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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 29 April 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

Wednesday 30 at Sra’Art is an artist talk by Li M.H. as part of the current exhibition Factotum: the hands and faces of Phnom Penh.  “This original art series by Li M.H. explores themes of labor, identity, and resilience in Phnom Penh through expressive portraiture. Each face and pair of hands tells a story of work, struggle, and craftsmanship, offering a glimpse into individual lives and the shared human experience.”  From 6 pm. 
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Opening on Thursday 1 at Bophana Center is a permanent online exhibition, Through the Eyes of Jean-Michel GALLET: Exploring Cambodia in Photographs. “In 1990, Jean-Michel GALLET came to Cambodia as a humanitarian worker in agriculture—what he saw moved him beyond words. Now, for the first time, his personal collection of photographs captures the untold beauty, resilience, and smiles of Cambodia during its recovery years.”
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Opening on Friday 2 at Plantation is 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)   Also on Saturday 3 at 2 pm Alda Waddell with present a mandala art workshop. 
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On Saturday 3 at 3 pm, No Frame Party offers a colour pencil art workshop at The Leaf Coffee. 
More info

Sunday 4 at 6 pm at Noisy Chilli Taphouse, Comedy in Cambodia presents Sunday Comedown open mic. 
More info

May 7 at Bong Bonlai sees the return of the Live Poets’ Society with a range of readers.  6.30 pm. 
More info

At The Box Office, May 9 and 10, Apple Tree Arts presents a new play, The Sins of the Father, conceptualised and performed by Cat Isaacs.  Two shows only.  7 pm. 
More info

Musica Felice choir will celebrate Europe Day on May 11 with a charity concert at Sofitel.  4.30 pm.  Tickets available here.
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Coming May 17 to The Box Office, Comedy in Cambodia presents Eman El-Husseini, a Canadian Palestinian undertaking a world tour. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Nou Sary. 
More info

Kep ArtBar
An exhibition of acrylic paintings by Lily.  
More info

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). 
More info

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.
More info

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)
More info

Raffles Le Royal
In collaboration with The Gallerist: Together, an exhibition by artist Nou Sary.  “Nou Sary’s artwork captures the beauty of Cambodia with vivid greens, blues, yellows, and terracotta hues, reflecting the lush forests, rice fields, water, and earth. His unique bird’s eye perspective challenges you to see the world through a new lens, sparking creativity and fresh interpretations.”  
More Info

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.
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

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)
More info

Sra’Art
Factotum: the hands and faces of Phnom Penh.  “This original art series by Li M.H. explores themes of labor, identity, and resilience in Phnom Penh through expressive portraiture. Each face and pair of hands tells a story of work, struggle, and craftsmanship, offering a glimpse into individual lives and the shared human experience.” 
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Reopened in their new location, 655 Hup Guan Street.   Media:  Kiripost
More info

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. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

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.
More info

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.

For a more rock’n’roll view of Phnom Penh and the wider Cambodian music scene, please check out our sister publication lengpleng.com, the long running live music gig guide.

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 22 April 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

At Wednesday 23 at Meta House is the launch of a book by Cambodian journalist and educator Kong Vorn, Only Education Prevents Violence.  From 7 pm. 
More info

Friday 25 and Saturday 26 at The Box Office presents performances of The Census, featuring Rachel Pilloff, Emily Marques and Monja McKay.  7 pm.  Tickets here. 

On Saturday 26 Java Café Tuol Tom Pong  presents a poetry workshop by Red River Education on the topic of Rebirth.  $10 each, limited to 20 individuals.   2 pm, followed by a public reading at 5 pm. 
More info

30 April at Sra’Art is an artist talk by Li M.H. as part of the current exhibition Factotum: the hands and faces of Phnom Penh.  “This original art series by Li M.H. explores themes of labor, identity, and resilience in Phnom Penh through expressive portraiture. Each face and pair of hands tells a story of work, struggle, and craftsmanship, offering a glimpse into individual lives and the shared human experience.”  From 6 pm. 
More info

Coming on May 2 to Plantation is 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)
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Chov Theanly. 
More info

Kep ArtBar
An exhibition of acrylic paintings by Lily.  
More info

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). 
More info

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.
More info

Plantation
Shades and Reflection, an exhibition by Chhim Sothy.  Now extended until end of April.  
More info

Raffles Le Royal
In collaboration with The Gallerist: Together, an exhibition by artist Nou Sary.  “Nou Sary’s artwork captures the beauty of Cambodia with vivid greens, blues, yellows, and terracotta hues, reflecting the lush forests, rice fields, water, and earth. His unique bird’s eye perspective challenges you to see the world through a new lens, sparking creativity and fresh interpretations.”  
More Info

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.
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

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)
More info

Sra’Art
Factotum: the hands and faces of Phnom Penh.  “This original art series by Li M.H. explores themes of labor, identity, and resilience in Phnom Penh through expressive portraiture. Each face and pair of hands tells a story of work, struggle, and craftsmanship, offering a glimpse into individual lives and the shared human experience.” 
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Reopened in their new location, 655 Hup Guan Street.   Media:  Kiripost
More info

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. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

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.
More info

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.

For a more rock’n’roll view of Phnom Penh and the wider Cambodian music scene, please check out our sister publication lengpleng.com, the long running live music gig guide.

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 8 April 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

Wednesday 9 at Sra’Art is the opening of Factotum: the hands and faces of Phnom Penh.  “This original art series by Li M.H. explores themes of labor, identity, and resilience in Phnom Penh through expressive portraiture. Each face and pair of hands tells a story of work, struggle, and craftsmanship, offering a glimpse into individual lives and the shared human experience.”  From 6 pm. 
More info

Also Wednesday 9, at Meta House, the launch of A War Of Their Own, a new book by William Chickering, telling the story of “how Montagnard ethnonationalism played out against the background of a Cold War confrontation involving Washington, Saigon, Hanoi, and Paris” in the 1960s and 1970s.  English language event, free entrance.  From 7.30 pm. 
More info

Sunday 13 at The Deck, No Frame Party  presents a fruits and berries drawing workshop.  From 3 pm. 
More info

On Sunday 13 in Kep, ArtBar is hosting the Sunday Sundowners open mic hosted by Scott Bywater (normally at Tacos Kokopelli in Phnom Penh) – alongside an exhibition of acrylic paintings by Lily.   From 5 pm. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Chov Theanly. 
More info

Kep ArtBar
An exhibition of acrylic paintings by Lily.   
More info

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). 
More info

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.
More info

Plantation
Shades and Reflection, an exhibition by Chhim Sothy.  Now extended until end of April.  
More info

Raffles Le Royal
In collaboration with The Gallerist: Together, an exhibition by artist Nou Sary.  “Nou Sary’s artwork captures the beauty of Cambodia with vivid greens, blues, yellows, and terracotta hues, reflecting the lush forests, rice fields, water, and earth. His unique bird’s eye perspective challenges you to see the world through a new lens, sparking creativity and fresh interpretations.”  
More Info

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.
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Sofitel Resort (Siem Reap)
More info

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)
More info

Sra’Art
Factotum: the hands and faces of Phnom Penh.  “This original art series by Li M.H. explores themes of labor, identity, and resilience in Phnom Penh through expressive portraiture. Each face and pair of hands tells a story of work, struggle, and craftsmanship, offering a glimpse into individual lives and the shared human experience.” 
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Reopened in their new location, 655 Hup Guan Street.   Media:  Kiripost
More info

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. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

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.
More info

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.

For a more rock’n’roll view of Phnom Penh and the wider Cambodian music scene, please check out our sister publication lengpleng.com, the long running live music gig guide.

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 1 April 2025

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Greetings:

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. 
More info

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. 
More info

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. 
More info

Saturday 5 at Sundown Social Club, a photo walk exhibition by Phnom Penh Photography Collective, from 5 pm. 
More info

Also Saturday 5 at The Box Office, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand Up en francais.  From 19h. 
More info

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.  
More info

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. 
More info

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). 
More info

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.
More info

Plantation
Shades and Reflection, an exhibition by Chhim Sothy.  Now extended until end of April.  
More info

Pteah Chas
Aerial Root, by KALIGA from Poland. 
More info

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.
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions. 

Sofitel Resort (Siem Reap)
More info

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)
More info

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. 
More info

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. 
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Reopened in their new location, 655 Hup Guan Street.   Media:  Kiripost
More info

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. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

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.
More info

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.

For a more rock’n’roll view of Phnom Penh and the wider Cambodian music scene, please check out our sister publication lengpleng.com, the long running live music gig guide.

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 25 March 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

Thursday 27 at Sra’Art, an open mic hosted by Zakk Zoot as part of the Channthy Fever exhibition of photographs of the late Cambodian singer Kak Channthy.  From 6 pm. 
More info

Opening on Friday 28 is Golden (R) Rage Festival of contemporary performing arts, two weeks of tri-lingual theatrical performances at The Last Stage (The Acting Art Academy), Factory and the French Institute.  Note: ticketed events.   
More info

On Saturday 29 Lo-Key Theater present Lo-Stakes #11, Everyone Loves a Love Story, a night of three one act plays:  Someone New, Overrated Sex and A Marriage Proposal.  At Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office, two shows only – 6 pm and 8 pm.  $10 entry. 
More info

Running through to the following Saturday 29 is the Cambodian International Film Festival at cinema venues around Phnom Penh.  Find the full programme here. 

Sunday 30, 6 pm at Noisy Chilli Taphouse, Comedy in Cambodia presents Sunday Comedown open mic. 
More info

Coming next week, on Wednesday April 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). 
More info

Also in poetry, last weekend Phnom Penh-based poet Scott Bywater launched his latest book, The man I never met.  Copies, at $5 each, are available at Space Four Zero and Embargo, or via email order: scoddy67@gmail.com. 

Phsar Art is collaborating with the Kuala Lumpur Illustration Fair 2025, to be held in early May, to showcase Cambodian artists on an international stage.  “This special exhibition will feature up to 10 selected artists as part of a larger ASEAN showcase, celebrating the diverse and dynamic illustration scene in Cambodia.  We’re looking for Cambodian illustrators, artists, and designers aged 35 and under […] two selected artists will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Kuala Lumpur, including flights, accommodation, a per diem, and an exclusive artistic tour.   Deadline to apply: 31 March 2025. No fee or production cost is required from artists.  Apply now — https://shorturl.at/izpJ7
More info

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. 
More info

Kep ArtBar
An exhibition of new and retrospective works by Mary Volm.  Until 30 March.

Meta House
Dream Bound, by Sheery D’Ancona – performance, installation and fine art exhibition.  “An immersive art exhibition where natural form and materials meet the realm of dreams and fantasy. Experience the creative journey of a diverse, multi-medium artist and dancer whose passion for art transforms visions.”  Media:  Kiripost
More info

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.
More info

National Museum of Cambodia
Golden Earth, an exhibition by Leang Seckon.  Media:  Le Petit Journal
More info

Plantation
Shades and Reflection, an exhibition by Chhim Sothy.  Until 31 March.  
More info

Pteah Chas
Aerial Root, by KALIGA from Poland. 
More info

Raffles Le Royal
In collaboration with The Gallerist: Together, an exhibition by artist Nou Sary.  “Nou Sary’s artwork captures the beauty of Cambodia with vivid greens, blues, yellows, and terracotta hues, reflecting the lush forests, rice fields, water, and earth. His unique bird’s eye perspective challenges you to see the world through a new lens, sparking creativity and fresh interpretations.”  
More Info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Postcards from Home, an exhibition curated by Andrea Fam and initiated by Yean Reaksmey.  Until March 31. 
More info

Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
More info

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. 
More info

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. 
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Reopened in their new location, 655 Hup Guan Street.   Media:  Kiripost
More info


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. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

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.
More info

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.

For a more rock’n’roll view of Phnom Penh and the wider Cambodian music scene, please check out our sister publication lengpleng.com, the long running live music gig guide.

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 18 March 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

It’s a big week in Cambodian Golden Era revival in Phnom Penh with a visit from California-based band Dengue Fever coinciding with the seventh anniversary of the passing of Kak Channthy of the Cambodian Space Project and Channthy Cha Cha. 

Tonight, Tuesday 18, 7.30 pm at Meta House there will be a screening of Sleepwalking through the Mekong, a film about Dengue Fever’s first tour of Cambodia in 2005, with a Q&A with band members to follow.  Then on Thursday 20 at FT Gallery hosts a pop-up exhibition, Shadow Boxing, with works by band members Zac Holtzman and Senon Williams, from 5 pm.  All of this ahead of their concert at Chew & Bash on Friday with Japan Guitar Shop. 
More info for Tuesday More info for Thursday More info for Friday

Thursday 20 at Sra’Art sees the opening of Channthy Fever, an exhibition of photographs of 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.”  The event will include a live music performance featuring Cove Aaronoff, Summer Lee Carlson and Smack the Unicorn.   From 6 pm, until April 3. 
More info

On Friday 21 at Tacos Kokopelli a similar event of art inspired by Kak Channthy, featuring photography, music, 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.”  From 7 pm, until April 3. 
More info

Wednesday 19, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand-Up Unscripted at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office.  From 7.30 pm. 
More info

French poet and slameur, Arthur Ribo, is in Cambodia for a series of shows – Thursday 20 at the French Institute in Phnom Penh, Friday 21 at Alliance francaise in Siem Reap and Tuesday 25 in at Phare Ponleu Selpak in Battambang.   Note: French language events. 
More info

All day on Friday 21 Java Café Tuol Tom Pong is celebrating World Poetry Day with a Pay With A Poem offer for coffee in exchange for an original piece – “Coffee and poetry have one thing in common: they slow you down just enough to notice the world.” 
More info

On the afternoon of Saturday 22, Craft is similarly celebrating World Poetry Day – with a range of readings and poetry performances.  The festivities open at 3.30 pm with the launch of Scott Bywater’s later work, The man I never met, and will continue into the evening with such readers as Fatima Shehata, Frisco Tony, Marianna Hensley, Kenzie David, Initial G and Kosal Khiev.  Followed from 6 pm by music from Hugo St Leger and Electric Muxu Orchestra. 
More info

Opening on Saturday 22 and running through to the following Saturday 29 is the Cambodian International Film Festival at cinema venues around Phnom Penh.  Find the full programme here. 

Saturday 22 from 5 pm, No Frame Party offer a workshop on painting old vinyl records at The Deck.  Later in the month, on March 29, they will present an workshop at Ministry of Cat – the topic of course is cat painting.  From 3 pm. 

On March 29, Lo-Key Theater present Lo-Stakes #11, Everyone Loves a Love Story, a night of three one act plays:  Someone New, Overrated Sex and A Marriage Proposal.  At Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office, two shows only – 6 pm and 8 pm.  $10 entry. 
More info

Phsar Art is collaborating with the Kuala Lumpur Illustration Fair 2025, to be held in early May, to showcase Cambodian artists on an international stage.  “This special exhibition will feature up to 10 selected artists as part of a larger ASEAN showcase, celebrating the diverse and dynamic illustration scene in Cambodia.  We’re looking for Cambodian illustrators, artists, and designers aged 35 and under […] two selected artists will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Kuala Lumpur, including flights, accommodation, a per diem, and an exclusive artistic tour.   Deadline to apply: 31 March 2025. No fee or production cost is required from artists.  Apply now — https://shorturl.at/izpJ7
More info

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 Theam Lim. 
More info

Kep ArtBar (Kep)
An exhibition of new and retrospective works by Mary Volm.  Until 30 March.

Meta House
Dream Bound, by Sheery D’Ancona – performance, installation and fine art exhibition.  “An immersive art exhibition where natural form and materials meet the realm of dreams and fantasy. Experience the creative journey of a diverse, multi-medium artist and dancer whose passion for art transforms visions.”  Media:  Kiripost
More info

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.
More info

National Museum of Cambodia
Golden Earth, an exhibition by Leang Seckon.  Media:  Le Petit Journal
More info

Plantation
Shades and Reflection, an exhibition by Chhim Sothy.  Until 31 March.  
More info

Raffles Le Royal
In collaboration with The Gallerist: Together, an exhibition by artist Nou Sary.  “Nou Sary’s artwork captures the beauty of Cambodia with vivid greens, blues, yellows, and terracotta hues, reflecting the lush forests, rice fields, water, and earth. His unique bird’s eye perspective challenges you to see the world through a new lens, sparking creativity and fresh interpretations.”  
More Info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Postcards from Home, an exhibition curated by Andrea Fam and initiated by Yean Reaksmey.  Until March 31. 
More info

Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
More info

Sra’Art
Opening Thursday 20 is Channthy Fever, an exhibition of photographs of 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. 
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Reopened in their new location, 655 Hup Guan Street.   Media:  Kiripost
More info

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. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

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. 

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

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.

For a more rock’n’roll view of Phnom Penh and the wider Cambodian music scene, please check out our sister publication lengpleng.com, the long running live music gig guide.

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 11 March 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

Wednesday 12, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand-Up Unscripted at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office.  From 7.30 pm.  Also in comedy at The Box Office international visitor Olga Koch is here on Saturday 15. 
More info

Thursday 13 at Sra’Art is the closing night even for the exhibition Retrospective – an selection of works from previous exhibitions by Anya Minko, Justina Edwardsen and John Hansen.  From 6 pm. 
More info

Saturday 15, No Frame Party present an art workshop at Planta – rainbow painting.  From 4 pm. 
More info

On the afternoon of March 22, Craft is celebrating World Poetry Day with a range of readings and poetry performances.  There are still spots open if you wish to read either your own work or a personal favourite  – contact Scott Bywater at scoddy67@gmail.com to reserve your space. 
More info

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
The Keepers, an exhibition by Thang Sothea.  “This collection takes you on a journey of spiritual reflection, self-renewal, and connection with nature.” 
More info

Kep ArtBar
An exhibition of new and retrospective works by Mary Volm.  Until 30 March.

Meta House

Dream Bound, by Sheery D’Ancona – performance, installation and fine art exhibition.  “An immersive art exhibition where natural form and materials meet the realm of dreams and fantasy. Experience the creative journey of a diverse, multi-medium artist and dancer whose passion for art transforms visions.”  Media:  Kiripost
More info

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.
More info

National Museum of Cambodia
Golden Earth, an exhibition by Leang Seckon.  Media:  Le Petit Journal
More info

Plantation
Shades and Reflection, an exhibition by Chhim Sothy.  Until 31 March.  
More info

Pteah Chas
Aerial Root, by KALIGA from Poland. 
More info

Raffles Le Royal
In collaboration with The Gallerist: Together, an exhibition by artist Nou Sary.  “Nou Sary’s artwork captures the beauty of Cambodia with vivid greens, blues, yellows, and terracotta hues, reflecting the lush forests, rice fields, water, and earth. His unique bird’s eye perspective challenges you to see the world through a new lens, sparking creativity and fresh interpretations.”  
More Info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Postcards from Home, an exhibition curated by Andrea Fam and initiated by Yean Reaksmey.  Until March 31. 
More info

Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
More info

Sra’Art
Retrospective – an selection of works from previous exhibitions by Anya Minko, Justina Edwardsen and John Hansen. 
More info 

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Reopened in their new location, 655 Hup Guan Street.   Media:  Kiripost
More info

Villa Gallery

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. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

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. 

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.

For a more rock’n’roll view of Phnom Penh and the wider Cambodian music scene, please check out our sister publication lengpleng.com, the long running live music gig guide.

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 4 March 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

Wednesday 5, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand-Up Unscripted at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office.  From 7.30 pm.  Also in comedy at The Box Office international visitor Olga Koch is scheduled for on March 15. 
More info

On Thursday 6 from 5.30 pm at The Box Office, Phnom Penh Players are holding auditions for their upcoming performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 
More info

Also on Thursday 6 Bophana Center hosts a launch of three books by Chut Khay, in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the fall of Phnom Penh to the Khmer Rouge. “Two episodes of The Twilight of a Nation and Bouddha’s Mistake that reveal the life of the author during the Khmer Rouge regime and the journey to the refugee camps.”  6 pm. 
More info

On Saturday 8, for International Women’s Day, F3 presents Fem Fest 2025, with a range of activities including live music from MedHa, Messenger Band and others, an art exhibition, workshops and talks.  Free entry!  From 12 noon to 9 pm. 
More info

On the afternoon of March 22, Craft is celebrating World Poetry Day with a range of readings and poetry performances.  There are still spots open if you wish to read either your own work or a personal favourite  – contact Scott Bywater at scoddy67@gmail.com to reserve your space. 
More info

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:  

Checkpoint Charlie
An exhibition of paintings by Dallas Fellows, of Tacos Kokopelli. 
More info

The Gallerist
The Keepers, an exhibition by Thang Sothea.  “This collection takes you on a journey of spiritual reflection, self-renewal, and connection with nature.” 
More info

Kep ArtBar
An exhibition of new and retrospective works by Mary Volm.  Until 30 March.

Meta House
Dream Bound, by Sheery D’Ancona – performance, installation and fine art exhibition.  “An immersive art exhibition where natural form and materials meet the realm of dreams and fantasy. Experience the creative journey of a diverse, multi-medium artist and dancer whose passion for art transforms visions.”  Media:  Kiripost
More info

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.
More info

National Museum of Cambodia
Golden Earth, an exhibition by Leang Seckon.  Media:  Le Petit Journal
More info

Plantation
Shades and Reflection, an exhibition by Chhim Sothy.  Until 31 March.  
More info

Pteah Challenges
Aerial Root, by KALIGA from Poland. 
More info

Raffles Le Royal
In collaboration with The Gallerist: Together, an exhibition by artist Nou Sary.  “Nou Sary’s artwork captures the beauty of Cambodia with vivid greens, blues, yellows, and terracotta hues, reflecting the lush forests, rice fields, water, and earth. His unique bird’s eye perspective challenges you to see the world through a new lens, sparking creativity and fresh interpretations.”  
More Info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Postcards from Home, an exhibition curated by Andrea Fam and initiated by Yean Reaksmey.  Until March 31. 
More info

Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
More info

Sra’Art
Retrospective – an selection of works from previous exhibitions by Anya Minko, Justina Edwardsen and John Hansen. 
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Reopened in their new location, 655 Hup Guan Street.   Media:  Kiripost
More info

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. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

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.
More info

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.

For a more rock’n’roll view of Phnom Penh and the wider Cambodian music scene, please check out our sister publication lengpleng.com, the long running live music gig guide.

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 25 February 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

Tuesday 25 at Meta House, the opening of Dream Bound, by Sheery D’Ancona – performance, installation and fine art exhibition.  “An immersive art exhibition where natural form and materials meet the realm of dreams and fantasy. Experience the creative journey of a diverse, multi-medium artist and dancer whose passion for art transforms visions.”  From 6 pm.    Media:  Kiripost
More info

Wednesday 26, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand-Up Unscripted at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office.  From 7.30 pm. 
More info

On Thursday 27 in Siem Reap, Tribe Cambodia continues the 4th Thursday Club, a series of artist talks on the fourth Thursday of every month at the Park Hyatt.  This month the talk will be by photojournalist Jonathan Taylor.  $25 per person, unlimited tea and cake, limited to 20 guests.    5 pm – 7 pm.
More info

Also on Thursday, in Phnom Penh at Pteah Chas, the opening of Aerial Root, by KALIGA from Poland.  “Experience her breathtaking paintings, join us for the special candlelight ceremony and meet the artist!”
More info

Friday 28 and Saturday 1 is So Far, the premiere of the latest dance piece by Ny&Khun (New Cambodian Artists), at Studio Now, Aquation Park.  Both shows 7.30 pm.  Tickets strictly limited. 
More info

Opening on Saturday 1 at 5 pm, Kep ArtBar in Kep is an exhibition of new and retrospective works by Mary Volm, with live music provided by Fusion.  Until 30 March.

In comedy at The Box Office this weekend international visitor Davidson Boswell is playing on Saturday 1, with Olga Koch scheduled for on March 15. 

Coming on Sunday 2 at Le Point is a self-portrait painting workshop by No Frame Party. 
More info

On the afternoon of March 22, Craft is celebrating World Poetry Day with a range of readings and poetry performances.  There are still spots open if you wish to read either your own work or a personal favourite  – contact Scott Bywater at scoddy67@gmail.com to reserve your space. 
More info

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:  

Checkpoint Charlie
An exhibition of paintings by Dallas Fellows, of Tacos Kokopelli. 
More info

The Gallerist
The Keepers, an exhibition by Thang Sothea.  “This collection takes you on a journey of spiritual reflection, self-renewal, and connection with nature.” 
More info

Kep ArtBar
An exhibition of photographs by Aurelie Fischer.  Until end of February.
Media:  Cambodianess

Meta House
Dream Bound, by Sheery D’Ancona – performance, installation and fine art exhibition.  “An immersive art exhibition where natural form and materials meet the realm of dreams and fantasy. Experience the creative journey of a diverse, multi-medium artist and dancer whose passion for art transforms visions.”  Media:  Kiripost
More info

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.
More info

National Museum of Cambodia
Golden Earth, an exhibition by Leang Seckon.  Media:  Le Petit Journal
More info

Plantation
Shades and Reflection, an exhibition by Chhim Sothy.  Until 31 March.  
More info

Raffles Le Royal
In collaboration with The Gallerist: Together, an exhibition by artist Nou Sary.  “Nou Sary’s artwork captures the beauty of Cambodia with vivid greens, blues, yellows, and terracotta hues, reflecting the lush forests, rice fields, water, and earth. His unique bird’s eye perspective challenges you to see the world through a new lens, sparking creativity and fresh interpretations.”  
More Info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Postcards from Home, an exhibition curated by Andrea Fam and initiated by Yean Reaksmey.  Until March 31. 
More info

Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
More info

Sra’Art
Retrospective – an selection of works from previous exhibitions by Anya Minko, Justina Edwardsen and John Hansen. 
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Reopened in their new location, 655 Hup Guan Street.   Media:  Kiripost
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings (changed from Thursdays) from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

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 block-printing on fabric on Sunday 23. 

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

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.

For a more rock’n’roll view of Phnom Penh and the wider Cambodian music scene, please check out our sister publication lengpleng.com, the long running live music gig guide.

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 18 February 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

Tomorrow, Wednesday 19, Sra’Art present a wine tasting event to complement their current exhibition Retrospective. 
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On Sunday 23 the Phnom Penh Players’ annual awards show, Plazzies 2025, will be held at Birdcage Boutique Hotel – this year celebrating not just the PPP but all theatre activities in the city over the last year.  From 4.30 pm.
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Also on Sunday 23, from 6 pm at Noisy Chilli Taphouse, Comedy in Cambodia presents the Sunday Comedown stand-up comedy open mic.  From 6 pm.   
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February 25 at Meta House, the opening of Dream Bound, by Sheery D’Ancona – performance, installation and fine art exhibition.  “An immersive art exhibition where natural form and materials meet the realm of dreams and fantasy. Experience the creative journey of a diverse, multi-medium artist and dancer whose passion for art transforms visions.”  From 6 pm. 
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On February 27 in Siem Reap, Tribe Cambodia continues the 4th Thursday Club, a series of artist talks on the fourth Thursday of every month at the Park Hyatt.  This month the talk will be by photojournalist Jonathan Taylor.  $25 per person, unlimited tea and cake, limited to 20 guests.    5 pm – 7 pm.
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Coming on Friday 28 February and Saturday 1 March is So Far, the premiere of the latest dance piece by Ny&Khun, at Studio Now, Aquation Park.  Both shows 7.30 pm.  Tickets strictly limited. 
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The French Institute in Phnom Penh has an open call for chakto choreography writing workshops for emerging choreographers in the second half of March.  Submissions by February 25. 
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Opening on March 1 at 5 pm, Kep ArtBar in Kep is an exhibition of new and retrospective works by Mary Volm, with live music provided by Fusion.  Until 30 March.

Coming on March 2 at Le Point is a self-portrait painting workshop by No Frame Party. 
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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.

Coming up in comedy at The Box Office are international visitors Simeon Goodson on February 22, Davidson Boswell on March 1 and Olga Koch on March 15. 

Ongoing….

Exhibitions: 

Checkpoint Charlie
An exhibition of paintings by Dallas Fellows, of Tacos Kokopelli. 
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The Gallerist
The Keepers, an exhibition by Thang Sothea.  “This collection takes you on a journey of spiritual reflection, self-renewal, and connection with nature.” 
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Institut Francais
Imagined Territories: from Battambang to Phnom Penh, an exhibition by 20 students from the Phare Design Lab, Phare Ponleu Selpak and the School of Visual and Applied Arts. 
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Kep ArtBar
An exhibition of photographs by Aurelie Fischer.  Until end of February.
Media:  Cambodianess

Meta House
Beyond the Wall, a new installation and exhibition by Vannak Khun.  “Vannak’s work weaves personal narratives with ancestral imagery, creating a reflection of fragmented identities and shared memories. Through this artistic journey, he invites us to become co-creators of meaning, embracing both irony and sincerity as we navigate the complexities of his experiences.”   Media:  Khmerer
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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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National Museum of Cambodia
Golden Earth, an exhibition by Leang Seckon.  Media:  Le Petit Journal
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Plantation
Shades and Reflection, an exhibition by Chhim Sothy.  Until 31 March.  
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Raffles Le Royal
In collaboration with The Gallerist: Together, an exhibition by artist Nou Sary.  “Nou Sary’s artwork captures the beauty of Cambodia with vivid greens, blues, yellows, and terracotta hues, reflecting the lush forests, rice fields, water, and earth. His unique bird’s eye perspective challenges you to see the world through a new lens, sparking creativity and fresh interpretations.”  
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Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Rosewood
Ikhons, an exhibition by Khmer and barang artists.  Until February 20.
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Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Postcards from Home, an exhibition curated by Andrea Fam and initiated by Yean Reaksmey.  Until March 31. 
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Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
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Sra’Art
Retrospective – an selection of works from previous exhibitions by Anya Minko, Justina Edwardsen and John Hansen. 
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Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Media:  Kiripost
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Regular events, classes, sessions:

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings (changed from Thursdays) 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 block-printing on fabric on Sunday 23.

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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