Competition: National Photography – Last Date 26 January
Themes Climate Impacts in Cities Climate Actions in Cities More Details: https://niua.org/c-cube/content/national-photography-competition
Category: News and Events
Music: Zombified by Falling In Reverse
Falling In Reverse is an American rock band based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and formed in 2008 by lead vocalist Ronnie Radke. On January 5, 2022, the band released the single ‘Zombified’ via live stream, which is the first single from their upcoming Neon Zombie EP. In ‘Zombified’, Radke warns “The monsters aren’t living under […]
Photography: Mating Games by Marco Saroldi
Phenomenalindia is a new project by Marco Saroldi about the incredible variety of surrealistic stories you can find in this country. Every week we will publish one of his works.
Poetry: Weave Lifelines by Anandi
Poetic and… (by Anandi Zhang) is a collection of short poems that come from inspirations in daily life in and around Auroville. Readers in Auroville and beyond resonate with poems in the book, feeling that they describe their life experiences, inner journeys and insights. There are three sections in the book:– Poetic and Playful– Poetic and […]
In News: Canadian artist Robert L’Heureux’s artwork brings forth the stained glass craft from European cathedrals and churches
Article by Priyanka Chandani published in Indulge, The New Indian Express Famous during the middle ages for bringing beauty to the grand cathedrals and churches in Europe, the exhibition promises to be at the intersection of traditional techniques and new ways of expressing When you see artist Robert L’Heureux’s glasswork, you will relearn all that you […]
Announcement: Looking for musicians for a new Rock Musical
The Auroville Theatre Group is looking for musicians 🎹 for a new Rock Musical: “PETER PAN: Lost and Found”. 🎸 Book and lyrics by Jill Navarre. Music by Martin Gluckman. Auroville Theatre Group production. Looking for: bass, guitar, keyboard, flute, drums, percussion. One month rehearsal period before actor’s rehearsals. 🎶 Project going into production after […]
Aurofilm Screening: ‘The Color of Paradise’ – 14 January
MULTI MEDIA CENTRE AUDITORIUM (MMC, Town Hall) FRIDAY 14 JANUARY 2022, 8:00 PM “The Color of Paradise” Directed by : Majid MAJIDI, Iran, 1999, Music by: Alireza Kohandairy With: Hossein Mahjoub, Mohsen Ramezani, Salameh Feyzi Synopsis: One of the most delicately crafted and spiritually uplifting films, The Colors of Paradise, is a remarkable work of art and a heart-rending gift from Persia, from […]
Film Festival: AUROVILLE FILM FESTIVAL 2022, 18-23 January
What’s going to happen??!! What about changing lockdown notifications?? We wish we had easy answers to these questions. It’s a difficult situation for us as we have no idea what is going to be announced after Pongal. However: If cinema theatres are allowed to run, we will be screening the films at MMC/CP, SAIIER and […]
Theatre: A Place Called Home – 17 January
The Auroville Theatre Group is happy to share their upcoming Zoom play, A PLACE CALLED HOME. Look for it on January 17th. Here’s a small taste to whet your appetite. May all seekers after a home find the place they are looking for.
Workshop: Introduction To Tarot Reading with Valentina
Level 1: Major Arcana – The Path of the Soul When: 3-6 pm, 25-28 January Where: Center Guesthouse, Auroville Registration: For details and registration please send an Email to tarot4dreamers@gmail.com
Events: MAP Talks and Webinars
MAP TALK: Art in the Public Eye Exploring the role art collectives play in transforming cities and its residents When: Saturday, 15th January, 6 pm (IST) A mural by Aravani Art Collective outside the MAP construction siteMurals, sculptures, installations – public art in all its diverse forms is deeply rooted in visualising the invisible by […]
Exhibition: Maps Of Disquiet – Ongoing till 6 February
Titled Maps of Disquiet, the 3rd edition of the Chennai Photo Biennale, reflects on the exigencies of our times: resisting majoritarian impositions, ecological collapse, and technological dystopias by reclaiming pluralities of thought, voices, and art, and building new networks of solidarity and care. In today’s world of highly specialized fields of operation, rigid chains of command and […]
Contest: Student Photography and Original Illustration
“The Environment Is in You” is a great opportunity to explore the connections between art and science, as well as students’ relationship to the living world. Contestants must be 13 years of age and up in the U.S. and 16 years of age and up internationally. All entries must be received by May 5, 2022, […]
AV Radio: The Latest Podcasts
Your favourite radio is always working for you. Stay tuned! Here you can listen to the stream channell (playing 24/7). Here you can see on-air schedules. Last published podcasts: Soul Tracks – Se.3, Ep. 7 “Summertime Funk & Bands That Sound Remarkably Like Queen” (Music) PAPY THE BOOMER – Ep.05 Petition (Humour) Aarohan – ep.37 “The grace of […]
Music: Amazonia by Gojira
Gojira is a French heavy metal band. Founded as Godzilla in 1996, they changed their name in 2001. Gojira is knows for their progressive and technical death metal styles and their spiritual and environmentally-themed lyrics. Amazonia, their second single from the album Fortitude, was released on the 26th of March 2021. The song and its […]
Photography: This is not a Guest House by Marco Saroldi
Phenomenalindia is a new project by Marco Saroldi about the incredible variety of surrealistic stories you can find in this country. Every week we will publish one of his works.
Poetry: To the future by Anandi
Poetic and… (by Anandi Zhang) is a collection of short poems that come from inspirations in daily life in and around Auroville. Readers in Auroville and beyond resonate with poems in the book, feeling that they describe their life experiences, inner journeys and insights. There are three sections in the book:– Poetic and Playful– Poetic and […]
Film Festival: Auroville Film and Food Festival, 18-23 January
AUROVILLE FILM FESTIVAL 2022 AUROVILLE FOOD FESTIVAL 2022 When: January 18th-23rd Auroville is going through a difficult time and, without ignoring all that we are experiencing, this event simply presents excellent films and good food.The selected films in the category of films that develop the theme of human unity show problems and solutions from around […]
Announcement: Looking for Volunteer to carry a parcel from Europe for Analogue Photography workshops
Centre dArt held five Analogue Photography workshops led by Sasi during 2021 year. Twenty four students attended these workshops and gave positive feedback. Centre dArt is getting material for these ongoing workshops from Europe.We are looking for someone coming to Auroville/Pondicherry in the near future and can bring a parcel 1-2kg from Europe or USA. […]
Exhibition: The Spirit of India – 3 – 28 January
Sarala’s Art Center of Chennai Presents:The Spirit of India When: 10am to 5 pm ( Sundays Open), 3 – 28 January 2022 Where: Kalakendra Art Gallery, Bharat Nivas, Auroville Art is a journey: different backgrounds, distinct viewpoints, different philosophies, distinct interpretations, numerous conversations, over Chai, Chaat and samosas, running late to catch a flight, catching a […]
Aurofilm Screening: ‘The Little Prince’ – 7 January
MULTI MEDIA CENTRE AUDITORIUM (MMC, Town Hall) FRIDAY 7 JANUARY 2022, 8:00 PM “The Little Prince” Directed by : Mark Osborne, France, 2015 Synopsis: Animated film based on the 1943 novella “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. At the heart of it all is a little girl who’s being prepared by her mother for the very grown-up world in which […]
Newsletter: Ever Slow Green, New Year News & Old Year Updates
future: Eternal Forest online eventOn Wednesday, January 5, 2021, Ever Slow Green is being streamed live during an online event organised by the Eternal Forest project. Following the film Eternal Forest founder Evgenia Emets will speak with Natasha Storey and myself about reforestation in Auroville, India.The event starts at 4 pm GMT (so e.g. in Los Angeles […]
Retreat: The Sufi Way with Nirupam Gyan, 9-13 January
Sufi Zikr & Whirling, Sacred Gurdjeff dances, active meditations, breath, dance… woven together magically.. Your heart will open wide, your mind still… you see the world flying by… Sufi Whirling is an ancient transformative practice The Sufi Way Retreat is a life changing event , Nirupam Gyan sufi is sharing Sufi & Gurdjeff & more […]
Short Film: Fallin’ by Valentina Beatriz
Two dancers are magnetically attracted and repelled to each other, embodying the dynamic of addictive attachment and codependency, commonly categorized in modern culture as the experience of falling in love. View short film here > Script and direction – Valentina Beatriz Choreography and performance – Gopal Dalami and Valentina Beatriz Cinematography – Hemanth Kumar First […]
Exhibition:Glass works exhibition By Happy Glass Studio – 7- 22 January
Centre d’Art Gallery, Citadines, Auroville invites you for a Glass works exhibition By Happy Glass Studio. When: Exhibition opening on Friday 07 January 2022 at 04.00pm. Exhibition Date’s 07 January to 22 January 2022. Gallery hours Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 12.00pm – 02.30pm to 05.00pm. Sunday is closed. Where: Centre d’Art Gallery, Citadines, Auroville […]