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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
⏰ 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 […]
The Kyoto Retreat 2025 Deadline: July 15, 2025 Fee (USD): $95.00 The kyoto retreat offers artists, curators, and writers an opportunity to spend TIME in Japan for research and exploration. For artists, Kyoto’s temples and shrines, such as the golden splendor of Kinkaku-ji and the serene rock gardens of Ryoan-ji, provide a gateway into traditional […]
Visual Artist | Architect | Storyteller | Creative Facilitator📍 Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India📧 lavanyapawar@auroville.org.in | 📞 +91 89405 11505🔗 Instagram | Facebook | Portfolio Lavanya Pawar is an interdisciplinary artist and architect rooted in the experimental spirit of Auroville. With a background that spans electronics, architectural design, and digital marketing, her creative journey is as […]
by Sasikanth Somu 22-23-24 May 2025 Venue: Centre d’Art Gallery, Citadines, Auroville * Thursday, 22 May, 2—5pm: Brief look at History of Photography & Introduction to Film Camera. * Friday, 23 May, 9am—2pm: Film photo shoot (in your own time), 2pm—5pm: Develop your roll of film. * Saturday, 24 May, 9am—12:30pm & 2—5pm (one can […]
Date: 25 May 2025 (Sunday) Time: 4:00 PM onwards Venue: Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas, Auroville Organized by ———— Yatra Art and Culture Foundation Chief Guests ———— Kalaimamani Dr. Lourdes Shanthi M.A. (Sociology), M.A. (Dance), Ph.D. (Dance) HOD, Dept. of Dance (Retd), Bharathiar Palkalai Koodam, Puducherry Kalaimamani Kalamandalam Dr. Vichithra Palikkandy M.A., M.Phil., […]
The French Institute in India The Franco–Indian Education Trust is now accepting applications for the Amba Dalmia scholarship for the academic year 2025–26. Established in 2018 by Dr. Gun Nidhi Dalmia in memory of his daughter, Amba Dalmia, this scholarship program has assisted over 20 students in pursuing their academic goals. This program provides financial […]
by Sasikanth Somu 22-23-24 May 2025 Venue: Centre d’Art Gallery, Citadines, Auroville * Thursday, 22 May, 2—5pm: Brief look at History of Photography & Introduction to Film Camera. * Friday, 23 May, 9am—2pm: Film photo shoot (in your own time), 2pm—5pm: Develop your roll of film. * Saturday, 24 May, 9am—12:30pm & 2—5pm (one can […]
In 2020, the Serendipity Arts Foundation and Les Rencontres d’Arles announced the biggest lens-based media grant, supported by the Institut français en Inde, with the shared purpose of promoting cultural practices in the South Asian region. We are now open to receive applications for the third edition of the Serendipity Arles Grant 2025-26, inviting project […]
The French Institute in India The Franco–Indian Education Trust is now accepting applications for the Amba Dalmia scholarship for the academic year 2025–26. Established in 2018 by Dr. Gun Nidhi Dalmia in memory of his daughter, Amba Dalmia, this scholarship program has assisted over 20 students in pursuing their academic goals. This program provides financial […]
Date & time: Sunday 27th April, 8.30-10.30am Location: Auroville Miksang is a contemplative practice inspired by Tibetan Buddhism. The invitation is to capture pure perception, to find that place when the eye is synchronized with the heart & the inner being. Miksang asks us to see our world in a new way. In some ways […]
UNITY PRINTSEXPLORING CYANOTYPE 19TH APRIL SATURDAY10 AM – 12.30 PM@ ONENESS HALL, Unity Pavilion A Hands-on Journey intoLight, Shadow, and Printmaking Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that produces strikingblue prints using a light-sensitive solution. This technique, datingback to the 19th century, is popular for artistic prints,botanical studies, and creative photography. Take home a print […]
Dates: 24th, 25th and 26th April 2025Venue: Centre d’Art Gallery, Citadines, Auroville Thursday 24th: 02.00 – 05.00pmBrief History of Photography & Introduction to Film Camera Friday 25th: 09.00am – 02.00pmFilm Photo shoot (in your own time)02.00 – 05.00pmFilm Development Saturday 26th: 09.00am – 12.30pm & 02.00 – 05.00pm(One can choose either of these sessions)– Printing […]
Co-curated by Christoph and Kirti Chandak MULTIMEDIA EVENT – Inauguration Saturday April 5th 2025 at 6 p.m Talks, books, drawings, paintings, diagrams, installations, interactive temples, story telling … Christoph | Chinmaya Devy | Giribala Tripathy | Kalai Kirti Chandak | Nivedita | Ramkumar A Sanjukta Mahapatra | Vimalakshy Loganathan This event is a thoughtful recollection […]
Bharat Nivasभारतीय निवास | காரத் நிவாஸ்The Pavilion of India, Auroville 18 photographs that place the viewer intimately along the Kashi Ghats.Young Sattva brings his entirely fresh vision to this familiar, yet deeply spiritual space.Over the last few days, these images capture the essence and idiosyncrasies of daily life,from dawn to dusk, on Assi Ghat. Join […]
📅 On view until April 22nd We’re excited to invite you to a unique and visually captivating exhibition at Pitanga: “Trees – Their Outer Garment”. This remarkable show features the bark — or “outer garment” — of over 30 trees, primarily from Auroville, with a few from further afield. As the first exhibition of its […]
Submission deadline: 28 March 2025, 2359H (SGT) Women photographers, filmmakers, and visual artists who use film or photography are invited to submit work for Objectifs’ 8th Women in Film & Photography Showcase in 2025. Selected work will be part of the print exhibition, slideshow/video installation, artist talks or screenings at Objectifs (Singapore) from Oct to […]
Tibetan Pavillion 20 Feb 5pm opening ceremony
by Sasikanth Somu 13-14-15 February 2025 Venue: Centre d’Art Gallery, Citadines, Auroville * Thursday, 13th February, 2—5pm: Brief look at History of Photography & Introduction to Film Camera. * Friday, 14th February, 9am—2pm: Film photo shoot (in your own time), 2pm—5pm: Develop your roll of film. * Saturday, 15th February, 9am—12:30pm & 2—5pm (one can […]
Tuesdays 4-6pm Jan 7 & 21, Feb 4 & 18 Miksang – a mindful photography exploration in the forest 🌳🌳🪷📸💫🌳🌳 Next Tuesday (21st Jan) from 4-6pm Miksang means ‘Good Eye’ in Tibetan & is a form of contemplative photography in which the eye is synchronized with the introspective mind. It asks us to see our […]
Artist and publisher, Anshika Varma and editorial designer Ann Griffin, come together to offer a workshop for photographers who have a regular artistic practice and are interested in learning about the book-making process. During this 4 day workshop, participants will understand how the grammar of editing, design and structure aligns with a photographic body of […]
A two days immersion into dance-theater and the art of improvisation, using the foundation of butoh, Navarasa and dance-theater dynamics. We will dive into different qualities of mouvement and energies to unravel the expressive body and move into an authentic practice of improvisation. For more information… *Contact : +919566235182 25th & 26th of November Miracle […]
