Event listings:
A new format for comedy at The Box Office on Wednesdays – Stand up: Unscripted. “Your written suggestions will be spun into brand-new, hilarious jokes by your favorite Comedy in Cambodia comedians and their guests.”
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Sra’Art celebrates the opening of their wine bar on Friday 11 with a music open mic hosted by KOALITION SUPREME. From 6 pm.
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Saturday 12 from 2 pm at Meta House, the opening of The Art of Mind: Illustrating the Unspeakable, an art exhibition created by a band of Cambodian students and artists from the American University of Phnom Penh who wish to speak out about the stigma against mental health. “To this day, the topic is still taboo in Cambodian society and many feel that it is better to keep it within themselves rather than speak about it openly or seek professional help. However, we believe that this is not a healthy approach to dealing with internal issues, and with this exhibition, we’ve decided to take a bold approach to express ourselves despite the stigma in the hopes of ending discrimination and encouraging empathy and understanding for one another.” The event will be followed on Sunday 13 with more, and then the following Saturday and Sunday afternoons with panel discussions, live music and short films.
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Now showing at WILD (Siem Reap) is the Humans of Phnom Penh photographic exhibition by Phnom Penh Photographic Collective.
On 17 August Sa Sa Art Projects presents an artist talk by Belgrade born filmmaker and visual artist Ivan Markovic. From 5:30 pm. In English with Khmer translation
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Coming on 18 and 19 August to Speakeasy Theatre is an experimental non-verbal puppetry performance, Scylla and Glaucus, the second production by the newly formed Lo-Key Theatre Company. Tickets available here.Media: Kumnooh
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Java Creative Café’s new project, in conjunction with We Film Lab and RUUB Studio, will be an exhibition of Cambodian film photography to take place from October. They are currently calling for submissions on the theme of nostalgia – find out more at their website. Deadline for submissions is 31 August.
The 6th annual Khmer Literature Festival is coming soon – watch this space, and this one too. The literary competition is now open for submissions (until 30 September) – the theme is Colourful Voices. Media: ThmeyThmey (Khmer only)
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The latest in the Kingdom of Wonder podcast series features comedian and actor Sam Thomas.
Ongoing….
Exhibitions:
Chhan Dina Gallery
An on-going display of the work of Chhan Dina work from throughout her career is augmented, on a rolling schedule, with works of contemporary masters and up-and-coming painters. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am – 6 pm.
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The Gallerist
A continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists. Currently showing is works by Chhan Dina, Nak Noy, Stan, Chhim Sothy, DinArt and Thun Dina.
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Hotel Old Cinema (Kampot)
Kaleidoscope, an exhibition of prints by Tamara Venn celebrating Cambodian wildlife.
Meta House
Look Up! AstroEXPO, an exhibition of astrophotography with workshops and talks taking place on Saturdays up until 10 August.
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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
Shophouse Studio/Pteah Chas
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Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio. Rolling exhibitions.
Sa Sa Art Projects
Myth in Motion, a video art exhibition by featuring five international women artists – Martha Atienza (Philippines), Ana María Millán (Colombia), Thao Nguyen Phan (Vietnam), Ana Vaz (Brazil) and Connie Zheng (US). Until 12 August.
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Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl. Open daily.
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Sra’Art
The Rise, an exhibition of works by Cambodian painter Theanly Chov. “Theanly’s paintings explore themes of individualism and societal progress in post-war Cambodia, with his subjects often depicted in a characteristic pose. His paintings capture the struggle and difficulty of realizing oneself in a society driven by opportunity and upward mobility. Despite these themes, his artwork is imbued with optimism and harmony.”
Regular events, classes, sessions:
Drink & Draw every Monday at Cloud, 6.30 pm.
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Tuesdays, 4 – 4.45 pm at Giving Tree International School, after school art lessons by Mirasol Aguila.
Every Wednesday Comedy in Cambodia present Stand Up Social at Speak Easy Theater. 7.30 pm.
Play Café and More Flamingos present watercolour workshops on Thursday evenings. This month Feathers 10 August and Crystals 24 August. Places limited. 7 pm.
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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. Saturday 12 at 1 pm, Hand-Building Ceramics for Beginners; 19 August at 1 pm, Self-Portrait Acrylic Painting
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 May. [Note: waiting for update]
First Sunday of the month at 6 pm at Noisy Chilli Taphouse, Comedy in Cambodia presents Sunday Comedown open mic.
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