Auro Art World organized a series of 6 lectures at the Centre d'Art multimedia room in Auroville. These lectures, conducted by Dr. Christoph Kluetsch, explore connections between art, philosophy, and spirituality, bridging Eastern and Western traditions to illuminate the enduring questions of existence, consciousness, and creativity. The series is offered on the first Tuesday of every month. Fourth lecture - Tuesday 7th January [...]
1st lecture: Apples and Mangoes
The snake in paradise seduced Eve to eat a fruit from the forbidden tree of knowledge that holds the distinction between good and evil. Why was the tree of knowledge a forbidden tree? Why did the snake seduce Eve? What did the fruit taste like? When I asked myself why I want to talk about [...]
Shavasana
II am fascinated by the synchronicities here in Auroville. The mental, spiritual, physical and emotional spaces that intertwine here often do so over several days, seemingly effortlessly, intuitively, easily. I was exhausted. A friend had left his body, as they say here. The community had provided support for over a month, many had grown together. [...]
Is it time to bring down the Kalasam?
EDiscover the fascinating sculptures of Saravana Deivasegamani at the Center for Art "The Divine Seed". His works reflect tradition, wisdom and spirituality and invite reflection. Learn more about his unique technique.
"Exhibition of the works of Amitabh Sengupta at the Kalakendra Art Gallery, Auroville"
Dhe works of Amitabh Sengupta show a broad spectrum of styles and reflect the challenges faced by Indian artists in the 20th century. A major exhibition of his work is currently on display at the Kalakendra Art Gallery. Find out more about his influences and his significance for the Indian art scene.
Dancing with the wind - Gilles Grimaître plays Avant-garde at CRIPA in Auroville
Gilles Grimaître visits Auroville for a few days during his Pro Helvetia artist residency in Bengaluru, Chennai and Pondicherry to engage with Carnatic music. The program he chose for the evening from Dec. 17th, 2022, was a passionate, loving introduction to usually not so accessible Western avant-garde music. Grimaître started off with Johannes Brahms - [...]
Center D'art
Rezension Article: Conceptual art during the Covid lockdown by Artist Aabhas Mahindre
Meditation notes - 6.10.22 Matrimandir
Hoday was my first time at Matrimandir. I had a guided tour 6 years ago, which is a prerequisite for going there alone later. It's also useful to have a rough idea of what kind of place it is, how to behave there, what would disturb others. During my Monday meditations in the Zen circle in Bremen [...]