photography https://auroartworld.org Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:43:48 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://auroartworld.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Logo_square-150x150.png photography https://auroartworld.org 32 32 Double exhibition at Centre d’Art: from 11 to 26 September 2026 https://auroartworld.org/double-exhibition-at-centre-dart-from-11-to-26-september-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=double-exhibition-at-centre-dart-from-11-to-26-september-2026 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:43:48 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=63931 Double exhibition.

– HANGAR Y 1879 by Bertrand Lisbonis
– KAIK KAHEVU CHE by Krishna Sheth

From 11 to 26 September 2026
Tue to Fri 2-5.30, Sat 10-12.30 / 2-5.30
Morning by appointment

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NCVWeokUKxUFLT8S8:
[Centre D’Art Citadines, Auroville]

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Double exhibition opening : Friday 11 Sept at Centre d’Art https://auroartworld.org/opening-art-exhibition-friday-11-sept-at-centre-dart/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opening-art-exhibition-friday-11-sept-at-centre-dart Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:30:09 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=63810 Double exhibition opening on Friday 11 September at 4.30 pm.

– HANGAR Y 1879 by Bertrand Lisbonis
– KAIK KAHEVU CHE by Krishna Sheth

From 11 to 26 September 2026
Tue to Fri 2-5.30, Sat 10-12.30 / 2-5.30
Morning by appointment

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NCVWeokUKxUFLT8S8:
[Centre D’Art Citadines, Auroville]

 

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Call for Submissions – The Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 https://auroartworld.org/call-for-submissions-the-sanctuary-wildlife-photography-awards-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=call-for-submissions-the-sanctuary-wildlife-photography-awards-2026 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:50:04 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=63667 https://www.sanctuarynaturefoundation.org/events/the-sanctuary-wildlife-photography-awards-2026
 Please submit your photos for this year’s theme is ‘Call of the Wild’.
 Crazy cameras and lenses are awaiting as prizes for the best wild photography.
Deadline extended till Sep 10

The Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Awards 2026

Call for Submissions!

Yes, it’s that time of the year again! Shutterbugs, dig into your hard drives and send us the very best of your wildlife images. Breathtaking action shots from the wild. Phenomenal portraits of wildlife. Close-up and abstract nature frames. Images that depict conservation and conflict… we want to see it all.

At Sanctuary, we combine still images and stirring words to sensitise human hearts and minds. We believe that evocative images have the power to draw out supportive human responses. Conservation photography is an art form that has helped protect wildernesses virtually from the time cameras were invented. It is a blend of technical skills, natural history knowledge, field experience, and an innate desire to protect wild nature. The Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Awards were instituted to showcase the contributions of India’s best wildlife photographers. Every year, we receive a vast pool of stunning photographs, which reinforces the urgent need to conserve India’s wildlife.

All entries go through a vigorous judging process, designed to distill the very best from thousands of hopefuls. Take a look at our panel of judges below.

PRE-QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
1. Images taken in the wild that best depict Sanctuary’s descriptor: ‘Call of the Wild’.
2. The entrant must be the sole author and owner of the copyright for all photos entered. By entering the contest, the entrant certifies that the entries do not infringe on the copyright, trademark or intellectual property rights of any other person or organisation.
3. Images may be photographed anywhere on the Asian continent. Photographers of any nationality are eligible to participate. There is no age restriction on entrants.
4. A maximum of 5 images can be entered by each individual.
5. RAW/DNG/original JPEG files are to be uploaded on your Google Drive and the link has to be shared in the specified field.
6. Update the story on how the image was captured in the Properties Summary (Windows) or File Info (Photoshop) or Caption field (Lightroom). (Refer to points 4 and 5 in ‘Terms and Conditions’ section below for more details).
**Failure to follow these details could render the entry ineligible for selection.

CONTEST PRIZES SPONSERED BY OM SYSTEMS

First Prize
• OM-1 Mark II Camera Body | Link
• M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II Lens | Link

Second Prize
• OM-5 Mark II Camera Body | Link
• M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II Lens | Link

Third Prize
• TG-7 Tough Camera | Link

– 5  Certificates of Merit: Rs. 2,500 each and a Certificate mentioning the award.
– 5 Honourable Mentions: Certificate mentioning the award.
– Certificates will be presented to all winners, Honourable Mentions, and Certificates of Merit as decided by the judges whose decision will be final and not subject to further discussion.
– The Winning, Certificate of Merit and Honourable Mention images will get a chance to be featured in Sanctuary Asia magazine (December 2026 issue) and Sanctuary Cub (curated for Young Naturalists, January 2027) respectively.

*Rules and regulations are subject to change without prior intimation.

In case of any queries, please write to images@sanctuaryasia.com

IMPORTANT NOTE
Sanctuary has zero tolerance for unethical practices that put the subjects at risk. No Great Indian Bustard (GIB) photographs shot after April 1, 2013 are eligible, since this highly endangered bird is extremely susceptible to disturbance. Also, for this reason, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has banned its photography during the breeding season. Family pets, garden flowers, domestic or hand-reared animals, those in captivity or restrained in any way and/or photographs of nesting birds will be disqualified. Please carefully read and sign the declaration that must accompany each entry. (I hereby declare that the shooting of this image adheres to the ethical standards stipulated by Sanctuary Asia in letter and spirit.)

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Mindful Photography Workshop https://auroartworld.org/mindful-photography-workshop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mindful-photography-workshop Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:54:27 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=63539 📷  Mindful Photography Workshop✨* – Sunday 16th August ✨
This workshop invites us to slow down, set aside our usual habits of looking, and meet the world with fresh eyes. As our eye, heart and mind begin to align, the ordinary can reveal itself as quietly extraordinary.
Through gentle mindfulness practices and contemplative photography, we’ll explore a way of seeing – a direct perception rooted in presence, curiosity and wonder. The approach is rooted in Miksang, which means ‘good eye’ in Tibetan.
No photography or mindfulness experience is needed – just bring a phone or camera and a willingness to pause and notice.
📍 Auromode, Auroville
🗓 Sunday 16 August
🕘 9am-11.30am
💰 ₹650
📲 Booking required: WA Helen – 7094753054 🌐 innersightav.org
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Art Open Call South Korea – November https://auroartworld.org/art-open-call-south-korea-november/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=art-open-call-south-korea-november Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:25:06 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=63372 Open Call Time, people

We just open registration for the next humongous art exhibition in Seoul South Korea.
open call for all kinds of art – international artists and, of course, in Korea.

LINK IN @thehechyeomoyeo BI0 and —>
https://forms.gle/rQmLKuNiHvwMbxiA8

Our global Non Profit art project is collaborating with @kote.kr – 🐌 Our mission is to create and support inviting, community-driven art spaces all over the world where art can inspire and bring people together.

All people who sign ups WILL BE allowed to participate with their artwork 🙂
Eligible media: Painting, Drawing, Photography, Digital Illustration, Works on Film & Video Art Screenings, Textiles, Poetry, Books, Posters, Stickers, Sculpture, …and almost anything else you can imagine!

Exhibition Dates: November 4th to 15th 2026
Location: Kote in Insadong, Seoul
Art Sales: 100% of profits go to the artist!
Your Space: 60cm x 60cm to showcase your vision.
International Artists: We offer FREE printing for those participating from abroad! Mail your artwork or just send us some files
🐌 📺

여기 정중하면서도 친근하고 감각적인 톤(해요체 중심)으로 번역한 한국어 문구입니다. 인스타그램이나 소셜 미디어에 바로 올리기 좋게 정리했어요!
여러분, 드디어 오픈콜 시즌이 돌아왔습니다! 🎨✨
한국 서울에서 열릴 다음 대형 아트 전시회의 참가 신청을 시작합니다.
국내 작가님들은 물론, 전 세계 모든 형태의 예술을 사랑하는 아티스트 여러분을 환영합니다!

👉 신청 링크는 프로필 바이오(@thehechyeomoyeo)를 확인해 주세요!
이번 전시는 헤쳐모여 글로벌 비영리 아트 프로젝트와 @kote.kr이 함께합니다. 🐌저희의 미션은 예술이 사람들에게 영감을 주고 서로를 연결할 수 있도록, 전 세계 어디서나 모두를 환영하는 커뮤니티 중심의 예술 공간을 만들고 지원하는 것입니다.
신청해 주신 모든 분들은 본인의 작품으로 전시 참여가 가능합니다! 🙂

📍 상세 안내
전시 기간: 2026년 11월 4일 ~ 11월 15일
전시 장소: 서울 인사동 KOTE (코

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Exhibition: Photographies by John Mandeen at the Alliance Française de Pondichéry – 31 July to 16 August 2026 https://auroartworld.org/exhibition-photographies-by-john-mandeen-at-the-alliance-francaise-de-pondichery-31-july-to-16-august-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exhibition-photographies-by-john-mandeen-at-the-alliance-francaise-de-pondichery-31-july-to-16-august-2026 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:43:09 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=63335

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Authentic Culinary Experiences https://auroartworld.org/authentic-culinary-experiences/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=authentic-culinary-experiences Tue, 12 May 2026 06:23:28 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=63254 ACE – ‘Authentic Culinary Experiences’ is a new culinary knowledge initiative based in Auroville.

We are looking to connect with people who love to cook, are good at it, and would enjoy sharing what they know with others.

ACE is not a cooking school. It is a space where cooking knowledge is shared through cooking together, conversation, and shared meals.

We have a well-equipped kitchen at Creativity in Auroville. The plan is to begin regular small-group sessions and workshops from September 2026, usually with 6 to 8 people. We are also open to working in people’s own spaces, where that makes sense.

ACE also has access to professional food photography and video documentation. Over the coming months, we will begin meeting and onboarding people who are interested in becoming mentors and workshop facilitators.

Before programs formally begin, we would like to invite interested people to cook with us, share a meal, and explore possibilities together.

If this feels right for you, get in touch.

Manu Bahuguna & Sacha Elder
Authentic Culinary Experiences
A Unit of Auroville
culinary.experiences@auroville.org.in
+91 8279300821

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https://auroartworld.org/62679-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=62679-2 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:07:49 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=62679 Analogue Photography Darkroom Workshop

Dates: 19, 20 & 21 February 2026
Venue: Centre d’Art Gallery, Citadines, Auroville

Program & Timings

Thursday, 19 February
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Exposure: exploring light and the exposure relationship

Friday, 20 February
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Film photo shoot (in your own time)
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Film development

Saturday, 21 February
9:00 am – 12:30 pm or 2:00 – 5:00 pm
(Participants may choose one of these sessions)
Photo printing: exploring masking, multigrade filters, burning, and dodging

Registration:
centredart@auroville.org.in

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Call for Volunteers | Auroville Convivial https://auroartworld.org/call-for-volunteers-auroville-convivial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=call-for-volunteers-auroville-convivial Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:56:07 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=62639 Auroville Timelines is inviting volunteers to support & help Auroville Convivial : Live Talks & Installations
Timeframe: now till 2 March

Support areas:
* Copy editing, proofreading, formatting, emails
* Online tech facilitation
* Photography, filming & live telecast
* Projections
* Fundraising & sponsorship for volunteer wellbeing

We’re looking for people comfortable with English, digital tools & AI, and who enjoy working consciously in chaotic, resource-starved circumstances.

* To participate, please read more:

Auroville Convivial: Live Talks

To participate, please contact: +91 9769976898 (Raj, keyword: #Convivial)

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https://auroartworld.org/62477-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=62477-2 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:58:43 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=62477 Miksang – mindful photography workshop✨📸
Wed 28th Jan, 2.30-5pm

Miksang is a contemplative photography practice. Meaning ‘Good Eye’ in Tibetan, it is a practice of direct perception – of opening our eyes, heart & mind to what’s actually here, right in front of us.

Miksang invites us to meet the world with curiosity & tenderness & to let go of our judgements & learnings. When we synchronize our eye, heart & mind, something shifts & we open to the ordinary magic in the world.

Who is this for? No experience of anything is needed – just bring yourself & something to take photos with (a phone is perfect) ✨

What we’ll do: Introduction to Miksang, mindfulness to attune ourselves, then direct encounter through practice.

Booking required: WA Helen on 7094753054 or innersightav.org

The workshop is guided by Helen at Inner Sight (a registered Auroville Activity & part of JIVA network) & contribution is INR 600 🙏

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Hibiscus Art Village invites volunteers to assist AVFF ‘26, 17-26 January https://auroartworld.org/hibiscus-art-village-invites-volunteers-to-assist-avff-26-17-26-january/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hibiscus-art-village-invites-volunteers-to-assist-avff-26-17-26-january Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:03:56 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=62278 We need help for the tasks like:

  • Putting up signage
  • Setting up tents on the 17th and 18th
  • Setting up chairs and tables daily, 18th-25th
  • Setting up the stage for the performances and removing the set up, 18th-25th
  • Setting up the outdoor screen daily and removing it, 18th-25th
  • Ushers at the screening/discussion venues, 18th-25th
  • Documentation (writing, photography, reels), 18th-25th
  • Taking down tents and returning equipment, 26th

If you have the time, energy and willingness to commit to an amazing event, please reach out to us.

Elena

7418105246

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Miksang – mindful photography workshop https://auroartworld.org/miksang-mindful-photography-workshop-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=miksang-mindful-photography-workshop-2 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:41:44 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=62208 Wed 14th Jan, 2.30-5pm

Miksang is a contemplative photography practice. Meaning ‘Good Eye’ in Tibetan, it is a practice of direct perception – of opening our eyes, heart & mind to what’s actually here, right in front of us.

Miksang invites us to meet the world with curiosity & tenderness & to let go of our judgements & learnings. When we synchronize our eye, heart & mind, something shifts & we open to the ordinary magic in the world.

Who is this for? No experience of anything is needed – just bring yourself & something to take photos with (a phone is perfect) ✨

What we’ll do together: Introduction to Miksang, mindfulness to attune ourselves, then direct encounter through practice.

Booking required: WA Helen on 7094753054 or innersightav.org

The workshop is guided by Helen at Inner Sight & contribution is INR 600 🙏

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Kishor Parekh Award for Contemporary Photography https://auroartworld.org/kishor-parekh-award-for-contemporary-photography/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kishor-parekh-award-for-contemporary-photography Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:22:58 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=62140 Single award of INR 7,00,000
Purpose:
The Kishor Parekh Photography Trust announces an annual award, to recognise an Indian photographer who has an original visual language that is rooted in a distinct way of seeing. We are looking for exciting photographic voices: those with a compelling vision, and assuredness of craft.

This is an award that celebrates the photographer’s existing work, and not a proposal or future plan.

Who Can Apply?
Open to Indian citizens, who reside in India.

No age limit for applicants.

This award is NOT limited to any genre. Photographic vision is key. We are seeking varied ways of seeing, regardless of genre.

Composites, adding/deleting/cloning elements and AI-generated visuals are not eligible. Post-production must be limited to moderate adjustments that reflect conventional darkroom practices (like contrast, colour correction, dodging and burning).

Please note, you ARE eligible to apply, even if your work has won any other grant or award.

https://www.kishorparekhphotographytrust.com/

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Miksang: mindful photography workshop https://auroartworld.org/inner-sight-miksang-mindful-photography-workshop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inner-sight-miksang-mindful-photography-workshop Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:16:22 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=62031 Miksang – mindful photography workshop
⏰ Saturday 20th December, 9.30am – 12pm
📍Auroville

Miksang is a contemplative photography practice. Meaning ‘Good Eye’ in Tibetan, it is a practice of perception – of opening to what’s actually here, right in front of us.

We all carry so much: our opinions, ideas & learnings of what makes a “good” photograph, our habitual ways of seeing. This practice invites us to put that down, to meet the world with curiosity & tenderness. When we synchronize our eye, heart & mind, something shifts & we open to the ordinary magic in the world.

What we’ll do together: Introduction to Miksang, mindfulness to attune ourselves, then direct encounter through practice.

Who is this for? Everyone. No experience needed—just bring yourself & something to take photos with (your phone is perfect) ✨

Booking required: WA Helen on 7094753054 or innersightav.org

The workshop is guided by Helen at Inner Sight & contribution is INR 600 🙏

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Short Online Course By Map Academy: Modern & Contemporary Indian Art https://auroartworld.org/short-online-course-by-map-academy-modern-contemporary-indian-art/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=short-online-course-by-map-academy-modern-contemporary-indian-art Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:38:51 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=61871

Spanning the late 19th century until the present day, the narrative of modern and contemporary art in India is characterised by shifting socio-political climates and reflections on the subcontinent’s past. This short course will give you insight into this complex history and introduce you to examples of major art schools and movements across the country through a series of engaging videos and illustrated texts. These lessons delve into topics such as the emergence of abstraction, the rise of artist collectives and the history of photography. The approach attempts to be inclusive by thinking beyond cosmopolitan centres, and shedding light on artists who have otherwise been marginalised.

Through this course, you will:

Learn about key artists, artworks and exhibitions, and how they have responded to and engaged with both regional and global art contexts.

  1. Develop a wider appreciation for how the past shapes the present in the context of art.
  2. Understand how a single artwork can be interpreted in multiple ways.
  3. Gain insight into important historical events and contemporary developments through the help of visual mediums.
  4. Recognise how artists can chronicle our times by reflecting upon ideas and themes that sometimes transcend the potential of the written word.
  5. Understand the basic functioning of art institutions.

To enroll for this free online course: https://courses.mapacademy.io/courses/modern-and-contemporary-indian-art-short-course/?utm_medium=auroartworld&utm_source=outbound&utm_campaign=auroartworld_newsletter

Image credits:  Sudhir Patwardhan, Street Play, 1981, Oil on canvas, 91 x 182.8 cm © Sudhir Patwardhan and The Guild, Mumbai
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Open Call International Photography https://auroartworld.org/open-call-international-photography/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=open-call-international-photography Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:31:45 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=61846 Submission Open Now Closes By 31st December 202

https://opencall.chennaiphotobiennale.com/pages/apply-now

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Analogue Photography Darkroom Workshop https://auroartworld.org/analogue-photography-darkroom-workshop-8/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=analogue-photography-darkroom-workshop-8 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:49:10 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=61672 Dates: 06th, 07th and 08th November 2025
Venue: Centre d’Art Gallery, Citadines, Auroville


Program & Timings:

Thursday 06th:
02.00 – 05.00 pm — Brief History of Photography & Introduction to Film Camera

Friday 07th:
09.00 am – 02.00 pm — Film Photo shoot (in your own time)
02.00 – 05.00 pm — Film Development

Saturday 08th:
09.00 am – 12.30 pm & 02.00 – 05.00 pm (one can choose either of these sessions) — Printing contact sheet and photos in the darkroom


Registration: centredart@auroville.org.in

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Analogue Photography Darkroom Workshop https://auroartworld.org/analogue-photography-darkroom-workshop-7/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=analogue-photography-darkroom-workshop-7 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 02:22:18 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=61447 Dates: 06th, 07th and 08th November 2025
Venue: Centre d’Art Gallery, Citadines, Auroville


Program & Timings:

Thursday 06th:
02.00 – 05.00 pm — Brief History of Photography & Introduction to Film Camera

Friday 07th:
09.00 am – 02.00 pm — Film Photo shoot (in your own time)
02.00 – 05.00 pm — Film Development

Saturday 08th:
09.00 am – 12.30 pm & 02.00 – 05.00 pm (one can choose either of these sessions) — Printing contact sheet and photos in the darkroom


Registration: centredart@auroville.org.in

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Miksang – mindful photography workshop https://auroartworld.org/miksang-mindful-photography-workshop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=miksang-mindful-photography-workshop Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:24:13 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=61281 Miksang – mindful photography workshop exploring patterns & texture
⏰ Sunday 12th October, 9.30am – 12.30pm
📍Auroville

Miksang is a contemplative photography practice. Meaning ‘Good Eye’ in Tibetan, it is a practice of perception – of opening to what’s actually here, right in front of us.

We all carry so much: our opinions, ideas & learnings of what makes a “good” photograph, our habitual ways of seeing. This practice invites us to put that down, to meet the world with curiosity & tenderness. When we synchronize our eye, heart & mind, something shifts & we open to the ordinary magic in the world.

What we’ll do together: Introduction to Miksang, mindfulness to attune ourselves, then direct encounter with patterns & texture through practice.

Who is this for? Everyone. No experience needed—just bring yourself & something to take photos with (your phone is perfect) ✨

Booking required: WA Helen on 7094753054 or innersightav.org

The workshop is guided by Helen at Inner Sight & contribution is INR 600

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Mahakumbh 2025 – Sangam & the 4th River https://auroartworld.org/mahakumbh-2025-sangam-the-4th-river/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mahakumbh-2025-sangam-the-4th-river Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:22:41 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=61126 Photography Exhibition by Lalit Verma

Inauguration: 23 September 2025, 4:30 p.m
(followed by a short film titled “Purna Kumbh Mela 2025,” screened at the Cannes Film Festival, France 2025)

Exhibition Dates: 23 September – 3 October 2025
Timings: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m & 5:30 – 7:30 p.m
Closed: Mondays

Venue: Sri Aurobindo Ashram Exhibition House,
No. 2 Rangapillai Street, South Entrance, Pondicherry – 01

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Kala-Yoga Satsanga – Visit to VaduKeeswarar Temple https://auroartworld.org/kala-yoga-satsanga-visit-to-vadukeeswarar-temple/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kala-yoga-satsanga-visit-to-vadukeeswarar-temple Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:38:07 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=60913 📅 Date: Sunday, 14 September 2025
⏰ Time: Departure 3:00 pm from TASMAI (or reach directly by 3:30 pm) | Return 7:00 pm
📍 Location: Vadukeeswarar Temple, Thiruvandarkoil, Tamil Nadu (20 km from Pondicherry, ~35 min drive)


About the Temple

Vadukeeswarar Temple (also called Thiruvandarkoil Temple or Panchanadeeswarar Temple) is a sacred site dedicated to Lord Shiva, worshipped here as Vadukeeswarar, represented in the form of a lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Thiripura Sundari.

The temple is situated on the Chennai–Villupuram highway and is revered in the Tamil Saiva canonical work Tevaram by the saint poets known as the Nayanmars, classified as a Paadal Petra Sthalam.

The complex spans about two acres, enclosed with concentric rectangular walls, and contains several shrines, with the most prominent being those of Vadukeeswarar and Thiripura Sundari. The temple is believed to have been originally built by the Cholas, with later additions from other ruling dynasties.

Temple timings: 6:00 am – 8:30 pm


Kala-Yoga Satsanga Invitation

This satsanga is not only a temple visit but also an offering of Kala-daan. You are invited to share in any form of expression—chanting, storytelling, conversations with locals, dance, song, drawing, painting, photography, or even acts of service such as helping clean the temple premises or creating a kolam.

Bring with you whatever you need for your activity. Together, we honor art, devotion, and collective spirit.


Organised by

TASMAI, a Centre for Art & Culture
📍 17 Advocate Chinna Tambi Street, Kuruchikuppam, Pondicherry
🕒 Daily 3 – 7 pm | Mornings by appointment | Closed Mondays
☎ 0413 2221052
✉ tasmaipondy@gmail.com
🌐 www.tasmaipondy.com

TASMAI is a zero-waste, sustainable, and conscious space where single-use plastics and PET bottles are prohibited.

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How-to: Photography & Trekking In The Himalayas https://auroartworld.org/how-to-photography-trekking-in-the-himalayas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-photography-trekking-in-the-himalayas Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:38:00 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=60594

It Matters: HOW-TO: PHOTOGRAPHY & TREKKING IN THE HIMALAYAS with Ashwin Date: Saturday, August 30 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: Auroville Main Road, Kuilapalayam

Description: Join us for a contribution-based workshop on Photography & Trekking in the Himalayas with Ashwin. Learn how to capture the stunning landscapes and prepare for challenging treks.

Workshop Highlights:

  • Digital Photography Basics: Get comfortable with your camera and learn how to make the most of your gear.
  • Composition Essentials: Master simple rules to create impactful images.
  • Gear Prep for the Mountains: Learn how to set up and care for your equipment in challenging conditions.
  • Night Sky Photography: Tips and techniques for capturing stars and landscapes after dark.
  • Trek Preparation: Practical guidance on fitness, mindset, and planning before you set out.
  • Backpack Packing: Smart ways to pack efficiently and travel light.
  • Experience Sharing & Open Discussion: Exchange stories, lessons, and insights from past treks.

Contribution: This is a contribution-based workshop. Let’s give the economy a lift with a generous gift!

Registration: LIMITED SPACE – PRE-REGISTER To register, send an email/WhatsApp to: Email: itmatters@auroville.org.in Phone: +91 93440 87925

For more information, visit: Website: itmatters.auroville.org Instagram: @auroville.curated

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DD GRANT Exhibition https://auroartworld.org/dd-grant-exhibition-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dd-grant-exhibition-2 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:29:53 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=60555 15-23 August 2025

Tue – Fri 2-5.30
Sat 10-12.30, 2-5.30
Morning by appointment

Centre d’Art created the Dominique Darr Grant to enable young Aurovilian artists to hold an exhibition at Centre d’Art. Photography and video are the main medium used, in tribute to the profession and passion of Dominique Darr.

The collective exhibition will show the work of the 5 artists selected, who worked on the theme of the first edition: “The Sun, the Moon and the Truth, three things cannot be long hidden”

– AADI and BALAJI – Eclipse of the Unknown
– ANANTINI – A Small Teacher
– ARATI – Appearances
– BHAVYO – Remenoir
– SIMRAN – Impermanence

In the proposed projects, the artists interpreted the theme in very different ways, but all of them captured the essence of the inscrutability of truth and will present their distinct visions of the perception of reality.

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DD GRANT Exhibition https://auroartworld.org/dd-grant-exhibition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dd-grant-exhibition Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:35:42 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=60438
15-23 August 2025

Opening on Friday 15 August at 4.30 pm

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  • Tue – Fri 2-5.30
  • Sat 10-12.30, 2-5.30
  • Morning by appointment

Centre d’Art created the Dominique Darr Grant to enable young Aurovilian artists to hold an exhibition at Centre d’Art. Photography and video are the main medium used, in tribute to the profession and passion of Dominique Darr.

The collective exhibition will show the work of the 5 artists selected, who worked on the theme of the first edition: “The Sun, the Moon and the Truth, three things cannot be long hidden”

– AADI and BALAJI – Eclipse of the Unknown
– ANANTINI – A Small Teacher
– ARATI – Appearances
– BHAVYO – Remenoir
– SIMRAN – Impermanence

In the proposed projects, the artists interpreted the theme in very different ways, but all of them captured the essence of the inscrutability of truth and will present their distinct visions of the perception of reality.

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Analogue Photography Darkroom Workshop https://auroartworld.org/analogue-photography-darkroom-workshop-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=analogue-photography-darkroom-workshop-6 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:00:52 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=55104 A three-day hands-on workshop covering the complete process of film photography, from shooting with a film camera to developing and printing in a darkroom.

Dates: August 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, 2025

Venue: Centre d’Art Gallery, Citadines, Auroville

Program and Timings:

  • Thursday, August 21st (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM):
    • A brief history of photography and an introduction to the film camera.
  • Friday, August 22nd:
    • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Film Photo Shoot (participants can do this in their own time).
    • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Film Development session.
  • Saturday, August 23rd:
    • Printing contact sheets and photos in the darkroom.
    • Participants can choose one of the following sessions:
      • Morning Session: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
      • Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Registration: To register, please email: centredart@auroville.org.in

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Analogue Photography Darkroom Workshop https://auroartworld.org/analogue-photography-darkroom-workshop-5/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=analogue-photography-darkroom-workshop-5 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:22:53 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=55004 A three-day hands-on workshop covering the complete process of film photography, from shooting with a film camera to developing and printing in a darkroom.

Dates: August 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, 2025

Venue: Centre d’Art Gallery, Citadines, Auroville

Program and Timings:

  • Thursday, August 21st (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM):
    • A brief history of photography and an introduction to the film camera.
  • Friday, August 22nd:
    • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Film Photo Shoot (participants can do this in their own time).
    • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Film Development session.
  • Saturday, August 23rd:
    • Printing contact sheets and photos in the darkroom.
    • Participants can choose one of the following sessions:
      • Morning Session: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
      • Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Registration: To register, please email: centredart@auroville.org.in

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Capturing Life by John Mandeen https://auroartworld.org/capturing-life-by-john-mandeen-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=capturing-life-by-john-mandeen-2 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 02:39:20 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=54953 Selection of photos from Auroville across four decades (1980-2020)

1st – 10th August 2025

Centre d’Art Auroville

Tue – Fri 2-5.30

Sat 10-12.30, 2-5.30

Morning by appoint.

Opening on Friday 1st August at 4.30

John Mandeen came to Pondicherry, South India, from California, in October 1968 as a young man of 24 and was accepted by the Mother as an Ashramite of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

He helped set up the first screen printing workshop in the Ashram Press. All birthday cards with the Mother’s symbol in those days were screen printed there besides book covers.

He took up photography in the late 1970s and got seriously into it by the 80’s, documenting Auroville in all its aspects very extensively, including the Matrimandir.

Since 1980 he was part of the Prisma Team with Franz and Tim and they did all the publicity work for Aurelec. In 1994 he took photos for the first Auroville Exhibition at the visitor’s centre which was updated several times over the years.

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Capturing Life by John Mandeen https://auroartworld.org/capturing-life-by-john-mandeen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=capturing-life-by-john-mandeen Tue, 29 Jul 2025 08:02:27 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=54928 Selection of photos from Auroville across four decades (1980-2020)

1st – 10th August 2025

Centre d’Art Auroville

Tue – Fri 2-5.30

Sat 10-12.30, 2-5.30

Morning by appoint.

Opening on Friday 1st August at 4.30

John Mandeen came to Pondicherry, South India, from California, in October 1968 as a young man of 24 and was accepted by the Mother as an Ashramite of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

He helped set up the first screen printing workshop in the Ashram Press. All birthday cards with the Mother’s symbol in those days were screen printed there besides book covers.

He took up photography in the late 1970s and got seriously into it by the 80’s, documenting Auroville in all its aspects very extensively, including the Matrimandir.

Since 1980 he was part of the Prisma Team with Franz and Tim and they did all the publicity work for Aurelec. In 1994 he took photos for the first Auroville Exhibition at the visitor’s centre which was updated several times over the years.

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INVENT IN INDIA – Pondicherry Invention Festival (PIF 2025) https://auroartworld.org/invent-in-india-pondicherry-invention-festival/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=invent-in-india-pondicherry-invention-festival Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:21:22 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=54775  

Dates: July 18, 19, 20, 2025
Venue: Aurodhan Art Gallery & Gardens, Pondicherry
Curated by: Lalit Verma
Organized by: Aurodhan Pondicherry
Contact:
📍 33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam, Pondicherry 605 001
📞 +91 413 2222795 / 2222449
🌐 www.aurodhan.com
📧 aurodhan1@gmail.com


DAY 1 – July 18: Awakening the Inner Inventor

  • 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM – Cellular Healing Meditation by Nilima Bhat
  • 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM – An Alok Pandey on Original Thinking
  • 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM – Naveen Vasudevan on Dharmagraha
  • 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM – Reinvent Yourself | Collective Conflict Resolution with Ananya Anurupa
  • 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Lunch Break
  • 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM – Vibha Shah – Inner Resonance (Sound)
  • 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM – Arul Dev – Memory Transformation
  • 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM – Embodying Dhrupad – Pandita Sunita Amin
  • 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM – Tea Break
  • 4:45 PM – Book Launch – HAMPI: Sacred India Glorious India
    By Pierre-Sylvain Filliozat & Vasundhara Kavali-Filliozat
    Photography by Roshane Saidnattar
  • 5:00 PM – Panel Discussion
    Featuring: Roshane Saidnattar, Beloo Mehra, Samir Sarkar
  • 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Anant Churuta – Dhrupad by Pandita Sunita Amin
  • 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Kalpanatit – Dhrupad Concert by Dr. Ritwik Sanyal
    (Padma Shri awardee), with Abhijit Sarkar on Pakhawaj
    In collaboration with Vishva Dhrupad Gurukul, Jaipur

DAY 2 – July 19: INDO-FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL

Theme: Crossing Boundaries – Cinema & Consciousness
Curated by: Lalit Verma

  • 9:00 AM – Cellular Healing Meditation by Nilima Bhat
  • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – FILM SCREENINGS (Presented by Roshane Saidnattar, France):
    • Les larmes des étoiles khmères
    • Facts and Denials – 16 min
    • Red Moon – 15 min
    • Q&A with Roshane

Special Presentation by:

  • Samir Sarkar (Magic Hours)
    • Schirkoa, No Ground Beneath the Feet, Paka (The River of Blood), The False Eyes, Jonaki
    • Q&A
  • 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Lunch Break

Afternoon Film Screenings – In the presence of the producers:

  • Serge Moëtie, France – Mes questions sur Pondichéry – 40 min
  • Chandrakant Singh, India – Parchayayaan – 35 min
  • Lalit Kala Akademi, India – Three Short Films on Artists – 40 min
  • Lalit Verma – Poorna Maha Kumbh 2025 – 21 min
    Q&A with Lalit Verma

Evening Event:

  • 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM – Venue: Krtashraya Aurodhan Gardens
    • Philippe Gauthier & Prajna Chouma (France) – Breath Blues
  • 8:30 PM Onwards – Pop-up Dinner at Krtashraya Aurodhan Garden

DAY 3 – July 20: Wisdom, Past, Present towards Original Future

  • 9:00 AM – Cellular Healing Meditation at Aurodhan Art Gallery with Nilima Bhat
  • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Talks & Presentations by Inventors at Krtashraya Aurodhan Garden:
    • Dr. Rengaraj Venkatesh (Aravind Eye Hospital)
    • Mr. Raji Moulavi (CEO, IIT Madras Research Park)
    • Mannaneethan Rajupillai (Chairman, Original India Collective)
    • Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao (IIT Madras)
    • Dr. Murugavel (Inventor of C-Salt, East Coast Renewable)
    • Dr. Raji Moulavi (Co-founder of Edhina)
    • Dr. Arun Prasad (Pondicherry University)
    • Followed by Panel Discussion with Toine (Sustainability & Dual Invention)
  • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch Break
  • 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Startups & Inventors from IIT Madras
    • Investors & Innovators meet
    • Talk by Yves Dorne (Former CEO Laurent Perrier) – Governance of Innovation
    • Panel Discussion moderated by Toine
  • Closing Remarks

SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Film Screening: Poorna Maha Kumbh
    By Lalit Verma
    (Screened at Cannes Film Festival & across Asia & Europe)
    📅 20th July 2025, 3:00 PM
    📍 Krtashraya Aurodhan Garden, Pondicherry

Sponsors & Partners

IITM Incubation Cell | Bharat Shakti | Magic Hour | Shakti Leadership | Conscious Spaces | CGH Earth | Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IITM) | Kalakshetra Foundation


QR Code available for Donations
For inquiries, participation, and contributions, please contact:
📧 aurodhan1@gmail.com | 📞 +91 413 2222795 / 2222449
🌐 www.aurodhan.com


 

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Miksang: Colour – Mindful Photography workshop https://auroartworld.org/miksang-colour-mindful-photography-workshop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=miksang-colour-mindful-photography-workshop Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:38:46 +0000 https://auroartworld.org/?p=54767 ⏰ Saturday, 19 July – 9.30am – 12pm📍Radiance, Aurodam

Miksang is a contemplative photography practice. Meaning ‘Good Eye’ in Tibetan it is a practice to synchronise the heart, mind & inner being.

Miksang invites us to see the world with fresh eyes, to let go of our conditioning, our stories, our techniques. Through practice we open our hearts and minds to the magic of the world 💜✨

The session includes an introduction to Miksang, mindfulness practices to attune, and then time for practice. In this session we will be focusing on the element of colour. We will explore and perceive colour as a pure element of the visual world and deliver this through images.

It is suitable for all – participants just need to bring themselves & something to take photos with (a phone is fine) 🤳📸

For more on miksang see www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqGNb5MSOqA

To book whatsapp Helen on 7094753054 or see innersightav.org

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