Greetings:

Event listings:

Tuesday 23 at Meta House sees the opening of Art Wonders, an exhibition of works Phnom Penh based art teacher Olga Shklyar and her students.   From 6 pm; until May 19. 
More info

Now opening Wednesday to Sunday, 11 am – 7 pm, is the new Chhan Dina Gallery, upstairs at Il Forno Italian restaurant on St 302. 

Wednesday 24, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand-Up Unscripted at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office.  From 7.30 pm. 
More info

On Thursday 25 at Java Creative Cafe (Tuol Tom Pong), a screening of Further and Further Away, a film by Ly Polen, with an after-screening discussion with the director.   6.30 pm.    Tickets $5, available at the café or by Telegram.   Film in Khmer with English subtitles.

This week there’s an anarchist puppet show in town.  Thursday 25, 7.30 pm at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office, Creatures From The Hole presents naturluvr, a pink and green anarchist puppet show explaining the problems of Modernity and Death, partially scored by the Creatures From The Hole Poetry and Film Collective.  On Saturday 28, 8 pm at Meta House, Eco-Pyscho by The Daughters of Shi, featuring fragments of the Morphology of XOS, @humanjuices and @enormousface.  “This anti-narrative edge-destroying puppet show has been touring Asia for the past six months changing like a whale song. Gurgling and popping, alive with life, bizarre planetoids fly at each other from the weird reaches of the void.” 
More info

Friday 26 from 6 pm, Sa Sa Art Projects are holding a closing event – after 14 years of operation the organisation is shutting down.  “We will introduce our new publication, Sa Sa Art Projects at the White Building (2010-17), and our new website which archives all information about our 14 years’ activities to be accessible after Sa Sa’s closure.”
More info

Saturday 27 at Java Creative Cafe (Tuol Tom Pong), a Saturday seminar – Reel Histories: The Artistic Legacy of Cambodia’s Pre-War Film Directors, featuring esteemed Fulbright Scholar Dr. LinDa Saphan, author of Faded Reels: The Art of Four Cambodian Filmmakers 1960-1975 (2022).   10 am – noon.  Entrance: $7 per person, $5 for students
More info

Also on Saturday 27 at Java Creative Cafe (Tuol Tom Pong), I, Neang Totim, an investigation into how one dancer’s accusation in 1898 pushed Cambodian and French officials into another dance, around the meaning of protection and freedom.  Free entrance, limited space: please register at https://www.taratran.com/sala/register

Sunday 28, 6 pm at Noisy Chilli Taphouse, Comedy in Cambodia presents the Sunday Comedown open mic. 
More info

Monday 29 at Meta House, an art workshop Reflection of Light.  From 6 pm.  More info

Coming soon Musica Felicachoir charity concert, 4.30 pm on 12 May at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra.   
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

Bophana Center
Glimpses of the Khmer Republic: Photos from Bophana Center’s Archives.  “French photographers Daniel Yvetot and Serge Guérin provide glimpses of the first days of the Republic. From Ros Reasey we have a record of the 1972 communist commando attack on Phnom Penh, and some epic aerial images of the movement of refugees from the countryside to Kompong Thom city in 1974. Samuel Jackson provides intimate images of the American evacuation on April 12th, 1975, while Japanese photojournalist Naoki Mabuchi bookends the period with striking photos taken in the days just before the Khmer Rouge took over Phnom Penh. The selection is rounded off by images captured by Colin Grafton in the middle and later years of the Republic.”   Until April 22. 

The Gallerist
A continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists.  More info
More info

Meta House
Art Wonders, an exhibition of works Phnom Penh based art teacher Olga Shklyar and her students.   Until May 19. 
More info

The Plantation
TIMELESS : Expressions Through Art  – celebrating artworks by emerging creative voices and masters from the Royal University of Fine Arts in Phnom Penh.  “Featured works include paintings, drawings, and woodcut printing by students from year 4 […] alongside these emerging talents, throughout the Special Print Archives, you will be exploring established artists such as Pich Sopheap, Chan Vitharin, Kong Vollak and Nheak Sophal.”  Until May 12.   
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Broken Lament, an exhibition of paintings by Meas Sokhon.   Media:  RFI Khmer

Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
More info

Sra’Art
An exhibition by Christine Arce, Imaginarium.  “Each artwork is a gateway to childhood innocence and imagination.” 

Villa Gallery (inside Maloop Garden in Boeng Tompun)
Legends, a debut solo exhibition by Sam Daro.  “Discover the origin of Nakrak, set in an alternative fiction history of the Khmer empire.”    Until 26 April.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

Life Drawing Phnom Penh holds open atelier on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.30 pm – 9 pm, at Factory. 

Elevate TTP (formerly Play Café) present art workshops on Thursday evenings.  Next session Thursday 25 – Angkor Wat from dawn to dusk.  Places limited.   6.30 pm. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience.  August programme available here. 

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.   This month:  30 March – Blockprint on Fabric. 

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 February – May. 

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

Greetings:

Event listings:

At Meta House on Thursday 11 is the opening of iN TRANSiTiON: From Modern to Contemporary, the next step in the evolution of the Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art, featuring works from the last 20 years or more.  From 6 pm. 
More info

Thursday 11 at 6.30 pm at Elevate TTP is a dip and ink workshop: peaceful Buddha. 
More info

UK comic Trevor Lock plays at Ambar in Siem Reap on Wednesday 10; he is also running a 1 1/2 day weekend creativity workshops at the same venue, Saturday 13/Sunday 14.

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

Bophana Center
Glimpses of the Khmer Republic: Photos from Bophana Center’s Archives.  “French photographers Daniel Yvetot and Serge Guérin provide glimpses of the first days of the Republic. From Ros Reasey we have a record of the 1972 communist commando attack on Phnom Penh, and some epic aerial images of the movement of refugees from the countryside to Kompong Thom city in 1974. Samuel Jackson provides intimate images of the American evacuation on April 12th, 1975, while Japanese photojournalist Naoki Mabuchi bookends the period with striking photos taken in the days just before the Khmer Rouge took over Phnom Penh. The selection is rounded off by images captured by Colin Grafton in the middle and later years of the Republic.”   Until April 22nd. 

The Gallerist
A continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists.  More info

Meta House
In Love With Cambodia, an art exhibition by Ame Kunty and Orest the Cat.  “Everything is magic. It’s our own choice to see the magic or not. That’s why I paint what I see. This is based on the many cultures I have experienced while traveling. I don’t regard myself as an artist. I believe that everybody can paint to express oneself!”   Media:  Le Petit Journal (French)
More info

The Plantation
TIMELESS : Expressions Through Art  – celebrating artworks by emerging creative voices and masters from the Royal University of Fine Arts in Phnom Penh.  “Featured works include paintings, drawings, and woodcut printing by students from year 4 […] alongside these emerging talents, throughout the Special Print Archives, you will be exploring established artists such as Pich Sopheap, Chan Vitharin, Kong Vollak and Nheak Sophal.”  Until May 12.   
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Broken Lament, an exhibition of paintings by Meas Sokhon.   Media:  RFI Khmer

Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
More info

Sra’Art
A new exhibition by Christine Arce, Imaginarium.  “Each artwork is a gateway to childhood innocence and imagination.” 

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Open Friday-Sunday 12-8 and all other times by appointment.   Also presenting an Angkor photography exhibition by Jo Farrell at The Muffin Man on St 27 in Wat Bo until 14 April. 
More info

Villa Gallery (inside Maloop Garden in Boeng Tompun)
Legends, a debut solo exhibition by Sam Daro.  “Discover the origin of Nakrak, set in an alternative fiction history of the Khmer empire.”    Until 26 April.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

Life Drawing Phnom Penh holds open atelier on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.30 pm – 9 pm, at Factory. 

Elevate TTP (formerly Play Café) present art workshops on Thursday evenings.  Next session 11 April: peaceful Buddha.  Places limited.   6.30 pm. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience.  August programme available here. 

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.   This month:  30 March – Blockprint on Fabric. 

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 February – May. 

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

Greetings:

Drop Cloth … a few things you might not know about

Trevor Lock.  An English comedian from rural Northamptonshire who was a member of the BAFTA nominated British Comedy Award winning Star Stories, who poured a glass of water over himself whilst addressing the Oxford Union in 2008 and who is now touring Asia with his one man comedy show Nothing Is Everything.  He plays at Phnom Penh at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office on Saturday 6 and then at Ambar in Siem Reap on Wednesday 10; he is also running 1 1/2 day creativity workshops at the same venues, Saturday 6/Sunday 7 in PP and Saturday 13/Sunday 14 in SR.

A comedian or an aspect of the comedy that you think is overrated: 
Crowdwork

A comedian or an aspect of the comedy that you think is underrated: Too many names to mention, there are so many great acts that not enough people seem to have heard of like Lillian Belli, Phil Kay, Jack Crissey, Sam Thomas, Johnny White Really Really, Rich Hardisty, Javier Costales, Karen Hobbs, Alistair Green, Ed Jones

An early comedy memory:
I got an encore on my first ever stand up show and then got booed off during said encore.

The last thing you had to eat:
A stale pan au chocolate in a very expensive hotel in Vientiane

Where did you study?
I went to primary schools in the cute Northamptonshire villages of Flore and Bugrooke, then attended Campion Secondary Modern also in Bugrooke, next to UCL in London for a BA or should I say BS in Philosophy and then finally five years in a 4th Way school all over the place.

When did you first come to Cambodia?
March 2019, I had an accident on a bus to Kampot saving an elderly gentleman from a suitcase falling on his head.  I myself was thrown across the bus banging my own head and ended up cancelling the show in Kampot due to concussion

A book or movie you keep going back to:
Groundhog Day, I just can’t seem to stop watching it.
The Scripture of the Golden Eternity by Jack Kerouac.  Filmmaker and comedian Lee Kern gave me a copy a few years ago saying “this isn’t what I thought it was going to be but you like this sort of spiritual crap”  He was right!  I loved it

What languages do you speak?
English, Spanish, Portuguese and Love

A country that you would like to visit:
I love the South American writers Jorge Luis Borges and Gabriel Garcia Márquez so I guess it’s odd I’ve never been to either of Argentina or Colombia

Something people might be surprised to know about you:
I died a few weeks ago.

A question from the last participant: if you could live anywhere in the world besides here, where would it be?
In the history of the world, Eden before all the snakes moved in and ruined it.  In the 20th century, Marilyn Monroe’s cleavage for the unparalleled views on midcentury politics and culture.  In today’s world it’s gotta be Cardi B’s side boob and/or tattooed back for the exciting perspective on contemporary pop culture they afford. I don’t drive so the lack of parking wouldn’t be an issue.

Event listings:

Starting Wednesday 3 at the French Institute is The Way of the Future: the New Faces of Southeast Asian Cinema, “with five days of celebrations with screenings, Q&A and discussions by and with upcoming directors.    $3 per screening.   Original versions with English subtitles
More info

Also Wednesday 3, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand-Up Unscripted at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office.  From 7.30 pm. 
More info

Currently at Bophana Center is Glimpses of the Khmer Republic: Photos from Bophana Center’s Archives.  “French photographers Daniel Yvetot and Serge Guérin provide glimpses of the first days of the Republic. From Ros Reasey we have a record of the 1972 communist commando attack on Phnom Penh, and some epic aerial images of the movement of refugees from the countryside to Kompong Thom city in 1974. Samuel Jackson provides intimate images of the American evacuation on April 12th, 1975, while Japanese photojournalist Naoki Mabuchi bookends the period with striking photos taken in the days just before the Khmer Rouge took over Phnom Penh. The selection is rounded off by images captured by Colin Grafton in the middle and later years of the Republic.”   Until April 22nd. 

Thursday 4 through to Sunday 7, One Book One Community is holding an event promoting books and reading at Chompouvan High School.   
More info

On Friday 5, Tribe Cambodia presents meet the artist/live painting with only at Anantara Angkor Resort (Siem Reap).  From 5 pm. 

Also on Friday 5, An Evening for Reading are presenting, at Cuffeine, a poetry night, Plant, Oat and Coffee with open mic segment.  From 6 pm. 

Visiting UK comedian Trevor Lock is running 1 1/2 day creativity workshops – Saturday 6/Sunday 7 in Phnom Penh at Speak Easy Theater and Saturday 13/Sunday 14 in at Ambar in Siem Reap.

Saturday 6, New Cambdian Artists present their new dance work Pilgrims at Aquation on Koh Pich.  7.30 pm.  Bookings essential.   

Also Saturday 6, Comedy in Cambodia presents Trevor Lock and Friends at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office.  From 7.30 pm. 
More info

Opening at The Plantation on Monday 8, 5.30 pm, is TIMELESS : Expressions Through Art – celebrating artworks by emerging creative voices and masters from the Royal University of Fine Arts in Phnom Penh.  “Featured works include paintings, drawings, and woodcut printing by students from year 4 […] alongside these emerging talents, throughout the Special Print Archives, you will be exploring established artists such as Pich Sopheap, Chan Vitharin, Kong Vollak and Nheak Sophal.”  Until May 12.   

Coming to Meta House on 11 April is the opening of the Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art.  Check the link for more information.

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

Bophana Center
Glimpses of the Khmer Republic: Photos from Bophana Center’s Archives.  “French photographers Daniel Yvetot and Serge Guérin provide glimpses of the first days of the Republic. From Ros Reasey we have a record of the 1972 communist commando attack on Phnom Penh, and some epic aerial images of the movement of refugees from the countryside to Kompong Thom city in 1974. Samuel Jackson provides intimate images of the American evacuation on April 12th, 1975, while Japanese photojournalist Naoki Mabuchi bookends the period with striking photos taken in the days just before the Khmer Rouge took over Phnom Penh. The selection is rounded off by images captured by Colin Grafton in the middle and later years of the Republic.”   Until April 22nd.  

The Gallerist
A continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists. 
More info

Meta House
In Love With Cambodia, an art exhibition by Ame Kunty and Orest the Cat.  “Everything is magic. It’s our own choice to see the magic or not. That’s why I paint what I see. This is based on the many cultures I have experienced while traveling. I don’t regard myself as an artist. I believe that everybody can paint to express oneself!”   Media:  Le Petit Journal (French)
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Sa Sa Art Projects
The disoriented garden… A breath of dream, an exhibition by Vietnamese artist Troung Cong Tung.  Until 4 April.    Media:  PNN NewsPhnomPenhPost
More info

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Broken Lament, an exhibition of paintings by Meas Sokhon.   Media:  RFI Khmer

Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
More info

Sra’Art
A new exhibition by Christine Arce, Imaginarium.  “Each artwork is a gateway to childhood innocence and imagination.” 

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Open Friday-Sunday 12-8 and all other times by appointment.   Also presenting an Angkor photography exhibition by Jo Farrell at The Muffin Man on St 27 in Wat Bo until 14 April. 
More info

Villa Gallery (inside Maloop Garden in Boeng Tompun)
Legends, a debut solo exhibition by Sam Daro.  “Discover the origin of Nakrak, set in an alternative fiction history of the Khmer empire.”    Until 26 April.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

Life Drawing Phnom Penh holds open atelier on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.30 pm – 9 pm, at Factory. 

Elevate TTP (formerly Play Café) present art workshops on Thursday evenings.  Next session 28 March Agate Slice.  Places limited.   6.30 pm. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience.  August programme available here. 

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.   

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 February – May. 

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

Greetings (and apologies for our absence last week):

Event listings:

Wednesday 27 at Sa Sa Art Projects, an artist talk by artist unit row&row (Boat Zhang of China and Kojiro Kobayashi of Japan), “that fights and plays with various situations in the world while holding a culture gap, age gap, and language problem.”  6 pm, in English with Khmer interpretation.
More info

Stand-Up: Unscripted returns to Speak Easy Theater on Wednesday 27 at 7.30 pm, presented by Comedy In Cambodia.   Free entry. 
More info

On Thursday 28 Meta House hosts the launch of the book Slow Noodles, a memoir by Chantha Nguon.  From 7 pm. 
More info

From Monday 1 April, Tribe Cambodia in Siem Reap presents an Angkor photography exhibition by Jo Farrell at The Muffin Man on St 27 in Wat Bo.  Until 14 April. 
More info

This month Comedy in Cambodia hosts a tour by London comic Nik Coppin with dates in Siem Reap (Ambar, Wednesday 27) and Phnom Penh (Speak Easy Theater, Saturday 30). 
More info

Coming to Meta House next month, on 11 April, is the opening of the Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art.  Check the link for more information. 

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

The Gallerist
A continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently showing: Between Land and Sea, an exhibition of paintings by Luna Kol. “Luna Kol summons the raw beauty of nature and the elements that make it up. The blue of the sky, the ochre of the earth and the gold of the sun take on a new dimension under her hands.” 
More info

Meta House
In Love With Cambodia, an art exhibition by Ame Kunty and Orest the Cat.  “Everything is magic. It’s our own choice to see the magic or not. That’s why I paint what I see. This is based on the many cultures I have experienced while traveling. I don’t regard myself as an artist. I believe that everybody can paint to express oneself!”   Media:  Le Petit Journal (French)
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Sa Sa Art Projects
The disoriented garden… A breath of dream, an exhibition by Vietnamese artist Troung Cong Tung.  Until 4 April.    Media:  PNN NewsPhnomPenhPost
More info

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Broken Lament, an exhibition of paintings by Meas Sokhon.   Media:  RFI Khmer

Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
More info

Sra’Art
A new exhibition by Christine Arce, Imaginarium.  “Each artwork is a gateway to childhood innocence and imagination.” 

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Open Friday-Sunday 12-8 and all other times by appointment. 

Villa Gallery (inside Maloop Garden in Boeng Tompun)
Legends, a debut solo exhibition by Sam Daro.  “Discover the origin of Nakrak, set in an alternative fiction history of the Khmer empire.”    Until 26 April.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

Life Drawing Phnom Penh holds open atelier on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.30 pm – 9 pm, at Factory. 

Elevate TTP (formerly Play Café) present art workshops on Thursday evenings.  Next session 28 March Agate Slice.  Places limited.   6.30 pm. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience.  August programme available here. 

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.   This month:  30 March – Blockprint on Fabric. 

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 – February. 

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

Greetings:

Event listings:

Tonight, Tuesday 12 at Meta House is the opening of In Love With Cambodia, an art exhibition by Ame Kunty and Orest the Cat.  “Everything is magic. It’s our own choice to see the magic or not. That’s why I paint what I see. This is based on the many cultures I have experienced while traveling. I don’t regard myself as an artist. I believe that everybody can paint to express oneself!”   Media:  Le Petit Journal (French)
More info

On Thursday 14, local poet Kosal Khiev will make a presentation at Meta House on the subject of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).  7 pm.   
More info

Comedic Stylings returns to Speak Easy Theater on Saturday 16 at 7.30 pm with six local standup comedians.  Tickets $5. 
More info

On 21 March, the French Institute and University of Fine Arts present a performance of the play L’Avare (The Miser), by Moliere.  In Khmer with French translation.  7 pm. 
More info

This month Comedy in Cambodia hosts a tour by London comic Nik Coppin with dates in Kampot (The Cruise Coffee, 23 March), Siem Reap (Ambar, 27 March) and Phnom Penh (Speak Easy Theater, 30 March). 
More info

The next Lo-Stakes Theatre Company showcase, Undone, will take place on March 23 at 6 pm and again at 8 pm at SpeakEasy Theatre.  Four one act plays by four directors.  Tickets available here. 
More info

Coming to Meta House on March 28 is the launch of the book Slow Noodles, a memoir by Chantha Nguon. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

The Gallerist
A continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently showing: Between Land and Sea, an exhibition of paintings by Luna Kol. “Luna Kol summons the raw beauty of nature and the elements that make it up. The blue of the sky, the ochre of the earth and the gold of the sun take on a new dimension under her hands.” 
More info

Meta House
n Love With Cambodia, an art exhibition by Ame Kunty and Orest the Cat.  “Everything is magic. It’s our own choice to see the magic or not. That’s why I paint what I see. This is based on the many cultures I have experienced while traveling. I don’t regard myself as an artist. I believe that everybody can paint to express oneself!”   Media:  Le Petit Journal (French)
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Sa Sa Art Projects
The disoriented garden… A breath of dream, an exhibition by Vietnamese artist Troung Cong Tung.  Until 4 April.    Media:  PNN NewsPhnomPenhPost
More info

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Broken Lament, an exhibition of paintings by Meas Sokhon.   Media:  RFI Khmer

Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
More info

Sra’Art
A new exhibition by Christine Arce, Imaginarium.  “Each artwork is a gateway to childhood innocence and imagination.” 

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Open Friday-Sunday 12-8 and all other times by appointment. 

Villa Gallery (inside Maloop Garden in Boeng Tompun)
Legends, a debut solo exhibition by Sam Daro.  “Discover the origin of Nakrak, set in an alternative fiction history of the Khmer empire.”    Until 26 April.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

Life Drawing Phnom Penh holds open atelier on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.30 pm – 9 pm, at Factory. 

Elevate TTP (formerly Play Café) present art workshops on Thursday evenings.  Next sessions – 7 March Lotus Boat;  21 March Agate Slice.  Places limited.   6.30 pm. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience.  August programme available here. 

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.   This month:  16 March – Hand-Building Ceramics for Beginners

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 – February. 

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

Greetings:

Event listings:

Wednesday 6, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand-Up Unscripted at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office.  From 7.30 pm. 
More info

On Thursday 7 Meta House presents works from the Hochschule Mainz time based media programme, the first academic programme in Germany focused on digital media.  Tilman Baumgärtel, who teaches media theory, will show a selection of recent short films, experimental videos, music clips, commercials, and documentaries by students of the department. From 7 pm. 
More info

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 at Maloop Garden will be performances of Sahatheat, an adapted Cambodian classical dance drama, performed by The Next Generation.
More info

Monday 11 (and May 13) Apple Tree Arts presents spoken word night Speak. 
More info

Coming to Meta House on March 12 is In Love With Cambodia, an art exhibition by Ame Kunty and Orest the Cat.  “Everything is magic. It’s our own choice to see the magic or not. That’s why I paint what I see. This is based on the many cultures I have experienced while traveling. I don’t regard myself as an artist. I believe that everybody can paint to express oneself!”
More info

Later this month Comedy in Cambodia hosts a tour by London comic Nik Coppin with dates in Kampot, Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

The Gallerist
A continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently showing: Between Land and Sea, an exhibition of paintings by Luna Kol. “Luna Kol summons the raw beauty of nature and the elements that make it up. The blue of the sky, the ochre of the earth and the gold of the sun take on a new dimension under her hands.” 
More info

Meta House
Cambodia: Cuts and Colours by German painter and printmaker Mathias Muehle.  “The basis of his cuts and prints are commonplace, inconspicuous, and sometimes even banal objects and scenes of ordinary daily life. For the creation of his artworks, he uses partly his own drawings and sketches as well as photographic snapshots or found images from different media. Newspapers, magazines, or the internet are included.” 
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Sa Sa Art Projects
The disoriented garden… A breath of dream, an exhibition by Vietnamese artist Troung Cong Tung.  Until 4 April.    Media:  PNN NewsPhnomPenhPost
More info

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Broken Lament, an exhibition of paintings by Meas Sokhon.   Media:  RFI Khmer

Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
More info

Sra’Art
An exhibition by Christine Arce, Imaginarium.  “Each artwork is a gateway to childhood innocence and imagination.” 

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Open Friday-Sunday 12-8 and all other times by appointment. 

Villa Gallery (inside Maloop Garden in Boeng Tompun)
Legends, a debut solo exhibition by Sam Daro.  “Discover the origin of Nakrak, set in an alternative fiction history of the Khmer empire.”    Until 26 April.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

Life Drawing Phnom Penh holds open atelier on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.30 pm – 9 pm, at Factory. 

Elevate TTP (formerly Play Café) present art workshops on Thursday evenings.  Next sessions – 7 March Lotus Boat;  21 March Agate Slice.  Places limited.   6.30 pm. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience.  August programme available here. 

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.   This month:  16 March – Hand-Building Ceramics for Beginners

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 – February. 

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

Greetings:

Event listings:

On Friday 1 at Sra’Art, an artist talk by Christine Arce in conjunction with her exhibition Imaginarium.  “Each artwork is a gateway to childhood innocence and imagination.” 
More info

On Saturday 2, Comedy in Cambodia presents a night of French language stand-up comedy at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office.  From 7 pm. 
More info

On Wednesday 6, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand-Up Unscripted at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office.  From 7.30 pm. 
More info

On March 7 Meta House presents works from the Hochschule Mainz time based media programme, the first academic programme in Germany focused on digital media.  Tilman Baumgärtel, who teaches media theory, will show a selection of recent short films, experimental videos, music clips, commercials, and documentaries by students of the department. From 7 pm. 
More info

March 9 and 10 at Maloop Garden will be performances of Sahatheat, an adapted Cambodian classical dance drama, performed by The Next Generation.
More info

On March 11 (and May 13) Apple Tree Arts presents spoken word night Speak. 
More info

Coming to Meta House on March 12 is In Love With Cambodia, an art exhibition by Ame Kunty and Orest the Cat.  “Everything is magic. It’s our own choice to see the magic or not. That’s why I paint what I see. This is based on the many cultures I have experienced while traveling. I don’t regard myself as an artist. I believe that everybody can paint to express oneself!”
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions: 

The Gallerist
A continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently showing: Between Land and Sea, an exhibition of paintings by Luna Kol. “Luna Kol summons the raw beauty of nature and the elements that make it up. The blue of the sky, the ochre of the earth and the gold of the sun take on a new dimension under her hands.” 
More info

Meta House
Cambodia: Cuts and Colours by German painter and printmaker Mathias Muehle.  “The basis of his cuts and prints are commonplace, inconspicuous, and sometimes even banal objects and scenes of ordinary daily life. For the creation of his artworks, he uses partly his own drawings and sketches as well as photographic snapshots or found images from different media. Newspapers, magazines, or the internet are included.” 
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Sa Sa Art Projects
The disoriented garden… A breath of dream, an exhibition by Vietnamese artist Troung Cong Tung.  Until 4 April.    Media:  PNN NewsPhnomPenhPost
More info

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Broken Lament, an exhibition of paintings by Meas Sokhon.   Media:  RFI Khmer

Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
More info

Sra’Art
A new exhibition by Christine Arce, Imaginarium.  “Each artwork is a gateway to childhood innocence and imagination.” 

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Open Friday-Sunday 12-8 and all other times by appointment. 

Villa Gallery (inside Maloop Garden in Boeng Tompun)
Legends, a debut solo exhibition by Sam Daro.  “Discover the origin of Nakrak, set in an alternative fiction history of the Khmer empire.”    Until 26 April.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

Life Drawing Phnom Penh holds open atelier on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.30 pm – 9 pm, at Factory. 

Elevate TTP (formerly Play Café) present art workshops on Thursday evenings.  Next sessions – 7 March Lotus Boat;  21 March Agate Slice.  Places limited.   6.30 pm. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience.  August programme available here. 

Kids Art Club, Saturdays and Sundays at Air Gallery by Sra’Art at Factory Phnom Penh, 10 am and 11 am. 
More info

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.   This month:  25 February – self-portrait acrylic painting, 9 am. 

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 – February. 

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

Greetings:

Event listings:

Opening on Wednesday 21 at The Gallerist is Between Land and Sea, an exhibition of paintings by Luna Kol. “Luna Kol summons the raw beauty of nature and the elements that make it up. The blue of the sky, the ochre of the earth and the gold of the sun take on a new dimension under her hands.”  From 6 pm.
More info

Also on Wednesday 21, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand-Up Unscripted at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office.  From 7.30 pm. 
More info

This weekend Sophiline Cheam Shapiro’s groundbreaking work Samritechak is returning to the stage at Java Café Tuol Tom Pong – Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25.  Tickets $20, available for purchase at Java Café Tuol Tom Pong.  Telegram: 077 873 929

On Saturday 24 Rosewood are hosting a sale of works by Khmer artist Ponleu, raising money for surgery for his son.  2 pm. 
More info

The next An Evening for Reading event, on the subject of food, will be held on Saturday 24 at Friends Futures Factory, 5.30 pm. 
More info

Saturday 24 at Meta House, UK actor David Foley presents a live theatrical production, Shakespeare’s Kings & Clowns.  Admission 30,000 R / $7, student discount 12,000 R / $3.   7 pm. 

On Saturday 24 Comedy in Cambodia presents Scottish touring comedian Scott Redmond at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office.  From 7.30 pm. 

Sunday 25 at Villa Gallery (inside Maloop Garden in Boeng Tompun) is the opening of Legends, a debut solo exhibition by Sam Daro.  “Discover the origin of Nakrak, set in an alternative fiction history of the Khmer empire.”    From 2 pm. 
More info

On 1 March at Sra’Art, an artist talk by Christine Arce in conjunction with her exhibition Imaginarium.  “Each artwork is a gateway to childhood innocence and imagination.” 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

The Gallerist
A continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists.  Opening on Wednesday 21 is  Between Land and Sea, an exhibition of paintings by Luna Kol. “Luna Kol summons the raw beauty of nature and the elements that make it up. The blue of the sky, the ochre of the earth and the gold of the sun take on a new dimension under her hands.”  From 6 pm.
More info

Meta House
Cambodia: Cuts and Colours by German painter and printmaker Mathias Muehle.  “The basis of his cuts and prints are commonplace, inconspicuous, and sometimes even banal objects and scenes of ordinary daily life. For the creation of his artworks, he uses partly his own drawings and sketches as well as photographic snapshots or found images from different media. Newspapers, magazines, or the internet are included.” 
More info

Plantation presents a photographic exhibition, African Mosaic: a journey into spiritual landscapes and sacred traditions.  ““African Mosaic explores a mosaic of ceremonies and rituals in four African countries, capturing significant moments of spirituality and cultural importance. From the mystical wrestling rituals in the Democratic Republic of Congo to the influence of Voodoo in West Africa which transcends beliefs, becoming a complete way of life that connects the living with the dead. The exhibition offers a glimpse into unique ceremonies, scarification practices, and the symbolism behind ceremonial masks. With frames capturing initiation ceremonies and itinerant performers with ancient magic traditions, this visual journey captures some mesmerizing African sacred traditions, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the richness and diversity of Africa’s cultural heritage.”
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Sa Sa Art Projects
The disoriented garden… A breath of dream, an exhibition by Vietnamese artist Troung Cong Tung.  Until 4 April.    Media:  PNN News
More info

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Broken Lament, an exhibition of paintings by Meas Sokhon.   Media:  RFI Khmer

Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
More info

Sra’Art
A new exhibition by Christine Arce, Imaginarium.  “Each artwork is a gateway to childhood innocence and imagination.” 

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Open Friday-Sunday 12-8 and all other times by appointment.

Regular events, classes, sessions:

Life Drawing Phnom Penh holds open atelier on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.30 pm – 9 pm, at Factory. 

Elevate TTP (formerly Play Café) present art workshops on Thursday evenings.  Next session 22 February is Dip & Ink.    Places limited.   6.30 pm. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience.  August programme available here. 

Kids Art Club, Saturdays and Sundays at Air Gallery by Sra’Art at Factory Phnom Penh, 10 am and 11 am. 
More info

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.   This month:  25 February – self-portrait acrylic painting, 9 am. 

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 – February. 

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

Greetings:

Event listings:

Opening tonight, Tuesday, at Meta House is the opening of Cambodia: Cuts and Colours by German painter and printmaker Mathias Muehle.  “The basis of his cuts and prints are commonplace, inconspicuous, and sometimes even banal objects and scenes of ordinary daily life. For the creation of his artworks, he uses partly his own drawings and sketches as well as photographic snapshots or found images from different media. Newspapers, magazines, or the internet are included.”  6 pm. 
More info

Wednesday 14, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand-Up Unscripted at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office.  From 7.30 pm. 
More info

Comedy in Cambodia presents a Cambodian tour for world traveller Fedor Ikelaar with shows at Ambar in Siem Reap on Wednesday 14 and  Speak Easy Theater in Phnom Penh on Saturday 17. 

On Thursday 15, Friends Futures Factory is hosting a screening of four short films followed by an interview and discussion with film producer and curator Sum Sithen.  6.30 pm. 

At Meta House on Friday 16, a concert with famous Indian musicians Arnab Bhattacharya and Nilimesh Chakraborty.
More info

New Cambodian Artists new series of dance performances – Pilgrims by Ny & Khun on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 at Studio Now: B6 Aquation Business Park are all sold out.

Saturday 17 at Welsh Consulate in Tuol Tom Pong is an exhibition by Alexandra and Aizhan.  From 6 pm. 
More info

Sunday 18 at Noisy Chilli Taphouse, Comedy in Cambodia presents Sunday Comedown open mic.  From 6 pm.  

Opening on 21 February at The Gallerist is Between Land and Sea, an exhibition of paintings by Luna Kol. “Luna Kol summons the raw beauty of nature and the elements that make it up. The blue of the sky, the ochre of the earth and the gold of the sun take on a new dimension under her hands.”  From 6 pm.
More info

Java Café Tuol Tom Pong has announced that Sophiline Cheam Shapiro’s groundbreaking work Samritechak is returning to the Java stage in Toul Tom Poung on February 23, 24 and 25.  Tickets $20, available for purchase at Java Café Tuol Tom Pong.  Telegram: 077 873 929

At Meta House on 24 February, at 7 pm, UK actor David Foley presents a live theatrical production, Shakespeare’s Kings & Clowns.  Admission 30,000 R / $7, student discount 12,000 R / $3. 

Sunday 25 February at Villa Gallery (inside Maloop Garden in Boeng Tompun) is the opening of Legends, a debut solo exhibition by Sam Daro.  “Discover the origin of Nakrak, set in an alternative fiction history of the Khmer empire.”    From 2 pm. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

The Gallerist
A continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists.
More info

Meta House
Cambodia: Cuts and Colours by German painter and printmaker Mathias Muehle.  “The basis of his cuts and prints are commonplace, inconspicuous, and sometimes even banal objects and scenes of ordinary daily life. For the creation of his artworks, he uses partly his own drawings and sketches as well as photographic snapshots or found images from different media. Newspapers, magazines, or the internet are included.”  
More info

Ny Vannak
Small studio gallery in Lanka Lane, off St 51 in BKK1 featuring the work of Ny Vannak.
Visit the gallery by appointment –  WhatsApp/ Telegram 099 509 412 / 0978572328

Plantation presents a photographic exhibition, African Mosaic: a journey into spiritual landscapes and sacred traditions.  ““African Mosaic explores a mosaic of ceremonies and rituals in four African countries, capturing significant moments of spirituality and cultural importance. From the mystical wrestling rituals in the Democratic Republic of Congo to the influence of Voodoo in West Africa which transcends beliefs, becoming a complete way of life that connects the living with the dead. The exhibition offers a glimpse into unique ceremonies, scarification practices, and the symbolism behind ceremonial masks. With frames capturing initiation ceremonies and itinerant performers with ancient magic traditions, this visual journey captures some mesmerizing African sacred traditions, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the richness and diversity of Africa’s cultural heritage.”
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Sa Sa Art Projects
The disoriented garden… A breath of dream, an exhibition by Vietnamese artist Troung Cong Tung.  Until 4 April.    Media:  PNN News
More info

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Broken Lament, an exhibition of paintings by Meas Sokhon.   Media:  RFI Khmer

Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
More info

Sra’Art
A new exhibition by Christine Arce, Imaginarium.  “Each artwork is a gateway to childhood innocence and imagination.” 

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Open Friday-Sunday 12-8 and all other times by appointment. 

Regular events, classes, sessions:

Life Drawing Phnom Penh holds open atelier on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.30 pm – 9 pm, at Factory. 

Elevate TTP (formerly Play Café) present art workshops on Thursday evenings.  Next session 22 February is Dip & Ink.    Places limited.   6.30 pm. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience.  August programme available here. 

Kids Art Club, Saturdays and Sundays at Air Gallery by Sra’Art at Factory Phnom Penh, 10 am and 11 am. 
More info

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.   This month:  25 February – self-portrait acrylic painting, 9 am. 

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 – February. 

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

Greetings:

Event listings:

Opening tomorrow, Wednesday 7, at Sra’Art is a new exhibition by Christine Arce, Imaginarium.  “Each artwork is a gateway to childhood innocence and imagination.”  From 6 pm. 
More info

Phnom Penh Photography Collective has extended their deadline for submissions for an upcoming exhibition at Hiroshima House Cambodia to celebrate its first anniversary – the restriction on the number of pieces has also been lifted.  The theme is Samaki in Cambodia.  Apply by Friday 9.   
More info

Saturday 10 at Meta House is a Howl poetry night entitled The Great Lake Poets Express, featuring Carlos Andres Gomez, Kosal Khiev and Dr Howl. 
More info

Comedy in Cambodia presents a Cambodian tour for world traveller Fedor Ikelaar with shows at The Cruise Coffee in Kampot on Saturday 10, Ambar in Siem Reap on Wednesday 14 and  Speak Easy Theater in Phnom Penh on Saturday 17. 

Tribe Cambodia reopens in Siem Reap this Sunday 11 with a Buddhist monk blessing and meeting of artists into the evening.  Initially the gallery will be open Friday-Sunday 12-8 and all other times by appointment. 
More info

Sunday 11 at Raffles Le Royal is a piano recital by Giovanni De Cecco featuring works by Beethoven and Rossini. 
More info

At Meta House on 13 February is the opening of Cambodia: Cuts and Colours by German painter and printmaker Mathias Muehle.  “The basis of his cuts and prints are commonplace, inconspicuous, and sometimes even banal objects and scenes of ordinary daily life. For the creation of his artworks, he uses partly his own drawings and sketches as well as photographic snapshots or found images from different media. Newspapers, magazines, or the internet are included.”
More info

At Meta House on 16 February, a concert with famous Indian musicians Arnab Bhattacharya and Nilimesh Chakraborty.
More info

New Cambodian Artists has announced a new series of dance performances – Pilgrims by Ny & Khun on 17 (already sold out) and 18 February at Studio Now: B6 Aquation Business Park. Get in quick – tickets strictly limited. 

Java Café Tuol Tom Pong has announced that Sophiline Cheam Shapiro’s groundbreaking work Samritechak is returning to the Java stage in Toul Tom Poung on February 23, 24 and 25.  More details as they come to hand. 

Coming soon to Villa Gallery (inside Maloop Garden in Boeng Tompun) is Legends, a debut solo exhibition by Sam Daro.  “Discover the origin of Nakrak, set in an alternative fiction history of the Khmer empire.” 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

The Gallerist
A continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on show is
A Land In Flux, an exhibition of paintings by Tamara Venn.  “Her work reveals the beauty as well as the fragility of nature in an increasingly developed man-made world. This exhibition features a collection of works representing memories of the vibrant wildlife essence of Cambodia during a time of change depicted through the vivid hues of our natural heritage.”   Until 11 February. 
More info

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Life’s Canvas, an exhibition of paintings by Chhan Dina   “Immerse yourself in the beauty and depth of Chhan Dina’s artistic vision exploring the essence of existence.” 
More info

Meta House
Footprints, an exhibition of photographs by Roberto Crucitti with an accompanying story created by Kimly Vat.  “Roberto has had many international exhibitions and has lived in several countries including Cambodia, Singapore and China. To add a Khmer perspective, we invite Kimly to come and create a uniquely personal story with his images. I believe this story although authentically Khmer, it relates to most people in one way or another. Her words take us through the footprints of her life.”
More info

Plantation presents a photographic exhibition, African Mosaic: a journey into spiritual landscapes and sacred traditions.  ““African Mosaic explores a mosaic of ceremonies and rituals in four African countries, capturing significant moments of spirituality and cultural importance. From the mystical wrestling rituals in the Democratic Republic of Congo to the influence of Voodoo in West Africa which transcends beliefs, becoming a complete way of life that connects the living with the dead. The exhibition offers a glimpse into unique ceremonies, scarification practices, and the symbolism behind ceremonial masks. With frames capturing initiation ceremonies and itinerant performers with ancient magic traditions, this visual journey captures some mesmerizing African sacred traditions, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the richness and diversity of Africa’s cultural heritage.”
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Sa Sa Art Projects
The disoriented garden… A breath of dream, an exhibition by Vietnamese artist Troung Cong Tung.  Until 4 April. 
More info

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Broken Lament, an exhibition of paintings by Meas Sokhon.  

Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
More info

Sra’Art
A new exhibition by Christine Arce, Imaginarium.  “Each artwork is a gateway to childhood innocence and imagination.” 

Regular events, classes, sessions:

Life Drawing Phnom Penh holds open atelier on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.30 pm – 9 pm, at Factory. 

Elevate TTP (formerly Play Café) present watercolour workshops on Thursday evenings.  Next sessions 11 January with the theme Setting Intentions and 25 January with the theme Ode to the Moon.    Places limited.   6.30 pm. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience.  August programme available here. 

Kids Art Club, Saturdays and Sundays at Air Gallery by Sra’Art at Factory Phnom Penh, 10 am and 11 am. 
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N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.   This month:  25 February – self-portrait acrylic painting, 9 am. 

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
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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 – February. 

First Sunday of the month at 6 pm at Noisy Chilli Taphouse, Comedy in Cambodia presents Sunday Comedown open mic. 



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.

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Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
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