Tag: art

Article: David Klammer Shares The Truth About a “Utopian City” in India

Auroville is an experimental city created in 1968. Many believe it’s a real-world utopia. Photographer David Klammer shares the truth. “Confusion, simple confusion,” writes German photographer David Klammer. He’s referring to his first impressions when he arrived in a land like no other. Auroville, located in the Tamil Nadu state of India, is described as […]

Classes: Creeva Art

CREEVA has been open to support and educating artists and those whoare curious to explore their potential in drawing and painting.Right now our classes are: Watercolor Landscape by Sathya, Mondays 5-7pmTo Register : Call 09486145072, Leaf Me Alone by Bhavyo, Thursdays 2-4pmTo Register : Call 09626082638 Exploring Color by Audrey, Fridays 9.30-11.30amTo Register: Call 0413 […]

Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, Getting There

August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and later co-managed the Matrimandir Nursery.  August Timmermans explores the beauty of nature, our habitats and the people through his lens telling a story through a new entry in Colorful Vignettes called: Getting There

Symposium: Goethe-Institut’s Kultursymposium Weimar

Learn More > The third edition of the Goethe-Institut’s Kultursymposium Weimar will take place on 16 and 17 June 2021, this time with a thematic focus on »Generations«. Every two years, people from all over the world come together to attend this discursive festival for new networks and ideas. Due to the current pandemic, this […]

Music: PopCast – Current Music from Germany

Rock, pop, hiphop, electro: at the beginning of every month we shine our search beacon into the nation’s studios and clubs from Kiel up north to Weilheim way down south. Together with Zündfunk, Bavarian Radio’s scene magazine, we showcase the latest music by riveting off-the-charts bands. Pop made in Germany can also be downloaded. Listen Now >

Class: A Madhubani Art by Dr. Vidya Dehejia

Madhubani Art Class Make a Madhubani painting with contemporary artist Avinash Karn Saturday, 5 June 2021, 4 pm (IST)Register Here > Learn more about this popular art form, meet Avinash Karn who is making Madhubani paintings relevant to our times, and make a Madhubani painting for yourself under his guidance. Madhubani is a traditional Indian art form made […]

Film: Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II

Did you know that Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II from Jaipur was an avid photographer back in the 19th Century?  In our new episode of #MuseumsWithoutBorders, @mrinvfrom Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum uncovers the similarities and differences between 19th century portraits of three Rajasthani rulers, from the collections of MAP and the @msmsmuseum. Head to our YouTube […]

Podcast: Audible Weed Walk – # 39

Being consciously humane – is important. One thing that Covid has taught us, highlighted to us, actually screaming and telling us – that despite what we may think we are part of Nature. We need to take care of ourselves better and that word OURSELVES extends beyond our own body, it extends to other people, […]

Exhibition: Pinhole photography by Sasikant Somu

Sasikanth Somu as part of the Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day exhibition presents, “Morning Swim”Phu Yen, Tinh Quang Nam, Vietnam “This is in Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen Province, Vietnam. A stream of people were going back and forth towards the water and shore. I felt that with the slow exposures need for the shot, it would […]

Photo Article: Moving on by August Timmermans

August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and later co-managed the Matrimandir Nursery.  August Timmermans explores the beauty of nature, our habitats and the people through his lens telling a story through a new entry in Colorful Vignettes called: Moving on

Podcast: How to Get Away with the Pandemic Creative Block

With each sunrise, we open our eyes to more uncertainty. The more you keep your mind away from the mayhem, the further it decides to take a swim in the deep-ends of misery.It’s understandable if you are unable to work in these conditions. Creating is not easy without focus and sanity. Being in isolation and […]

Film: Living In the Future’s Past

We will be showing the Award-winning documentary that comes from the heart and mind of Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges.  Living In the Future’s Past – Produced and Presented by Jeff Bridges.  Directed and Edited by Co-Producer Susan Kucera. When: Apr 28, 2021 07:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) Where: Free Virtual Film Showing on Zoom REGISTER HERE for the […]

Call for Participation: Join the Happiness Movement

India NoseLove – Happiness Matters:  Join the Happiness Movement www.noselove.org  “India NoseLove-Happiness Matters”, initiated in Auroville, is a tribute to Sri Aurobindo and HH the Dalai Lama  for India’s 75th birthday.    We are requesting and inviting you to contribute to a special book which include archival photos of Sri Aurobindo and Mother, visits His Holiness made […]

Theatre: Adishakti presents ‘Bhoomi’ – 10 April

Adishakti announces the opening of “Remembering Veenapani Festival” on the 10th of April. As part of this year’s festival curation, one play will be showcased every month. This month, we showcase our own play ‘Bhoomi’. Due to the covid – 19 restrictions the seats are limited  but do keep us in your mind on the […]