Category: old
The Hindu: Kalarigram opens a new amphitheatre
Grand show: A view of the new amphitheatre at Kalarigram near Auroville; right, a Kalaripayattu mock combat. Photo by: T.Singaravelou A mix of music, martial art, theatre On a night when the line between spectators and audience blurred, Kalaripayattu exponents clashed in mock combat, an Auroville music ensemble enthralled with syncopated rhythms on the mizhavu, […]
Video: Epiphany Exhibition
At Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas, Auroville, India 2018 Film by Ake&Loki
Residency in Goa to artists working with live art or focus on the body
HH Art Spaces in Goa, India is offering a residency to artists (dancers, musicians, electronic sound/composers, artists, related to the theatre and cabaret, fine artists, performance artists and others)working with live art or focus on the body. During the 20 days (8th – 28th April) the artists will be expected to create new pieces of […]
$1,000 micro-grants to people with certifiably awesome ideas every month
The project can be artistic, scientific, and/or social in nature. “Awesome projects” include initiatives in a wide range of areas including arts, technology, community development, and more. Many awesome projects are novel or experimental and evoke surprise and delight. Awesome sometimes challenges and often inspires. The Awesome Foundation is a loose network of small-time philanthropists […]
Residency in Switzerland to artists from South Asia
Pro Helvetica is offering artists from South Asia (Egypt, India, China, South Africa, Russia) a three-month residency in Switzerland. he artist will be provided with accommodation, studio space, travel expenses, insurance and day-to-day expenses. Deadline for application is 1st March 2018 For more information clic here.
Recital of Kabir Poetry with Sehdev Kumar
at Auromode Yoga Space, 7pm
Alchemiya: Contemporary Circus at Bharat Nivas
by ‘Compagnie Distil, 1st February, at Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, 8pm, all are welcome – no advance booking required.
Vedic Chanting at Bharat Nivas
Performed by teachers of Yogavahini School, Chennai in Sri Krishnamacharya’s tradition. The teachers will also present a basic introduction and explanations on the meaning of the Sanskrit chants. Saturday, 3rd February, 2018 5:00 pm SAWCHU, Bharat Nivas
Classical Bulgarian and western spirutual songs at Cripa
With the theme of “Force Alive, Fountaining, Flowing”, Girgina Girginova (soprano) and Ivelina Ivantcheva (piano) present an evening of Bulgarian and Western spiritual and classical songs. Open to all. Feb 3rd, 7:30pm at CRIPA
“Auroville, la cite utopique”, a new film made by Fred C.
A new Film Documentary by Fred C., this Saturday 3rd Feb, 5pm, at Cinema Paradiso. See the trailer: Note from the Director: I discovered Auroville 7 years ago, during a world tour with my family for the realization of a documentary series on the theme of sustainable development. (www.martinautourdumonde.com ) From my first visit, I […]
Have you made a film between 30 seconds and 6 minutes?
Dear Kino Auroville Friends, Our next Kino Auroville Monthly is fast approaching. Please join us this Saturday February 3rd at 10 a.m at the MMC/CP (MultiMedia Center / Cinema Paradiso) at the Town Hall. If you have made a film in the last month that is between 30 seconds and 6 minutes and you […]
Two-month residency at Pepper House Fort Kochi
Applications are invited from an artist based in India for a two-month residency at Pepper House Fort Kochi. The residency is open to artists working in any medium, and will last for two months from Feb 28 to Apr 28, 2018. Resident artists will be offered studio space at Pepper House, accommodation, travel expenses, daily allowance, […]
Residency opportunity for upcoming artists in Amsterdam
Deadline for application: 1st February 2018. Year-long residency opportunity for artists at Rijksakademie VanBeeldende Kunsten. Applicants with a BA/MA education and a few years of experience after are preferable candidates. The artists will be provided with a studio stipend of €12,200 and a working budget of €1,500. For more information check here.
Grant of 50,000 euros for Artists, Curators, Photographers, Writers, Film-makers, Architects, Musicians
The German Foundation “Kulturstiftung Des Bundes” is offering a grant of 50,000 euros for Artists, Curators, Photographers, Writers, Film-makers, Architects, Musicians. Non-commercial areas with innovative topics with international scope irrespective of their creative fields are viable candidates. At least 20% of the funding must be from another source. Projects funded must also include a German-language […]
Video: Auroville Paper and the essence of its creation
Art for Land Exhibition and special events at Unity Pavilion
A non-commercial cycle of generosity and gratitude for the existence of Auroville At Unity Pavilion, Mondays – Saturdays from 9:30 am to 4 pm 1 January to 15 February 2018 Join us in sharing beauty, showcasing creativity, and building a 50th birthday gift for the land! Come to the Unity Pavilion, make a land donation, […]
Photos from “Odissi Dance” and “Fear Walkers” presentations
Photos by Aurelie Fischer
Creative Writing: a playground for inner writers with Francesca
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES: 4.30 to 6pm – 4th of Feb The Creative Writing Fest at Unity Pavillion during the “Art for Lands” fundraising Info: avmycreativewriting@gmail.com / Ph: 0413 262 3987 Dear aspiring and actual writer friends, this time we will play with Creative Writing in order to discover the different hidden parts of ourselves which we don’t know […]
A night of live music vibes made in Auroville, Sunday 28th Jan
The sixth edition of monthly Kalabhumi Goes Live will happen this weekend! We have 2 hours of live music featuring unplugged, world music, folk, pop, rock, funk and blues! The artist list is very long this time… Margherita, Matthew, Mehul, Edo, Suresh, Paul, Smile, Swaha, Gerhard, Ingo, Hubert, Dhani, Bernard, Divij, Nico, Serge… We hope […]
The journey of a warrior: performances of Kalaripayattu and Bhu, at Kalarigram
Yodhayanam: The journey of a warrior Yodhayanam offer a glimpse into the world of Kalaripayattu – the most ancient martial art. The event starts with a traditional kalaripayattu performance followed by Bhu, a contemporary dance theater performance inspired by kalaripayattu, directed by Philippe, that shows the journey of a man looking for connection with himself […]
Photograph Exhibition at Town Hall: Matrimandir, a Labour of love
The exhibition, curated by Paulette Hadnagy, features archival photographs of the pioneers building Matrimandir and current images of Matrimandir maintenance work, including the cleaning of the discs. At Town Hall, until 20th March.
Monique Patenaude Painting Exhibition at Pitanga
Times: 8am-12pm and 2-6pm (Sunday closed) At Pitanga Cultural Centre, Auroville
Walk of Hope with Sri M
Let’s walk together in Auroville and bioregion for Peace and Human Unity on January 28th & 29th, 2018. Guided by Sri M, we will walk on Sunday Jan 28th, from Irumbai Temple through Kottakarai/Bharatipuram, Auroville/Tibetan Pavilion, Edayanchavadi, and Kuilapalayam, where we end at Aikiyam School (6:30 am – 4 pm / 10km). Breakfast and Lunch […]
Review on Mark’s exhibition by Corinne
“Skin has become inadequate in interfacing with reality. Technology has become the body’s new membrane of existence.” N.J.PAIK Those words might be a little disturbing, but not since the advent of the camera has something come along that changes the possiblilities of the very fabric of art making on such a grand scale as digital […]