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Event listings:
Tuesday 1 at Institut Francais is a screening of Depuis le jardin, a new short film by Eleonore Sok, with a discussion to follow. In French with English subtitles. 6.30 pm.
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Thursday 3 Sra’Art presents a special live painting, exhibition and DJ event at the Royal Railway Station, Phnom Penh. Paintings by Li M.H. and Kinza. From 6 pm.
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On Saturday 5 Bong Bonlai / YK Art House are kicking off the Day Time Open Mic, all-ages friendly, for performers, readers and trickmasters of all stripes. One drink for each performer – sign up in advance and get a free taco. 2 – 4 pm.
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Also on Saturday 5, at Blue Art Hub in Siem Reap, is the opening of Self-Punishment for Life, a new exhibition by Nget Chanpenh. “Across 13 paintings rendered entirely in black and orange, he invites us on a journey in two acts: a somber descent into self-destruction (Paintings 1–6), where male figures dressed in orange garb are swallowed by black voids; a gradual reemergence (Paintings 8–13), where black silhouettes rise against radiant orange backdrops, like shadows at sunset.” Until August 10.
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On July 8 Meta House presents The Power of Poetry: reclaiming voice in the face of sexual and gender-based violence, featuring a reading by Phaneoun Phon and open mic. From 7 pm.
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Ongoing….
Exhibitions:
The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists. Currently on display is work by Nou Sary.
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Institut Francais
A photographic exhibition, Facing the Khmer Rouge – the French Embassy stuck in the collapse of Phnom Penh in April/May 1975. Until August 22.
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Meta House
The Fluffy Mood, an exhibition of handmade art rugs by Cambodian/French artist Va Chercher Bonheur.
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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. Currently on display are paintings by Svay Ken. “Svay Ken’s paintings illustrate scenes from everyday life in Cambodia that are often charged with the presence of unsettling forces beyond the picture frame.”
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Plantation
Golden Goddess: a celebration of divine femininity, cultural heritage and artistic mastery, a group exhibition by Lucas Varro, Ponleu and Alda Waddell. “From the textured echoes of Angkor’s ancient temples to intricate mandalas inspired by sacred geometry and the gentle rhythms of the Cambodian countryside—each artwork invites reflection, reverence, and renewal.” Media: Cambodge Mag (FR) Pteah Chas
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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. Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)
Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Double Realities, a new series by Srun Rida. Until 14 July. Media: Cambodianess
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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
apART, an exhibition of paintings by the Kinza Lena in memory of the late Ender Erbek. Until July 21.
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Stairwell Gallery
“French-Cambodian artist and activist Adana Mam Legros uses art to explore Cambodia’s layered history and the emotional weight of its past. Her work reflects personal memories of
growing up during political unrest, while addressing the broader psychological impact
of Cambodia’s collective trauma.”
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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:
N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) offers workshops in Hand-Building Ceramics for Beginners on Saturday 5 and 19 July. More info
No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh.
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.
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.
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.
Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles. In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience. Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
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