies with.”

– HANGAR Y 1879 by Bertrand Lisbonis
– KAIK KAHEVU CHE by Krishna Sheth

From 11 to 26 September 2026
Tue to Fri 2-5.30, Sat 10-12.30 / 2-5.30
Morning by appointment

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NCVWeokUKxUFLT8S8:
[Centre D’Art Citadines, Auroville]

Argentine Tango is a social dance born from music and poetry. Join us if you love melody and rhythm, and wish to explore movement, communication, and improvisation.

*_Introduction to Tango_ (Beginner Class) every Monday at 7pm*. Please join on the first Monday of each month so we can progress through the month!

Practice and informal Tango Social every Wednesday from 7.30pm

Tango Fab Lab (Practice) every Friday at 7pm

All sessions in Harmony Hall, Bharat Nivas (behind Sawchu)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jLkQkc1y5UpK4fdP8

Please come on time and *bring socks or slippery shoes* for turning on the floor.

For more information or directions to the venue, please message 98211 66082.

Please park outside the Bharat Nivas gate. If you stay outside of Auroville, please avoid driving a four-wheeler to the venue.

*Who Can Attend?*
Open to all those who wish to reconnect with their bodies and discover new ways of expression. Beginner friendly.

*What will you learn?*
* Gentle exercises inspired by Noguchi Taiso, Taichi, and Yoga to release tension and prepare your body
* Breathing techniques and dynamic training to enhance the flow of energy within your body
* Activate universal memories and connect with the primal essence of life through Butoh dance exercises

* Explore free association and improvisation to unlock your creative potential

*About the Teacher*
Yumiko Yoshioka is an internationally renowned Japanese Butoh dancer, choreographer, and teacher based in Berlin. She created the ‘Body Resonance’ methodology, which explores the body as a living archive of memories and sensations.

We would be very grateful for any help you can extend to us in spreading the word regarding this. As you have graciously helped us multiple times in the past, we wanted to approach you once again. Kindly let us know of the possibilities.

With Regards,
Team Pondy Reads.

Looking for something to do this weekend in Auroville?

Join us for Wander Banter, our local guided cycle tour where we explore Auroville, discover its stories, meet its people, and get to know the township beyond the usual sights.

Every Saturday & Sunday
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Starting from KINISI, Auroville

For bookings and more information:
info@insideindiaauroville.com
WhatsApp: +91 8524953838

Come wander with us!

This *Saturday*, I’m conducting a small hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to make a delicious *Millet Brownie* using clean ingredients *without* refined flour, refined sugar, artificial flavors, colours and preservatives.

You’ll not just follow a recipe. You’ll understand *what makes a brownie fudgy, how ingredients affect the texture, and the techniques that help you get consistent results.*

No prior baking experience needed
Hands-on learning from start to finish
Recipe + concept notes provided
Bake & take home your brownies

*Saturday, 5 September*
*10 AM – 1 PM*
*Lawspet, Pondicherry*

*Regular Price: ₹1,299*
*Previous Workshop Attendees: ₹999*
*Only 6 seats*

*If you’ve been wanting to understand baking instead of simply following recipes, this is a good place to start.*

*Registration:*
https://opnform.com/forms/wellness-baking-workshop-registration-bfzuxt

*For queries:*
8122120716

*4-part moving image workshop series* to observe the effects of different magnifications on the human body – with and without lighting, with and without contexts – and to discover how meaning may be altered as a result of varying factors.

*Part 1 – Close-up* (duration 1 hour, *Friday 4th September 7pm – 8pm* )

*Part 2 – Mid-Shot* (duration 1 hour, *Friday 11th September 7pm – 8pm* )

*Part 3 – Mid-Long Shot* (duration 1 hour, *Friday 18th September 7pm – 8pm* )

*Part 4 – Long Shot* (duration 1 hour, *Friday 25th September 7pm – 8pm* )

Participants will engage in activities both in front of and behind the lens. Participation will include lighting, shooting, art direction and movement/acting.

Participants may bring a smartphone (with video camera); a DSLR or other camera that can record video; a costume; an accessory; a prop.

Open to all levels.

The workshop host Abhyuday is an award-winning filmmaker and participant of the Berlinale Talent Campus. This workshop is an attempt at going back to, and re-discovering the basic building blocks of cinema, without any pre-conceptions. It will aim to look at the image as it is, and work with the different elements that make up an image. Though the workshop is not result-oriented, it may produce a series of shots. It may also lead to a short film.

*Registration Options:*

*Pre-register for all 4 sessions: 800/-
Pre-register for 1 Session: 250/-
Drop-ins for 1 session: 300/-
_(Snack and Drink included with all options)_*

*Registration Form:*

https://forms.gle/2UyyPkGaEbvSQEqm7

*Date and Time: 5 Sept, Sat, 2.30-4.30pm*

We’ll explore how soil, food, movement, and environment shape human health, moving from treatment to prevention. This session brings together organic farming, nutrition, human physiology, and lifestyle medicine to help prevent chronic diseases through everyday choices.

This is an invitation to understand your body, rethink everyday lifestyle choices, and cultivate well-being through evidence-based practices.

*Topics Covered*

. Health & the Modern Health Burden
. Food & Nutrition
. Micronutrition
. The Human Body: Gut & Gut Health
. Lifestyle Medicine
. Identifying Symptoms and Blood Markers
. Medicine 3.0: From Treatment to Prevention

*Facilitated by Dr. Anurag*
Dr. Anurag is a medical doctor (MBBS) currently pursuing his MD in Physiology at JIPMER, Puducherry. Trained in functional nutrition, his expertise spans lifestyle medicine, preventive health, human physiology, and evidence-based approaches to health and well-being.

*Limited spots available.* *Contributions based*

Registration (Mandatory):
https://forms.gle/XtysP8Eef3hQk2n37

*Location:* Pebble Garden, Auroville

Contact:
Charan +91 8431764831