New Directions- Neeti Khanna and Panchanan Samal Have Something To Say Indian art is a fascinating world to enter without expectation. You find yourself being gripped by things for reasons unbeknownst to you, which can be a frightful fish-out-of-water experience for the newcomer accustomed to the postmodernist labyrinths of theory and rhetoric normally found […]
Psychiatric traditional therapy villages in Senegal By Francine Finck. Report made during a study visit on the practices developed by traditional healers in certain African therapeutic communities in the Casamance forest. This work was made possible thanks to the recommendations of Professor Colomb, one of the pioneers in social psychiatry and founder of the “School […]
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/tsunami-mascot-stages-a-comeback/article29443048.ece Tsunami mascot stages a comeback M. Dinesh Varma PUDUCHERRY , SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 00:17 IST UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 00:17 IST SHARE ARTICLE PUDUCHERRY, 17/09/2019: Auroville-based Upasana’s gift-doll tsunamika to be mascot in campaign on ocean conservation. Special Arrangement | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Auroville-based Upasana to launch a ‘Tsunamika Save Ocean Campaign’ on September 21 […]
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/puducherry/czech-artist-presents-an-interpretation-of-aurobindos-philosophy-on-canvas/articleshow/71081694.cms 9/17/2019 Czech artist presents an interpretation of Aurobindo’s philosophy on canvas – Times of India Czech artist presents an interpretation of Aurobindo’s philosophy on canvas Times News Network | Sep 12, 2019, 04.18 AM IST Printed from Puducherry: Czech artist Ivana Frousova, who resides in Auroville has attempted to interpret Sri Aurobindo’s book, […]
https://www.tokyofotoawards.jp/ TIFA 2019 – CALL FOR ENTRIES Regular Deadline: August 31st At TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FOTO AWARDS we recognize and honor talented photographers from around the world and connect them to new audiences and new eyes in the creative circles of Tokyo, Japan. The competition is open to everyone and we invite photographers from all […]
https://www.kyotofilmmakerslab.com/ Thank you for your waiting! We open our online application. Check our guidelines and apply now! Our purpose is sharing diversity and making network for young filmmakers. In the eleven-year history of Kyoto Filmmakers Lab, a total of 287 participants from 49 countries, selected from 1429 applicants from 100 countries, have experienced […]
Building on the success of the previous year, the Prince Claus Fund and the Goethe-Institut are issuing a new Call for Proposals to support cultural and artistic initiatives tackling pressing environmental issues around the world. The Call for Proposals: Cultural and Artistic Responses to Environmental Change builds on its 2018 edition, through which 15 exceptional projects […]
Claire, visual artist, was born in 1969 in Paris.She has been living in Auroville for the last 10 years. Ever since she was a little girl, Claire, said she would live several lives in one. True to her word, she explored many different paths before placing her art practice at the centre of her life. […]
The “MARATHON SCULPTURE” in Mahalakshmi Park is installed! Come and celebrate with artist Helgard and the team of Light Fish Company, now that, the bodies of 3 Marathon runners can move in the wind in front of: NEEM TREE RESTAURANT on friday, 29.MARCH at 4pm All Art-Lovers, Sport-Fans, Nature-Lovers, and all Interested […]
Dear Friends, I want to share with you the huge success that I have recently had with my work being taken up by various T.V. stations in Tamil Nadu and then going viral on FB, Youtube and whatsapp. For years, we have been exploring a road back to nature, and this message of honoring the […]
Moments in between” Photography exhibition by Yam Yardeni Pitanga October 27th till November 10th Opening Saturday 27th, 4 pm “Photography brings to me a sense of enjoying the moment without the need to capture it.” Yam Yardeni What could be the “moments in between” for a 16-year-old teenager born and raised in Auroville? How […]
The internationally renowned artist Birgitta Volz has just arrived in Namibia to assist her friend and travel book author Konny von Schmettau with her charity in the North. She will soon display the results of her original and unmatched work of which the print of the famous baobab with David Livingston’s signature will be the […]
Introspect, Discover, Decide Auroville Gap-year Programme start in September. The Auroville Gap-year Programme has been designed as a way of finding and establishing one’s true calling in the context of the vision and work of Auroville. It provides the learners with knowledge and skills to develop themselves further in any field of work that they […]
A dance theatre show inspired by the oldest martial art of the world: Kalaripayattu. 1st of May 2:00 pm sharp at CRIPA The journey of a man looking for connection with himself and Nature. ”A theatrical tribute to Earth.” The Hindu ”Thank you for this journey that will continue and take away all those who […]
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.
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 […]
‘The Animal Communicator’, documentary by Craig Foster, followed by a sharing with Aikya about her experiences in South Africa meeting Anna B. and Spirit, the black leopard – featured in the documentary. 1st April, 6.30- 8.30pm For more info contact: spiritandnature@auroville.org.in
Based on the short stories of a celebrated Tamil writer performed by the oldest english theater group in India. Friday, March 30, 2018, 6:30pm at Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas ________________ R Chudamani was a celebrated Tamil writer, whose short stories from the late 60’s / early 70’s are brought alive on stage by the […]
Savitri Music: 5.30 to 6 pm (as usual). Followed by: A musical offering by the group Merope, from 6 to 7 pm. Inspired by nature and dreams, they sing about the connection between humans and nature. Indrė Jurgelevičiūtė (Lithuania) – voice and kanklės Jean Christophe Bonnafous (France) – bansuri Bert Cools (Belgium) – guitar and […]
A dance theatre show inspired by the oldest martial art of the world: Kalaripayattu. 8th, 9th,10th of February 8:00 pm (correct time!) at Bharat Nivas auditorium The journey of a man looking for connection with himself and Nature. ”A theatrical tribute to Earth.” The Hindu ”Thank you for this journey that will continue and take […]
Demystifying the Indian Deities 12th January – 5 pm to 7 pm at Unity Pavilion by Aparajita Barai (www.belovedindia.com) Contact: 8860811953 Why is Saraswati in white attire? Why does Durga have 10 hands? Why is owl the vehicle of Lakshmi? What do the gods and goddesses mean and why are they so many in number? Can […]
I have been passionate about painting since my early years and started practicing in our local cultural center. since i came to Auroville i have also been heavily involved in farming and foresting, i feel that this experience brought me closer to the beauty of nature and influenced in my art greatly. i am inspired by […]
I am a photographer and am traveling India in 12 months 12 places. Auroville happens to be my 11th location. I capture art, culture, nature and anything that mesmerises. I have had the opportunity to do the same here at Auroville and I would like to share my work with you if you may be […]
The journey of a man looking for connection with himself and nature. Dance and theatre show inspired by the oldest martial art in the world: Kalaripayattu. Artistic direction : Philippe Pelen Baldini Photos by Aurélie Fischer – 28 October, 2017 at Cripa
