Category: Art and Perception

Articles on art, images, music, film, perception, and aesthetic experience beyond mere representation.

The central questions of philosophy: the nature of the world, the image and consciousness

Art and Perception·NatureRepresentationDeathPerceptionKnowledgeApril 26, 20232 Min. Lesezeit

The basic problem of philosophy lies in the perception of the world and the questions that arise from this. The sciences and religions offer different approaches. OM

What is art allowed to do?

Art and Perception·DifferenceLoveRepresentationLanguageTechnologyPerceptionTo becomeApril 16, 20239 Min. Lesezeit

Recently, in Auroville, a play by the landlords of Bharat Nivas was removed from the program. The reason given was that some in the community took offense to it even before it was performed. This raises questions. What is art allowed to do, when is a ban justified? Coupled with this, of course, is the question of what the task of art is, what art should therefore do. The question invites reflection on the role of art in general, here in India and...

Focus point

Art and Perception·MovieArtRepresentationPerceptionTo becomeMarch 18, 20233 Min. Lesezeit

What would a world be like without the focal point of a lens? Our eyes have a lens that bundles light, focusing it onto a plane so that the retina can capture this focused image – as an image on a single plane. The light rays are captured by receptors and relayed to the brain. This vibration of nerve cells is transcribed into another vibration, that of consciousness. This principle was copied in the camera obscura and the cinematographer, and forms the basis of classical photography and film...

Art in Pondycherry: A look at the artists, their practice and visual language

Art and Perception·DeleuzeExperienceImmanenceRepresentationLanguagePerceptionTo becomeMarch 4, 20237 Min. Lesezeit

Learn more about the artists and their inspiring practices in Pondycherry. Discover the visual language and spiritual depth of the art landscape around Auroville. Immerse yourself in the world of art beyond representational conception and discover the vibration of the senses. Experience how Deleuze's thinking and the Kena Upanishads are interwoven. Be inspired by the question of the body without organs and discover the limits of the physical body.

The misunderstanding of art: a new perspective without representation

Art and Perception·EncounterDeleuzeArtMediaNatureRepresentationFebruary 28, 20235 Min. Lesezeit

This text clears up the misunderstanding about art that it is supposed to be a representation. Art is not communication, but a unique experience.

Image of thought

Art and Perception·DeleuzeIdentityRepresentationTo becomeKnowledgeFebruary 2, 20235 Min. Lesezeit

Find out how a ‚colorful dog‘ in the seminar questions systematic science and ultimately takes refuge in aesthetic theory.

Is it time to bring down the Kalasam?

Art and Perception·IndiaArtMeditationReviewTamil NaduTempleJanuary 13, 20235 Min. Lesezeit

Discover the fascinating sculptures of Saravana Deivasegamani at „The Divine Seed“ Art Center. His works reflect tradition, wisdom, and spirituality, inviting contemplation. Learn more about his unique technique.

Art beyond darkness - Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2022/23

Art and Perception·MovieIndiaBodyArtLightMediaJanuary 6, 202310 Min. Lesezeit

Why do we need a biennial? I have often asked myself this question. Before COVID-19, I visited many places with international cultural events. During lockdown, I co-organized an artist residency program to reflect on the impact, threats and opportunities of COVID-19 for cultural workers. Everything went differently than expected. Now everyone is trying to get back to normal. Have we thoughtlessly spent trillions of euros and dollars to maintain a system that desperately needs a change?