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Event listings:
Tomorrow, Wednesday 2, Meta House presents Year 50, an exhibition by 16 artists to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the fall of Phnom Penh to the Khmer Rouge in 1975. Contributing artists: Billy, Choun Sopheap, Khun Vannak, Kvay Samnang, Sokuntevy Ouer, Sou Vichet, Svay Ken (all Cambodian), Bradford Edwards (USA), George Friml (Australia), Herbert Mueller (Germany), Roland Neveu (France), Virginie Noel (France), Germaine Priour (France), Günther Uecker (Germany), Blake Ward (Canada) Charles Fox (UK) and the Rama family (Cambodia). From 6 pm.
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Also on Wednesday 2 is the first presentation of the Live Poets’ Society, a spoken work night that will feature a schedule of poets plus an open mic segment, at Bong Bonlai (YK Arthouse). From 6.30 pm.
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Thursday 3 at Sra’Art is the closing night for the Channthy Fever exhibition of photographs of the late Cambodian singer Kak Channthy. From 6 pm. Includes an auction.
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Saturday 5 at Sundown Social Club, a photo walk exhibition by Phnom Penh Photography Collective, from 5 pm.
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Also Saturday 5 at The Box Office, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand Up en francais. From 19h.
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Golden (R) Rage Festival of contemporary performing arts continues at The Last Stage (The Acting Art Academy), Factory and the French Institute. Note: ticketed events.
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Creative Generation has taken over the black box theater at Java Café Tuol Tom Pong, and are offering free access for artists, students and creative professionals – make your proposals for free use of this space through February, March and April. The space is appropriate for group or solo productions, rehearsals, filming, lectures, workshops and experimentation of all kinds. More details here.
Ongoing….
Exhibitions:
The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists. Currently on display is work by Chov Theanly.
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Kep ArtBar
An exhibition of new and retrospective works by Mary Volm.
Meta House
Year 50, an exhibition by 16 artists to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the fall of Phnom Penh to the Khmer Rouge in 1975. Contributing artists: Billy, Choun Sopheap, Khun Vannak, Kvay Samnang, Sokuntevy Ouer, Sou Vichet, Svay Ken (all Cambodian), Bradford Edwards(USA), George Friml (Australia), Herbert Mueller (Germany), Roland Neveu (France), Virginie Noel (France), Germaine Priour (France), Günther Uecker (Germany), Blake Ward (Canada) Charles Fox (UK) and the Rama family (Cambodia).
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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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Plantation
Shades and Reflection, an exhibition by Chhim Sothy. Now extended until end of April.
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Pteah Chas
Aerial Root, by KALIGA from Poland.
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The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
Exhibition by Colors of Cambodia Collective featuring Hour Soben, Thy Channarak,
Sorm Narath, Loun Lon, Sophany Sor, Sophanin Sor, Bill Gentry, Son Kosal, Set Soeng
and Julia Haw.
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Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio. Rolling exhibitions.
Sofitel Resort (Siem Reap)
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Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts. Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
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Sra’Art
Channthy Fever, an exhibition of photographs of the late Cambodian singer Kak Channthy dating from the period 2014 to 2018. “Channthy’s unique fusion of traditional Cambodian sounds with Western rock influences made her a trailblazer in the music world, captivating global audiences and leaving an everlasting mark on the Cambodian music scene. Through this exhibition, we celebrate her contribution to music and culture, while also supporting her son, Makara, with 100% proceeds from photo sales going directly to his future opportunities.” Until April 3.
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Tacos Kokopelli
Exhibition of art inspired by Kak Channthy, featuring photography and paintings by David Roberts. “A musical journey that took them from a first gig at the Alley Cat Cafe, now Tacos Kokopelli, on to tour Asia, Europe, America, and Australia in between bouts of touring the Kingdom, and collaborating with artists near and far.” Until April 3.
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Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Reopened in their new location, 655 Hup Guan Street. Media: Kiripost
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Regular events, classes, sessions:
Life Drawing Phnom Penh – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm, at Station 350.
More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday 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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Traditional shadow art performance by Sovanna Phum Arts, every Friday from 5 pm at The Box Office/Speakeasy Theatre.
N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends. Next workshop is hand-building ceramics on Saturday 8.
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 January – June 2025.
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