Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: 1. Love at First Swipe Ankit Vengurlekar, Dr Dhiren Borisa and Bishakha Datta discuss the evolving cultures of love, dating and digital intimacy. When: 6:00 PM (IST), 24 July 2021 Where: Online Register Today, technology has changed the ways in which we meet, connect and fall in love. […]
Auroville Film Institute presents Separation – Analysis and Filmmaking Workshop When: 15 July – 31 August, 2021 Where: Online To know more and Register: Apply Here For any queries, feel free to contact +91 9969879319 Voluntary contribution for Aurovilians and Newcomers. SEPARATION as a state of being; an interpersonal or an existential crisis; a thought process; a […]
The Arts Family (TAF) presents its first edition of TAF EMERGING ARTIST AWARDS- SOUTH ASIA 2021. The award is open to artists under 35 years from South Asia- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. Our aim is to support talented emerging artists from these regions and assist them in building their careers. How To Apply- Submit images of […]
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: Under the Magnolia Grandiflora […]
Auroville Film Institute presents Separation – Analysis and Filmmaking Workshop When: 15 July – 31 August, 2021 Where: Online To know more and Register: Apply Here For any queries, feel free to contact +91 9969879319 Voluntary contribution for Aurovilians and Newcomers. SEPARATION as a state of being; an interpersonal or an existential crisis; a thought process; a […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents Online Exhibition: MAP’s latest exhibition brings together artworks from the collection as an inspiration for our team to interpret ingredients that bring them comfort. It looks at food as a marker of identity but also as the social glue of a community. The team at MAP loves to […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: 1. Utterly, Butterly, Relevant The makers of the iconic Amul girl advertisements share their creative journey When: 6:00 PM (IST), 10 July 2021 Where: Online Register Meet the creative team who created the iconic Amul girl advertisements which have been part of the brand’s campaign since 1966, and […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: 1. Say Cheese! Discover the basics of food photography and refine your ‘foodstagramming game’ When: 6:00 PM (IST), 03 July 2021 Where: Online Register A beginner level food photography masterclass with one of the best in the business – stylist and photographer Rakhee Yadav. Learn more about using […]
For the sixth time in a row we’d like to welcome you to join the Nature Photographer of the Year competition, powered by Nature Talks Photo Festival in the Netherlands. We kindly invite all professional and non-professional photographers, of all ages, from all over the world, to join our contest again this year. Send in […]
“VARIANTE INDIANA” An Exhibition of 30 photographs by Aurovilian, Marco Saroldi on show “VARIANTE INDIANA” wants to point a finger at the effects of how social distancing has influenced our way of relating to one another. It aims to imagine how people feel about social distancing in their different activities while they meet, work, play, […]
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: Into The Summer
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: Padma Bhushan awardee Vidya Dehejia explores the material life of Chola bronzes from South India Sacred bronzes, dressed, adorned, and taken in procession through temple and town are a familiar sight throughout Tamil Nadu and its surrounding areas. But did we know that the practice of parading sacred […]
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 […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: An exclusive director-led walkthrough of highlights from the MAP collection Objects tell us stories we may never have imagined. Join MAP Director, Kamini Sawhney, on an exploration of some highlights from the MAP collection, as we together unlock the stories that these objects can tell. When: 6:00 PM (IST), 25 June […]
For early career artists and creative practitioners working in visual arts. Production Grant – INR 4,00,000 Lacs Upto 10 Artists Application Deadline : 15 June 2021 Apply Now Visual artists and other creative practitioners contribute to our cultural identity and economic boost. What contemporary artists and creative practitioners create, is what later is documented as evidence of the times. If creative output stops, […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: 1: Chola Festival Bronzes: Padma Bhushan awardee Vidya Dehejia explores the material life of Chola bronzes from South India When: 6:30 PM (IST), 12 June 2021 Where: Online Sacred bronzes, dressed, adorned, and taken in procession through temple and town are a familiar sight throughout Tamil Nadu and […]
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
India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) invites applications forArts PlatformsUnder its Arts Practice programmeApplications can be sent any time during the year The Arts Practice programme seeks to implement projects where artists expand their present range of practices in new directions. These could question accepted conventions, push new frontiers in content, form and medium, explore new modes of engagement with […]
For early career artists and creative practitioners working in visual arts. Production Grant – INR 4,00,000 Lacs Upto 10 Artists Application Deadline : 15 June 2021 Apply Now Visual artists and other creative practitioners contribute to our cultural identity and economic boost. What contemporary artists and creative practitioners create, is what later is documented as evidence of the times. If creative output stops, […]
Iyarkai grant is for young and emerging photographers identifying as females who look to support projects on wildlife, vegetation, land, ecology, natural resource management, ecotourism, climate crisis, and related social issues. The applicant must be a resident of India. There is no age restriction, although preference will be given to grant requests from young and […]
MAP in partnership with 1 Shanthiroad Studio/Gallery, Presents: Open Call: India Artist Relief Fund Application Deadline : 30 June 2021 This relief fund seeks to support artists and their work during this difficult time and is open to all practicing artists, irrespective of medium of practice. Including but not limited to painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, performance and digital media. Artists are invited to send […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: 1. Reimagining Cloth in Contemporary Culture 4 June 2021 06:00 PM Description: This discussion will examine themes like togetherness in making kantha and how urban and rural practitioners or designers are reinventing textile practices in our daily lives by empowering women and adopting slow fashion production. It features […]
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 […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: 1. Virtual Walkthrough: A Lifetime of Stitches May 18, 2021 06:00 PM Description: After two successful, full house sessions, curators Arnika Ahldag and Vaishnavi Kambadur present a third edition of their intimate walkthrough of Painted Stitches, Woven Stories, an exhibition on kantha textiles, exploring the spiritual, religious and […]
Iyarkai grant is for young and emerging photographers identifying as females who look to support projects on wildlife, vegetation, land, ecology, natural resource management, ecotourism, climate crisis, and related social issues. The applicant must be a resident of India. There is no age restriction, although preference will be given to grant requests from young and […]
