Article by Dinesh Varma published in The Hindu Charles Zanon, a French-sculptor, says his stay in Auroville has helped him better understand his art For French sculptor Charles Zanon, participating in the Auroville way of community living, especially its quest for deeper meanings of existence, was to be a clarifying experience as a person, and […]
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has announced an open call inviting artists and art groups to submit proposals for a 20-meter-high monumental sculpture at the Forest Belt Area in the upcoming Terminal 2 (T2) of Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB/ BLR Airport). The Art Programme in T2 at BLR Airport will mirror two themes – […]
Article by Dinesh Varma published in The Hindu From colloquies on metaphysics to meditation, music and art shows, a series of events led by the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville is setting up the finale for the year-long sesquicentennial celebrations of Sri Aurobindo, which coincides with the 75th Independence anniversary on August 15. The Sri […]
Dhani Muniz’s ‘Chimu Fiesta’ is billed as an album ‘bred out of dissatisfaction and a healthy dose of anger’ Article by Dinesh Varma published in The Hindu Jazz, in a sense, is a back and forth with the world, says Auroville-based jazz musician Dhani Muniz, who has come out with a debut jazz album featuring […]
Article in Wid City Auroville-based Japanese artist Jyoti Naoki Eri has just launched a new label called Nādāsana with the compilation ‘Inter-Galactic Sonar Communication Probe Vol. 1’. The 13-track release is tied with the fictional concept of creating a record that will serve as a form of sonic communication on a space probe to the Andromeda Galaxy in the […]
The three-day festival explores the bond between the two art forms Article in THE HINDU by Parshaty J nath In the past two years we realised the potential of dance films more than ever. In the absence of a stage to perform, artistes began to explore this medium to reach out to the audience. In […]
The director’s landmark achievements include a nine-hour Mahabharata, putting Shakespeare on trapezes and directing Olivier, Gielgud and Scofield at the RSC The groundbreaking British theatre director Peter Brook, whose huge influence reached around the world, has died at the age of 97. His death on Saturday, 3 July was confirmed by his assistant, Nina Soufy. Brook […]
Wales’ primary music event, FOCUS Wales, has already announced its dates for 2023, and applications are now open to bands and artists to play the next event. Taking place in Wrexham from 4th-6th May 2023, submissions are open to all new music artists of all genres worldwide until midday on Friday 18th November. Open call: […]
This video is an audio blog “Interesting Facts About Tamil Culture” from an article about Tamil History but it also covers the following subjects: The News Minute -excavation in Tamil Nadu -Tamil Nadu Archaeology department
When: 2.30 PM – 5.30 PM on April 30th 2022, Saturday Where: Intach Puducherry, No.62, Sri Aurobindo Street,Puducherry – 605001. Facilitator : Mrs. Rajalakshmi, Unique Paper Products, Alankuppam. Participation Charges: Rs. 500 (per adult)(Materials will be provided) , Rs. 250 (per child, 9 -12 yrs) For Registration / Whatsapp : 83009 85450 / 93454 51717mail […]
WASP is an American band that formed in the early 80’s. For decades, they’ve championed the traditional 80s rock sound with soaring vocals and epic melodies. A beautifully tragic song about the loss of a loved one, Miss You is perhaps one of the most powerful ballads ever written. At almost 8 minutes long, the […]
Aurofilm / AV Film institute present If you like to discuss, share and learn more about films and Cinema, we invite you to our Cine-Master classes! Welcome to this chapter led by Dr. Alexander Pereverzev & Philippe May on: “MIRROR” (Зеркало/Zerkalo) by Andrei Tarkovsky (1975) When: 5 – 7:30pm, Saturday, 29 January 2022 Where: Aurofilm, Kalabhoomi (next to CRIPA) Overview: Mirror is a unique experience, a […]
Article published in The New Indian Express The quality of films produced during its workshops and the recognition these student films are receiving in film festivals across India and abroad are an indicator. Four short films made by students of the Auroville Film Institute (AFI) over the year 2021 have received accolades in film festivals. […]
Article by M.Dinesh Varma published in The Hindu The NZ-based platform will help conduct the AVFF online Auroville has teamed up with a New Zealand-based video streaming service for hosting the 2022 edition of the Auroville Film Festival(AVFF), as an online event from Tuesday. The global flavour of the seventh AVFF (January 18-23) will manifest […]
Article published in The Hindu Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj died at his home here in the early hours of January 17, his granddaughter said. He would have been 84 next month. Maharaj-ji, as he was popularly known, died surrounded by his family and disciples. They were playing ‘antakshari’ after dinner when he suddenly took ill, Ragini […]
future: Eternal Forest online eventOn Wednesday, January 5, 2021, Ever Slow Green is being streamed live during an online event organised by the Eternal Forest project. Following the film Eternal Forest founder Evgenia Emets will speak with Natasha Storey and myself about reforestation in Auroville, India.The event starts at 4 pm GMT (so e.g. in Los Angeles […]
Shanta Gokhale writes: Alaknanda Samarth pushed the boundaries of acting throughout her career. Alaknanda Samarth’s passing on the morning of Monday, December 6, has come as a deep shock to her numerous friends in Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and elsewhere. Although she lived in London, she knew more about what was going on in theatre and […]
Article by Priyanka Chandani published in Indulge, The New Indian Express The month-long national art exhibition at Auroville is a reflection of Indian culture and mythology The exhibition showcases the artwork of 90 eminent and emerging artists from 19 different states For ages, Indian mythology and culture has inspired artists across genres. Whether it is celebrated painter Raja Ravi […]
Article by Priyanka Chandani published in Indulge, The New Indian Express It has been over three years that the term refugee has become part of our regular conversations. With the political and border situations in a state of turmoil, the crisis of a huge number of people being displaced has hit every country. And Auroville-based theatre […]
Endings and Beginnings…After quite a long pause in print production because of the lockdowns in India, our team is pleased to bring to you the paper edition of several very important books from Auroville. Death Doesn’t Exist Death Doesn’t Exist is one of the most read books of PRISMA and a precious compilation of Mother’s experiences […]
As published in The Indian Express: December 1, 2021 7:01:28 pm Emami Art is hosting an ensemble exhibition of contemporary ceramics, “Bhū: The act of becoming”, at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity until December 12, 2021. The exhibition features works of 11 established as well as emerging artists with a diverse range of visual languages […]
Suhasini Ayer’s Humanscapes Habitat project won her the honours Article by M.Dinesh Varma, published in The Hindu, PUDUCHERRY, NOVEMBER 11, 2021 READ ONLINE In a rare honour, Suhasini Ayer, architect from Auroville, was presented with the Green Solutions Award during the ongoing COP26 summit, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, for the Humanscapes Habitat […]
Ahead of its silver jubilee year, The Auroville Theatre Group’s production of The Elephant Man adds to a long list of classics staged over two decades Article by Priyanka Chandani published in Indulge, The New Indian Express In 1987 when the then 42-year-old Jill Navarre, artistic director of The Auroville Theatre Group came to India, it […]
This week-long art camp in Auroville calls for applications from across the world Article by Priyanka Chandani published in Indulge, The New Indian Express If you are an artist and feel that your work has the potential to inspire many a creative mind, then Auroville Art Camp is for you. The third edition of the art […]
At the CPB Foundation, we strongly believe in and stand by the power and value of good visual journalism and are excited to bring back the CPB Photo Awards – which will be a yearly opportunity going forward. Visual journalism is significant for us not just because it brings the news and keeps us informed, […]
