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Tuesday 6, at Java Creative Cafe, Independence Monument, the opening of 81472: Sacred ink lotus art by Battambang-based artist and Australian-native Morrison Polkinghhorne. “Morrison’s unique ink made from lotus is in many ways as remarkable, and unexpected, as the final art. Morrison creates this from charred lotus petals distilled with Battambang rainwater.” Until January 6.
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Wednesday 7, at Sa Sa Art Projects, a conversation between artists Sao Sreymao and Tith Kanitha, part of the public program of the current exhibition Under the Water by Sao Sreymao currently on show until 15 December. 6 pm, Khmer with English translation.
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Enrolment is currently open for a five week art therapy course starting Thursday 8, every Thursday evening from 7-9 pm at Nataraj Yoga Studio in BKK1. “This will be a small group (maximum 7 people) for people who are looking for safe space to heal, reconnect with their creativity, bond with others through group sharing (with chai tea) and undertake a journey of self-discovery and awareness.”
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Friday 9 at Cloud, from 7.45 pm, Feminist Voices spoken word open mic returns. “All forms of spoken word are encouraged, including monologues, poetry, songs, short stories, articles etc. Feel free to share your own work or work from someone else who has inspired you.”
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Sunday 11 at Meta House, as part of a marking of the end of the First World War, an exhibition of paintings by students of the Phnom Penh’s Lycee Rene Descartes on reflecting on French-German relations. 6 pm.
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Monday 12 at Cloud, Drink & Draw with Sarah Marcni: a live model in multiple poses. From 7.30 pm, with a special drawing class commencing at 7 pm.
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At the American University of Phnom Penh Library, Russey Keo Weaving for the Spirits, an exhibition of T’ai Daeng and Hmong textiles from Northern Laos from the collection of Colin Grafton. Until November 30.
Coming soon:
- Wake up, think of love, Open Studio Kampot‘s debut exhibition at Artillery (St 240 ½) showcases new work in a variety of mediums from emerging Khmer artists in Kampot as well as a selection of works in cut paper by Lauren Iida, originally from Seattle, Washington. Opens November 13.
For a more rock’n’roll musical flavour of Phnom Penh, make sure you follow weekly gig guide LengPleng.com as well.
Fabian Hipp
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In brief: new and returning…
Tuesday 6, 6 pm at Java Creative Cafe, Independence Monument, the opening of 81472: Sacred ink lotus art by Battambang-based artist and Australian-native Morrison Polkinghhorne.
More info
Wednesday 7, 6 pm at Sa Sa Art Projects, a conversation between artists Sao Sreymao and Tith Kanitha, part of the public program of the current exhibition Under the Water by Sao Sreymao.
More info
Friday 9, 7.45 pm at Cloud, Feminist Voices spoken word open mic returns.
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Sunday 11, 6 pm at Meta House, as part of a marking of the end of the First World War, an exhibition of paintings by students of the Phnom Penh’s Lycee Rene Descartes.
More info
Monday 12, 7.30 pm at Cloud, Drink & Draw with Sarah Marcni: a live model in multiple poses.
More info
Ongoing….
At the American University of Phnom Penh Library, Russey Keo, Weaving for the Spirits, an exhibition of T’ai Daeng and Hmong textiles from Northern Laos from the collection of Colin Grafton. Until November 30.
The closing Inktober Cambodia 2018 Art Exhibition at Neverland Artspace. “The exhibition will showcase daily ink drawing for the whole month of October by Inktober Cambodia community members from beginners to professional artists. The exhibition objective is to support and encourage the growth of illustration art in Cambodia.”
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At Bong the Gallery (St 240 ½), Lucid Dreaming, the second exhibition by young Siem Reap artist Nak Noy. “The floral and colorful world of Nak Noy’s works is a testimony to his artistic inspiration: women artists and offended nature. Patiently drawn, using ballpoint pens, alcohol maker color and ink pens, Nak Noy continue to perfect his art and no doubt that in a very near future he will achieved much more.” Until November 17.
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At Sa Sa Art Projects, Under the Water, solo exhibition by Sao Sreymao, digital sketches on photography. Until December 15.
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At The Bodleian (St 288), Dragons Never Die, an collaborative exhibition featuring the work of Miguel Jeronimo, Flori Green and Chris Schiltz. “Photography and painting are used as a way to shape reality into higher degrees of abstraction, taking a creative approach to see the world and dream about new possibilities on it.”
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At The Plantation, Phsar Art, a group exhibition arising out of their curated art market, a bazaar for exchanging ideas and creativity, featuring 28 multinational artists based around Cambodia.
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Dance Academy Cambodia has a wide range of dance classes through the week at Urban Tower, 5th Floor, #20 Street 51 (opposite Blue Dog, near The Place).
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New Cambodian Artists in Siem Reap present weekly performances of contemporary dance every Saturday.
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At The Kampot Art Gallery (located on the corner of the salt workers roundabout), a collection of works from the Battambang gallery Romcheik 5.
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Every Saturday at 5 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Saturday. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
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Most Sundays (and occasionally Saturdays) Khmer Architecture Tours presents a range of the architectural wonders of Phnom Penh. 8.30 am start, reservations essential.
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Performing arts courses at Brighton International School (#79 street 310) for ages 4 – 6 and 7 – 11 – singing, dancing, acting, every Saturday.
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New Leaf Book Cafe in Siem Reap, has a continuous exhibition for Small Art School, featuring the work of young aspiring Cambodian artists.
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Elegy: Reflections on Angkor by John McDermott. The award-winning American photographer maintains his strong presence on the Siem Reap art scene with his mesmerizing monochromatic fine art images of Angkor taken between 1995-2014. Now exhibiting in two McDermott Galleries located at FCC Angkor and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
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The Traditional Dance Show, presented by Cambodian Living Arts, takes place at the National Museum stage. The hour-long performance showcases classical and folk dances from across Cambodia, including the famous Apsara. Every night Monday-Saturday (October-April) and every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (May to September).
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