A performance on bansuri by Nadaprem in Auroville’s amphitheatre, 31 March 2018, dedicated to the “blue moon” (so is called the exceptional second full moon in the same month – in fact in this occasion the full moon was quite reddish). Videos by Manohar. PART 1 PART 2
50 veena performers by mostly young girls and boys, in Auroville’s amphitheatre in front of Matrimandir, 25th March 2018, as a form of offering and participation in the 50th anniversary from the foundation of this city. Video by Manohar Aurohamsadhwani Art Centre is offering a performance with 50 Veenas for the 50th Anniversary of Auroville. […]
Synthesis of the performance by the Youth Choir of Auroville in Cripa on March 30, 2018. Singers: Aloe, Amber, Ameya, Asia, Auroshree, Claire, Chandani, Daniel, Eurydice, Hannah, Hema, Jade, Jangchup, Leela, Luna, Manissa, Martin, Mohini, Neha, Padma, Pia, Pooja, Prithvi, Pritika, Samedha, Sarah, Sauman, Sneha, Sole, Sundar, Tara, Uttara, Yam, Zara. Piano: Matthew Conducted by […]
At Indianostrum Theatre, Pondicherry. Karuppu, this is the black spot that we put on the cheek of a newborn. . . Karuppu, is the nocturnal silhouette that will try to seize us at the corner of a deserted street. . . Karuppu is the spirit that keeps the man alert. . . Karuppu is the […]
All are cordially invited to celebrate the Tamil New Year in Indian Pavilion, SAWCHU, at Bharat Nivas on 13th April 2018, 5:30 pm onwards Program details 5:30: Lights & Kolam 6:00: Live music 7:00: Refreshments and Snacks 7:15: Screening of the film made out of Sangamam Festival on 4th March 2018 Let’s celebrate this year’s […]
Pop, Funk, Reggae, Ska, R&B, Rock With: Margherita, Matthew, Mehul and Edo 13th April, 8pm at CRIPA
Original music composed by Pushkar Carloto The recital is a repeat of the one I gave in February, for those of you who couldn’t come, and for those who would like to hear it again. Finally, I will also have CDs of the music ready for those interested. The compositions on the programme are all […]
“The World Post Contemporary Wave” is an unique platform of Narrative Movements, in which we are trying to spread Art Awareness simultaneously in 40 places all over the world, curated by 44 artist curators with the participation of more than 200 artists nationally and internationally to celebrate ‘World Art Day’ on 15th April. Venue: Kottakarai […]
Sunday, 15 April, 9-10.30am Becoming aware of the reality as it is without judgment, interpretation or reaction, and settling into its vast luminous expanse. A journey, with also mantra chanting, dialogue… Please register at: spiritandnature@auroville.org.in www.spiritandnature.org
Sunday 15 April, 5-6pm Auroville’s Anusuya, Samridhi and Gaia forests and paths are nourished and well maintained by a dedicated collection of forest stewards. With full appreciation for these efforts, Kaliananda, invites you all to join for a one hour stroll to simply enjoy a relaxed and direct contact with the forest without speaking … […]
The premiere of Adishakti’s new production, “Bali”, written and directed by Nimmy Raphel with Vinay Kumar in the title role, at Adishakti on 7th April, 2018, 7pm. Read also the review “Krishna on Bali“
We all know the wonderful work in theatre done by our neighbour, Adishakti, and have had the opportunity to enjoy excellent performances by them and by the artists they have invited. Since Veenapani’s death, the company has shared with us a yearly festival in her memory. On April 7th, we will have the opportunity to see their new […]
On the occasion of its Golden Jubilee, an offering of Hindustani Classical and Light Classical (vocal) pieces of a group of singers from Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Organised by ARPANAA, Geeta Creativity & Mona Yantra. arpanaa@auroville.org.in “An Ode to Auroville” Saturday, 7th April 2018 from 8 to 9:15pm at CRIPA, Auroville
April 8th! Allison and Aikya share about their experience meeting the Dolphins and the White Lions: 10am till 12am. Followed by movie/clips related to the topic: 6.30pm till 8.30pm.
Kochi Biennale Foundation invites applications from artists for a two-month residency at Pepper House, Fort Kochi. The residency is open to artists working in any medium, and will run for two months from May 25 to July 25, 2018. Artists will be offered studio space at Pepper House, accommodation, travel expenses, daily allowance, and finite […]
India Foundation for the Arts announces request for proposals under Arts Research Programme The Arts Research programme supports scholars, researchers, and practitioners to undertake research into the various histories and expressions of artistic practices in India. It seeks to foster wider perspectives, understandings, interpretations and engagements in the arts. We are inviting proposals for our Arts Research programme […]
Each year we receive a small grant from the Government of India (GOI) for carrying out innovative programs in the fields of education and / or culture. We invite those with proposals for such innovative programs, both from those who are part of SAIIER as well as from those not directly linked to SAIIER, to […]
Filmmakers Without Borders (FWB) supports independent filmmakers around the world via grants and other funding initiatives. Supported projects include narrative films, documentary films, and new media projects that align with themes of social justice, empowerment, and cultural exchange. See more details here.
CreditMari Maeda and Yuji Oboshi ONCE UPON A time, artists had jobs. And not “advising the Library of Congress on its newest Verdi acquisition” jobs, but job jobs, the kind you hear about in stump speeches. Think of T.S. Eliot, conjuring “The Waste Land” (1922) by night and overseeing foreign accounts at Lloyds Bank during the day, […]
Pricing your art is different from making art; it’s something you do with your art after it’s made, when it’s ready to leave your studio and get sold either by you personally or through a gallery, at an art fair, online, at open studios, through an agent or representative, wherever. Making art is about the […]
The tiny territory of Puducherry has played a quiet but symbolic role in the cultural exchange between India and China in modern times, courtesy Chinese scholar Hu Hsu, also known as Xu Fancheng, who lived in Puducherry for 27 years from 1951 to 1978. The scholar, regarded as ‘the modern Xuanzang’, settled in Sri Aurobindo Ashram in 1951 and translated numerous […]
artist: Ivana Frousova Please contact Ivana for any enquirers about art pieces displayed: e-mail: ivana.frousova [at] yahoo.co.uk phone: (91) 7094344154 Work:
Painting, Sculpture, Movement Art, Performance Art at Kala Kendra, from 20-31 of March DHI means vision, understanding, intelligence, visionary onsite. DHI is An exhibition showcasing the works of young contemporary artists, who have been working hard for the past few months, on their artwork, to showcase them in DHI. Come and join us, to explore the […]
Suzuki said : “Before Zen, men are men and mountains are mountains.” Like many beautiful things, it all started with a dream. When she was 10 years old, Aurovilian Monna Maier read an haiku about the Kokedora (Moss Temple) in Kyoto, Japan. Since then, she always thought that if there was a place in the world […]
Kokedera – Moss Temple, Kyoto a Monna Maier’s Photo Exhibition Opening 24th March – 5th April 2018 Opening Timings Except Sunday 9:00 -12:30 / 13:30 – 18:00 Vernissage Sat. 24th from 5pm Pitanga Cultural Centre, Samasti, Auroville, (0413) 2622403/2622994 pitanga@auroville.org.in
