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Event listings:
Tonight, Tuesday 12, from 6 pm at Meta House, artists Ivan Markovic and Katharina Hauke present their ongoing collaborative film project Promised Spaces, set in Cambodia. “For their two-nights-only-event Walls, Echoes, Marković and Hauke will set up a mini-exhibition, besides showing films, photography, and sound works. On the first night, Meta House invites you to the screening of From Tomorrow On, I Will by Marković and Linfeng Wu. Q&A after screening. On the second night, Hauke will presents her audio and visual work, including a photo and sound piece titled Haus from her series Essays on the Impossibility of a Cartography.” Free Entrance.
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Also tonight from 6 pm at Bophana Center, Fragments of Memory: a celebration of the life and work of Y-Dang Troeung. “Join us for a night of exploring art and memory as we celebrate recent works from the scholar, author, and filmmaker Y-Dang Troeung. Named after the Khao-I-Dang refugee camp where she was born, Dr. Troeung devoted her life to studying the afterlife of war and to advocating for refugee communities. This event will feature readings by Troeung’s husband, Chris Patterson, from her two books Refugee Lifeworlds: The Afterlife of the Cold War in Cambodia, and her recently published memoir, Landbridge: life in fragments. Her short film, Easter Epic, will also be shown for the first time outside Canada.” Colin Grafton will present a short slideshow about the Landbridge at the Thai-Cambodia border in 1980.
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Wednesday 13, from 7.30 pm, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand-Up Unscripted at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office. In other comedy news, tickets are still available for Joel Bryant in Siem Reap on 20 November and Phnom Penh in 23 November.
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Saturday 16 at Shack Collective, Kala Studio / Clara Kalachuchi Lachet presents an exhibition of works. “Join us for fine tunes, fine wines and fine art.” From 3 pm. RSVP here.
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Sunday 17 at Maloop, Brigid Harvey presents an Expressive Art Workshop. From 4 pm.
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Coming on November 21 to The Gallerist is Looking Forward, an exhibition by painter Chov Theanly.
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Photo Phnom Penh Association has announced dates and locatoins for Photo Phnom Penh Festival 2024, the 15th edition. From November 21 to December 21 at the French Institute, Studio Images, Factory Phnom Penh, Bophana Center, Friends Futures Factory, Java Creative Café, Sra’Art Gallery, Duo Coffee, and The Peak. View the full programme here.
Angkor Photo Festival is making an open call for photographers interested in being involved in the 20th annual festival, which will be held 7 – 15 February 2025 in Siem Reap. “There are no restrictions on theme or genre. We seek work which reveals, informs, or evokes; giving us a deeper understanding of our individual and collective existence. We accept both stills and video work (under 5 mins). This open call is for all nationalities. There is no submission fee.”
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Coming on December 5, 6 and 7, Phnom Penh Players’ performances Arthur Miller’s A View From A Bridge at Blue Chili Bar. Ticket information is at their Facebook page.
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Exhibitions:
Anantara Angkor Resort (Siem Reap)
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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FT Gallery
Dream Odyssey, an exhibition of paintings by Battambang artist Seyha Hour. “In Dream Odyssey, he invites you on a dreamlike exploration of the subconscious, weaving together mystical scenes that transcend time and space. This series promises to evoke emotions and provoke thought, delving into themes that resonate deeply within the Khmer society.” Until 1 December.
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The Gallerist
Continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists. Currently featuring Chhoeun Channy, Chhim Sothy, Luna Kol, Chan Dany, Thun Dina.
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Meta House
Artists Ivan Markovic and Katharina Hauke present their ongoing collaborative film project Promised Spaces, set in Cambodia. “For their two-nights-only-event Walls, Echoes, Marković and Hauke will set up a mini-exhibition, besides showing films, photography, and sound works. On the first night, Meta House invites you to the screening of From Tomorrow On, I Will by Marković and Linfeng Wu. Q&A after screening. On the second night, Hauke will presents her audio and visual work, including a photo and sound piece titled Haus from her series Essays on the Impossibility of a Cartography.”
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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. Media: Cambodia Lifestyle
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, in partnership with Tribe Cambodia, has opened 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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Raintree
Modern Architecture: Echoes and Reflections, “a major exhibition dedicated to exploring the rich heritage and lasting impact of the New Khmer Architecture movement, in collaboration with the Vann Molyvann Project and NK-A. The exhibition presents rare, previously unseen architectural materials from the Vann Molyvann Project and the Vann Molyvann Private Collection, showcasing eight pivotal yet lesser seen projects by nine Cambodian and international architects. Alongside these, the exhibition features contemporary artworks inspired by this architectural legacy, created by seven local and regional artists.” Until 2 December, 8 am to 6 pm Monday – Saturday.
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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.
Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl. Open daily.
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Sra’Art
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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