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Call for residence: 6th Chittorgarh Art Festival Festival in Rajasthan

Hibiscus Art Village and Chittorgarh Art Society happy to invite artists from Auroville to join 6th Chittorgarh Art Festival in Rajasthan. Please contact us hibiscusav@gmail.com Louis, Elena National and international artists participating in the 6th Chittood Art Festival Festival program organized by Chittodgarh Art Society, live in the vibrant community of artists and get the opportunity to exchange techniques and […]

Highlights of the Auroville Film Festival 2017

– Opening of AVFF on Saturday the 16th at 5pm at the Town Hall Plaza – Visible-Invisible: Exhibition by Dominique Jacques running at Centre d’Art Citadines – Anveshan organises the first Auroville Food Festival with the cuisine of Africa (16th), East Asia (Korea, China, Japan) (17th), North India (18th), Europe (19th), Raw Vegan (20th), Vegan […]

Review: Corinne on “Visible, Invisible” by Dominiques Jacques

1968-2018, don’t those dates ring the bells of change, revolution, metamorphosis? And even more, don’t they arise within you the undeniable feeling of hope? Those are the numbers imprinted in the 20 stamps that artist Dominique Jacques designed for her upcoming exhibition “Visible Invisible”, in Citadines, commemorating the 50th birthday of Auroville. The idea is […]

Invitation to the Tokyo International Foto Awards

Deadline on December 16, 2017   We would like to invite you to submit your photos to TIFA for award consideration.   TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FOTO AWARDS mission is to recognize, reward and expose talented photographers from around the world and introduce them to the creative community in Tokyo. Photographers from all corners of the world are encouraged […]

Photos: The Auroville Theatre Group’s King Lear

The intimate space of Adishakti Theatre was witness to the tragic unfolding of a king’s descent into madness once he realises he’s been deceived by flatterers. The Auroville Theatre Group’s production of Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’ featured a cast of actors from several parts of the world. The production, staged from December 7-9, while being largely […]

Photos: Upasana Market

To celebrate its 20th anniversary of the joy of giving, receiving and conscious shopping, Upasana organised a special market on the evening of 9th December 2017. Upasana is a place where creativity, fashion, design, Indian culture, business, social responsibility and spiritual progress are woven together. It is a place where people are the central focus and […]

Chennai: art supply SALE till 26th december

Sale is applicable at Madras Art Store also (not open on Sunday) & on our website www.htconline.in _____________ Dear Customers, We have discounts on all fine art supplies like canvas, colours, brushes, canvas, easels and allied stationery from FLAT 5-25% off from DEC 10th – 23rd Top brands like Hydrus Watercolour, Mijello Watercolour (selected range), Pan Pastels USA, […]

The Auroville Film Festival is Here !!

Dear all, well it’s that time of the year again! Lights, camera, ACTION, and welcome to the 5th Auroville Film Festival 2017! The aim of the Auroville Film Festival is to connect with people and cultures within and beyond Auroville and to further the aspiration of human unity by showcasing films that develop this theme. […]

Auroville Film Festival Screening Schedule & Map

The festival is kicking off on Saturday December 16th at 5 pm, at the Town Hall Plaza, with music and the opening announcements. The closing ceremony will also take place at the Town Hall Plaza on Saturday December 23rd, with the awards being presented to the winners in each category. see here the screening schedule […]

Register now for a three week workshop with Ariane Mnouchkine and the Théâtre du Soleil in Pondicherry

During three weeks in January next year, Ariane Mnouchkine and actors of the french company “Théâtre du Soleil” will be in Pondicherry developing a collective practice using improvisation, masks, music, dance, and movement. The sessions of the École Nomade, which will all take place in English, are not drama classes. They constitute, rather, moments of practical reflection, in which […]

Photos: Deepam Celebrations at Deepam School

Once again, on the night of December 2, Deepam School in Aspiration Campus/Kuilapalayam was lit with more than a thousand oil lamps to celebrate the Karthigai Deepam and a short program by the children. Karthigai Deepam is a traditional festival that originates from the legend of Lord Shiva who had transformed himself into a divine […]

“Let’s enjoy ORIGAMI”

Bharat Nivas in collaboration with Japanese Pavilion Invites you to participate in: “Let’s enjoy ORIGAMI” Date & Time/ Friday 8th December – 2:30 to 4 pm At Annam Kitchen (behind Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas) In case of rain we will have a different venue, so please come anyway! Bookings not needed, all are welcome! Contact; Tomoko or Emiko […]

Photos: Bridging the gaps at the Udhavi School

Bridging the gaps¨ A movement for the youth of India to bridge the socio-economic gaps created by poverty, gender and class, through a uniquely designed sport-art camp. This community event was held on Dec 3rd at the Adventure playground for children and their parents from Auroville and its outreach schools, it  featured a parade, a […]