Event listings:
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.
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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.
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On September 23, Comedy in Cambodia presents Naveed Mahbub at Speak Easy Theatre as part of his tour of South East Asia.
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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.
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The 6th 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)
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Ongoing….
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.
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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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Eleven One Kitchen presents cloudscape, an exhibition of paintings by Josephine Sta.Ana.
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The Gallerist
A continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists. Currently showing Flourish, a new exhibition by Thun Dina.
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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
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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.”
WILD (Siem Reap)
Humans of Phnom Penh photographic exhibition by Phnom Penh Photographic Collective
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 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.
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Play Café and More Flamingos present watercolour workshops on Thursday evenings. Crystals 24 August and then Feathers 7 September. 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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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.
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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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