Earthbound pottery festival

The inaugural edition of the Earthbound Pottery Festival – a convergence of artistic expression and cultural celebration – took place over three days at the Alliance Francaise in mid January. The festival was an immersive experience, showcasing work from Auroville and Pondicherry potters, and included demonstrations, film screenings, live performances and thought-provoking discussions.

According to the organisers, the purpose was to present studio pottery in a fresh and dynamic light. It was also to have fun: the festival was launched with a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at which everybody was invited to turn up in fancy dress