Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry,
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
Article: Art beyond darkness by Christoph Kluetsch
by Christoph Kluetsch for AV Art Service Art beyond darkness – Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2022/23 Why do we need a biennale? […]
Article: Amitabh Sengupta by Christoph Kluetsch
A major show of the works from Amitabh Sengupta is on display at Kalakendra Art Gallery, Bharat Nivas, Auroville. In […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, Turning Points
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
Article: Why are we doing this to ourselves? by Christoph Kluetsch
Why are we doing this to ourselves? Centre D’art “Unseen Realities” by artist Aparna Ashok Article by Christoph Kluetsch for […]
Article: Conceptual art during the Covid lockdown by Artist Aabhas Mahindra by Christoph Kluetsch
Solo show at the Centre d’Art Auroville Article by By Christoph Kluetsch Aabhas Mahindre’s exhibition “From my organized chaos” is […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, Dynamic Drum Beats
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
Music: Inter-Galactic Sonar Communication Probe Vol. 1 by V.A.
MUSIC: Inter-Galactic Sonar Communication Probe Vol. 1 by V.A. [A compilation album of 11 artists curated by Jyoti Naoki Eri] […]
Exhibition and Fundraiser: Art For Land, ongoing till Sep 30
ART FOR LAND Exhibition and Land Fundraiser 2022 Extension of the Exhibition for Viewing and Artwork Purchase!It’s too beautiful to […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, Cool September Wind
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
Exhibition and Fundraiser: Art For Land, ongoing till Sep 30
ART FOR LAND Exhibition and Land Fundraiser 2022 Extension of the Exhibition for Viewing and Artwork Purchase!It’s too beautiful to […]
Exhibition and Fundraiser: Art For Land, Extended
ART FOR LAND Exhibition and Land Fundraiser 2022 Extension of the Exhibition for Viewing and Artwork Purchase!It’s too beautiful to […]
Exhibition and Fundraiser: Art For Land, Extended to 30 September
ART FOR LAND Exhibition and Land Fundraiser 2022 When: Exhibition extended to 30 September, 10 am – 6 pm daily. […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, Precious
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
Event: Event Calendar Art For Land, 30 August – 3 September
ART FOR LAND Exhibition and Land Fundraiser 2022 When: August 7th to September 4th, 10 am – 6 pm daily […]
Photos: Echo – an installation by Bhavyo – 19 Aug – 2 Sept
When: 19th Aug – 02nd Sept, Mon – Sat 2.30-5.30pm, Opening 19th august 4.30pm Where: Centre d’Art Citadines, Auroville In […]
Music: Glint by Fellowship (Power Metal)
If I aspire along the way, to make amendsTo forge a home in the memories of long forgotten friendsI only […]
Exhibition: Echo – an installation by Bhavyo – 19 Aug – 2 Sept
When: 19th Aug – 02nd Sept, Mon – Sat 2.30-5.30pm, Opening 19th august 4.30pm Where: Centre d’Art Citadines, Auroville In […]
Event: Event Calendar Art For Land, 14-27 August
ART FOR LAND Exhibition and Land Fundraiser 2022 When: August 7th to September 4th, 10 am – 6 pm daily […]
Exhibition: Echo – an installation by Bhavyo – 19 Aug – 2 Sept
When: 19th Aug – 02nd Sept, Mon – Sat 2.30-5.30pm, Opening 19th august 4.30pm Where: Centre d’Art Citadines, Auroville In […]
Event: Weekly Calendar Art For Land, 7-15 August
ART FOR LAND Exhibition and Land Fundraiser 2022 When: August 7th to September 4th, 10 am – 6 pm daily […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, High Summer Walks
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
Event: Art For Land Exhibition, Inauguration on 7 August
ART FOR LAND Exhibition and Land Fundraiser 2022 When: August 7th to September 4th, 10 am – 6 pm daily […]
Exhibition: Echo – an installation by Bhavyo – 19 Aug – 2 Sept
When: 19th Aug – 02nd Sept, Mon – Sat 2.30-5.30pm, Opening 19th august 4.30pm Where: Centre d’Art Citadines, Auroville In […]
In News: First Volume Of Ambient Compilation ‘Inter-Galactic Sonar Communication Probe’
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 […]
Music: The Greatest Fear by Parkway Drive (Metalcore)
“Look just beyond the paleThe truth is there to see for one and allThe answers that you seekLie just beyond […]
In News: Nādāsana Is A New Ambient Label From Universal Township Auroville
Article in MixMag Asia by Arun Ramanathan Nādāsana is a new record label out of Auroville — the government-free township […]
In News: Manifest International Dance-Film Festival comes to Puducherry
The three-day festival explores the bond between the two art forms Article in THE HINDU by Parshaty J nath In […]
Article: TEMPTRESS – A new LP by Berlin-based Auroville youth by Dhani Muniz
Temptress – By Aarnav Bos A new LP by Berlin-based Auroville youth One person’s paradise can be another’s prison. Conceptually […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, Evenings By The Sea
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, And Then There Was … Lavender
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
In News: Peter Brook, influential theatre visionary, dies aged 97
The director’s landmark achievements include a nine-hour Mahabharata, putting Shakespeare on trapezes and directing Olivier, Gielgud and Scofield at the […]
Music: Draconian Love by Avantasia (Metal Opera)
This “Opera” raises questions about free will and whether it can be sacrificed for the sake of peaceful coexistence and […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, Blue And Green – Follow The Peacock
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
Music: People Are People by Depeche Mode
And now you’re punching and you’re kicking and you’re shouting at meI’m relying on your common decencySo far, it hasn’t […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, ‘if Island The Legend’
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
Music: Redeem and Repent by Falconer (Power Metal)
The winds of doom sweep across this pleasant landWith a sound of prophecy of darker times at handHeedful enlightened rule […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, ‘Wild At The Museum’
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
Music: So Far Away by Avenged Sevenfold
“Plans of what our futures holdFoolish lies of growing oldIt seems we’re so invincibleThe truth is so cold” Avenged Sevenfold […]
Music: Elysium by Stratovarius (Power Metal)
“I need to find the keyTo eternal life and seeThe joy, the smile,The overwhelming love of your heartIs what I […]
Article: To the ‘One’- a Transcendental Loop Part 2 by Dhani Muniz
André Schöne’s installation at La Petite Maison in collaboration with Svaram represents an artistic principle that is neither old nor […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, ‘Cassis La Belle’
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
Music: The Smoking Gun, from the album Titanic Mass by Dynazty (Metal)
The house of cards has crashed down like thunder. In a beautiful descent. The grand finale of our accomplishments Dynazty […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, ‘Migrating Objects’
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
Music: The Smoking Gun, from the album Titanic Mass by Dynazty (Metal)
The house of cards has crashed down like thunder. In a beautiful descent. The grand finale of our accomplishments Dynazty […]
Article: To the ‘One’- a Transcendental Loop Part 1 by Dhani Muniz
“Sound objects” is how Berlin electronic music artist André Schöne calls the instruments produced at Svaram here in Auroville; the […]
Music: Heaven And Hell by Black Sabbath (heavy metal)
“The world is full of Kings and QueensWho blind your eyes and steal your dreams”The song, written by Ronnie James […]
Music: Heaven And Hell by Black Sabbath (heavy metal)
“The world is full of Kings and QueensWho blind your eyes and steal your dreams”The song, written by Ronnie James […]
Music: Cry Out For A Hero by Beast in Black (power metal)
Is there a saviourWho can turn the tide All our lives are on the lineWe need a hero – Hero! […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, ‘Spring Comes with a Call for Peace’
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
Music: Ghost Love Score by Nightwish (cover by Yannis Papadopolous)
This song is one that I regularly go back to whenever I want to remind myself who the greatest singer […]
Music: B.Y.O.B by System of a Down (nu metal band)
This was a song that was immensely popular when I was very young. But I never really knew what it […]
Music: Triumphant Heart, by Jason Becker (instrumental)
To me, this entire album means a lot. It shows the capability of the human spirit and how much one […]
Article: ‘Unity In Diversity’ by Dhani Muniz
Group painting exhibition at Kalakendra Art Gallery Presented by Art World-Sarala’s Art Centre and Bharat Nivas Until March 18 2022 Unity […]
Article: Is This the End? by Dhani Muniz
Love in the Time of Corona To experience a piece of art in its ideal setting is an occurrence that […]
Events: Dance Performances at Aurodhan – 8, 10, 11 February
Venue: Aurodhan Art Gallery, No.33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam, Puducherry – 605012
Article: Remembering Alaknanda Samarth
Shanta Gokhale writes: Alaknanda Samarth pushed the boundaries of acting throughout her career. Alaknanda Samarth’s passing on the morning of […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, ‘The Pull of Light’
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, ‘One Who Sings with Another’
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
In News: Exhibition portrays Bhū, the act of becoming, through ceramics
As published in The Indian Express: December 1, 2021 7:01:28 pm Emami Art is hosting an ensemble exhibition of contemporary […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, ‘Leaves Of Light’
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
In News: A film-making workshop anchored in principles of deep ecology held at Ladakh
27 aspirants from 11 States took part in the creative venture and made 15 films Article by M.Dinesh Varma, published […]
In News: Aurovilian gets award at U.N. climate conference
Suhasini Ayer’s Humanscapes Habitat project won her the honours Article by M.Dinesh Varma, published in The Hindu, PUDUCHERRY, NOVEMBER 11, 2021 […]
Article: THANK YOU SASI! By Tom Mo
The black and white photography workshop offered by Sasi is a joy from beginning to end. Starting with an introduction […]
Article: An interview with Harsha Durugadda by Dhani Muniz
Artist in residency, Harsha Durugadda from November 1st at Centre D’art was interviewed by Dhani Muniz Like so many more […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, ‘The Alluring Sea’
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
Article: 30+ Brutally Honest Illustrations Show What’s Wrong With Today’s Society by Brenda Miller
Since we were babies, we’ve been told that the world “just is” a certain way. As we get older, we […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, ‘Early Autumn Views’
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
Article: Suite; The Expatriate, An interview with Dhani Muniz by George Docking
Auroville Musician Series by George Docking Suite; THE Expatriate, An interview with Dhani Muniz Introduce yourself. What is your background […]
Exhibition: 75 Pondicherry Artists at Aurodhan Art Gallery – ongoing till 12 October
Exhibition of 75 Pondicherry artists to celebrate 75 years of India’s independence and in total 150 artist’s artworks, ( including several […]
In News: Can you build a house in seven days? Anupama Kundoo can
The 2021 RIBA Charles Jencks Award and Auguste Perret Prize-winning architect’s strategy has helped reduce buildings’ environment footprint, housed more […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, ‘Climate Experts Meet in Marseille’
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
In News: Inaugurating a photo exhibition on the life of Sri Aurobindo
India should become Vishwa Guru not to dominate the world but to give knowledge and to spread light. The Vice […]
Article: Remembering Aurobindo and his quest for unity by Mark Tully
Aurobindo’s dream of a World Union has also not been fulfilled. It could be argued that the world has become […]
Article: Walk In The Clouds – A review of the exhibition by Dhani Muniz
Walk In The Clouds A review of the exhibition by Jasmine Storey Held at Last School, July 20 to August […]
Article: Birth anniversary of Aurobindo observed
Pre-dawn bonfire and various other events held following COVID-19 norms A bonfire communion, prayer sessions and quiet meditation marked the […]
Exhibition: Puducherry art gallery to organise unique exhibition with 75 artists
CHENNAI: To commemorate the beginning of India’s 75th year of Independence and Sri Aurobindo’s 150th birth anniversary, Puducherry-based art gallery […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, The End of a Journey
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, Under the Magnolia Grandiflora Tree
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
Article: The World Game in Auroville
To See a World in a Tray of Sand If you can build any world you can imagine, what would […]
Photo Article: Colorful Vignettes has a new entry, Into The Summer
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and […]
Article: David Klammer Shares The Truth About a “Utopian City” in India
Auroville is an experimental city created in 1968. Many believe it’s a real-world utopia. Photographer David Klammer shares the truth. […]
Article: Interview with Director Christoph Pohl
When most people think of the township of Auroville, they probably think of Sri Aurobindo; Matrimandir, the famous tourist attraction; […]
Article: 5 Frames… By Sasi Somu
Sasi Somu`s presents My Quarantine In Vietnam With Orwo N74 Plus On A Nikon F3Hp (35Mm Format / Ei 800 […]
Obituary: Legendary writer Manoj Das passes away
Manoj Das, one of the trustees of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and managing trustee of ‘Sri Aurobindo Udyog Trust’, passed away […]
Photoblog: En Inde, la cité utopique d’Auroville fait de la résistance
“Auroville, l’utopie fait de la résistance”, un reportage de Pauline Fricot (texte) et Pietro Paolini (photos) paru dans le magazine […]
Article: Tagore – The poet paints! by Dhani Muniz
In Rabindranath Tagore, India found and lost the greatest artistic symbol it never knew it needed. There is even an […]
Article: An upcoming short film kick starts the discussion on body shaming
Earthling Koushalya on the need to discuss body shaming in her upcoming short film, ‘En Udambu’ “Why should an unpleasant […]
A (Not Quite) New Indian Art I by Dhani Muniz
I’ve heard the phrase “I have no country” quite a bit… In a place like Auroville, it’s an inescapable sentiment. […]
Hidden Cities – Claire Iono by Dhani Muniz
After a healthy bit of frustration, I recently decided to try and make it a point to go to all […]
Auroville Theatre: Young Expectations
Adaptation of Red Bike, a play by American playwright Caridad Svich.
Exit Nobel Laureate Dario Fo (1926-2016), whose plays upset as many people as they delighted : By Anu Majumdar
The Italian playwright won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1997. The Vatican condemned it. Even before the headlines filled […]
‘Who are these Age-Old Female Figures’
Dancer/choreographer Chandralekha’s original essay on the iconography of the female, its deep subconscious power and its potential feminist charge. Why […]
‘Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me’: Remembering Miss Liberty in the Donald Trump era
An excerpt from an Indian novel in which a 12-year-old girl sees the statue whose promise seems ironic suddenly. by […]
An Inside Story By Anuradha Majumdar
Maharaj-ji was Gautama’s personal moron, or a shared man-servant, when he chose to think otherwise. It was a regular job, […]
Off the stage: Performing Art
Performing arts permeated into different mediums as theatre groups tried to keep the drama alive during the pandemic… Read the anniversary […]
Down, To The Crossroads- Adil Writer’s Hunt for The Good Stuff Down, To The Crossroads- Adil Writer’s Hunt for The Good Stuff
Down, To The Crossroads- Adil Writer’s Hunt for The Good Stuff “If I said anything sacrilegious, please quote me.” This […]
Dhani Muniz shares his insights into the connections between visual arts and music
NOTES: OF STAFF & CANVAS Note1 – Back, To A Future-Leaning Past: Jazz and the visual arts have become […]
Public art: the feel-good hit that makes us linger – and spend money
Now that Vivid Sydney, the yearly festival of lights, music and ideas, has drawn to a spectacular close, I am […]
New Superblue
Discovered in a Lab, a New Superblue Has Been Unleashed Upon the World as a Crayola Crayon The stunning pigment […]
Working Progress – A Portrait of the Auroville Village Action Group
The NGO Auroville Village Action Group, or AVAG in short, was founded in 1983 and focuses on four major areas […]
The Cross-fertilization between The West and India
What is so interesting about this painting and what does it tell us about India? This painting gives a fascinating […]
APRIL BEGINS WHAT DECEMBER PROMISES
APRIL BEGINS WHAT DECEMBER PROMISES Everything starts with a dream and what’s going on in the art and culture scene […]
UNITY IN THE CLOSE EMBRACE
If you ever listened to tango music, you probably noticed its multiple layers, its dramatic aspect that might be coming […]
PLAYROOM 2 Ceramics from Auroville by SARASWATI (Renata Sereda)
PLAYROOM 2 Ceramics from Auroville by SARASWATI (Renata Sereda) 10 – 30 March 2017 Gallery Gitanjali, Goa Magic in her […]
MAgzAV Issue No 10
MAgzAV Issue No 10 Have you seen the latest MAgzAV? Issue #10? It addresses the ‘Elephant in the Room’ (an […]
Radhika on Potter’s Market
Auroville International Potters’ Market January 26 – 28, 2017 Visitors Centre, Auroville Pots and pottery are an integral element of […]
Corinne on Paintings by Louis – The Red Door
The Red Door Paintings by Louis Pitanga, 10 – 24 December ’The Red Door’ This title might arouse your curiosity […]
A WONDROUS ISLAND: Actor Chorus Text with Anna-Helena Mclean
We form a circle. A line. A vee. The air is cool and dry. Fresh. My mind is clear as […]
Corrine on ” The joy of life”
“Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ~ Pablo Picasso If I had to sum up the […]
Corrine on Manisha Joshi
Manisha Joshi – Hindustani Classical Music Performance 11th November 7.30pm Sri Aurobindo Auditorium Manisha and evolution in Classical Indian Music. […]
Chana Corinne Devor on Mothers and Other Souvenirs
MOTHERS AND OTHER SOUVENIRS Paintings by Marco Feira 5-24 November 2016 Kala Kendra Is the mother the holiest thing alive? […]
On Seeds, God and D. Saravana – by Chana Corinne Devor
A wonderful exhibition is about to end in Kala Kendra, Auroville, and with it, the non-less wonderful and touching work […]
Taking the vision of Veenapani ahead
from The Hindu: Adishakti looks to redefine itself in a ‘new avatar’ while drawing strength from her philosophy. If there […]
City of Dawn to descend on Chennai
from The Hindu, Feb 15, 2015 Auroville Festival set to unravel its idea of sustainable existence Art and the universal […]