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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 6 January 2026 

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Greetings:

Event listings:

On Friday 9 at Meta House is the unveiling of a new mural by TinyNightmare (Aubree Miller).  “Her work blends public performance, protest aesthetics, and surreal symbolism.” From 6 pm.   Plus documentary screening and DJs. 
More info

Opening on Friday 9 at The River Gallery in Siem Reap is HOLY: 25 Cambodian Artists Defining Contemporary Discourse. “This exhibition represents a sacred space, hosting 25 Cambodians from ten different provinces across the country. Many of the artists have relocated to larger cities from their homelands, yet their stories echo their upbringing.  The works presented here reflect what each deems holy—whether a deeply felt experience, a facet of something larger, or a tangible symbol of inspiration.”  Artists exhibiting: Soeng Set, Sophany Sor, Soben Hour, Channarak Thy, Narath Sorm, Kosal Son, Salone Lon, Zak Houes, Karona Hoeuy, Ponleu Prom, Kanha Hul, Prum Ero, Ratha Sengly, Touch Khchao, Hak Bor, Sophy Sou, Channy Chhoeun, Sopheak Lach, Chear Morn, Seyha Hour, Rida Srun, Sary Nou, Daro Nout, Choulay Mech and Kaeu Sreypeou.
More info

On Saturday 10 The Gallerist presents a meet the artist event with Nou Sary.  From 10 am. 
More info

Opening on January 15 at Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House is the exhibition House on Fire, story and photography by V. Rattana.  Until April 30.  From 6 pm. 

Coming up on January 16 is the Meta House 19th birthday party, featuring Geography of the Moon, DJs, and the opening of a photographic exhibition, Chosen by Spirit by Petr Nabutov (Russia). 
More info

January 17 and 18 at Meta House German artist Manuela Karin Knuat offers a two-day workshop, Claim Your Space: Creative Strategies for Emerging Artists.  10 am – 5 pm. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

FT Gallery
An exhibition of works by Australian painter Lisa King. 
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Nou Sary – on Saturday 10 there is a a meet the artist event from 10 am. 
More info

GAATO Cafe des Arts
A Journey in Layers, an exhibition of paintings by Jasmine Lee. 
More info

Meta House
From Friday 9 – a new mural by TinyNightmare (Aubree Miller).  “Her work blends public performance, protest aesthetics, and surreal symbolism.”
More info

MiMü
Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art at Meta House features research, knowledge sharing, workshops, and visual presentations through various media, showcasing videos, prints, installations, and fine arts through interactive events and live performances.  Currently on display is Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time, an exhibition featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill.
More info

Plantation
Currently showing is Sketches from a Transformative Journey by Fernando Aceves Humana.  “A vibrant exhibition showcasing not only Aceves’ paintings but also lithographs by various master artists from La Buena Impresión workshops, celebrating travel, culture, and creativity.”  Until January 31. 

Pteah Chas
Overlook, an exhibition by artist Morn Chear, curated by Hem Chansopheak.   Until January 31. 
More info

Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh
A journey with Im Pisey, curated by The Gallerist is now on display until January 15. 
More info

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
New artist in residence is DinArt. 
More info

The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
Opening Friday 9 is HOLY: 25 Cambodian Artists Defining Contemporary Discourse. “This exhibition represents a sacred space, hosting 25 Cambodians from ten different provinces across the country. Many of the artists have relocated to larger cities from their homelands, yet their stories echo their upbringing.   The works presented here reflect what each deems holy—whether a deeply felt experience, a facet of something larger, or a tangible symbol of inspiration.”  Artists exhibiting: Soeng Set, Sophany Sor, Soben Hour, Channarak Thy, Narath Sorm, Kosal Son, Salone Lon, Zak Houes, Karona Hoeuy, Ponleu Prom, Kanha Hul, Prum Ero, Ratha Sengly, Touch Khchao, Hak Bor, Sophy Sou, Channy Chhoeun, Sopheak Lach, Chear Morn, Seyha Hour, Rida Srun, Sary Nou, Daro Nout, Choulay Mech and Kaeu Sreypeou.
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)

Rosewood Phnom Penh
TRIBE Cambodia presents a new exhibition, Seven, featuring the worksworks of seven artists, marking seven years of Tribe and seven years of Rosewood.  The artists featured are Findac, Chan Dany, Nak Noy, Ponleu, Tito Educk, Tor Vutha and Li Mingh. 
More info

Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum
The current temporary exhibition is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm. 

Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts.  Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
More info

Stairwell Gallery
Collide:  Bold Colours. Zero Boundaries.   “An exhibition where typography, graphic design, and contemporary art crash together in a vibrant fusion of bold colour and fearless creativity.”  Featuring works Ket Monnyreak, Alex Maul and Bruce McLean.
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
More info

No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh. 

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

Khmer Architecture Tours conducts Sunday architecture tours in Phnom Penh to promote the understanding of modern architecture in Cambodia, focusing on buildings erected after independence in 1953, described as ‘New Khmer Architecture’, while setting these in the historical context of Phnom Penh.  Here is the schedule for December 2025 – March 2026. 

Kumnooh was established in May 2013 as a sister publication to LengPleng.com, the online music magazine for Cambodia, to provide basically a gig guide for the wider arts, covering art galleries, literature, dance, cinema, photography and now comedy. 

Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles.  In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.

For a more rock’n’roll view of Phnom Penh and the wider Cambodian music scene, please check out our sister publication lengpleng.com, the long running live music gig guide.

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)
Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Art House and Space Four Zero.  For less than 6,000 riel a week you too could have your venue/business promoted deep into the arts audience; or you might just like to support the work being done by these two entities who trawl Facebook so you don’t have to.  For more information: fabianhipp@kumnooh.com / gigs@lengpleng.com, or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.  

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 30 December 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

On Sunday 4, Art & Copy will host a small zine release party.  “Guests can look forward to a mini zinemaking activity, too.”
More info

Also on Sunday 4 House of Jazz and More present a performance by Flowpoetry (US), “the originator of Lyrical Jam Poetry; musically inflected spoken word poetry that is performative, sophisticated and gripping. Primarily solo but at times in collaboration with musicians and at home in genres ranging from spoken word to jazz to blues and jam rock, this is poetry that will entertain, inspire, and provoke the imagination.” 
More info

Coming on January 9 to The River Gallery in Siem Reap is HOLY: 25 Cambodian Artists Defining Contemporary Discourse. “This exhibition represents a sacred space, hosting 25 Cambodians from ten different provinces across the country. Many of the artists have relocated to larger cities from their homelands, yet their stories echo their upbringing.  The works presented here reflect what each deems holy—whether a deeply felt experience, a facet of something larger, or a tangible symbol of inspiration.”  Artists exhibiting: Soeng Set, Sophany Sor, Soben Hour, Channarak Thy, Narath Sorm, Kosal Son, Salone Lon, Zak Houes, Karona Hoeuy, Ponleu Prom, Kanha Hul, Prum Ero, Ratha Sengly, Touch Khchao, Hak Bor, Sophy Sou, Channy Chhoeun, Sopheak Lach, Chear Morn, Seyha Hour, Rida Srun, Sary Nou, Daro Nout, Choulay Mech and Kaeu Sreypeou.
More info

At currently Plantation is Sketches from a Transformative Journey by Fernando Aceves Humana.  “A vibrant exhibition showcasing not only Aceves’ paintings but also lithographs by various master artists from La Buena Impresión workshops, celebrating travel, culture, and creativity.”  Until January 31. 

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

FT Gallery
An exhibition of works by Australian painter Lisa King. 
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Nou Sary. 
More info

GAATO Cafe des Arts
A Journey in Layers, an exhibition of paintings by Jasmine Lee. 
More info

MiMü
Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art at Meta House features research, knowledge sharing, workshops, and visual presentations through various media, showcasing videos, prints, installations, and fine arts through interactive events and live performances.  Currently on display is Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time, an exhibition featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill.
More info

Plantation
Currently showing is Sketches from a Transformative Journey by Fernando Aceves Humana.  “A vibrant exhibition showcasing not only Aceves’ paintings but also lithographs by various master artists from La Buena Impresión workshops, celebrating travel, culture, and creativity.”  Until January 31. 

Pteah Chas
Overlook, an exhibition by artist Morn Chear, curated by Hem Chansopheak.   Until January 31. 
More info

Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh
A journey with Im Pisey, curated by The Gallerist is now on display until January 15. 
More info

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
New artist in residence is DinArt. 
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)

Rosewood Phnom Penh
TRIBE Cambodia presents a new exhibition, Seven, featuring the worksworks of seven artists, marking seven years of Tribe and seven years of Rosewood.  The artists featured are Findac, Chan Dany, Nak Noy, Ponleu, Tito Educk, Tor Vutha and Li Mingh. 
More info

Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum
The current temporary exhibition is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm. 

Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts.  Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
More info

Stairwell Gallery
Collide:  Bold Colours. Zero Boundaries.   “An exhibition where typography, graphic design, and contemporary art crash together in a vibrant fusion of bold colour and fearless creativity.”  Featuring works Ket Monnyreak, Alex Maul and Bruce McLean.
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
More info

No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh. 

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

Khmer Architecture Tours conducts Sunday architecture tours in Phnom Penh to promote the understanding of modern architecture in Cambodia, focusing on buildings erected after independence in 1953, described as ‘New Khmer Architecture’, while setting these in the historical context of Phnom Penh.  Here is the schedule for December 2025 – March 2026. 

Kumnooh was established in May 2013 as a sister publication to LengPleng.com, the online music magazine for Cambodia, to provide basically a gig guide for the wider arts, covering art galleries, literature, dance, cinema, photography and now comedy. 

Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles.  In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.

For a more rock’n’roll view of Phnom Penh and the wider Cambodian music scene, please check out our sister publication lengpleng.com, the long running live music gig guide.

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)
Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Art House and Space Four Zero.  For less than 6,000 riel a week you too could have your venue/business promoted deep into the arts audience; or you might just like to support the work being done by these two entities who trawl Facebook so you don’t have to.  For more information: fabianhipp@kumnooh.com / gigs@lengpleng.com, or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.  

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 16 December 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

Tonight Tuesday 23 the postponed Christmas party at Sra’Art goes ahead featuring ambient music project Mazama and arial dancer Mel.    From 6 pm. 
More info

Also tonight atMeta House is the premiere screening of The Cosmic Atomic, a film by Indian artist Kanchan Avchare, with an artist talk and pop-up show.  “A fusion of theatre, poetry, and striking visual language.”  From 7.30 pm. 

Currently on display at Pteah Chas is Overlook, an exhibition by artist Morn Chear, curated by Hem Chansopheak.   Until January 31. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

FT Gallery
An exhibition of works by Australian painter Lisa King. 
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Chhim Sothy. 
More info

GAATO Cafe des Arts
A Journey in Layers, an exhibition of paintings by Jasmine Lee. 
More info

MiMü
Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art at Meta House features research, knowledge sharing, workshops, and visual presentations through various media, showcasing videos, prints, installations, and fine arts through interactive events and live performances.  Currently on display is Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time, an exhibition featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill.
More info

Plantation
The Art Always Comes First, an exhibition of new and older works by rising Cambodian artist Koem Keo Socheat.  “She is not a commercial artist—her work is about ideas, culture, and emotion. She wants viewers to understand her art, not just look at it.”

Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh
A journey with Im Pisey, curated by The Gallerist is now on display until January 15. 
More info

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
New artist in residence is DinArt – a meet the artist event will be held on December 18. 
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)

Rosewood Phnom Penh
TRIBE Cambodia presents a new exhibition, Seven, featuring the worksworks of seven artists, marking seven years of Tribe and seven years of Rosewood.  The artists featured are Findac, Chan Dany, Nak Noy, Ponleu, Tito Educk, Tor Vutha and Li Mingh. 
More info

Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum
The current temporary exhibition is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm. 

Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts.  Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
More info

Stairwell Gallery
Collide:  Bold Colours. Zero Boundaries.   “An exhibition where typography, graphic design, and contemporary art crash together in a vibrant fusion of bold colour and fearless creativity.”  Featuring works Ket Monnyreak, Alex Maul and Bruce McLean.
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
More info

No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh. 

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

Khmer Architecture Tours conducts Sunday architecture tours in Phnom Penh to promote the understanding of modern architecture in Cambodia, focusing on buildings erected after independence in 1953, described as ‘New Khmer Architecture’, while setting these in the historical context of Phnom Penh.  Here is the schedule for December 2025 – March 2026. 

Kumnooh was established in May 2013 as a sister publication to LengPleng.com, the online music magazine for Cambodia, to provide basically a gig guide for the wider arts, covering art galleries, literature, dance, cinema, photography and now comedy. 

Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles.  In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.

For a more rock’n’roll view of Phnom Penh and the wider Cambodian music scene, please check out our sister publication lengpleng.com, the long running live music gig guide.

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)
Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Art House and Space Four Zero.  For less than 6,000 riel a week you too could have your venue/business promoted deep into the arts audience; or you might just like to support the work being done by these two entities who trawl Facebook so you don’t have to.  For more information: fabianhipp@kumnooh.com / gigs@lengpleng.com, or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.  

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 16 December 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

On Thursday 18 the Christmas party at Sra’Art will feature ambient music project Mazama and arial dancer Mel.    From 6 pm.  Then Saturday 20 their garage sale continues, 10 am – 6 pm.
More info

Also on Thursday 18, the Christmas version of Cabaret d’Impro by Les Improhoks at F3, from 7 pm. 
More info

New artist in residence at Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap) is DinArt – a meet the artist event will be held on Thursday 18. 

Friday 19 at 6 pm, Bophana Center presents a presentation and group sharing session Remembrance, Resilience & Rebirth: Sir Gerald F Kelly’s photographs of Khmer dance. 
More info

Continuing through to December 19 is the 16th annual Photo Phnom Penh Festival.   Most activities and exhibitions are at Institut Francais; there are associated exhibitions also at Sra’Art, Bophana Center and Brown Coffee Mao Tse Tung. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

FT Gallery
An exhibition of works by Australian painter Lisa King. 
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Chhim Sothy.  Meet the artist on Saturday 13 from 2 pm. 
More info

GAATO Cafe des Arts
A Journey in Layers, an exhibition of paintings by Jasmine Lee. 
More info

MiMü
Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art at Meta House features research, knowledge sharing, workshops, and visual presentations through various media, showcasing videos, prints, installations, and fine arts through interactive events and live performances.  Currently on display is Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time, an exhibition featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill.
More info

Plantation
The Art Always Comes First, an exhibition of new and older works by rising Cambodian artist Koem Keo Socheat.  “She is not a commercial artist—her work is about ideas, culture, and emotion. She wants viewers to understand her art, not just look at it.”

Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh
A journey with Im Pisey, curated by The Gallerist is now on display until January 15. 
More info

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
New artist in residence is DinArt – a meet the artist event will be held on December 18. 
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)

Rosewood Phnom Penh
TRIBE Cambodia presents a new exhibition, Seven, featuring the worksworks of seven artists, marking seven years of Tribe and seven years of Rosewood.  The artists featured are Findac, Chan Dany, Nak Noy, Ponleu, Tito Educk, Tor Vutha and Li Mingh. 
More info

Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum
The current temporary exhibition is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm. 

Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts.  Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
More info

Sra’Art
Photographic exhibition by Cambodian Lightwares, Six Visions, One Pulse, featuring works by Miguel Jerónimo, John Dylan Rubis, Roberto Crucitti, Pavel Lipski, Conor Wall and Kol Vicheka. 
More info

Stairwell Gallery
Collide:  Bold Colours. Zero Boundaries.   “An exhibition where typography, graphic design, and contemporary art crash together in a vibrant fusion of bold colour and fearless creativity.”  Featuring works by Ket Monnyreak, Alex Maul and Bruce McLean.
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
More info

No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh. 

Life Drawing Phnom Penh – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm, at Station 350.

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

Khmer Architecture Tours conducts Sunday architecture tours in Phnom Penh to promote the understanding of modern architecture in Cambodia, focusing on buildings erected after independence in 1953, described as ‘New Khmer Architecture’, while setting these in the historical context of Phnom Penh.  Here is the schedule for October – December 2025. 

Kumnooh was established in May 2013 as a sister publication to LengPleng.com, the online music magazine for Cambodia, to provide basically a gig guide for the wider arts, covering art galleries, literature, dance, cinema, photography and now comedy. 

Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles.  In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.

For a more rock’n’roll view of Phnom Penh and the wider Cambodian music scene, please check out our sister publication lengpleng.com, the long running live music gig guide.

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)
Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Art House and Space Four Zero.  For less than 6,000 riel a week you too could have your venue/business promoted deep into the arts audience; or you might just like to support the work being done by these two entities who trawl Facebook so you don’t have to.  For more information: fabianhipp@kumnooh.com / gigs@lengpleng.com, or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.  

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 9 December 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

On Thursday 11 the fundraiser Rhythms and Rhymes for Palestine will be held at Bong Bonlai / YK Art House featuring many familiar faces, and particularly the ones you want to see more of. 
More info

On Friday 12 to Sunday 14 Sosoro Museum / Café Klaing hosts Phsar Noel, including Christmas-themed activities, games and treats.  Mini-vendor section features dedicated stalls for children under 13, available on Saturday and Sunday.
More info

Saturday 13 at F3 Gallery artist-in-residence Eleonore Sok presents Poetical Performance:Sensorial Theater Workshop.  “Explore simple prompts, create short poetic texts, and finish with light embodiment and vocal exercises.”  2 – 5 pm. 
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Chhim Sothy.  Meet the artist on Saturday 13 from 2 pm. 

This Saturday 13 and the following Saturday Sra’Art is holding a garage sale, 10 am – 6 pm.
More info

On Sunday 14 at Rosewood Phnom Penh, TRIBE Cambodia presents a new exhibition, Seven, featuring the worksworks of seven artists, marking seven years of Tribe and seven years of Rosewood.  The artists featured are Findac, Chan Dany, Nak Noy, Ponleu, Tito Educk, Tor Vutha and Li Mingh.  A chance meet the artists, who will be attendance.  From noon.
More info

New artist in residence at Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap) is DinArt – a meet the artist event will be held on December 18. 

Continuing through to December 19 is the 16th annual Photo Phnom Penh Festival.   Most activities and exhibitions are at Institut Francais; there are associated exhibitions also at Sra’Art, Bophana Center and Brown Coffee Mao Tse Tung. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

FT Gallery
An exhibition of works by Australian painter Lisa King. 
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Chhim Sothy.  Meet the artist on Saturday 13 from 2 pm. 
More info

GAATO Cafe des Arts
A Journey in Layers, an exhibition of paintings by Jasmine Lee. 
More info

Institut Francais
Snapping 2025/Snap Dance, a video installation by Michael Laub.  “The video portrait series features an intriguingly diverse array of individuals, and Snap Dance captures performers ranging from ballet to hip-hop. The dancers move without music, the viewer hears only their footsteps, their breathing, the rustling of their costumes, and, of course, the snapping of their fingers.”
More info

MiMü

Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art at Meta House features research, knowledge sharing, workshops, and visual presentations through various media, showcasing videos, prints, installations, and fine arts through interactive events and live performances.  Currently on display is Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time, an exhibition featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill.
More info

Plantation
The Art Always Comes First, an exhibition of new and older works by rising Cambodian artist Koem Keo Socheat.  “She is not a commercial artist—her work is about ideas, culture, and emotion. She wants viewers to understand her art, not just look at it.”

Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh
A journey with Im Pisey, curated by The Gallerist is now on display until January 15. 
More info

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
Harmony, a show by Morn Chear and Nak Noy with TRIBE Cambodia curated by Nat Di-Maggio.
More info

The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
Exhibition by Colors of Cambodia Collective featuring Hour Soben, Thy Channarak,
Sorm Narath, Loun Lon, Sophany Sor, Sophanin Sor, Bill Gentry, Son Kosal, Set Soeng
and Julia Haw.
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
The Silent Torch exhibition, by Nyi Pu of Myanmar, highlighting the silent threat of plastic pollution.  Nyi Pu is in Cambodia on a three-month cultural experience exchange program supported by Mekong Cultural Center and facilitated by CICADA Association. 
More info

Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum
The current temporary exhibition is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm. 

Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts.  Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
More info

Sra’Art
Photographic exhibition by Cambodian Lightwares, Six Visions, One Pulse, featuring works by Miguel Jerónimo, John Dylan Rubis, Roberto Crucitti, Pavel Lipski, Conor Wall and Kol Vicheka. 
More info

Stairwell Gallery
Collide:  Bold Colours. Zero Boundaries.   “An exhibition where typography, graphic design, and contemporary art crash together in a vibrant fusion of bold colour and fearless creativity.”  Featuring works Ket Monnyreak, Alex Maul and Bruce McLean.
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
More info

No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh. 

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

Khmer Architecture Tours conducts Sunday architecture tours in Phnom Penh to promote the understanding of modern architecture in Cambodia, focusing on buildings erected after independence in 1953, described as ‘New Khmer Architecture’, while setting these in the historical context of Phnom Penh.  Here is the schedule for October – December 2025. 

Kumnooh was established in May 2013 as a sister publication to LengPleng.com, the online music magazine for Cambodia, to provide basically a gig guide for the wider arts, covering art galleries, literature, dance, cinema, photography and now comedy. 

Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles.  In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.

For a more rock’n’roll view of Phnom Penh and the wider Cambodian music scene, please check out our sister publication lengpleng.com, the long running live music gig guide.

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)
Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Art House and Space Four Zero.  For less than 6,000 riel a week you too could have your venue/business promoted deep into the arts audience; or you might just like to support the work being done by these two entities who trawl Facebook so you don’t have to.  For more information: fabianhipp@kumnooh.com / gigs@lengpleng.com, or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.  

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 2 December 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

Wednesday 3 at Meta House a night of poetry and music featuring Antonio Pineda, Fatima Shehata, Fabrice Marion and Muz Muskett.   Also a reading for the launch for the latest poetry work by Scott Bywater, Studies in Black and Pink – copies will be on sale. 
More info

Saturday 6 at F3 Gallery artist-in-residence Eleonore Sok presents Art of Risk: Writing and Reading Workshop.  “Explore simple prompts, create short poetic texts, and finish with light embodiment and vocal exercises.”  2 – 5 pm.  Then the following Saturday is Poetical Performance: Sensorial Theater Workshop.
More info

Also Saturday 6 at The Box Office, Comedy in Cambodia presents Erica J.P. in Mistranslated.  Tickets $10 advance/$15 on the door.   Door 7.30 pm, curtain 8 pm. 
More info

Continuing through to December 19 is the 16th annual Photo Phnom Penh Festival.   Most activities and exhibitions are at Institut Francais; there are associated exhibitions also at Sra’Art, Bophana Center and Brown Coffee Mao Tse Tung. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

FT Gallery
An exhibition of works by Australian painter Lisa King. 
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Chhim Sothy.
More info

GAATO Cafe des Arts
A Journey in Layers, an exhibition of paintings by Jasmine Lee. 
More info

Institut Francais
Snapping 2025/Snap Dance, a video installation by Michael Laub.  “The video portrait series features an intriguingly diverse array of individuals, and Snap Dance captures performers ranging from ballet to hip-hop. The dancers move without music, the viewer hears only their footsteps, their breathing, the rustling of their costumes, and, of course, the snapping of their fingers.”
More info

MiMü
Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art at Meta House features research, knowledge sharing, workshops, and visual presentations through various media, showcasing videos, prints, installations, and fine arts through interactive events and live performances.  Currently on display is Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time, an exhibition featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill.
More info

Plantation
The Art Always Comes First, an exhibition of new and older works by rising Cambodian artist Koem Keo Socheat.  “She is not a commercial artist—her work is about ideas, culture, and emotion. She wants viewers to understand her art, not just look at it.”

Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh
A journey with Im Pisey, curated by The Gallerist is now on display until January 15. 
More info

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
Harmony, a show by Morn Chear and Nak Noy with TRIBE Cambodia curated by Nat Di-Maggio.
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
The Silent Torch exhibition, by Nyi Pu of Myanmar, highlighting the silent threat of plastic pollution.  Nyi Pu is in Cambodia on a three-month cultural experience exchange program supported by Mekong Cultural Center and facilitated by CICADA Association. 
More info

Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum
The current temporary exhibition is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm. 

Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts.  Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
More info

Sra’Art
Photographic exhibition by Cambodian Lightwares, Six Visions, One Pulse, featuring works by Miguel Jerónimo, John Dylan Rubis, Roberto Crucitti, Pavel Lipski, Conor Wall and Kol Vicheka. 
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
More info

No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh. 

Life Drawing Phnom Penh – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm, at Station 350.

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

Khmer Architecture Tours conducts Sunday architecture tours in Phnom Penh to promote the understanding of modern architecture in Cambodia, focusing on buildings erected after independence in 1953, described as ‘New Khmer Architecture’, while setting these in the historical context of Phnom Penh.  Here is the schedule for October – December 2025. 

Kumnooh was established in May 2013 as a sister publication to LengPleng.com, the online music magazine for Cambodia, to provide basically a gig guide for the wider arts, covering art galleries, literature, dance, cinema, photography and now comedy. 

Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles.  In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.

For a more rock’n’roll view of Phnom Penh and the wider Cambodian music scene, please check out our sister publication lengpleng.com, the long running live music gig guide.

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)
Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Art House and Space Four Zero.  For less than 6,000 riel a week you too could have your venue/business promoted deep into the arts audience; or you might just like to support the work being done by these two entities who trawl Facebook so you don’t have to.  For more information: fabianhipp@kumnooh.com / gigs@lengpleng.com, or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.  

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 25 November 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

Tuesday 25 at Meta House is a collective exhibition and auction to benefit painter Khun Vannak who is fighting cancer.  “We warmly invite you to join us for an evening featuring a silent art auction, powerful theatre performances by Eric Ellul and the Improhoks, and live music by the fantastic band Les Phnompenhers.  p for auction are contributions from Em Riem, Sovan Philong, Nout Daro, Mac Remissa, Steve Porte, Sun Sophy, Sherry D’ancona, Sou Mey, Kiev Kanel, Monisilong Riem, Rémi Abad, Jaya Art, Hul Kanha, Eleonore Sok, Damien Dumarquez, Ernst Altmann, J.B. Lazer, Thierry Poupard, Rida Srun, Aurélie Fisher, Emily Marques, Dana Langlois, Antoine Raab, Roberto Crucitti, as well as photographs and paintings by Khun Vannak himself.”  From 6 pm.  Media:  Cambodgemag
More info

On Wednesday 26 at Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House is the opening of The Silent Torch exhibition, by Nyi Pu of Myanmar, highlighting the silent threat of plastic pollution.  Nyi Pu is in Cambodia on a three-month cultural experience exchange program supported by Mekong Cultural Center and facilitated by CICADA Association. 
More info

Also opening on Wednesday 26 at Sra’Art is a photographic exhibition by Cambodian Lightwares, Six Visions, One Pulse, featuring works by Miguel Jerónimo, John Dylan Rubis, Roberto Crucitti, Pavel Lipski, Conor Wall and Kol Vicheka.  Includes live painting by Li M.H..  From 6 pm.
More info

From Thursday 27 at GAATO Cafe des Arts is A Journey in Layers, an exhibition of paintings by Jasmine Lee. 
More info

The regular spoken word event Speak by Apple Tree Arts returns on Friday 28 at The Box Office.  7 pm, $5 with a drink.    Prebook tickets here – limited seating
More info

Saturday 29 at The Box Office, Comedy in Cambodia presents the End of Year Showcase featuring local performers Andrew Leyva, Robbie Alexander, Raven Krystal, Keneth Robinson, Matthew Reading, Tom Pearson, David Benaim, Alex Erb, and host Sam Thomas.  From 7.30 pm.  Tickets $5 for advance purchase. 

Coming on December 6 to The Box Office, Comedy in Cambodia presents Erica J.P. in Mistranslated.  Tickets $10 advance/$15 on the door.   Door 7.30 pm, curtain 8 pm. 
More info

The latest poetry work by Scott Bywater, Studies in Black and Pink, is now available at Space Four Zero, YK Art House and Embargo or by direct email.
More info

Continuing through to December 19 is the 16th annual Photo Phnom Penh Festival.   Most activities and exhibitions are at Institut Francais; there are associated exhibitions also at Sra’Art, Bophana Center and Brown Coffee Mao Tse Tung. 
More info

The Phnom Penh Players, together with Pansy Productions, have announced that due to unforeseen circumstances, their production A Queen’s Birthday will be postponed until next year.

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

FT Gallery
An exhibition of works by Australian painter Lisa King. 
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Chhim Sothy.
More info

GAATO Cafe des Arts
Journey in Layers, an exhibition of paintings by Jasmine Lee. 
More info

Institut Francais
Snapping 2025/Snap Dance, a video installation by Michael Laub.  “The video portrait series features an intriguingly diverse array of individuals, and Snap Dance captures performers ranging from ballet to hip-hop. The dancers move without music, the viewer hears only their footsteps, their breathing, the rustling of their costumes, and, of course, the snapping of their fingers.”
More info

MiMü
Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art at Meta House features research, knowledge sharing, workshops, and visual presentations through various media, showcasing videos, prints, installations, and fine arts through interactive events and live performances.  Currently on display is Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time, an exhibition featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill.
More info

Plantation
The Art Always Comes First, an exhibition of new and older works by rising Cambodian artist Koem Keo Socheat.  “She is not a commercial artist—her work is about ideas, culture, and emotion. She wants viewers to understand her art, not just look at it.”

Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh
A journey with Im Pisey, curated by The Gallerist is now on display until January 15. 
More info

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
Harmony, a show by Morn Chear and Nak Noy with TRIBE Cambodia curated by Nat Di-Maggio.
More info

The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
Exhibition by Colors of Cambodia Collective featuring Hour Soben, Thy Channarak,
Sorm Narath, Loun Lon, Sophany Sor, Sophanin Sor, Bill Gentry, Son Kosal, Set Soeng
and Julia Haw.
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
The Silent Torch,  by Nyi Pu of Myanmar, highlighting the silent threat of plastic pollution.  Nyi Pu is in Cambodia on a three-month cultural experience exchange program supported by Mekong Cultural Center and facilitated by CICADA Association. 
More info

Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum
The current temporary exhibition is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm. 

Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts.  Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
More info

Sra’Art
Six Visions, One Pulse, featuring works by Miguel Jerónimo, John Dylan Rubis, Roberto Crucitti, Pavel Lipski, Conor Wall and Kol Vicheka.  
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
More info

No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh. 

Life Drawing Phnom Penh – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm, at Station 350.

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

Khmer Architecture Tours conducts Sunday architecture tours in Phnom Penh to promote the understanding of modern architecture in Cambodia, focusing on buildings erected after independence in 1953, described as ‘New Khmer Architecture’, while setting these in the historical context of Phnom Penh.   Here is the schedule for October – December 2025.   


Kumnooh was established in May 2013 as a sister publication to LengPleng.com, the online music magazine for Cambodia, to provide basically a gig guide for the wider arts, covering art galleries, literature, dance, cinema, photography and now comedy. 

Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles.  In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.

For a more rock’n’roll view of Phnom Penh and the wider Cambodian music scene, please check out our sister publication lengpleng.com, the long running live music gig guide.

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)
Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Art House and Space Four Zero.  For less than 6,000 riel a week you too could have your venue/business promoted deep into the arts audience; or you might just like to support the work being done by these two entities who trawl Facebook so you don’t have to.  For more information: fabianhipp@kumnooh.com / gigs@lengpleng.com, or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.  

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 18 November 2025

by

Greetings:

Event listings:

Commencing on Wednesday 19 is the 16th annual Photo Phnom Penh Festival.   Most activities and exhibitions are at Institut Francais; there are associated exhibitions also at Sra’Art, Bophana Center and Brown Coffee Mao Tse Tung.  Tuk tuk tours are also offered over the weekend. 
More info

Friday 21 in Siem Reap, Angkor Comedy presents a comedy night at The Panthers Hut.  7 pm, free entry. 
More info

Opening on Sunday 23 at FT Gallery is an exhibition of works by Australian painter Lisa King.  4 pm. 
More info

Also on Sunday 23, Comedy in Cambodia presents a comedy open mic at Noisy Chilli Taphouse.  From 6 pm. 

Coming on November 25 to Meta House is a collective exhibition and auction to benefit painted Khun Vannak. 
More info

The regular spoken word event Speak by Apple Tree Arts returns on November 28 at The Box Office.  7 pm, $5 with a drink.    
More info

The latest poetry work by Scott Bywater, Studies in Black and Pink, is now available at Space Four Zero, YK Art House and Embargo or by direct email.
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Chhim Sothy.
More info

Institut Francais
Snapping 2025/Snap Dance, a video installation by Michael Laub.  “The video portrait series features an intriguingly diverse array of individuals, and Snap Dance captures performers ranging from ballet to hip-hop. The dancers move without music, the viewer hears only their footsteps, their breathing, the rustling of their costumes, and, of course, the snapping of their fingers.”
More info


MiMü

Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art at Meta House features research, knowledge sharing, workshops, and visual presentations through various media, showcasing videos, prints, installations, and fine arts through interactive events and live performances.  Currently on display is Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time, an exhibition featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill.
More info

Plantation
The Art Always Comes First, an exhibition of new and older works by rising Cambodian artist Koem Keo Socheat.  “She is not a commercial artist—her work is about ideas, culture, and emotion. She wants viewers to understand her art, not just look at it.”

Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh
A journey with Im Pisey, curated by The Gallerist is now on display until January 15. 
More info

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
Harmony, a show by Morn Chear and Nak Noy with TRIBE Cambodia curated by Nat Di-Maggio.
More info

The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
Exhibition by Colors of Cambodia Collective featuring Hour Soben, Thy Channarak,
Sorm Narath, Loun Lon, Sophany Sor, Sophanin Sor, Bill Gentry, Son Kosal, Set Soeng
and Julia Haw.
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
More info

Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum
The current temporary exhibition is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm. 

Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts.  Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
More info

Sra’Art
Nature’s Palette, a contemporary art exhibition by Emily Marques.  “Explore nature’s rhythms of death, rebirth, chaos, and renewal through vibrant paintings that reflect resilience and harmony.” 

Stairwell Gallery
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
More info

No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh. 

Life Drawing Phnom Penh – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm, at Station 350.

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

Khmer Architecture Tours conducts Sunday architecture tours in Phnom Penh to promote the understanding of modern architecture in Cambodia, focusing on buildings erected after independence in 1953, described as ‘New Khmer Architecture’, while setting these in the historical context of Phnom Penh.  Here is the schedule for January – June 2025. 

Kumnooh was established in May 2013 as a sister publication to LengPleng.com, the online music magazine for Cambodia, to provide basically a gig guide for the wider arts, covering art galleries, literature, dance, cinema, photography and now comedy. 

Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles.  In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.

For a more rock’n’roll view of Phnom Penh and the wider Cambodian music scene, please check out our sister publication lengpleng.com, the long running live music gig guide.

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)
Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Art House and Space Four Zero.  For less than 6,000 riel a week you too could have your venue/business promoted deep into the arts audience; or you might just like to support the work being done by these two entities who trawl Facebook so you don’t have to.  For more information: fabianhipp@kumnooh.com / gigs@lengpleng.com, or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.  

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 11 November 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

On Thursday 13 at Sra’Art, the closing night of Nature’s Palette, a contemporary art exhibition by Emily Marques.  From 6 pm. 
More info

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16, Phsar Art ’25 is being held at Stable Studio in Tuol Kork. Media:  Phnom Penh Post
More info

Currently at Institut Francais is Snapping 2025/Snap Dance, a video installation by Michael Laub.  “The video portrait series features an intriguingly diverse array of individuals, and Snap Dance captures performers ranging from ballet to hip-hop. The dancers move without music, the viewer hears only their footsteps, their breathing, the rustling of their costumes, and, of course, the snapping of their fingers.”
More info

Commencing on November 19 is the 16th annual Photo Phnom Penh Festival.  Most activities and exhibitions are at Institut Francais; there are associated exhibitions also at Sra’Art, Bophana Center and Brown Coffee Mao Tse Tung.  Tuk tuk tours are also offered over the weekend.  
More info

Coming on November 25 to Meta House is a collective exhibition and auction to benefit painted Khun Vannak. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

Bophana Center
Alive, a new exhibition by Kim Hak, “a long-term photography project that brings memories attached to objects.”  Until November 15.
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by DinArt.
More info

MiMü
Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art at Meta House features research, knowledge sharing, workshops, and visual presentations through various media, showcasing videos, prints, installations, and fine arts through interactive events and live performances.  Currently on display is Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time, an exhibition featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill.
More info

Plantation
The Art Always Comes First, an exhibition of new and older works by rising Cambodian artist Koem Keo Socheat.  “She is not a commercial artist—her work is about ideas, culture, and emotion. She wants viewers to understand her art, not just look at it.”

Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh
A journey with Im Pisey, curated by The Gallerist is now on display until January 15. 
More info

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
Harmony, a show by Morn Chear and Nak Noy with TRIBE Cambodia curated by Nat Di-Maggio.
More info

The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
Exhibition by Colors of Cambodia Collective featuring Hour Soben, Thy Channarak, Sorm Narath, Loun Lon, Sophany Sor, Sophanin Sor, Bill Gentry, Son Kosal, Set Soeng and Julia Haw.
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)

Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum
The current temporary exhibition is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm. 

Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts.  Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
More info

Sra’Art
Nature’s Palette, a contemporary art exhibition by Emily Marques.  “Explore nature’s rhythms of death, rebirth, chaos, and renewal through vibrant paintings that reflect resilience and harmony.” 

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
More info

No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh. 

Life Drawing Phnom Penh – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm, at Station 350.

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

Khmer Architecture Tours conducts Sunday architecture tours in Phnom Penh to promote the understanding of modern architecture in Cambodia, focusing on buildings erected after independence in 1953, described as ‘New Khmer Architecture’, while setting these in the historical context of Phnom Penh.  Here is the schedule for January – June 2025. 

Kumnooh was established in May 2013 as a sister publication to LengPleng.com, the online music magazine for Cambodia, to provide basically a gig guide for the wider arts, covering art galleries, literature, dance, cinema, photography and now comedy. 

Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles.  In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.

For a more rock’n’roll view of Phnom Penh and the wider Cambodian music scene, please check out our sister publication lengpleng.com, the long running live music gig guide.

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)
Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Art House and Space Four Zero.  For less than 6,000 riel a week you too could have your venue/business promoted deep into the arts audience; or you might just like to support the work being done by these two entities who trawl Facebook so you don’t have to.  For more information: fabianhipp@kumnooh.com / gigs@lengpleng.com, or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.  

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 28 October 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

For Halloween, Thursday 30 and Friday 31, LoKey Theater present The Haunted Theatre Mystery.  Each experience lasts 30–45 minutes. Minimum age 16.
More info

Friday 31 to Sunday 2 at Factory Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh University of the Arts presents the Phnom Penh Design Festival: Together, a gathering of artists, designers and visionaries seeking to shape Cambodia’s creative future.  “Experience three inspiring days of talks, workshops, exhibitions, fashion shows, and music performances — all celebrating the power of design and collaboration.”
More info

Saturday 1 at the Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art at Meta House sees the opening of the Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time exhibition, featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill. Coffill will be signing copies of his book.  From 6 pm.
More info

Also on Saturday 1, Kinin Collective (a network of TTP restaurants, Kinin, Nesat, Maloop that also function as creative and social spaces fostering art and community) present Dine with the Photographer, an four-course meal and Q&A with three photographers represented in the Photography for Empowerment exhibition currently on show at the Collective’s three establishments.  The event takes place at Nesat Seafood House; featured photographers are Shunsuke Mitatake, Scott Rotzoll and James Kent.  Limited seats – register now. 
More info

From Monday 3 through to Saturday 8 in Battambang, the S’Art Urban Art Festival features “a painting competition, student-designed floats, engaging workshops, and discussions that explore trending topics in Cambodian art and culture.  Get ready for artist talks, art exhibitions, fashion shows, art parades, after-dark art experiences, hands-on workshops, and more—all designed to spark creativity and inspiration. Moreover, it’s a space where artists can connect, share ideas, and open doors to exciting new opportunities!”
More info

Starting in November, new Tuol Tom Pong venue The House of Jazz will be hosting a poetry night every third Wednesday of the month.  They are currently seeking a host and interested poets. 
More info via email

Coming next month is the 16th edition of the Photo Phnom Penh Festival.

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

Bophana Center
Alive, a new exhibition by Kim Hak, “a long-term photography project that brings memories attached to objects.”  Until November 15.
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by DinArt.
More info

MiMü
Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art at Meta House features research, knowledge sharing, workshops, and visual presentations through various media, showcasing videos, prints, installations, and fine arts through interactive events and live performances.  Currently on display is Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time, an exhibition featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill.
More info

Plantation
The Art Always Comes First, an exhibition of new and older works by rising Cambodian artist Koem Keo Socheat (see Drop Cloth above).  “She is not a commercial artist—her work is about ideas, culture, and emotion. She wants viewers to understand her art, not just look at it.”
More info

Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh
A journey with Im Pisey, curated by The Gallerist is now on display until January 15. 
More info

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
Harmony, a show by Morn Chear and Nak Noy with TRIBE Cambodia curated by Nat Di-Maggio.
More info

The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
Exhibition by Colors of Cambodia Collective featuring Hour Soben, Thy Channarak,
Sorm Narath, Loun Lon, Sophany Sor, Sophanin Sor, Bill Gentry, Son Kosal, Set Soeng
and Julia Haw.
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
More info

Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum
The current temporary exhibition is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm. 

Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts.  Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
More info

Sra’Art
Nature’s Palette, a contemporary art exhibition by Emily Marques.  “Explore nature’s rhythms of death, rebirth, chaos, and renewal through vibrant paintings that reflect resilience and harmony.” 

Stairwell Gallery
“KALA’s series for the Echoes exhibition channels the architecture of Phnom Penh—those striking lines, organic shapes, and unexpected colour collisions you find walking through the city. She blends Wabi-sabi imperfection with Bauhaus punch, using mixed media, plaster, and natural fabrics to create something that feels both minimal and alive.”
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
More info

No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh. 

Life Drawing Phnom Penh – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm, at Station 350.

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

Khmer Architecture Tours conducts Sunday architecture tours in Phnom Penh to promote the understanding of modern architecture in Cambodia, focusing on buildings erected after independence in 1953, described as ‘New Khmer Architecture’, while setting these in the historical context of Phnom Penh.  Here is the schedule for January – June 2025. 

Kumnooh was established in May 2013 as a sister publication to LengPleng.com, the online music magazine for Cambodia, to provide basically a gig guide for the wider arts, covering art galleries, literature, dance, cinema, photography and now comedy. 

Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles.  In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.

For a more rock’n’roll view of Phnom Penh and the wider Cambodian music scene, please check out our sister publication lengpleng.com, the long running live music gig guide.

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)
Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Art House and Space Four Zero.  For less than 6,000 riel a week you too could have your venue/business promoted deep into the arts audience; or you might just like to support the work being done by these two entities who trawl Facebook so you don’t have to.  For more information: fabianhipp@kumnooh.com / gigs@lengpleng.com, or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.