BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//French Institute in India - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in X-WR-CALDESC:Events for French Institute in India REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231221 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20231108T065845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T091951Z UID:17949-1702033200-1703069999@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:PIXEL by Compagnie Käfig DESCRIPTION:Slide 1ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE TOUR 2023PIXELby Compagnie KäfigA mind-blowing mix of virtuoso Hip Hop dance with cutting-edge digital projection.Dec 8 - Dec 19\, 2023Let's Get StartedSneak PeekTickets availableFind your show \n\n \n \n \n The highly anticipated contemporary dance masterpiece\, “Pixel\,” is poised to make its mark on the Indian stage for the very first time. This captivating performance is a significant part of the Alliance Française Tour 2023\, which seeks to showcase the finest of French artistic expression\, in the field of performing arts\, in India. \nCreated by Mourad Merzouki in collaboration with French digital production studio Adrien M & Claire \, “Pixel” is a unique duet of projected images and dance\, where the interaction between the visual and the physical is enigmatic. “Pixel” is not just a dance performance; it is an immersive experience that blurs the lines between art and technology. \nDelhiMumbaiGoaDelhi\n\n8 December\, 2023\nTime: 7 pm\nVenue: Kamani Auditorium\n1\, Copernicus Marg\, Opposite Doordarshan Bhawan\, Mandi House\, New Delhi \nBook your ticket\nMumbai\n\n16 December\, 2023\nTime: 6:30 pm\nVenue: Jamshed Bhabha Theatre\, NCPA\nOpposite New Oberoi Hotel\, NCPA Marg\, Nariman Point\, Mumbai \nBook your ticket\nGoa\n\n19 December\, 2023\nTime: 8 pm\nVenue: As part of Serendipity Arts Festival 2023\nDinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir\nKala Academy Complex\, Panjim\, Goa \nBook Seats\nPIXEL WORKSHOPSThe French choreographer and the dancers will also be conducting auditions and offering masterclasses and workshops in Delhi\, Mumbai\, Bengaluru\, and Goa. In partnership with the Prakriti Foundation\, the contemporary dance and hip-hop communities of India will be given an opportunity to feature in Mourad Merzouki’s upcoming show\, “Cartes blanches”\, which will be released in India in 2024. \nBangalore Delhi MumbaiGoaBangalore \n4 December -Workshop – Hip-hop Part I\nTime: 11 am to 7 pm\nVenue: Attakkalari Centre – Studio 1 \n5 December – Workshop Introduction to Hip-Hop\nTime: 11 am to 4 pm\nVenue: Attakkalari Centre – Studio 1 \nClick here to register \nDelhi \n7 December – Introduction to Hip-Hop – poppin – Boogaloo – Wavin\nTime: 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm\nVenue: Alliance Française de Delhi \nClick here to register. (Booked) \nMumbai\n12 December – Breaking\nTime: 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm\nVenue: Jeff Goldberg Studio\n(JGS) – Third Floor – Studio 3 C \n12 December – Interaction-Dance as a Professional Career\nTime: 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm\nVenue: Institute of Classical and Modern Dance (ICMD) \n15 December – Workshop Breakdance\nTime: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm\nThe Danceworxs\, Andheri (W) \nClick here to register \nGoa\n18 December -Hip-hop\nTime: 12 pm to 3 pm\nVenue: The Studio\, Excise Building \nClick here to register \n By Herald Sun\n“ Pixel is as close as it gets to a duet of projected images and dance. […] Does the sweep of a long\, languid arm set off the cascade of white circles or has the splaying visual pattern propelled the limb upwards? Choreographer Mourad Merzouki and collaborators/digital artists Adrien Mondot and Claire Bardainne keep us guessing. Ultimately\, it doesn’t matter what moves what. The result is a playful and ever-shifting montage of three-dimensional forms – delightful\, cloying\, surprising all at once. ».” \n By Le Monde\n“Blissful\, flabbergasted\, direct pleasure and unconditional amazement. A kind of emotional kidnapping with only one possible outcome: letting go. […] Mourad Merzouki’s hip-hop is regenerated from the imaginary connection. Sophisticated\, well-designed as usual\, it has taken on another aspect\, sometimes a velvet one\, an elastic density. As if pixels had been transplanted in the very core of dancers’ muscles to transform them into gliding mutants.” \n  \n By Herald Sun\n“ Pixel is as close as it gets to a duet of projected images and dance. […] Does the sweep of a long\, languid arm set off the cascade of white circles or has the splaying visual pattern propelled the limb upwards? Choreographer Mourad Merzouki and collaborators/digital artists Adrien Mondot and Claire Bardainne keep us guessing. Ultimately\, it doesn’t matter what moves what. The result is a playful and ever-shifting montage of three-dimensional forms – delightful\, cloying\, surprising all at once. ».” \n By Le Monde\n“Blissful\, flabbergasted\, direct pleasure and unconditional amazement. A kind of emotional kidnapping with only one possible outcome: letting go. […] Mourad Merzouki’s hip-hop is regenerated from the imaginary connection. Sophisticated\, well-designed as usual\, it has taken on another aspect\, sometimes a velvet one\, an elastic density. As if pixels had been transplanted in the very core of dancers’ muscles to transform them into gliding mutants.” \n  \n\n\nAbout Compagnie Käfig \n\n \n \n \n\n\nA major figure on the hip-hop scene since the early 1990s\, Compagnie Käfig’s Artistic Director Mourad Merzouki works at the crossroads of many different disciplines: he adds circus\, martial arts\, fine arts\, video and live music to his exploration of hip-hop dance. Without losing sight of the roots of hip-hop movement\, of its social and geographical origins\, this multidisciplinary approach opens new horizons and reveals original outlooks. \nSince 1996\, 31 creations have been performed in 700 cities and 65 countries. Compagnie Käfig has given more than 4\,000 performances to over 2 million spectators. A hundred or so performances around the world rhythm the life of the company each year. \nAlliance Française ToursSeason 2023\nAlliances Françaises proudly promote French-Indian cultural ties with iconic productions like “Pixel” and more. This cultural season runs until December 2023\, featuring diverse performances like dance\, circus\, and music. It also fosters relationships and collaborations between French and Indian arts professionals through workshops. \n© Credits & mentions\n\n \n \n \n\n\nCompagnie Käfig\n\nArtistic direction and choreography Mourad Merzouki\nDigital production Adrien Mondot & Claire Bardainne\nMusic design Armand Amar \nArtistic credits \nCompagnie Käfig – Direction Mourad Merzouki\nArtistic direction and choreography Mourad Merzouki\nConcept Mourad Merzouki et Adrien M / Claire B\nDigital production Adrien Mondot & Claire Bardainne\nMusic design Armand Amar\n(Violin\, Sarah Nemtanu – Piano\, Julien Carton – Vocals\, Nuria Rovira Salat – Additional music\, viola\, Anne-Sophie\nVersnaeyen – Drum programming «Les Plocks»\, Artback Society: Stéphane Lavallée and Julien Delaune –\nRecording\, mixing\, sound design\, Vincent Joinville – Modular synthesizer\, Martin Fouilleul) \nAssistant of the choreographer Marjorie Hannoteaux\nLighting design Yoann Tivoli assisted by Nicolas Faucheux\nStage design Benjamin Lebreton\nCostume design Pascale Robin assisted by Marie Grammatico\nWith (alternating) Rémi RMS Autechaud\, Rachid Aziki\, Kader Belmoktar\, Antoine Bouiges\, Marc Brillant\, Daravirak Bun\,\nElodie Chan\, Hugo Ciona\, Sabri Mucho Colin\, Emilie Eliazord\, Aymen Fikri\, Justin Gouin\, Xuan Le\, Ibrahima Ibou Mboup\,\nJulien Seijo\, Maxim Thach\, Paul Thao\, Sofiane Tiet\, Nina Van der Pyl\, Médésséganvi Swing Yetongnon.\nPaintings Camille Courier de Mèré & Benjamin Lebreton\nLight control (alternating) Stéphane Loirat / Amélie Verjat / Philippe André\nVideo management (alternating) Guillaume Blanc / Benjamin Furbacco / Laurent David\nSound control (alternating) Alexis Lazar / Capucine Catalan\nStage management (alternating) Patrick Ligarius / François Michaudel \nProducer Centre chorégraphique national de Créteil et du Val-de-Marne / Compagnie Käfig\nCoproducers Maison des Arts de Créteil\, Espace Albert Camus in Bron\nWith the support of Compagnie Adrien M / Claire B \n\nPhotos © Patrick Berger\, Laurent Philippe\, Agathe Poupeney\, Benoîte Fanton URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/pixel/ CATEGORIES:Artistic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/11/PIXEL-17-©-Benoite-Fanton.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231217 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20231107T053028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T091958Z UID:17859-1701514800-1702724399@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Lecomte de Brégeot India Tour DESCRIPTION:Slide 1ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE TOUR 2023Lecomte de BrégeotGet ready to groove with French electronic sensation Lecomte de Brégeot on his debut Indian tour!Dec 2 - Dec 16\, 2023Let's Get StartedKnow the artistTickets availableFind your show \n\n \n \n \n One of the prominent figures in French electronic music\, Lecomte de Brégeot\, is performing in India. \nLecomte de Brégeot incorporates intense and powerful melodies with a fusion of new wave and EBM in his tracks\, providing heartwarming tunes that resonate with people. \nNot only has Lecomte de Brégeot made a name for himself in the fashion industry and the world of television\, having worked with renowned brands such as Nina Ricci\, Giorgio Armani\, Armani\, Nars\, Yves Saint Laurent\, and Vogue\, but he has also contributed to popular TV series like Arte’s original show Mytho and the blockbuster American film\, Emily in Paris\, demonstrating the boundless nature of his music through these collaborations. \nBangaloreDelhiChandigarhHyderabadKochiMumbaiGoaBangalore\n\n2 December\, 2023\nTime: 7 pm onward\nVenue: As part of the Echoes of Earth Festival\nEmbassy International Riding School\n149/223\, Tarunhunse Village\, Bengaluru \nBook your ticketDelhi\n\nDecember 6\, 2023\nTime: 9:30 pm\nVenue: As part of Boxout Wednesdays\nAuro Kitchen Bar\nDDA Shopping Complex 201\, Sri Aurobindo Marg\, Aurobindo Palace Market Hauz Khas \nChandigarh\n\nDecember 8\, 2023\nTime: 10:45 pm\nVenue: at Upstairs Club\nWelcome Hotel Bella Vista\, Sector 5\, Panchkula\, Haryana \nHyderabad\n\nDecember 9\, 2023\nTime: 10:30 pm\nVenue: Xena Brewery & Kitchen\nRd Number 38\, CBI Colony\, Jubilee Hills\, Hyderabad \nKochi\n\nDecember 10\, 2023\nTime: 7 pm\nVenue: at Vasco da Gama Square\nNo: XIV/1642\, River Road\, Kunnumpuram Rd\, Karuvelippady\, Kochi \nMumbai\n\nDecember 14\, 2023\nTime: TBC\nVenue: Khar Social \nRohan Plaza\, 5th Rd\, Khar\, Ram Krishna Nagar\, Khar West\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra 400052 \nGoa\n\nDecember 16\, 2023\nTime: TBC\nVenue: Felix Anjuna\nAnjuna Mapusa Rd\, Mazal Waddo\, Anjuna\, Goa 403509 \nLecomte de Brégeot is a laureate of The FAIR 2021 edition. The FAIR is a non-profit and general interest association created by the French Ministry of Culture in 1989. It is the first system to support the start of careers and professionalization in Contemporary Music in France. The FAIR supports each year a total of 20 laureates\, with 2 distinct programs that reward Emergence laureates and Experience Laureates. As part of this strategy\, the FAIR helps the laureates to tour\, in France and abroad. \nAlliance Française ToursSeason 2023\nBy showcasing iconic French artists like Le Compte de Bregeot\, Alliances Françaises continue their tradition of bringing the finest of French culture to India. The cultural season will run through December 2023\, allowing Alliances Françaises to participate in a wide range of artistic events and partnerships\, with music and vocal performances prominently featured in this year’s program. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/lecomte-de-bregeot/ CATEGORIES:Artistic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/11/Lecompte-India-Tour.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231202 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20231020T063210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T103413Z UID:17751-1698836400-1701428399@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Novembre Numérique Festival 2023 DESCRIPTION:Experience Novembre Numérique 2023: A Global Celebration of Modern Art and Technology! The Alliance Française Network is excited to introduce the Novembre Numérique festival to the Indian audience. This extraordinary digital event embraces the essence of contemporary art\, cutting-edge technology\, and stimulating discussions. With a significant presence in France’s cultural landscape\, Novembre Numérique is now reaching a global audience. In its 7th year\, the festival explores the various aspects of digital technology\, from its forms and practices to its challenges and applications\, inviting participants from across the world. Join us for an immersive journey into the digital realm!” \nContact Alliance Francaise to participate in various Novembre Numerique activities. \nSee below to explore the programmesMidi et MinuitAn Augmented Reality ExhibitionWitness an endless cycle between day and night through the lens of eleven globally-acclaimed artists. Every poster is a bilingual delight (French/English)\, available on both iOS and Android platforms. Just hover over the posters with your device\, and each image springs to life\, narrating tales of timeless moments. Featuring works from eminent artists including Tom Haugomat\, Vincent Mahé\, Bruno Mangyoku\, Pierre De Menèzes\, Théo Guignard\, François Maumont\, Johan Papin\, Kim Roselier\, Juliaon Roels\, Florent Remize\, and Lila Poppins. \nCurated by renowned French illustrator\, graphic\, and motion designer Aurélien Jeanney\, visiting Alliances Françaises in Ahmedabad\, Pune\, Hyderabad\, Kolkata\, Bangalore and Chandigarh from Nov 1st to 30th. \nEscapeA Journey to the Heart of Digital CulturesThe exhibition ‘Escape: A Journey into Digital Cultures’ offers an educational and playful exploration of digital cultures\, featuring around thirty creations that blend digital artworks\, web documentaries\, video games\, and augmented reality experiences. \nDivided into three sections: ‘The History of the Internet\,’ ‘The Data Wars\,’ and ‘The Digital Humanity\,’ it invites visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the disruptions brought about by the Digital Revolution and explores the key concepts that constitute it.” \nVR Selection 2023An Odyssey of Immersive ExperiencesThis compilation highlights more than thirty virtual reality experiences\, grouped into the categories of Fiction\, Documentary\, Arts\, and Heritage. Whether it’s the serene beauty of flourishing gardens or the captivating atmosphere of an artist’s studio\, these VR adventures transport audiences beyond the constraints of time and space. Equipped with 360° vision headsets\, viewers are transported into immersive narratives and artistic creations\, blurring the boundaries between the virtual and the physical\, as well as between scripted and interactive elements. This sensory immersion promises an exhilarating and unique encounter that will leave a lasting impression. \n\nAurélien Jeanney is founder and artistic director of Maison Tangible\, a Paris-based manufacturer of images and graphic objects founded in 2015. At once a design studio\, publishing house and creator of augmented reality experiences\, Maison Tangible navigates between illustration\, art direction and motion design\, across multiple mediums to create a colourful\, joyful and geometric universe. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/novembre-numerique-2023/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/10/Niovembre-numerique-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231029T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231029T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20231010T124720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T124722Z UID:17734-1698573600-1698595200@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Noir in Mumbai - The Mystery of the Hidden Bird DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/nim-urban-investigation/ CATEGORIES:Books & Ideas,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/10/16_9-insider.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231022 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20231005T082959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T031958Z UID:17720-1697367600-1697885999@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Urban agriculture DESCRIPTION:Today\, India has about 30 % of people living in urban areas. The urban population is likely to increase to 50% by 2050. Such an explosion in urban population raises questions of food security and economic issues hastened by other issues such as climate change.  \nUrban agriculture is one of the sustainable tools which can help in solving this issue\, becoming the “savior of rapid urbanization”. Not very widespread in India\, research on urban agriculture has been growing steadily in France in the past ten years. It has been more and more recognized as an efficient tool for creating more resilient cities\, help fight climate change by creating cooling areas\, help retain water in soils\, create biodiversity spots within the cities and create bio-waste that can be reused as natural fertilizers. On top of all\, it is a very powerful tool to create social bonds within the inhabitants of a neighborhood. \nThere are several forms of urban agriculture. Some are geared towards producing sufficient amounts of food to feed a population in need (subsistence agriculture). Others are more geared towards creating social bonds. The other forms are hybrid\, oscillating between these two primary objectives.   \n In this series of conferences\, we wish to discuss the benefits as well as shortfalls of urban agriculture in various contexts\, keeping in mind that this practice cannot be applied in a uniformed manner across different territories. \nThis series of conference will take place in the presence of two representatives of the French Association for Urban Agriculture\, created in 2016\, that will be invited to come from France for a week-long stay: \nFlore-Anaïs Brunet is the Urban Agriculture Project Manager at the “Le Mouvement des Régies\,” a national network of 130 social inclusion and community development associations operating in underprivileged areas in France. With a background in horticulture and landscape engineering\, along with numerous study trips to Latin America and Europe\, she specializes in socially-oriented urban agriculture after working in a botanical garden and landscape design offices in Paris and Berlin.  \nShe possesses strong skills in network facilitation\, event organization\, and project support for multifunctional urban agriculture initiatives in low-income neighborhoods. She is also certified in permaculture. As the vice-president of AFAUP since 2019\, she has a national understanding of the urban agriculture sector in France and represents socially-oriented urban agriculture projects\, associations\, and inclusion organizations.   \nShe particularly enjoys forging connections at various levels\, fostering collective thinking\, and facilitating professional networks to contribute to more fertile and peaceful communities. \nMarie Fiers is an agricultural engineer specialized in microbial ecology research. She has founded a counseling and engineering bureau in urban agriculture in France and specializes in hydroponics. A member of the French Association for Urban Agriculture since its creation\, she has been a board member before becoming a full-time employee. Marie is fascinated by the interactions between two worlds that we tend to oppose rather than connect – the rural and the urban worlds. She works out of Burgundy in France and her mission is to develop evaluation tools for assessing the benefits of urban agriculture as well as create synergies with European networks of urban agriculture. \nProgramme2023\n\n\n\n\nDate\nTime\nVenue\nProgramme\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15 October 2023\n\nDelhi\nWorkshop: Beginner’s Guide to Urban Farming Sow some seeds!\n\n\n16 October 2023\n4 pm\nDelhi\nDiscussion: Urban agriculture: a tool for more sustainable\, resilient and inclusive cities? Indo-French perspectives\n\n\n18 October 2023\n\nTrivandrum\nTBA\n\n\n18 October 2023\n\nHyderabad\nTBA\n\n\n20 October 2023\nTBA\nTBA\nTBA URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/urban-agriculture/ CATEGORIES:Books & Ideas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/09/Urban-Agriculture.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231023 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230929T052810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T120527Z UID:17671-1696158000-1697972399@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Wall Art Festival #3 DESCRIPTION:A story of colourful adventureIndia has a variety of unique places: green cities\, economically fast-growing cities\, heritage sites\, and a network of a vast and magical park or natural sites…A comfortable public space makes the main cities of the country\, unique places among all the others\, where citizens enjoy spending time. \nIndia’s painting scene\, over the history\, is also a major aspect of Indian culture\, with worldwide known artists such as Sayed RAZA and a variety of pictorial traditions that remain part of contemporary Indian society. Its artists are recognized through their originality\, the respect of tradition and its unique identity for the storytelling\, painting\, and colourful aspects. \nThe previous editios of Wall Art Festival mobilized hundreds of people in each of the 12 cities where it took place. A varied\, eclectic (students\, families\, curious\, passionate…)\, mixed and intergenerational public. From small children\, through teenagers to grandparents\, everyone gathered and enjoyed a moment of exchange and sharing. While travelling through the country\, new experiences and collaborations will be created\, inspired by each meeting. They will contribute\, with Indian artists and students\, to make India always more shiny ! \nEach city preserves the traces of the passage of the Wall Art festival\, redrawing the cities\, by its colours and its stories.\n \nWe have developed local and national media coverage\, contributing to the success of the influence of the cities\, the artists\, and bringing pride to the inhabitants! \n View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alliance Française Chandigarh (@alliancefrancaisechandigarh) A third edition full of promise!The 4 wall-artists Sandre\, Super Bab\, Jace & Millerink will be crossing the country to look for fresh paintings! \nNew this year\, Sri Lanka joins the adventure for a festival beyond borders! Also new this year\, artist Kneethi\, present at last year’s event\, joins the Graffiti Réunion Festival (Réunion Island\, French overseas territory) for a new collaboration. 14 cities where our Indo-French teams will become the actors of a new urban storytelling ! Join them on their journey all over the country and get ready with your colours & spray cans. \nThis adventure is made possible thanks to the support of the Institut Français\, France Volontaire Réunion and JSW paint. \nA far-reaching tourFor the third edition of the Wall Art festival\, no less than 14 cities will been invested by artists! \nAhmedabad • Bangalore • Bhopal • Chandigarh • Chennai • Colombo • Hyderabad • Udaipur • Kolkata • Lucknow • Mumbai • Pondicherry • Pune • Trivandrum \nCaution Wet Paint !About our ArtistsSandre is a Breton artist based in Paris\, France\, whose work lies at the intersection of urban and technological practices. After studying animation\, she ventured off the beaten path and sought to showcase her art for all to see by creating murals in the streets of Paris as well as in numerous countries such as Cambodia\, Vietnam\, and Belgium. \nShe also creates mappings for events and animations on immersive devices\, such as at the Atelier des Lumières in Paris. \nHer style is situated on the border between naive\, surreal\, and ironic narration\, composed of cartoonish characters that are highly colorful and nuanced. Working on large-scale curves allows her the freedom to fully express her movements while bringing her various characters to life. \nSuper Bab\, born in 1993\, he created his first graffiti at the age of 13. In the following years\, he honed his graffiti techniques and explored other avenues such as painting\, drawing\, watercolor\, printmaking\, and ceramics. \nWhile studying at the Beaux-Arts in Paris\, he learned better academic techniques and developed his drawing skills as well as his personal style. \nStarting with a conventional drawing\, he adds an abstract touch\, particularly influenced by famous surrealist paintings such as those by Miró and Picasso. He also incorporates elements from outsider art and tribal art. \nAashti Miller is an architect\, illustrator and graphic designer. She was born and raised in Mumbai\, and studied Architecture at Cornell University in Ithaca\, New York. \nShe is the sole force behind MillerInk\, an illustration and graphic design studio. She constructs her drawings in an attempt to make sense of the unexpected collision of her two seemingly disparate worlds. \nAs a result\, her aesthetic and style have evolved into detailed drawings that tread the fine line between constructed and painted\, digital and analog\, two and three dimensional. Her work is heavily inspired by and explores spaces\, places\, and faces. \nJace started out as a street painter. For years\, after starting at the age of eleven by repainting his bike in shimmering vermillion red\, he traveled around the island of La Réunion and put his name up everywhere\, influenced by the hip-hop movement and lowbrow art\, although he considers himself free from any particular influence. \nAs a street artist\, he was critical of his own work\, feeling that it was not personal or identifiable enough. So he created a partner\, a teammate who became a legend before his creator: the Gouzou. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/wall-art-festival-3/ CATEGORIES:Artistic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/09/Wall-Art-Twitter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231105 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230904T060327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T084740Z UID:17326-1695898800-1699095599@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:TOYO ! by Les Colporteurs DESCRIPTION:Alliances Françaises in India presents TOYO ! ; an artistic & cultural education programme for younglings.\nToyo is a funny encounter between an acrobat and a construction pipe sets the bar for creative storytelling.\nGillou hears a mysterious voice\, leading him to a captivating discovery. With determination\, he embarks on a challenging journey to befriend Toyo\, a formidable and colossal hollow pipe. Alongside the musical companion\, Coline\, Gillou’s creative antics transformes Toyo into an airplane\, a suit\, a telescope\, or even a house\, with occasional mishaps and laughter-filled moments. Through this vibrant interplay\, an enduring and unforgettable friendship blossomes. \nGilles Charles-Messance\, a seasoned acrobat with roots in traditional circuses is set to mesmerizs audiences with his remarkable performance. His masterpiece\, ‘Toyo\,’ gurantees not only to sparks the imaginations of children but also keeps them thoroughly entertained. \nIndia Tour2023Note: Shows indicated in Green color are open to public\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nTime\nEvent\nVenue\nCity\n\n\n\n\n28 September\n12 pm\nPrivate show\nBirla Academy Of Art And Culture\nKolkata\n\n\n29 September\n10:30 am\n6:30 pm\nPrivate show\nPublic show\nThe Future Foundation School\nGD Birla Sabhaghar\nKolkata\n\n\n3 October\n10 am\n11 am\nPrivate shows\nKunskapsskolan School\nLucknow\n\n\n5 October\n10 am\n11:30 am\nPrivate shows\nAlliance Française de Chandigarh\nChandigarh\n\n\n6 October\n10 am\n11:30 am\nPrivate shows\nAlliance Française de Chandigarh\nChandigarh\n\n\n9 October\n10 am – 11 am\nPrivate show\nLycée Français International de Delhi\nNew Delhi\n\n\n10 October\n3 pm – 4 pm\nPrivate show\nLycée Français International de Delhi\nNew Delhi\n\n\n12 October\n10 am – 12 pm\n5 pm – 6 pm\nPrivate shows\nMaharana Mewar Public School\, Moti Mahal\nJuvenile correction home\nUdaipur\n\n\n13 October\n6 pm\nPublic show\nThe Third Space\nUdaipur\n\n\n16 October\n2 pm\n3:30 pm\nPrivate shows\nAlliance Française d’Ahmedabad\nAhmedabad\n\n\n17 October\n11:30 pm\n1 pm\nPrivate shows\nDivine Child International School\nAhmedabad\n\n\n19 October\n11 am\nPrivate show\nDeccan Education Society School\nPune\n\n\n20 October\n11 am\n12 pm\nPrivate shows\nIndus International School\nPune\n\n\n22 October\n11 am\nPublic show\nAlliance Française of Hyderabad\nHyderabad\n\n\n29 October\n4 pm\nPrivate show\nPAVO Orphanage\nPondichéry\n\n\n30 November\n10:30 am\nPrivate show\nSt. Patrick School\nPondichéry\n\n\n2 November\nTBC\nPrivate show\nAlliance Française of Madras\nChennai\n\n\n3 November\nTBC\nPrivate show\nAlliance Française of Madras\nChennai\n\n\n\n\nToyo !A French Entertainer for Kids and Familiesby Gilles Charles-Messance and alternatelyColine Ellouz or Coline Rigot \nSponsored bySponsored\nby \nHopitality\npartner \nAbout Les Colporteurs\nFounded by tight-rope walkers Antoine Rigot and Agathe Olivier\, the company Les Colporteurs created its first show Filao in 1996 ; on tour for four years\, it will be represented more than 250 times in France and abroad. In 1999\, the team of Les Colporteurs teamed up with that of the Les Nouveaux Nez to imagine\, in Ardèche\, what became La Cascade\, National Circus Pole of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes\, of which they are since partners. In 2000\, after a serious accident\, Antoine Rigot must abandon wire-dancing\, but resumes work as an actor\, and engages in writing and stage direction. He conceives and directs the shows of Les Colporteurs : Diabolus in Musica (2003)\, Le Fil sous la Neige (2006)\, Hautes Pointures and Tarina (2007)\, Sur la Route… (2009)\, Le Bal des Intouchables (2012) \, Le Chas du Violon (2014)\, Evohé (2015)\, Sous la toile de Jheronimus (2017) and Le retour des papillons\, an exit show for Fratellini Academy students (2017). In 2018\, following the creation\, Méandres\, shared with Agathe\, Antoine Rigot directed\, along with Alice Ronfard\, the show F(r)iction for the 30th graduating class of CNAC. In 2019\, Antoine directed with Julien Lambert the show TOYO!\, a musical and acrobatic duo for young audiences. In 2022\, Antoine Rigot and Agathe Olivier create a new show under the big top with ten circus artists and musicians \, Coeurs Sauvages\, actually on tour in France and Europe. \nThe company Les Colporteurs produces and performs these shows under its big top\, indoors and in the public space\, in France and abroad. \nThe company Les Colporteurs is supported by the DRAC Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes\, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region\, Department of Ardeche and the City of Le Teil d’Ardèche. \nGilles Charles-Messance – tight-rope artist contorsionist\nIt all started for Gilles in 1977 when he walked into Annie Fratellini and Pierre Étaix’s circus. He was new to this world\, as they say. He started off being an acrobat\, then he created a circus act on a trampoline as well as a fixed trapeze act thanks to which he worked at Arlette Gruss’s circus\, then in several traditional circuses\, including Monti in Switzerland\, or Alexis Gruss. Later on\, he performed a flying trapeze act thanks to which he joined the Arts Sauts\, and a Washington trapeze act with which he began a long collaboration with the company Les Colporteurs. Gilles hates to say he works\, he’d rather say he has fun while making the audience happy. \nColine Rigot – musician\nAs the daughter of tightrope artists\, Agathe Olivier and Antoine Rigot\, Coline has always known the tricks of the trade… of contemporary Circus. During Volière Dromesko tour that Coline first walked on a rope and she started learning the violin with Hungarian Gypsy musicians of the company. Later on\, Coline alternated between learning the violin at the classical music academy\, and improvisation workshops with Carl Shlosser\, a saxophone player – jazz composer of the first show of Les Colporteurs\, Filao. Gradually she developed a poetic language combining rope and violin.\nAfter receiving the classical gold medal at the music Avignon academy and after learning jazz\, in Didier Lockwood’s class\, Coline led her life\, sometimes with circus\, including three creations with Les Colporteurs as musician or tightrope artist\, sometimes as theatre musician with FootsBar\, or even as violinist with collectives of travelling musicians\, such as Tchabadjo and Les Poissons Voyageurs. \nAbout Aaron Fernandes Entertainement\nAaron Fernandes is working as a producer on the tour of “Our Daily Performance” in India. He is an astute and well-traveled professional\, his expertise lies in building long term relationships with partners as well as finding immediate solutions to seemingly unsolvable problems. He founded Aaron Fernandes Entertainment (AFE) in Mumbai\, India in March 2020. AFE offers a wide array of services from international representation\, consulting\, production\, individual artist management\, tour production and management and logistical expertise. Aaron Fernandes specializes in contemporary dance but also works with companies and artists from across all genres and throughout the globe. He is currently the Project Manager for CINARS in India and an ISPA Global Fellow for 2022. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/toyo/ CATEGORIES:Artistic,Circus,Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/09/Toyo-Performances.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230927 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230918T075705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T043903Z UID:17540-1695380400-1695725999@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Long Night of Literatures - 2023 DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Experience the return of The Long Night of LiteratureS!\nCome and join us for an enchanting evening of literary magic with 13 authors from Europe and UK. 🌍📖 \nIt’s also your chance to meet and listen to the work of the French author – Clarence Boulay 🇫🇷 who will be representing French literature at the event. 🎙️ \nIn Delhi📅 Date: 22 September\, 2023 at 5.00 PM\n🏛️ Venue: The Instituto Cervantes\, New Delhi \nRegister hereIn Kolkata📅 Date: 25 September\, 2023 at 5.00 PM\n🏛️ Venue: Alliance française du Bengale\, Goethe Institut / Max Muller Bhavan \nRegister here URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/long-night-of-literatures-2023/ CATEGORIES:Artistic,Circus,Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/09/Long-night-of-literatures.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230829T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230905T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230810T052003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T102308Z UID:17196-1693332000-1693944000@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Our Daily Performance - India Tour DESCRIPTION:Alliances Françaises in India bring you “Our Daily Performance” – A hit of the Avignon 2022 festival – taking its inspiration from a diverse range of YouTube tutorials\, featuring everyone from newbie musicians to fitness buffs and self-defense pros.\nLed by Giuseppe Chico and Barbara Matijević\, along with a talented crew of five\, including actors\, dancers\, acrobats\, and musicians\, the show taps into hundreds of videos to bring you lively and fresh insights into thriving in today’s world. \nThrough a playful twist and some humor\, these tutorials are transformed into a guide for gradually improving our lives. \nIndia Tour2023\n\n\n\n\nDate\nTime\nCity\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n29 August 2023\n7 pm\nPune\nNamdev Sabhagruha\, Pune University\n\n\n2 September 2023\n7 pm\nPuducherry\nAlliance Française de Pondichéry\n\n\n5 September 2023\n6 pm\nChennai\nAlliance Française de Madras\n\n\n\n\nOur Daily PerformanceThe hit of the Avignon 2022 festivalby Giuseppe Chico and Barbara Matijević With Camila Hernandez\, Nicolas Maloufi\, Thibault Mullot\, Marie Nédélec\, Shihya Peng \n By Libération\nVery clever\, jesting\, delightfully pop\, yet with subtly dark humor\, that prevails. \n By Télérama\nOur top pick from the Avignon 2022 festival. \n By La Provence\nOur Daily Performance\, brilliant UFO \nShow More\n\n By Libération\nVery clever\, jesting\, delightfully pop\, yet with subtly dark humor\, that prevails. \n By Télérama\nOur top pick from the Avignon 2022 festival. \n By La Provence\nOur Daily Performance\, brilliant UFO \nShow More\n\nSponsored\nby \nHopitality\npartner \nAbout Barbara Matijevic\nBarbara Matijevic studied languages and literature in parallel with dance and acting in Zagreb (Croatia).  With Giuseppe Chico\, she is the founder and artistic co-director of the theatre company Premier Stratageme based in Paris. \nIn her work\, she explores the impact of digital culture on storytelling through the forms of auto-fictional performances\, lecture performances\, radio plays\, group choreographies\, photo exhibitions and installations. Her work has been presented in over 30 countries in Europe\, Asia and Latin America\, in theatre and dance venues\, film festivals\, art galleries and museums. \nAs a dancer and actress she has worked with a number of choreographers and theatre directors in France\, Croatia\, Slovenia and Belgium (Boris Charmatz\, Joris Lacoste\, Bojan Jablanovac). She has taught at Osijek Art Academy\, Zagreb Dance Academy\, Helsinki Academy of Fine Arts and Lasalle College in Singapore. She is based in Paris and works internationally. \nAbout Giuseppe Chico\nBorn in Bari (Italy) in 1974. He was introduced to theater as a child\, first by watching operettas and then\, at the age of 10 years\, by taking classes at the theater Abeliano Tina Tempesta and Antonella Porfido in Bari. After a several years interruption of professional basketball playing\, he pursued his theatre practice with Robert McNeer at the theater Kismet. He also worked on several occasions with the set designer Paolo Baroni. In 2000 he moved to Paris and began studying dance and composition with Joao Fiadeiro\, Vera Montero\, Julyen Hamilton\, Mark Tompkins\, Vera Orlock\, Pooh Kaye\, KJ Holmes\, Olivier Besson. For several years he performed with the company Mille Plateaux Associés. He also collaborated with George Appaix\, Anja Hempel\, Magali Desbazeille. In 2007 he performed in Purgatory\, written and directed by Joris Lacoste . In 2007 he started a collaboration with Barbara Matjevic. He lives in Paris. \nAbout Aaron Fernandes Entertainement\nAaron Fernandes is working as a producer on the tour of “Our Daily Performance” in India. He is an astute and well-traveled professional\, his expertise lies in building long term relationships with partners as well as finding immediate solutions to seemingly unsolvable problems. He founded Aaron Fernandes Entertainment (AFE) in Mumbai\, India in March 2020. AFE offers a wide array of services from international representation\, consulting\, production\, individual artist management\, tour production and management and logistical expertise. Aaron Fernandes specializes in contemporary dance but also works with companies and artists from across all genres and throughout the globe. He is currently the Project Manager for CINARS in India and an ISPA Global Fellow for 2022. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/our-daily-performance-india-tour/ CATEGORIES:Artistic,Circus,Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/08/Twitter-ODP.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230812T110000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230812T180000 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230808T070039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T110610Z UID:17125-1691838000-1691863200@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Launch of Pardon my French! DESCRIPTION:“A good book is an event in my life.” –  Stendhal (Red and Black\, 1830)\nMany such events stay restricted to a limited number of people\, due to non-accessibility of books or absence of translation. \nThe French Institute in India\, in its mission to make French literature more accessible to people in India\, has decided to launch French corners in bookshops all around the subcontinent. \nJoin Us for the Grand Unveiling | August 12 at Kunzum\, Vasant Vihar\nMark your calendars for the grand launch of our inaugural “Pardon my French!” corner on August 12\, 2023\, 11 am at Kunzum Bookstore\, Vasant Vihar. 👉 Don’t miss out on experiencing the exhilarating reading session with Indian authors at the French corner.\nDiscover a Treasure Trove of Translated French Literature\nPrepare to embark on a literary journey like no other! These French corners will showcase a diverse array of translated French literature\, spanning Indian languages and encompassing classic and contemporary works. Delve into the profound words of literary luminaries such as Albert Camus\, Jean-Paul Sartre\, Voltaire\, Emile Zola\, Gustave Flaubert\, Marcel Proust\, and Annie Ernaux. This extensive collection captures the essence of History and has left an enduring impact on people worldwide\, all conveniently curated under one roof. \nClick here to see the collectionWhy should you visit the French Literature Corner at Kunzum ? \n\nYou couldn’t go to the movies because you spent all your money on imported books. Visit Pardon my French! corner to get French literature in translation at Indian prices.\nParis is love\, air tickets are expensive and you want to travel. Get a book from the Paris section.\nImpatient to learn French and cite Camus\, Rousseau and Sartre in intellectual discussions. Get a book from the Philosophy section.\nAsterix & Obelix and Tintin are your childhood buddies and you’re searching for some more interesting friends. Get a book from the Comics section.\nYou don’t want to miss a Nobel laureate’s writing\, especially the latest one\, Annie Ernaux. Get a book from the Laureate section.\nYou’re romantic and still don’t know who Emma is. Meet Flaubert in the Classic Fiction section.\nEver wonder what is the link between Pondichéry\, Chandernagore and Yanam? Get a book from the Indo-French section. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/launch-of-pardon-my-french/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/08/Pardon-my-french-launch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230615T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230615T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230611T143615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230611T143615Z UID:16913-1686852000-1686855600@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Beaux Arts : Fine Arts in France DESCRIPTION:✨ Fulfill your dreams of studying and living in the artistic hub of France! \nJoin us for an exclusive webinar and get all the details you need to make your dream a reality! – \nBeaux-Arts Nantes representatives will be there to guide you through their incredible programs\, entry requirements\, and application process. \n– Discover the vibrant art scene in France and immerse yourself in its cultural richness.\n– Explore the diverse programs offered by Beaux-Arts Nantes and find your artistic niche.\n– Learn about the application process and get valuable insights from the experts.\n– Connect with like-minded individuals and fellow art enthusiasts.\n– Get all your questions answered by the representatives of Beaux-Arts Nantes. \nDon’t miss this chance to take a step closer to your artistic aspirations! ✨ \nRegister nowPanelists: \nMr. Teresa BOGADO\nInternational relation officer of Beaux Arts Nantes \nMr. Sourav Bhowmik\nManager\, Campus France in India – Kolkata URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/fine-arts-in-france/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/06/CF-Webinar-Twitter-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230707 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230611T163840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T064012Z UID:16918-1686567600-1688641199@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Level-up Music Competition DESCRIPTION:🎵 Calling all music enthusiasts! 🌍🎶 \nGet ready to celebrate the incredible diversity of music on Fête de la Musique or World Music Day! 🌟 This annual global event is back\, and we have an exciting announcement for you. The French Institute in India\, in collaboration with the network of Alliances Françaises in India\, is bringing you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of this musical extravaganza by participating in our “Level-up” contest! 🎉 \nHere’s how you can join the fun: 🎤🎸 \n1️⃣ Send your nearest Alliance Française (AF) a video of you singing and/or playing a musical instrument. \n2️⃣ Make sure your performance follows the rules and regulations highlighted below. \n3️⃣ Stand a chance to win incredible prizes like complimentary French lessons and delightful French gift baskets! 🏆🎁 \nSo\, warm up those vocal cords\, tune those instruments\, and get ready to showcase your talent to the world. We can’t wait to be amazed by your musical skills! 🎵💫 \nFor more information and to submit your entry\, contact your nearest AF. Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity! \nRules of participation:\n\nThe competition is open to all Indian citizens who are at least 18 years of age or eligible to be students of AFs (minor’s with consent of their parents) and physically reside in the region of the nearest Alliance Française (AF).\n\nSubmissions will be accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis via email ID provided on nearest AF’s website.\nThe deadline for submissions is 6 pm on July 5\, 2023 (Thursday). Any entries received after the deadline will be disqualified.\nOnly solo performances are allowed; duo and/or group performances will be automatically disqualified.\nEach participant is allowed to submit only once.\nThe video should be in portrait/vertical mode\, MP4 format\, and have a maximum duration of 2 minutes.\nThe video must clearly show the face of the singer/performer and any musical instrument being played.\nEach submission should include the participant’s full name\, age\, contact number (preferably WhatsApp)\, and email address.\nSubmissions can be a cappella (vocals only)\, vocals with a musical instrument\, or solely a musical instrument. Karaoke covers will not be accepted.\nParticipants are allowed to sing in any language or play any musical instrument of their choice.\nSubmissions can be original compositions or covers. In the case of covers\, it is mandatory to provide the name of the original song\, artist\, and record label.\nThe French Institute in India and the network of Alliances Françaises in India reserve the right to use all submissions at their discretion.\nThe prizes are non-transferable and will only be awarded to the singer/musician featured in the original submission.\nThe selection of the winners will be final and binding\, and no queries regarding the selection process will be entertained under any circumstances.\nThe winning video from your nearest AF will automatically qualify for the national-level competition and compete with the winners from other Alliances Françaises in the India network.\nWinning Prize for the national winner will be vouchers worth INR 50\,000/- URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/level-up-music-competition/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/06/Win-exciting-prizes-and-join-the-Alliance-francaise-network-in-India.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230522T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230525T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230508T103324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T053715Z UID:16631-1684778400-1685041200@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:PhD Tour 2023 DESCRIPTION:The French Embassy in India is organizing a virtual PhD Tour\, a series of thematic webinars on doctoral programs. The four thematic webinars will equip students with the necessary information to answer the question of why they should pursue their PhD in France. \nKnow more about PhD in FranceSession 122nd MayWhy do my PhD in France? Finding and funding my PhD.\n22nd May : 6 pm to 6:45 pm \nModerator: Sourav Bhowmik\, Manager in Kolkata\, Campus France India \nPanelists: \n\nFrançois PRADAL\, Head of the Research Department\, Campus France\nA PhD Alumni\n\nAbout the session\nDid you know that the largest publicly funded research institute in the world\, CNRS\, is based in France? Or that a third of all Fields medal recipients have come from French laboratories? It’s no coincidence when research is a national priority and you too can benefit from the extensive education and research infrastructure in France. \nJoin us on a special Campus France webinar on Finding and Funding a PhD in France to find out how. Broadcast as part of the virtual Phd Tour at 6 Pm Monday\, 22nd May. \nOn this session we will cover: \n\nTools to find and Fund doctoral programmes\nStructure of doctorates and post doctorate projects in France\nScholarships from the French Government and public research institutes\n\nThe virtual PhD tour 2023 is open to all master students and budding researchers in India. \nBe one of the 74000 researchers and counting that join us every year. Choose France Excellence! \nSession 223rd MayDoctoral studies in France : Life sciences\n23rd May : 6 pm to 6:45 pm \nModerator: Dr Fabien Chareix\, Attaché for Scientific and Academic Cooperation\, French Embassy in India \nPanelists: \n\nNathalie DOSTATNI\, Sorbonne Université\, Professor\, Cancerology\, Genetics and Epigenetics\, Group leader in the UMR3664 – CNRS & Institut Curie\nLaurent COUNILLON\, Université de Nice Côte-d’Azur\, Professor\, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis since 2003 and group leader in the Research Unit UMR7370 (CNRS)\nChristian LEFEBVRE d’HELLENCOURT\, Université de La Réunion\, Professor\, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology\, UMR U1188\, Université de La Réunion- INSERM\n\nAbout the session\nFrench and Indian researchers have published 9 546 co-authored papers between 2019 and 2022\, involving 13 929 co-authors in India and 14 789 co-authors in France. France is therefore ranked as the 11th partner of India in the world\, and there is a real tradition of scientific cooperation that bonds the two countries. All combined (Biochemistry\, Genetics and Molecular Biology\, Medicine\, Immunology and Microbiology\, Agricultural and Biological Sciences\, Pharmacology\, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics)\, Life sciences represent\, by far\, the biggest volume of publications and co-authored publications in France and in India (Biochemistry\, Genetics and Molecular Biology alone are ranked 8th in India with more than 80 000 publications\, and 4th in France with around 65 000 publications between 2019 and 2022).\n\nChoosing France to pursue doctoral studies is therefore\, for an Indian graduate student\, the opportunity to be integrated in a huge and dynamic network of institutions\, labs and research leaders with a proven record of ties with Indian researchers and institutes. \n\nBut how can one find opportunities in France? Is it complicated? What are the mechanisms\, processes and regulations to go through before making it happen? \nThis webinar is all about opening a window into the landscape of Life sciences research in France\, with the help of 3 prominent actors who will introduce their craft and institutions to the audience. \n\nDo not miss it if you want to know more about studying and researching in France.\nSession 324th MayComputer sciences at PhD level in France\n24th May : 6 pm to 6:45 pm \nModerator: Dr Meenakshi Singh\, Scientific Coordinator\, French Institute in India \nPanelists: \n\nStéphane Roy\,  Director of International Affairs and Academic Partnerships\, IMT Atlantique\nCécile Vigouroux\, Director of International Relations\, INRIA\n\nAbout the session\nFrench research is at the forefront of the world for its researchers in the fields of computer sciences and in mathematics. \nFrench universities and institutes offer a large range of specialized areas that students can choose to carry out their thesis including theoretical computer science\, cybersecurity\, data science\, IoT and artificial intelligence (AI). \nFrance also has a national programme on AI to promote attractiveness and talent support programs and develop AI training at all levels (initial training\, continual education\, and top-notch training at Master and Doctorate levels) and to boost private-public partnerships and increase the impact of research in AI. \nSome of the best represented French institutions in computer sciences are PSL University\, Institut Polytechnique de Paris\, Paris-Saclay University\, Sorbonne University\, University of Grenoble Alpes\, University of Bordeaux etc. \nJoin us for a webinar to know more about the research topics and trends to be discussed in computer science on Wednesday\, 24th May 2023. \nSession 425th MayEngineering sciences at PhD level in France\n25th May : 6 pm to 6:45 pm \nModerator: Dr Francois-Xavier Mortreuil\, Attaché for Scientific and Academic Cooperation\, French Embassy in India \nPanelists: \n\nProf. Sylvie Pommier\, Deputy vice President for doctoral research at Université Paris-Saclay\nDr. Xavier Roboam\, Deputy Director of the Laplace Lab in Toulouse (SW)\nDr. Elena Ceccarelli\, Head of SFRES : Training by Research and Placement Department CEA – INSTN (P-SE – S)\nDr. Prajwal Sabnis\, Cofounder of Orza Energies\n\n  \nAbout the session\nFrance is one of the highest scientific and technologic ranked country with tenth of Nobel Prize Laureates\, 13 Medal Field holders and numerous patents. France industry is also present in India in the aerospace\, automotive\, software\, computing\, food industry sectors and many others. \nHow important is it to do a PhD in Engineering sciences in France? What background should have the applicants? The specific “employee-student” status of PhD students in France. The Financing and duration of a PhD in France. The International atmosphere among PhD students in France. The interactions with industry… All these points and many others will be explained and discussed with representatives of French Tier 1 institutions who will also answer your questions. \nClick here to learn more about PhD in France URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/phd-tour-2023/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/05/PhD-Tour-2023-Registration-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230528 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230410T062311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T062640Z UID:16436-1684753200-1685185199@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Université d’été - Goa 2023 DESCRIPTION:Call for Applications \nThe French Institute in India is pleased to launch its International Training for Teachers of French 2023 \nThis one week training in Goa will offer a choice of multiple modules for the participants from India and its neighboring countries. The expert trainers from & will share their expertise in this intensive programme organized in collaboration with Goa University. \n🗓️ From 22 to 26 May 2023 \nAppel à candidature URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/universite-dete/ CATEGORIES:CLE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/04/Universite-dete.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230518T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230518T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230512T053046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T053255Z UID:16726-1684432800-1684436400@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Sports Studies in France DESCRIPTION:The world of sports has always been viewed as an extracurricular activity or hobby\, but it has evolved into a lucrative career option for those with a passion for sports. France is renowned for its high-quality sports programs\, and with Paris hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics for the third time\, the sports industry is set to grow by an impressive 5.40% by 2027. \nIf you’re interested in pursuing a career in sports\, then attending a webinar that explores key sports programs offered by well-accredited French institutions is an excellent opportunity. The webinar will cover various aspects of sports studies\, including admissions\, scholarships\, job prospects\, and more. \nYou’ll also get to meet alumni who have studied sports management in France and hear about their experiences. These individuals will offer valuable insights into what it takes to succeed in the sports industry and the different career paths available. \nAttending this webinar will provide you with a unique opportunity to explore the different sports programs available in France and learn about the various career options available. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to pursue a career in sports. \n\n\n\nRegister nowPanelists \nMr. Lionel MALTESE\nAssociate Professor\, KEDGE BUSINESS SCHOOL \nMr. Prayag TRIPATHI\nCountry Manager – South Asia\, KEDGE BUSINESS SCHOOL \nMs. Maud LE BARS\nSouth Asia Area Manager\, RENNES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS \nAlumni \nMr. Rithik SINHA\nA 23-year-old sports enthusiast who is massively passionate about Football and Motorsports. Over the years\, his passion grew from playing into working in the sports industry and he seeks to make a change in the sports industry in our country.  URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/sports-studies-in-france/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/05/Sports-studies-Twitter-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230429 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230328T101839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T102642Z UID:16411-1682420400-1682679599@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Formation: Intégrez les chansons francophones dans vos classes ! DESCRIPTION:Inspire your French language learners with contemporary songs from Francophone artists! \nJoin us for a 3-day online workshop organized in collaboration with the Institut de Touraine. \nLast date for registration: 13th April \nConducted by: \nAmanda Castillo\, French Language Trainer\, Institut de Touraine \nPublic: French language teachers (B1 minimum)\nWhen: 5 to 7 pm on 25th\, 26th and 27th of April 2023\nWhere: Online\nParticipation fees: INR 1\,200/- \nAppel à candidature URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/formation-integrez-les-chansons-francophones-dans-vos-classes/ CATEGORIES:CLE,Francophonie ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/03/Les-CHansons-Francaises.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230420T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230420T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230412T053533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T102956Z UID:16479-1682013600-1682017200@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Study Aerospatial and Space Telecommunications in France DESCRIPTION:Did you know that France provides some of the top-notch specialized courses related to Aerospace and Telecommunications? \nThis webinar is an excellent opportunity for you to gather information about various programs offered by French institutions in this field\, including admission requirements\, job prospects\, and more. \nAdditionally\, you can listen to the experience of an alumni who studied Aerospace in France! \nRegister nowPanelists: \nDamien ROQUE\nProfessor at ISAE-SUPAERO – department of Electronics\, Optronics and Signal Processing (DEOS) \nJustine DE PERRY\nAdmission Advisor & international promotion\, ISAE-SUPAERO \nStephane ROY\nHead of International Relations and Academic Partnerships\, IMT Atlantique \nAlumni \nNikhitha C\nCo-Founder & CEO | Society for Space Education\, Research and Development URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/aerospatial-and-space-telecommunications/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/04/Aerospace-T.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230328 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230323T042427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T042427Z UID:16363-1679050800-1679914799@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Habitat International Film Festival DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/habitat-international-film-festival/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/03/India-Habitat-Film-Festival.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230316T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230316T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230313T053651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T055103Z UID:16219-1678989600-1678993200@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Webinar: Humanities and social sciences DESCRIPTION:A chance to know more about the English language taught programs in the field of humanities and social sciences in two of the best institutes in France. Meet and directly interact with representatives from Sciences Po and Université de Lille to learn about the course structure\, application process\, etc. You will also have a chance to interact with an alumni of Sciences Po\, to get your queries answered about student life in France. \nMeet the institute representatives: \n\nAlexis Boulet\, International Promotion Manager\, Université de Lille\nNeha Khanna\, representative to India\, Sciences Po\n\nAlumni present: \nAkshaya José Davasia\, Master in International Security from Sciences Po\, Paris. \nRegister now URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/webinar-humanities-and-social-sciences/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/03/CF-Webinar-Twitter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230301T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230301T213000 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230213T052729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T052956Z UID:15809-1677693600-1677706200@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:A Night of Chefs & Ideas DESCRIPTION:Debate and dialogue are the bloodstream of open\, democratic\, robust societies. Shared ideas and diverse viewpoints can invigorate\, transform\, build bridges. Find solutions to the most intractable problems. \nCommitted to this ideal\, the Night of Ideas is a unique platform that was initiated in 2016 during an exceptional evening in Paris\, when foremost French and international thinkers were invited to come together to discuss the major issues of our time. Since then\, the Night of Ideas has grown to become a prestigious fixture on the international calendar. \nHosted across 200 cities\, 100 countries\, and 5 continents. From Paris to New York. Fiji Islands to New Zealand. Seoul to Shanghai. New Delhi to New Mexico. The Night of Ideas brings together front-line minds interconnected by a common purpose — on one day\, to celebrate the power of thought. \nThis year\, the theme is intriguingly titled More? and the Indian edition of the Night of Ideas will be focusing on the crucial\, fundamental\, and fascinating world of food in all its dimensions: the pleasure\, the politics\, people\, palates\, plurality. And the all-important questions of equity\, sustainability\, and security. \nA few facts to indicate the scale of what’s at stake: India is the second largest food producer in the world. Almost half of India’s 130 billion people\, that’s close to 700 million people\, are engaged in farming. 67% of which are women. Yet\, while they feed the country and keep us safe\, they add only 18% to the GDP\, and 76% of farmers want to give up farming. Women — the spine of all of this — own only 2% of the land. \nSo how can these inequities be corrected? Are GM crops the route? Or are organics the answer? How can we\, as consumers of food\, make the food chain more  robust? How can Indian agriculture become India’s greatest success story? \nAnd what of its rich and diverse cuisines. The exhilarating stories\, spices\, and history of food in India? \nA Night of Chefs & Ideas will bring together the kaleidoscopic story of food in India – with French accents. \nChefs. Experts. Policy makers. Historians. Economists. And practitioners. Come together for a night of creative thinking. \nExciting. Riveting. Thought-provoking..\nJoin us … \n\nFor more debate. More diversity. More proximity.\nMore solutions. More bridges. More stories.\nAnd a delicious\, specially curated\, dinner by a French chef from the Indian countryside.\n\nProgramme:\n6 pm – 6.30 pm: Welcome drinks and Night of Ideas Mela \n6.30 pm – 6.35 pm: Welcome Address by French Ambassador H.E. Emmanuel Lenain \nSESSION 1: Diversity | 6:35 pm – 7.10 pm\nEat\, Pray\, Love: My discovery of India\nDiaries of 2 super chefs  \n\nRadhika Khandelwal I Chef owner\, Fig & Maple\, Ivy & Bean\nSaransh Goila I Chef-owner\, Golia Butter Chicken\n\nSESSION 2: Security | 7:10 pm – 7.50 pm \nThe State\, the Farmer\, and the Plate\nThe holes in our food systems. And how to fix them \n\nAjay Jakhar I Farmer\, Policy expert\nMekhala Krishnamurthy I Farm markets expert\, Ashoka University\, CPR\nRajeswari Raina I Agriculture policy expert\, Shiv Nadar University\n\nSESSION 3: Culture | 7:50 pm – 8.15 pm \nIndian Roots 1: History\, harmony and the politics of food \n\nPushpesh  Pant I Food historian\n\nDINNER | 8.15 – 9 pm \nFrench Chef from an Indian Countryside \nSESSION 4: Sustainability | 9 pm – 9.30 pm \nFood transformers: Meet the people changing their country’s guts. For good \n\nCorinne Morel-Darleux I Eco-socialist\nSwati Renduchintala I Natural farming strategist\n\nSESSION 5: Conscious Living | 9:30 pm – 10 pm \nIndian Roots 2: The intelligent art of eating well — for self & society \n\nRujuta Diwekar I Nutritionist & fitness expert\nPrachi Prabhat Pandit I Nutritionist\n\nStep out and enjoy this event\n\nMarch 1 | 6 PM \n\n\n\n\nDebate & Ideas \n\n\n\n\n\nAmphitheater @ Sunder Nursery\, Delhi \n\n\nRSVP on Insider to attend Instructions\n\n\nAdmission is free and on a first-come\, first-served basis.\nIt is mandatory to register beforehand.\nPlease bring a digital copy of the confirmation email from the French Institute in India at the time of the event.\nThe venue and organizers reserve the right to deny entry in the case of overcapacity or any misbehavior. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/a-night-of-chefs-ideas/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/02/MailChimp.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230227T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230227T203000 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230222T113104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T120745Z UID:15941-1677522600-1677529800@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Happening – Film screening and Q&A DESCRIPTION:As part of the New Delhi World Book Fair\, the Embassy of France in India and French Institute in India in collaboration with Alliance Française de Delhi invite you for the screening of French film – Happening followed by Q&A session with the Nobel laureate Annie Ernaux. \nSynopsis: France\, 1963. Anne is a bright young student with a promising future ahead of her. But when she falls pregnant\, she sees the opportunity to finish her studies and escape the constraints of her social background disappearing. With her final exams fast approaching and her belly growing\, Anne resolves to act\, even if she has to confront shame and pain\, even if she must risk prison to do so… \nAnnie Ernaux is the author of twenty books with Éditions Gallimard\, including La Place/A Man’s Place (Prix Renaudot 1984)\, Passion simple/Simple Passion (1991)\, L’Événement/Happening (2000\, made into film by Audrey Diwan in 2021)\, Les Années/The Years (2008\, nominated for the Man Booker International Prize 2019) and Mémoire de fille/A Girl’s Story (2016). Her books have been gathered in a collection entitled Écrire la vie (2011). \nHer writing\, heavily influenced by autobiography\, has strong connections to sociology. “Ernaux’s work is uncompromising and written in plain language\, scraped clean. And when she with great courage and clinical acuity reveals the agony of the experience of class\, describing shame\, humiliation\, jealousy or inability to see who you are\, she has achieved something admirable and enduring” says the Swedish Academy. \nStep out and enjoy this event\n\nFebruary 27 | 6:30 PM \n\n\n\n\nFilm Screening | Q&A \n\n\n\n\n\nAlliance Française de Delhi \n\n\nFree Entry. Open to allInstructions\n\n\nAdmission is free and on a first-come\, first-served basis.\nThe venue and organizers reserve the right to deny entry in the case of overcapacity or any misbehavior.”\n\n\nHappening / L’Événement (2021) URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/happening-film-screening/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/02/Happening.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230226T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230226T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230211T062623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T105907Z UID:15692-1677434400-1677438000@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:An evening with Annie Ernaux DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of literary conversation led by author Nilanjana Roy\, where you will be able to gain insights into the work and life of one of the greatest living authors. A dedicated time will be secured for questions from the audience\, including journalists. A book signing session will follow the event. \nConsidered by many to be France’s most important writer\, Annie Ernaux was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 2022 for her life’s work.\nAnnie Ernaux is the author of twenty books with Éditions Gallimard\, including La Place/A Man’s Place (Prix Renaudot 1984)\, Passion simple/Simple Passion (1991)\, L’Événement/Happening (2000\, made into film by Audrey Diwan in 2021)\, Les Années/The Years (2008\, nominated for the Man Booker International Prize 2019) and Mémoire de fille/A Girl’s Story (2016). Her books have been gathered in a collection entitled Écrire la vie (2011). \nHer writing\, heavily influenced by autobiography\, has strong connections to sociology. “Ernaux’s work is uncompromising and written in plain language\, scraped clean. And when she with great courage and clinical acuity reveals the agony of the experience of class\, describing shame\, humiliation\, jealousy or inability to see who you are\, she has achieved something admirable and enduring” says the Swedish Academy. \nStep out and enjoy this event\n\nFebruary 26 | 6PM \n\n\n\n\nLiterature \n\n\n\n\n\nShri Ram Centre for Performing Arts\, Delhi \n\n\nRSVP on Insider to attendInstructions\n\n\nAdmission is free and on a first-come\, first-served basis.\nIt is mandatory to register beforehand.\nPlease bring a digital copy of the confirmation email from the French Institute in India at the time of the event.\nThe venue and organizers reserve the right to deny entry in the case of overcapacity or any misbehavior.”\n\n\nNobel Prize lecture: Annie Ernaux\, Nobel Prize in Literature 2022 URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/an-evening-with-french-nobel-prize-winner-annie-ernaux/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/02/An-evening-with-French-Nobel-Prize-winner-Annie-Ernaux.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230307 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230214T062919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T181234Z UID:8325-1677322800-1678100399@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:New Delhi World Book Fair DESCRIPTION:France\, the Guest of Honour at the New Delhi World Book FairVisit a beautifully-designed French Pavilion in the newly-designed state-of-the-art Hall. Participate in exclusive literary programmes\, workshops\, book releases\, seminars\, and a lot more … \nSee the ProgrammeAfter India being country of honor at the Festival du Livre de Paris in France in April 2022\, it is now France’s turn to be guest of honour at the New Delhi World Book Fair\, which is opening its doors at Pragati Maidan on 25 February 2023. \nProgram of the French presence at the NDWBFConferences and round-tables \nSaturday\, February 25\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n\n\n1 pm\nWriting through illustrations! Round-table with French graphic novelists Zeina Abirached\, Simon Lamouret\, Lisa Mandel and Mathieu Bertrand at International Pavilion\n\n\n2 pm\nAn hour with star children’s book writer Susie Morgenster at International Pavilion\n\n\n\n4:30 pm\nInaugural session with Nobel Laureate Annie Ernaux at International Pavilion\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 26\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n\n\n9 am\nPresentation of the French publishing market at Ashok Hotel\n\n\n2 pm\nFascinating world of children’s books – Round-table with renowned French children’s book writers Susie Morgenstern\, Benjamin Chaud\, and Laura Nsafou at International Pavilion \n\n\n4 pm\nThe stories that never leave us! Round-table with award-winning French fiction writers Camille Laurens\, Olivia Ruiz\, and François-Henri Désérable at International Pavilion\n\n\n6 pm\nA Writer’s Place – An evening with Nobel Prize Winner Annie Ernaux at Shri Ram Centre \n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 27\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n\n\n6:30 pm\nHappening – movie screening and Q&A with Annie Ernaux at Alliance française de Delhi\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshops and other activities\nSaturday\, February 25\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n\n\n11 am\nPerformance-reading of A Nestful of Light by Karthika Nair and Joëlle Jollivet at Children’s Pavilion\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 26\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n\n\n11 am\nBe your own hero – workshop by Laura Nsafou at Children Pavilion\n\n\n\n11 am\nDrawing workshop by Benjamin Chaud at Eureka Bookstore\n\n\n\n4 pm\nLive drawing concert and workshop by Karthika Nair and Joëlle Jollivet at National Crafts Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnimations\nFebruary 25\, 26\, 27\, 28\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n\n\n3 pm\nLive drawing battles with graphic novelists at French Pavilion\n\n\n4 pm\nGet yourself clicked in a French café photo booth at French Pavilion\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 28\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n\n\n\nCafé des poètes – Poetry readings at French Pavilion\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover the 🇫🇷 French authors visiting NDWBFKey points about the French publishing market\n\nA market of over €4 billion\, one of the most dynamic in the Eurozone;\nAfter a record year in 2021\, the market is stabilising\, but book sales in 2022 are still up significantly vs. 2019 (+11%)\, as in all European countries;\nThe number of bookshops is very high\, thanks in particular to the law on the fixed prices of books;\n20\,000 to 25\,000 book outlets (bookshops\, cultural superstores\, hypermarkets\, supermarkets) including 3\,500 independent bookshops. It is one of the densest networks in the world;\n67\,646 new titles and new editions published;\nLiterature\, as well as comics (including Manga) and children’s books are the driving forces of the market\, even if all sectors are performing very well;\nNearly 10\,000 publishing structures in France;\nAfter two historically strong years\, digital book sales are down by 4% vs. 2021\, but up by 11% compared to 2019;\nOverall digital book sales in publishing are lower than in other markets\, mainly because it is so easy to buy a printed copy;\nStrong evolution of the “audio” market with the emergence of platforms in France;\n20% of films released in France are book adaptations;\nFrance is a very “open” market (more than 18% of new releases are books translated from a foreign language);\nFrench is the second most-translated language in the world after English (17\,000 titles translated in 2021)\n\nCelebrating 50 years of NDWBF!\nThe 31st edition of New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF)\, held for the past 50 years\, is a major calendar event in the publishing world. NDWBF 2023 is scheduled from 25 February to 5 March 2023 in newly constructed Halls 2-5 GF at the centrally located Pragati Maidan\, New Delhi. The Fair is organized by National Book Trust\, India\, an autonomous organization of the Government of India under the Ministry of Education in collaboration with India Trade Promotion Organization. Today\, Indian publishing stands poised at significant crossroads towards the path of growth. NDWBF offers the exhibitors a unique opportunity for business with this growing book industry. It is also an ideal venue for promoting titles\, co-publication arrangements and trade. Besides the many literary and publishing conferences and programmes that are organized during the Fair\, it also opens up a gateway to the publishing and intellectual world of South Asia. The Fair attracts participation from major publishing houses across the globe. In 2021\, the Fair was organized virtually and the platform had more than 2.8 million hits\, visitors from 70 countries across the world\, 150 Indian Exhibitors and about 15 Foreign Exhibitors. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/france-at-the-new-delhi-world-book-fair/ CATEGORIES:Bonjour India,Bonjour India Books ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2021/12/France-at-New-Delhi-World-Book-Fair.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230315 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230206T063852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T062404Z UID:15569-1676977200-1678791599@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Choose France Tour DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/regional-choose-france-tour/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/02/CFT-Twitter-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230216T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230210T062815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T110018Z UID:15678-1676570400-1676574000@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Webinar: Study Cinema\, Image and Sound in France DESCRIPTION:Did you know that France is renowned for offering some of the most outstanding specialized programs in the field of cinema? \nThis presents an opportunity for you to learn about the various courses offered by French educational establishments\, the necessary admission criteria\, potential career opportunities\, and more. \nFurthermore\, you can gain insights from a former student about their educational journey in studying cinema in France. \n\n\n \n \n Webinar Registration\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required) URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/webinar-study-cinema-image-and-sound-in-france/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/02/Twitter-webinar-study-cinema-image-and-sound-in-france.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230210T173000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230210T193000 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230209T045153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T110012Z UID:15619-1676050200-1676057400@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:French Live DESCRIPTION:Debashish PaulDebashish is a 1994-born sculptor and performance artist who explores queer identity and the societal norms surrounding it. He studied at the Indian College of Art and Draftsmanship and later pursued a master’s degree from Banaras Hindu University. He uses sculptural dresses to reveal his emotions and desires. His work has been recognized in several exhibitions and has won various awards\, including the Allegro Main Prize and lnlaks Fine Art Award. His work is showcased as part of the Artist-in-Residence program at the India Art Fair 2023. \nME WITH MY PETPerformance“Metaphorically a pet or imaginary friend is my memory whom I am always carrying with me. In my lonely fantastic world\, I am continually having conversations with them. In a way\, pets are my other internal self. This idea arises from the distance that is created in personal relationships. In this work\, I want to understand how someone’s memories internally create a form and love it like a pet\, and a new story of life is created. \nIn this project\, the sculptural dresses as well as freestanding sculptures represent my internal body and various imagined non-human forms. The dresses were made in Varanasi and the first durational live performance was executed in Khanta village in Sonbhadra district\, and Jargo village near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh\, India.” \nFIRE IN THE BELLYLaunch of the PosterzineFeaturing 8 trailblazing women artists and creative powerhouses – Anikesa Dhing\, Aqui Thami\, Aravani Art Project\, Dhruvi Acharya\, Meena Kandasamy\, Rithika Pandey\, Shilpa Gupta\, and Zeenat Kulavoor – this posterzine is a call to action\, a celebration of female strength\, and an invitation to join the movement for equality. \nEach poster is a unique expression of the artist’s vision\, a tearable and pastable piece of art that can be used in small  acts of celebration and protest. From enormous issues of sexuality\, class\, caste and ecology to innermost pains and pleasures\, these I posters explore the complexities of the world\, and invite you to engage in the power of DIY and surprise yourself with your own inner fire. \nFRANCE EU GENDER CHAMPIONThe choice of such programming is also deeply linked to our vision of art as an inclusive creative practice which should provide everyone with the opportunity to express themselves on subjects such as gender\, empowerment\, and many others. \nThe Embassy of France in India and the French Institute in India\, along with the network of Alliances Françaises in India\, are committed to promoting equality and inclusivity through all their programs. 2023 marks the year of “France EU Gender Champion” and we will be organizing\, along with our partners\, a series of events promoting leading voices in the field of gender equality. We invite everyone to join us! \nMore upcoming French Live event\n\n18 April – Sufi Night \n\n5 October – Music Sundowner  \n\n2 November – Fashion Show  URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/french-live/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/02/Featured-Image-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230301 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230207T063011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T105712Z UID:8004-1675767600-1677581999@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Convergence DESCRIPTION:Xavier Zimbardo\, Les moineaux du Lake Palace Hôtel\, 1982 © Collection Musée Niépce NicéphoreMarc Riboud\, India\, 1956 © Fonds Marc Riboud – Musée National des Arts Asiatiques – GuimetMarc Riboud\, Darjeeling\, Inde\, 1956 © Fonds Marc Riboud – Musée National des Arts Asiatiques – GuimetLouis-Théophile Marie Rousselet\, Tombeau de Brising Deo sur le bord de la Betwa\, 1867 © Musée Goupil\, Ville de Bordeaux .jpgBernard Pierre Wolff\, Ellorâ\, Inde\, 1975How did French as well as Indian photographers perceive India over two & a half centuries of its history? In this exhibition\, different visions of French as well as Indian artists who travelled or lived in India from the mid-19th century to the 1970s will be showcased through the medium of photography.  \nAmong all these intrepid travellers\, writers\, journalists\, photographers and artists\, discover the works of notable French photographers such as Louis Rousselet (who came to India in the mid-nineteenth-century)\, Marc Riboud (a celebrated French photojournalist who travelled all around Asia in the 50s)\, and many other works of modern European Masters such as Denis Brihat\, Paul Almasy\, Michel Séméniako\, who took exploratory trips to  India from the 1950s onwards until the 1970s like the French-born American photographer Bernard Pierre Wolff. \nPhotography cannot change the world\, but it can show the world\, especially when it changes. - Marc Riboud\, French photographer (1923-2016) A selection of 19th-century prints and negatives from the most prestigious French institutions (The National Museum for Asiatic Arts – Guimet\, Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac\, Musée Nicéphore Niépce Museum\, Maison Européenne de la Photographie and Musée Goupil – Ville de Bordeaux) will be showcased for the very first time in India. \nEvent CalendarClick on your city to see the details \nAhmedabad | 24 March - 2 April\nTime: 4 pm – 8 pm\nVenue: Amdavad ni Gufa \n\nⓘ This event has passed. Join us for other Bonjour India events. Check out the calendar. \nBengaluru | 12 April - 23 April\nTime: 12 pm to 7 pm (all days)\nVenue: Bangalore International Centre (BIC) \n\nⓘ This event has passed. Join us for other Bonjour India events. Check out the calendar. \nChennai | 11 May - 23 May\nInauguration: 11 May at 6 pm\nExhibition on view: 12 – 23 May | 9:30 am – 6 pm\nVenue: Government Museum Egmore\, Chennai\n \n\nⓘ This event has passed. Join us for other Bonjour India events. Check out the calendar. \nDelhi | 28 April - 30 June\nOpening ceremony: 27 April | 6 pm\, open to all \nExhibition on view until 30 June\nView timing: 11 am to 6:30 pm \nVenue: Kiran Nadar Museum of Art\, No. 145\, DLF South Court Mall\, Saket\, New Delhi – 110017 \n\n\nHow to join?\n◉ Free event\, open to all\n◉ The museum is closed on Monday and on all public holidays.\n◉ Covid-19 protocol \n\nVenue Map\nKolkata | 15 Nov - 7 Dec\nExhibition Opening: 15 November at 6 pm \nOn view: 15 November – 7 December 2022\nTime: 10 am to 6 pm \nVenue: Indian Museum\, 27\, Jawaharlal Nehru Rd\, Fire Brigade Head Quarter\, New Market Area\, Dharmatala\, Taltala\, Kolkata\, West Bengal 700016\n \n\nHow to join? \n◉ Click the link to buy tickets: https://indianmuseumkolkata.org/ticket-booking\n \nMumbai | 22 Dec - 12 Jan\nExhibition Opening: 22 December at 5:30 pm \nOn view: 22 December – 12 January\nTime: 10 am to 6 pm \nVenue: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya\, Mumbai \n\nHow to join? \n◉ Click here: https://csmvs.in/visit-us \nDelhi | 7 Feb - 27 Feb\nOn view: 7 February – 27 February\nTime: 8 am to 10 pm \nVenue: India Habitat Centre\, Lodhi Road\, New Delhi – 110003\n \n\nHow to join? \n◉ Free Entry\, Open to all \nThe original photographs will be on view at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art in Delhi\, the reproductions will travel across 5 different cities in India and will be on display in the form of outdoor exhibitions.‘By researching archives in France as well as India\, this project hopes to think about geography\, identity and ‘place-making’ as part of a larger cultural exchange wherein we may question belonging\, origins and the interdependence between people from across the world’ Rahaab Allana\, Curator\, Alkazi Foundation for the ArtsAbout the curatorRahaab Allana\nRahaab Allana is Curator\, Alkazi Foundation for the Arts; Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society (London) and was previously\, Honorary Research Associate at University College\, London. He is on the board of the Trans-Asia Photography (TAP) Review; Founding Editor of PIX; Founder of the ASAP/art app; and has recently guest-edited Aperture Magazine’s 2021 summer issue on Delhi. \nAboutPartnersThe Alkazi Foundation for the Arts\nThe Alkazi Foundation for the Arts (AFA) is a registered charitable trust dedicated to the preservation of the cultural history of India through extensive research on photography. Housed in the foundation is the private collection of Ebrahim Alkazi\, known as the Alkazi Collection of Photography\, which comprises works in the form of photographic albums\, single prints\, paper negatives and glass-plate negatives\, painted photographs\, and photo postcards. The collection is particularly strong in areas such as archaeology\, architectural history\, the urban development of colonial cities\, military studies\, anthropological studies and topography. \nKiran Nadar Museum of Art\nEstablished at the initiative of the avid art collector Kiran Nadar\, the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) opened its doors to the public in January 2010 as the first private museum of art exhibiting modern and contemporary works from India and the sub-continent. Located in the heart of New Delhi\, India’s capital city\, KNMA is a non-commercial/not-for-profit organization that intends to exemplify the dynamic relationship between art and culture through its exhibitions\, publications\, educational and public programs. \nIndia Art Fair\nTaking place annually in India’s capital\, New Delhi\, the India Art Fair celebrates modern-day South Asia\, combining cutting-edge contemporary visual art with modern masters and vernacular artistic traditions. Positioning art and the artist’s voice at its core\, the fair’s programme draws together galleries and institutions\, private foundations and arts charities\, artists’ collectives and national museums\, cultural events and festivals\, enabling local and international audiences to engage in innovative ways with the cultural history and development of the region. In addition\, the fair is committed to supporting arts education and professional development opportunities and aims to increase audiences for the arts within India. India Art Fair is owned by Angus Montgomery Arts\, a division of Angus Montgomery Ltd. \nGuimet National Museum of Asian Arts\nPresenting 5\,000 years of Asian art\, the Musée Guimet is the largest European museum devoted to Asian art. Its collections are of unparalleled richness and diversity outside of Asia. From the Buddhas of Afghanistan to the Zen monks of Japan\, from Indian fabrics to Samurai armor\, and from Khmer treasures to Chinese fine art\, the Musée Guimet presents all the civilizations of the Asian continent. \nLes amis de Marc Riboud\nThe association Les amis de Marc Riboud was created in 2002 in order to expand the public’s awareness of the photographs by Marc Riboud. It relies on its members to encourage exhibitions\, books\, films and all projects that could help reach this goal. \nAfter Marc Riboud’s archives have been donated to the National Asian arts Museum – Guimet in Paris\, the association is hosted there to prepare exhibitions\, books and all projects keeping his legacy alive. \nMusée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac\nSimultaneously a museum\, a cultural centre\, and a place for research and teaching\, the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac was born from the political desire to highlight non-European cultures\, in the heart of Paris. Located on the banks of the River Seine\, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower\, the collection housed by the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac is extremely diverse\, both in terms of its regions (Africa\, Asia\, Oceania\, Americas) and its contents (photographs\, textiles\, sculptures\, masks\, etc.). The museum gathers a collection of 370 000 objects\, a considerable collection of graphic art and a collection composed of more than 710 000 ancient and contemporary photographic pieces. The photography collection covers the whole geographic area represented by the museum\, as well as the entire historical field of the medium\, from 1842 to today. \nMusée Nicéphore Niépce\, Ville de Chalon-sur-Saône\nLocated in Chalon-sur-Saône\, the ambition of the musée Nicéphore Niépce is to explain the basics of photography from its invention by Niépce up to today’s digital imagery. Its collections bring together almost three million photographs and objects that provide the possibility of a constantly renewed experience visit after visit. The use of interactive terminals and increasingly sophisticated technology provides a deeper understanding of the photographic world. \nThe museum is planned as an initiation to the broad principles of photography. Professional prints are displayed side by side with amateur efforts. The illustrated press has an important place as an essential support to the worldwide spread of the medium. \nMusée Goupil - Ville de Bordeaux\nCreated in 1991 by the Town of Bordeaux\, the Goupil Museum is dedicated to the image\, its techniques and its uses in the 19th century. It contains the collections of the House of Goupil\, a dynasty of art publishers and international gallery owners based in Paris who were active from 1827 to 1920. \nThe Goupil collections consist of 70\,000 photographs\, 46\,000 stamps\, 7\,200 matrices (engraved coppers\, stone lithographs\, typogravure and chromotypogravure blocks\, glass negatives) and one thousand books and illustrated reviews. \nMaison Européenne de la Photographie\nSince opening in 1996\, the MEP remains the primary French institution dedicated to photography in all its forms. Our exhibition programme includes both internationally recognised and emerging photographers and filmmakers\, highlighting the diversity of artistic approaches to contemporary lens-based practices. Including a world-class collection of photographic prints and artists’ films from the post-war period and one of the largest specialised research libraries in Europe\, the MEP is without equal in Paris. \nFor French language teachers: organize an outing for your students\n\nStep out of the classroom: A pedagogical kit (in French) to explore Convergence exhibition\n\nDownload the pedagogical kitOrganized with the collaboration of:Title Image: Bernard Pierre Wolff\, Chiites\, Festival du Muharram\, Lucknow\, Inde\, 1975 © Collection Maison Européenne de la Photographie\, Paris URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/convergence-photography-exhibition/ CATEGORIES:Bonjour India,Exhibition,Photography END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230119T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230112T113036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T092024Z UID:15461-1674151200-1674154800@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Webinar: Bachelor of Science DESCRIPTION:Registrations are now closed for this webinar!From its long history in science\, literature\, art\, and history\, France has plenty of exciting options for international students. As we know French education is about innovation. Let’s discover English-taught Bachelor’s degrees related to\, Science and Technology. \n\nThe Bachelor of Global Engineering is a hybrid undergraduate program that takes elements from the best of both European and North-American engineering. The four-year program takes place in France for the first two years at Centrale Supelec and then 2 years at McGILL University in Canada.\n\n\nFounded in 1794\, École Polytechnique is France’s leading institution in science and technology. The Bachelor of Science is a highly selective three-year program\, taught entirely in English and tailored to academically inclined students with a very strong interest in mathematics and science. École Polytechnique’s well-rounded approach to learning allows students to develop a solid academic background in science\, while exploring topics unrelated to pure sciences.\n\n\nUniversity of Technology of Troyes\, a top-end French engineering school\, is offering a new bachelor’s degree in Data and Sustainability. This 3-year program fully taught in English is meant for students who are fond of data science and concerned about the future of our planet. At the end of the program\, the successful students will have all the required knowledge and tools to guide decisions concerning industrial production while ensuring sustainable development.\n\nCome & Explore more about the programs through first-hand information shared by institutional representatives. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/bachelor-of-science/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/01/Webinar-19-Jan-Website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230109T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230123T210000 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20230102T072904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T090416Z UID:15407-1673290800-1674507600@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Women Directors from France DESCRIPTION:Celebrating “Women Directors from France”Enjoy 5 films made by female French filmmakers from 9th to 23rd January 2023 at India Habitat Centre\, New Delhi. \nFree Entry\, Open to all \nProgrammeReal Love🇫🇷 C'est ça l'amourby Claire Burger \nJan 9 at 7 pm | Free Entry\, Open to allDrama / French with English subtitles / 98 mins \nForbach\, Eastern France. Present day. Since his wife walked out on the family\, Mario has raised their two daughters on his own. Frida\, 14\, blames him for her mother leaving. Niki\, 17\, dreams of independence. Meanwhile\, Mario waits for his wife to come home. \nAtlantics🇫🇷 Atlantiqueby Mati Diop \nJan 11 at 7 pm | Free Entry\, Open to allDrama / French with English subtitles / 104 mins \nAlong the Atlantic coast\, a soon-to-be-inaugurated futuristic tower looms over a suburb of Dakar. Ada\, 17\, is in love with Souleiman\, a young construction worker. But she has been promised to another man. One night\, Souleiman and his co-workers leave the country by sea\, in hope of a better future. \nA Radiant Girl🇫🇷 Une Jeune Fille Qui Va Bien by Sandrine Kiberlain \nJan 17 at 7 pm | Free Entry\, Open to allDrama / French with English subtitles / 98 mins \nParis\, summer 1942. Irene is a young\, bubbly\, 19-year-old Jewish girl. Her family watches her discover the world\, friends\, new love and a passion for the theatre. The aspiring actress is living her youthful life without a care in the world\, but she does not know that time may be running out. \nThe Crossing🇫🇷 La Traverséeby Florence Miailhe \nJan 18 at 7 pm | Free Entry\, Open to allAnimation / French with English Subtitles / 84 mins \nA small village looted in darkness\, a family forced to flee… The two oldest children\, Kyona and Adriel are quickly separated from their parents facing the road of exile alone. They embark on a heroic journey which takes them from childhood to adolescence in search of shelter\, peace and the hope of finding refuge and their family. \nSkies of Lebanon🇫🇷 Sous le ciel d'Aliceby Chloé Mazlo \nJan 23 at 7 pm | Free Entry\, Open to allDrama / French with English Subtitles / 90 mins \nIn the 1950s\, the young Alice leaves Switzerland for Lebanon\, a sunny and exuberant country. There\, she falls in love with Joseph\, a mischievous astrophysicist who dreams of sending the first Lebanese into space. Alice quickly finds her place in his family. But after a few years of dolce vita\, the civil war interferes in their paradise… URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/women-directors-from-france/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2022/12/Women-Cinema_Twitter-03.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20221114T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20221114T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T003327 CREATED:20221107T084849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T064456Z UID:14886-1668450600-1668456000@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Webinar: The digital\, a vector of equality? DESCRIPTION:The French digital designer Isabelle Arvers and the Indian artist Gayatri Kodikal in conversation on the theme – The digital\, a vector of equality? \nMachines and software\, in their design and usage\, reflect the inequalities that run through the societies that develop them. Sometimes guaranteeing renewed access to education and culture\, these technologies can also consolidate power relationships and raise several questions. Does digital technology worsen inequality of opportunity? What is the relationship between art and digital technology? Is the design of video games neutral and does it promote inclusion? In what ways can video games be seen as a new language and medium for artists? How can we ensure that the information available on the Internet\, the digital world as a whole\, allows for a fair representation of the existing cultural diversity and does not leave out certain minorities? \nWatch the sessionAbout the panelists \nIsabelle Arvers\nIsabelle Arvers\, PHD Candidate\, LARSyS\, Interactive Technologies Institute (ITI)\, FBAUL\, is a French artist and curator whose research focuses on the interaction between art and video games. For the past twenty years\, she has been investigating the artistic\, ethical\, and critical implications of digital gaming. \nHer work explores the creative potential of hacking video games through machinima. As a curator\, she focuses on video games as a new language for artists. She curated several shows and festivals around the world\, including Jibambe na Tec (Nairobi\, AF\, 2020)\, Tecnofeminismo (Bogota\, AF\, 2019)\, Art Games World Tour exhibit (Buenos Aires\, 2019)\, Interspecies Imaginaries (Overkill\, 2019)\, Machinima in Mash Up (Vancouver Art Gallery\, 2016)\, UCLA Gamelab Festival (Hammer Museum\, Los Angeles 2015\, 2017)\, Evolution of Gaming (Vancouver\, 2014)\, Game Heroes (Alcazar\, Marseille\, 2011)\, Playing Real (Gamerz\, 2007)\, Mind Control (Banana RAM Ancona\, Italy\, 2004)\, Node Runner (Paris\, 2004) Playtime (Villette Numérique\, 2002)  . \nFrom 2013 to 2016\, she worked on art and research projects and curated and produced six antiAtlas of Borders exhibitions around the mutations of the borders in the 21st century\, including The Art of Bordering at MAXXI in Roma and Coding and decoding borders in Brussels. She was also in charge of the End of the Map exhibition in the fall 2015 in Paris about alternative\, subversive and emotional cartography. \nAs a tribute to Nathalie Magnan\, her association Kareron produced in 2018 TRANS//BORDER\, Nathalie Magnan’s teachings\, a series of events about ecosexuality\, cyber feminism\, alternative media and situated knowledge. Kareron is actually producing UKI a Sci-fi Alt reality cinema by Shu Lea Cheang. \nIn 2019\, she embarked on an Art and Games World Tour in non western countries to promote the notion of diversity of gender\, sexuality and geographic origin\, focusing on queer\, feminist\, and decolonial practices. In 2020\, Arvers started a PHD on Art & Games decolonization. \nGayatri Kodikal\nGayatri Kodikal is an artist and writer\, who has worked with moving image\, sound and esoteric game worlds. She indulges in the speculative\, the historical\, science fiction and feminist narratives. \nPsychology\, cinema\, game design and oral storytelling informs her research and inquiry that lead her to play with concepts of time\, memory\, decay\, traces and narrative forms. Game and ludic forms become a fertile space for conceptual art and thought. She writes to manifest and develop an ideology from a relationship with the ecological subject and the people\, plants and beings who inhabit it in the age of climate change and the modulating body in migrational movement. The work has often combined specific historical instances with her interests in ghost stories\, animism\, magic and spatial memories. The investigative quality of such instances\, missing information and wrong trails inspire fictional reconstructions and speculative situations that appear in most of the works. She is interested in how technology performs the haunting dance of absence and presence\, investigating the material and immaterial as collage\, assemblage\, where in she tries to maintain the illusive physicality of the digital and instability of the analogue. She also explores film material as a historical artifact\, by observing decay and preservation as documentation. \nThe archive is a key site of inquiry\, where she unfolds a counter-archive and decolonised method and form. Her anarchival practices bring a heterogeneity and different media and materials into archives along with performance tactics that emerge from collaborative processes. \nShe has taught at The National Institute of Design\, Srishti School of Art\, Design and Technology\, and KRV Institute of Architecture.Currently her research explores haunting\, encounter\, disappearance and camouflage as a speculative strategy for the modulating body. Her Masters thesis investigated the concept of ‘shapeshifting’ as a narrative trope that could lend itself to contemporary political strategies of embodiment; liminality and being in the void\, the anarchitectural practice of trans* bodies\, the fluidity and camouflage of protest spaces and the protester\, the abjection of statelessness\, the metaphor of the mangrove game world. She was guided by the mentorship of Hypatia Vourloumis and Anselm Franke at the Dutch Art Institute Roaming Academy\, The Netherlands. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/webinar-the-digital-a-vector-of-equality/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2022/11/BY.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR