Performing Arts & Artists

Between them music, art and poetry are a perfect education for the soul.

The experimental spirit of Auroville supports creativity in every sphere of life and encourages a multitude of artistic expressions. Inspired by the vision of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother, art here is not just for aesthetics but also a path of inner growth and collective evolution. Music, dance, theatre, poetry, painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, film, and more are part of this rich landscape. This section explores the unique spirit of Art and Culture in Auroville.

The rhythmic word of the poet is the highest form of speech available to [hu]mans for the expression whether of [their] self-vision or of [their] world-vision.

Auroville offers a natural home for poetry — its geographical landscape, quietude, and inner exploration form the main elements of inspiration. While the community is dynamic and always evolving, there remains a deep space for reflection, where poets can write not in isolation, but in quiet connection with life around them. Much of the early movement in Auroville found its way into writing, one of the few things one might do by oil lamps and candles. Besides, one of the most treasured books in Auroville is Sri Aurobindo's magnum opus, Savitri, a mantric poem of 24,000 lines in blank verse. This work was written over a long period of time but Sri Aurobindo gave it a final mythic shape in the 1930s.

It is because Art reveals what Nature hides, that a small picture is worth more than all the jewels of the millionaires and the treasures of the princes.

Auroville is home to a number of vibrant art and cultural centres that support creativity, learning, and collective expression. These spaces bring together artists, educators, and seekers from around the world to explore, create, and connect through diverse forms of art. They help shape a culture where beauty, connection, and inner discovery are part of daily life, supporting the integral growth of each individual and the community as a whole.