Find out more about culture shock and the connection between consciousness and body in India in this article. The Vedas play an important role in this.
Why are we here - the importance of meaning and community in the city
This text deals with the question of the meaning of life and how a city should be organized to meet the needs of its inhabitants.
What is art allowed to do?
Here in Auroville, a play was recently taken off the program by the hosts of the Bharat Nivas. The reason given was that some in the community had taken offense even before it was performed. This raises questions. What is art allowed to do, when is a ban justified? Linked to this is, of course, the question of what is the task [...]
Beauty and delight
Find out more about the challenges faced by young people in the divided Germany of the 1980s and the philosophical debates that revolved around German guilt.
The misunderstanding of art: a new perspective without representation
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
Find out how a ‚colorful dog‘ in the seminar questions systematic science and ultimately takes refuge in aesthetic theory.
"Exhibition of the works of Amitabh Sengupta at the Kalakendra Art Gallery, Auroville"
The 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.
Temple building
I recently met a young Indian here. He comes from Delhi and for him, South India is also a foreign world, although not as foreign as it is for me. He doesn't speak Tamil and his spirituality is also a bit more serene or enlightened, as you might say. I met him again on the street [...]