Korea Ceramic Foundation will be hosting the 9th Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale Korea from April 22 (Sat) to May 28 (Sun), 2017 in Icheon, Yeoju and Gwangju. GICB2017 is now commencing with the announcement of entry requirements for the International Competition, one of the main parts of the GICB. This competition calls for the artworks […]
from the Deccan Chronicle: Auroville for musical inspiration The serene township, over the years has, inspired many artists to do great things. It’s not uncommon to see foreigners coming to Auroville to get a break from hustles and bustles of city life. Erika Lernot is one such musician from Paris, who has come all the […]
photos by Marco Saroldi of the “Abstract” opening at Kala Kendra
Last Week in AV #018 a weekly photo journal by Marco Saroldi June 13 – 19, 2016
film screening at Cinema Paradiso: An Enquiry into A New Story for Humanity – Change the Story, Change the World Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016 at 8 pm A gift from the Findhorn Foundation UK, 2016, Dir. Mattie Porte – Lorenz Gramann w/ Satish Kumar, Pat McCabe, Charles Eisenstein Documentary, 102mins, English From the New Story […]
The Katkatha Puppet Arts Trust in Delhi is one of the foremost puppet companies in India and they are offering an opportunity for a documentation intern, following the creation of a new piece. You might remember they came to Auroville to perform About Ram about two years ago. Great chance for someone interested in puppetry, […]
from Ivana: Dear All, It is my honor to participate in the exhibition at Santiniketan, West Bengal, India. I know that it is a famous place of artists in India. Date: 17th to 19th June 2016. Place: Village Sehalai, Shantiniketan, WB, India. Please see the poster with names of all artists. Do not hesitate to […]
Abstract – an exhibition of paintings by Juergen Puetz and metal art craft by Saravanan Venue: Gallery Square Circle, Kala Kendra Date: 17th June- 16th July, 2016 Time: 9 am – 5 pm (Closed on Sundays and public holidays) Inauguration: 17th June, 5:00 pm
Intimate Revelations – Wazo Solo Show time: 8pm, Fri June 17 place: Visitors’ Centre Prelude: Henri the Cook and Waz the Waiter are preparing a Royal Menu for a Special Night of Dinner Theatre for AV VIPs. Unfortunately, Waz the Waiter has at the last minute to replace a cancelled band. And then the Roast […]
Indianostrum Théâtre is delighted to present THE MUSICAL BODY A theatre workshop by Jean-Jacques Lemêtre of the Théâtre du Soleil, Paris. Date: 4, 5, 6, 7 August 2016. Venue: Indianostrum Théâtre, Pondicherry. Registration open Now. The workshop is for actors, dancers, singers and musicians, and anyone who is interested in exploring, discovering and experimenting with […]
Last Week in AV #017 a weekly photo journal by Marco Saroldi June 6 – 12, 2016
No one knows why this road never stops. At noon, when the sun burns your feet… there is a waterlily somewhere dozing with the frogs. When the road changes it happens without warning: like a kingfisher striking through water shaking up the frogs. You watch the world roar through your mind, full claxon. The kingfisher […]
Last Week in AV #016 a weekly photo journal by Marco Saroldi May 30 – June 5, 2016
from British Council: UK – India 2017 Digital Open Call In 2017, the UK and India will celebrate a major bilateral year of cultural exchange. India and the UK have a long and rich history. The India – UK Year will enrich relationships at all levels of society, their institutions and government, building a shared […]
5 Smiles (sumi ink w/color, and words, Seattle, May 2016) by Rod Hemsell Smiles # 1 The Lotus Pond See the frolicking lotus pond with its singing and dancing colors, its shapes resembling nature’s forms, yet nothing is really there but smiles, in rice paper and ink tints, progenitors of delight and immortality, yet […]
from PondyPHOTO 2016: Goooooood Morning (or evening depending) ! We are live!!!! Please visit our site at generosity.com! Become a CHANGEMAKER by contributing or sharing with friends and family! CROWDFUNDING Campaign for PondyPHOTO 2016 Usually photography is about where we are now, and where we’ve been. But PondyPHOTO this August, will be all about where […]
In the spirit of celebrating Mother’s day, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India has organized a Contest inviting stories about mothers. The concept of this campaign is to promote the idea of children sharing anecdotes/ stories about their mother who has defied gender stereotypes, raised her voice against gender discrimination and championed […]
Greetings from Adishakti! We are happy to announce our “Source of Performance Energy” workshop this June 2016. Our workshops are the result of almost 30 years of research and investigation into ancient knowledge systems by Veenapani and her Adishakti team. The unique performance methodology uses breath, notions of physical and psychological centres, voice, rhythm to […]
Last Week in AV #015 a weekly photo journal by Marco Saroldi May 23 – 29, 2016
Four Aurovilian artists, Adil Writer, Nele Martens, Ivana Frousova and Audrey Wallace-Taylor are among the participating artists of the exhibition Make Hay While the Sunshines at Tasmai, Pondicherry. Inauguration: Sunday, May 29th, 2016 at 5 p.m.
from Auroville Film Festival: Preparations for our next film festival in 2017 have begun. We moved the festival dates to December for 2017, so we more likely can enjoy outdoor screenings without rain disturbances. The 5th Auroville Film Festival will take place December 15 – 22, 2017. Now a logo is needed. Help us in […]
