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Event listings:

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Opening on Wednesday 27 at Sra’Art gallery is The Face Value, works by Gabriel Grela Mesa and John Ansell. “Mesa’s paintings provide a glimpse into the lives of modern Cambodian people, while Ansell’s mixed media pieces focus on the lost people of Cambodia’s past. The portrait exhibition offers a unique perspective on the country’s history and culture, highlighting the beauty and challenges faced by its people.”   From 6 pm
More info

Thursday 28, an AusCham Cambodia event at WILD – Phnom Penh includes display of artwork by Siem Reap-based artist Tamara Lunar Venn.  Members: $30, Non-Members: $35.

Last Thursday every month – so this Thursday 28 – at Meta House, the Phnom Penh Players present Story Slam storytelling competition.  “No scripts, no cue cards, no weeks of practice allowed!  Bring your best story and tell it the way you would share with your friends. Come to make us laugh, make us cry, or make us feel sorry for you.”  Prompt: behind closed doors.  7 pm
More info

Khmer Literature Festival is holding a press conference on Saturday 30 at Bophana Center, from 4 pm, to introduce the programme for the 2023 event, be held this year at Koh Kong, October 20 – 22.
More info

Shophouse Studio/Pteah Chas
Saturday 30 from 6 pm, the opening of A Timeless Collection of An Unforgettable Past, an exhibition of paintings by Morn Chear.  From 6 pm
More info

Sofitel has launched Ekarieach, a competition for artists in Cambodia with the theme of the 70^th anniversary of Cambodian independence. 
More info

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Ongoing….

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Exhibitions:  

Bophana Center
Revival of Khmer Glass Painting by Chan Sophorn. “After noticing the absence of glass paintings in Cambodia at present, Chan Sophorn has tried to create many of these paintings in order to revive the painting art and share his knowledge about the art that he has worked hard to learn from overseas to the younger generation by putting up this exhibition.” Until 30 September.
More info

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. 
More info

Eleven One Kitchen presents cloudscape, an exhibition of paintings by Josephine Sta.Ana. 
More info

The Gallerist
A continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently showing Flourish, a new exhibition by Thun Dina. 
More info

Hotel Old Cinema (Kampot)
Kaleidoscope, an exhibition of prints by Tamara Venn celebrating Cambodian wildlife. 

Meta House
Keep The Vibe Alive, an exhibition of paintings by David Richards, a prolific watercolor artist and muralist painter from the USA, who has lived in SE Asia for about 20 years.  The exhibition documents Phnom Penh’s expat music scene, showcasing popular musicians and venues.  
More info

Meta House
(Visions) On the Future, by Metaestetica Lab.  “Metaestetica Lab @ museum represents an attempt to create the only contemporary art museum in Phnom Penh … self-proclaimed and managed by Carlo Santoro.”  Artists on display will include Suos Sodavy, Chhim Sothy, Tor Vutha, Khun Vannak, Vuth Lyno, Lim Sokchanlina and Robit Pen. 
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

Shophouse Studio/Pteah Chas
A Timeless Collection of An Unforgettable Past, an exhibition of paintings by Morn Chear, opens Saturday 30. 
More info

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

Sa Sa Art Projects
Rays of time, an exhibition by Kong Siden.  “Through digital technology, the artist compresses and transforms his photographs and video records of changing urbanscapes and landscapes of Cambodia into collages of illuminated colors and textures. A sense of micro and macro universe collides as the images continuously mutate like moving paintings.”  Runs until 30 November.
More info

Sofitel Resort (Siem Reap)
Smile Of My Father, a solo show by Ponleu and TRIBE Cambodia.  Until October. 
Media: Prestige
More info

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

Sra’Art
The Face Value, works by Gabriel Grela Mesa and John Ansell. “Mesa’s paintings provide a glimpse into the lives of modern Cambodian people, while Ansell’s mixed media pieces focus on the lost people of Cambodia’s past. The portrait exhibition offers a unique perspective on the country’s history and culture, highlighting the beauty and challenges faced by its people.”  Opening 27 September. 

WILD (Siem Reap)
Humans of Phnom Penh photographic exhibition by Phnom Penh Photographic Collective 

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Regular events, classes, sessions:

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Drink & Draw every Monday at Cloud, 6.30 pm. 
More info

Tuesdays, 4 – 4.45 pm at Giving Tree International School, after school art lessons by Mirasol Aguila. 

Every Wednesday at Speak Easy Theater presents a new format for comedy 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.”   7.30 pm. 
More info

Play Café and More Flamingos present watercolour workshops on Thursday evenings.  Next session 5 October.  Places limited.   7 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

Beton Craft Studio offers Terazzo with Recycled Glass classes on Saturday 16, 2 pm as part of the Phnom Penh Plant and Garden Fair at Friends Futures Factory.  Spaces limited. 
More info

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.   September 10 – Block Printing 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 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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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. 

You may be interested in becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution to keep the lights on. In return for a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Check out our first example – Chhan Dina Gallery.  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

Friends of Kumnooh

Drop Cloth … a few things you might not know about

David Richards, a prolific watercolor artist and muralist painter from the USA, who has lived in Southeast Asia for about 20 years. Tonight at Meta House is the opening of his exhibition Keep The Vibe Alive, documenting Phnom Penh’s expat music scene, showcasing popular musicians and venues.  The evening will include performances by Major/Minor and Green Leaf Motif.  The show runs until 15 October. 

An artist or an aspect of the arts that you think is overrated:
Art is so subjective.  There is some art that I don’t respond to or like or identify with, but I try to keep an open mind about all of it.  Everybody has their own style and their own interpretation. 

An artist of an aspect of the arts that you think is underrated:
I think usually an artist becomes known or respected or admired eventually, if they get enough exposure.

An early art memory:
I come from a whole family of artists – my mother, my sister, my uncle, my aunt, several cousins.  My mother took me to art museums in New Orleans from the age of three and once she saw that I responded to it she kept encouraging me – until I was college age and she tried to discourage me: I don’t want you to be one of those starving artists.  I said I don’t want to study business, I want to study art. 

The last thing you had to eat:
A bowl of cereal. 

Where did you get your start as an artist?
I studied art in college, but I’ve always made a living doing other things.  Landscaping and gardening in California, bartender in Maui.  When I moved to Asia I started teaching, now I’ve been teaching for 20 years.  I’ve always made a point of not depending on my art for a living to take the pressure off – I can pay the bills and still have free time to paint and draw, whatever job I was doing I was still building my art.  Selling paintings is great when it happens but I don’t rely on it. 

When did you first come to Cambodia?
1995.  It was a golden era.  That time, ten years later, twenty years later – it’s still an amazing place whenever you come, and if you never experienced those other years it doesn’t matter.  You go forward with whatever happens right now. 

A book or movie you keep going back to:
River of Time, by Jonathan Swain, that The Killing Fields was based on.    I’ve read it probably five or six times – you get a different perspective every time based on your experiences.  I also have a ton of art books that I go back to all the time. 
There’s a whole slew of movies that I revisit from time to time, and a lot of directors that I follow, Spike Lee, Scorsese, Tarrantino, Soderbergh. 

What languages do you speak?
Besides English, I’m close to being fleunt in Spanish and I’m pretty good at Japanese.  A little bit of Italian, Khmer, Vietnamese, Thai. 

A country that you would like to visit:
Italy, every part of Africa, Spain, all of South America.  I’ve been to a lot of countries but I haven’t been to Europe at all.  Cuba, Scandinavia – a lot of places. 

Something people might be surprised to know about you:
I’m a very accomplished horserider and trainer.  I’ve been riding since I was five.  I can tame any horse for anybody to ride, no matter how wild or reckless.  

A question from the last participant – I am about to inject you with truth serum, what is the question you don’t want me to ask you?
You could ask me anything – I don’t have an aversion to answering anything. 

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Event listings:

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Tonight, Tuesday 19 at Meta House is the opening of Keep The Vibe Alive, an exhibition of paintings by David Richards, a prolific watercolor artist and muralist painter from the USA, who has lived in SE Asia for about 20 years.  The exhibition documents Phnom Penh’s expat music scene, showcasing popular musicians and venues.  The evening will include performances by Major/Minor and Green Leaf Motif.  Until 15 October.
More info

Also opening today at Bophana Center is Revival of Khmer Glass Painting by Chan Sophorn. “After noticing the absence of glass paintings in Cambodia at present, Chan Sophorn has tried to create many of these paintings in order to revive the painting art and share his knowledge about the art that he has worked hard to learn from overseas to the younger generation by putting up this exhibition.” Until 30 September.
More info

On Thursday 21 at 6 am, Sra’Art offers Paint & Rise – early morning painting session at KVL Hotel led by a professional artist.
More info

Friday 22 at Sra’Art, the closing event for 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.”  With music from Big D Walker.  From 6 pm. 

Saturday 23, Comedy in Cambodia presents Naveed Mahbub at Speak Easy Theatre as part of his tour of South East Asia.
More info

Opening at Meta House on Sunday 24 is (Visions) On the Future, by Metaestetica Lab.  “Metaestetica Lab @ museum represents an attempt to create the only contemporary art museum in Phnom Penh … self-proclaimed and managed by Carlo Santoro.”  Artists on display will include Suos Sodavy, Chhim Sothy, Tor Vutha, Khun Vannak, Vuth Lyno, Lim Sokchanlina and Robit Pen. 
More info

On 28 September, an AusCham Cambodia event at WILD – Phnom Penh includes display of artwork by Siem Reap-based artist Tamara Lunar Venn.  Members: $30, Non-Members: $35.

Last Thursday every month, 7 pm at Meta House, the Phnom Penh Players present Story Slam storytelling competition.  “No scripts, no cue cards, no weeks of practice allowed!  Bring your best story and tell it the way you would share with your friends. Come to make us laugh, make us cry, or make us feel sorry for you.”  Prompt: behind closed doors
More info

Sofitel has launched Ekarieach, a competition for artists in Cambodia with the theme of the 70^th anniversary of Cambodian independence. 
More info

Now available from Phnom Penh based poet and singer-songwriter Scott Bywater is a new thematic collection of poetry: leaps and plunges and burps and whistles revisits poems about, through, within and alongside music.  To secure your copy email here. 

The 6^th annual Khmer Literature Festival will be held this year at Koh Kong, October 20 – 22 this one too.  The literary competition is now open for submissions (until 30 September) – the theme is Colourful Voices.  Media: ThmeyThmey (Khmer only)
More info

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Ongoing….

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Exhibitions:  

Bophana Center
Revival of Khmer Glass Painting by Chan Sophorn. 
“After noticing the absence of glass paintings in Cambodia at present, Chan Sophorn has tried to create many of these paintings in order to revive the painting art and share his knowledge about the art that he has worked hard to learn from overseas to the younger generation by putting up this exhibition.” Until 30 September.
More info

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. 
More info

Eleven One Kitchen presents cloudscape, an exhibition of paintings by Josephine Sta.Ana. 
More info

The Gallerist
A continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently showing Flourish, a new exhibition by Thun Dina. 
More info

Hotel Old Cinema (Kampot)
Kaleidoscope, an exhibition of prints by Tamara Venn celebrating Cambodian wildlife. 

Meta House
Keep The Vibe Alive, an exhibition of paintings by David Richards, a prolific watercolor artist and muralist painter from the USA, who has lived in SE Asia for about 20 years.  The exhibition documents Phnom Penh’s expat music scene, showcasing popular musicians and venues.  
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

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

Sa Sa Art Projects
Rays of time, an exhibition by Kong Siden.  “Through digital technology, the artist compresses and transforms his photographs and video records of changing urbanscapes and landscapes of Cambodia into collages of illuminated colors and textures. A sense of micro and macro universe collides as the images continuously mutate like moving paintings.”  Runs until 30 November.
More info

Sofitel Resort (Siem Reap)
Smile Of My Father, a solo show by Ponleu and TRIBE Cambodia.  Until October. 
Media: Prestige
More info

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

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.”   Closing event 22 September

WILD (Siem Reap)
Humans of Phnom Penh photographic exhibition by Phnom Penh Photographic Collective 

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Regular events, classes, sessions:

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Drink & Draw every Monday at Cloud, 6.30 pm. 
More info

Tuesdays, 4 – 4.45 pm at Giving Tree International School, after school art lessons by Mirasol Aguila. 

Every Wednesday at Speak Easy Theater presents a new format for comedy 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.”   7.30 pm. 
More info

Play Café and More Flamingos present watercolour workshops on Thursday evenings.  Next session 5 October.  Places limited.   7 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

Beton Craft Studio offers Terazzo with Recycled Glass classes on Saturday 16, 2 pm as part of the Phnom Penh Plant and Garden Fair at Friends Futures Factory.  Spaces limited. 
More info

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.   September 10 – Block Printing 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 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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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. 

You may be interested in becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution to keep the lights on. In return for a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Check out our first example – Chhan Dina Gallery.  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

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Friends of Kumnooh

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Event listings:

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Opening tomorrow, Wednesday 13, at Sa Sa Art Projects is Rays of time, an exhibition by Kong Siden.  “Through digital technology, the artist compresses and transforms his photographs and video records of changing urbanscapes and landscapes of Cambodia into collages of illuminated colors and textures. A sense of micro and macro universe collides as the images continuously mutate like moving paintings.” From 6 pm.  Runs until 30 November.
More info

Now available from Phnom Penh based poet and singer-songwriter Scott Bywater is a new thematic collection of poetry: leaps and plunges and burps and whistles revisits poems about, through, within and alongside music.  To secure your copy email here. 

Next Tuesday, September 19 at Meta House, the opening of Keep The Vibe Alive, an exhibition of paintings by David Richards, a prolific watercolor artist and muralist painter from the USA, who has lived in SE Asia for about 20 years.  The exhibition documents Phnom Penh’s expat music scene, showcasing popular musicians and venues.  The evening will include performances by Major/Minor and Green Leaf Motif. 
More info

On September 23, Comedy in Cambodia presents Naveed Mahbub at Speak Easy Theatre as part of his tour of South East Asia.
More info

At Meta House on September 24 is (Visions) On the Future, by Metaestetica Lab.  “Metaestetica Lab @ museum represents an attempt to create the only contemporary art museum in Phnom Penh … self-proclaimed and managed by Carlo Santoro.”  Artists on display will include Suos Sodavy, Chhim Sothy, Tor Vutha, Khun Vannak, Vuth Lyno, Lim Sokchanlina and Robit Pen. 
More info

The 6^th annual Khmer Literature Festival will be held this year at Koh Kong, October 20 – 22 this one too.  The literary competition is now open for submissions (until 30 September) – the theme is Colourful Voices.  Media: ThmeyThmey (Khmer only)
More info

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Ongoing….

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Exhibitions:  

Bophana Center
Life Trap, a new exhibition by Sou Sophy.  “Life Trap features different narratives and interactions between humans and animals, deliberating on how to coexist together in peace and harmony on our planet Earth.”   Until 14 September.
More info

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. 
More info

Eleven One Kitchen presents cloudscape, an exhibition of paintings by Josephine Sta.Ana. 
More info

The Gallerist
A continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently showing Flourish, a new exhibition by Thun Dina. 
More info

Hotel Old Cinema (Kampot)
Kaleidoscope, an exhibition of prints by Tamara Venn celebrating Cambodian wildlife. 

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

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

Sofitel Resort (Siem Reap)
Smile Of My Father, a solo show by Ponleu and TRIBE Cambodia.  Until October. 
Media: Prestige
More info

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

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.” 

WILD (Siem Reap)
Humans of Phnom Penh photographic exhibition by Phnom Penh Photographic Collective 

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Regular events, classes, sessions:

---

Drink & Draw every Monday at Cloud, 6.30 pm. 
More info

Tuesdays, 4 – 4.45 pm at Giving Tree International School, after school art lessons by Mirasol Aguila. 

Every Wednesday at Speak Easy Theater presents a new format for comedy 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.”   7.30 pm. 
More info

Play Café and More Flamingos present watercolour workshops on Thursday evenings.  Crystals 24 August and then Feathers 7 September. Places limited.   7 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

Beton Craft Studio offers Terazzo with Recycled Glass classes on Saturday 16, 2 pm as part of the Phnom Penh Plant and Garden Fair at Friends Futures Factory.  Spaces limited. 
More info

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.   September 10 – Block Printing 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 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. 

---

Kumnooh was originally 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. 

You may be interested in becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution to keep the lights on. In return for a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Check out our first example – Chhan Dina Gallery.  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

Friends of Kumnooh

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Event listings:

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Friday 8 at 6 pm at The Box Office, the Phnom Penh Players are holding a pitch party for the next season. 
More info

Also Friday 8, at 8 pm at Little Susie, Phnom Penh based poet and singer-songwriter Scott Bywater presents a poetry/soundscape reading to launch his new thematic collection: leaps and plunges and burps and whistles revisits poems about, through, within and alongside music.  
More info

Sunday 10 at 6 pm, the Classical Concert Series at Raffles Le Royale presents a piano recital by Harit Chunhanantasap featuring Pictures at an Exhibition and other works.
More info

Phnom Paint are holding a one day painting workshop with Olga Shkylar on September 13 at Botanico – limited spaces. 
More info

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 has been extended to 7 September. 

Opening September 13 at Sa Sa Art Projects is Rays of time, an exhibition by Kong Siden.  From 6 pm.  Runs until 30 November.
More info

On September 19 at Meta House, the opening of Keep The Vibe Alive, an exhibition of paintings by David Richards, a prolific watercolor artist and muralist painter from the USA, who has lived in SE Asia for about 20 years.  The exhibition documents Phnom Penh’s expat music scene, showcasing popular musicians and venues.
More info

The 6^th 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)
More info

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Ongoing….

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Exhibitions:  

Bophana Center
Life Trap, a new exhibition by Sou Sophy.  “Life Trap features different narratives and interactions between humans and animals, deliberating on how to coexist together in peace and harmony on our planet Earth.”   Until 14 September.
More info

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. 
More info

Eleven One Kitchen presents cloudscape, an exhibition of paintings by Josephine Sta.Ana. 
More info

The Gallerist
A continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently showing Flourish, a new exhibition by Thun Dina. 
More info

Hotel Old Cinema (Kampot)
Kaleidoscope, an exhibition of prints by Tamara Venn celebrating Cambodian wildlife. 

Meta House
Multi-media-exhibition Knigge (named after a traditional German etiquette book investigates playfully how humans interact with each other – or how they don’t.  “Young German photographer Aberwitz believes that humans on Earth are like ants on a pomegranate.”
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

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

Sofitel Resort (Siem Reap)
Smile Of My Father, a solo show by Ponleu and TRIBE Cambodia.  Until October. 
Media: Prestige
More info

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

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.” 

WILD (Siem Reap)
Humans of Phnom Penh photographic exhibition by Phnom Penh Photographic Collective 

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Regular events, classes, sessions:

---

Drink & Draw every Monday at Cloud, 6.30 pm. 
More info

Tuesdays, 4 – 4.45 pm at Giving Tree International School, after school art lessons by Mirasol Aguila. 

Every Wednesday at Speak Easy Theater presents a new format for comedy 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.”   7.30 pm. 
More info

Play Café and More Flamingos present watercolour workshops on Thursday evenings.  Crystals 24 August and then Feathers 7 September. Places limited.   7 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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Beton Craft Studio offers Terazzo with Recycled Glass classes on Saturday 26, 2 pm.  Spaces limited. 
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N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.   September 10 – Block Printing on Fabric

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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Kumnooh was originally 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. 

You may be interested in becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution to keep the lights on. In return for a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Check out our first example – Chhan Dina Gallery.  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.
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