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Event listings:
Opening on Wednesday 23 at Anantara Angkor Resort in Siem Reap is Kbach Comeback, a solo exhibition by artist Kanika. “Khmer Kbach refers specifically to the ornamentation often seen above doorways and on ancient temples. It also entails certain movements, such as those of the traditional Apsara dancers, and is seen as conveying a spiritual.”
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Friday 25 Meta House presents a tribute to the late Svay Ken, regarded as the grandfather of Cambodian contemporary art, featuring an exhibition of his paintings, a film screening with live accompaniment by Eclectic Universe. From 6 pm.
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Also Friday 25 from 6 pm, Sra’Art are throwing a party to celebrate five years of operations. Featuring a performance by Mel Butter as Baudelaire.
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Saturday 26, 6 pm at The Box Office, Lo-Key Theatre Company presents another Lo-Stakes Showcase, a Halloween special. “Get into the Halloween spirit with three spooky and mysterious short plays that will leave you coming back for more. We will take you on a journey from shifting identities, to grim reapers, to murders as we explore the horrors and humours within, with our trio of expectation challenging experiences.” Tickets link.
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Also on Saturday 26, Meta House presents a performance of the Alan Bennett play A Chip in the Sugar by Carl Henry Flanagan. 7.30 pm.
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Sunday 27 at 7.30 pm Meta House is screening RE.BIRTH, a video compilation documentary about Cambodian contempary art after Pol Pot, including historical short films about the reopening of the Royal University of Fine Arts and the development of the art scene in the early 2000s.
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On 29 October at Meta House, Speak Out Sisters presents the opening of Stories of Sisters, an exhibition featuring the work of 20 Cambodian painters and a handful of local and foreign photographers. Artworks by Ngoun Roza, Khoem Sopheap, Chann Adet, Khorn Khim, Kan Rathna, Ron Sreyroth, Net Srey Touch, Eav Mary, Heng Kimhour, Soth Channavy, Pov Rathna, Samang Kachna, Kchao Touch, Chhan Dina, Kaeou Sreypov, Anida Youe Ali, Bung Reaksa, Hour Seyha, Ot Veasna, Kong Vollak, Chan Phoun, Voddka, Van Chhorvorn, Thang Sothea and many others; photography by Choun Sopheap, Steve Porte, Nicolas Lainez and Tim Page.
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Now on display at The River Gallery in Siem Reap is On the Inside, a solo exhibition of paintings by Sor Sophany.
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Currently at The Gallerist is Vibrations, by Luna Kol. “Her latest series is inspired by the soundtrack of the film 2046 by Wong Kar Wai.” Until 31 October.
Currently at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, in association with Tribe Cambodia, is Empire, the new solo show by artist Nak Noy. Until 12 December.
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Coming on 1 and 2 November to Institut Francais is Black Water, a contemporary dance theatre piece by Silverbelle Dance Company.
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Coming next month to The Ground Market in Chbar Ampov is Phsar Art 2024, featuring a wide range of artists and art collectives. Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 November from 10 am to 6 pm.
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In early December Phnom Penh Players will present performances of the Arthur Miller play A View From A Bridge at Blue Chili Bar. Ticket information coming soon.
Ongoing….
Exhibitions:
Anantara Angkor Resort (Siem Reap)
Kbach Comeback, a solo exhibition by artist Kanika, opens Wednesday 23. “Khmer Kbach refers specifically to the ornamentation often seen above doorways and on ancient temples. It also entails certain movements, such as those of the traditional Apsara dancers, and is seen as conveying a spiritual.”
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The Gallerist
Continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists. Currently featuring Vibrations, by Luna Kol. “Her latest series is inspired by the soundtrack of the film 2046 by Wong Kar Wai.” Until 31 October.
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Meta House
1+1=1, a collection of poster art from Berlin pre-unification. “The exhibition consists of posters from 1970s and 1980s West-Berlin East-Berlin, collected by French National Luc Citrinot. “I went to Berlin for the first time with my father and brother in 1978, at the age of 14. I fell in love with Berlin. I began to collect all the information and documents I could find on the Berlin-West and Berlin-East. To me, this now reunified city has an energy, joie de vivre and a unique cultural and architectural heritage.””
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MiMü
Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art at Meta House features research, knowledge sharing, workshops, and visual presentations through various media, showcasing videos, prints, installations, and fine arts through interactive events and live performances.
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The Plantation
Happy Painting: The Joyful Art of Stef, an exhibition by Stephane Delapree. Until 21 November
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor (Siem Reap)
In partnership with Tribe Cambodia, an exhibition of works by Khmer artists that will run to the end of the year, featuring a rotation of leading Cambodian artists displayed in public areas of the hotel. Currently showing is Empire, the new solo show by artist Nak Noy. Until 12 December. Media: Kiripost
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The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
On the Inside, a solo exhibition of paintings by Sor Sophany.
Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio. Rolling exhibitions.
Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Green Umbrage, an exhibition by painter Chea Sereyroth. Until 3 November.
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Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl. Open daily.
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Sra’Art
Opening Wednesday 26 is Chaotic Harmony, an art exhibition by Anya Minko. “Anya’s debut solo exhibition displays vibrant, free-flowing paintings that merge abstract expressionism, cubism, and surrealism with street art influences. Each piece in this collection is an experiment inspired by the one before, evolving organically with overlapping figures and intricate linework that unravel complex narratives. Her art moves fluidly from one idea to the next, with bold colors and dynamic shapes layering together, inviting viewers into a multi-dimensional exploration of form, emotion, and perspective.” Media: Phnom Penh Post
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Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Reopened in their new location, 655 Hup Guan Street. Media: Kiripost
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Villa Gallery
Through The Lens, a new solo exhibition by Chhim Sothy. Until 20 November. “The exhibition explores a rich tapestry of societal and human experiences across various settings—urban life, rural landscapes, natural scenery, mountains, the lives of fishermen, and the essence of Buddhism. Chhim Sothy captures the beauty and complexity of nature and life all around us, transforming these scenes into art that resonates deeply with the viewer.”
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Regular events, classes, sessions:
More Flamingos present art workshops on Thursday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD
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Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience.
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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.
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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 August – December 2024.
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