Greetings,

On Wednesday 19, the monthly meeting and readings of the Phnom Penh Literati Society will be held at Villa Grange (St 244), from 7 pm.

On Thursday 20, the opening of a joint exhibition at the French Institute by Ouk Socheathy (ceramics) and Ou Vandy (sculpture). “Ouk Socheathy studied the art of ceramics at the Secondary School of Fine Arts and at the Royal University of Fine Arts in Phnom Penh, where he specialized in the decorative arts. Most of his works are strongly inspired by the natural forms, the model of the nature of which he contemplates the organization, as well as by theravāda Buddhism and its belief in life cycles.”   “Ou Vanndy’s inspiration comes from traditional or contemporary mythologies – as evidenced by the massive bull sculpture, made entirely of recycled materials and shown in the exhibition Artistic Wanderings, now installed in front of the French Institute of Cambodia..”
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Also on Thursday 20, from 10 pm, a solstice special media event at Number 26 Art Shop (St 118), by LEONEOART. Earlier, from 8.18 pm, share a real-time journey through the first moon landing 50 years ago.
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On Friday 21, Sofitel celebrates Fete de la Musique twice, with Music in the Sky – the piano of Miwako Fujiwara and trombone of Alexandre Scarpati at 12.15 pm and again at 6 pm.
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On Friday 21, 6 pm at the MIRAGE Contemporary Art Space in Siem Reap, the opening of Unsaid Things, by Romcheik 5 Collective, including work by Bor Hak, Hour Seyha, Nget Chanpenh and Mil Chankrim. “The artists are concerned with the unfathomable ways in which societies are shape by collective traumas and their work is a reflection of its impact on the psychology of the people. From depictions of surrealistic villages to malformed figures that appear torn apart by internal conflict, the artists present us with an intimate snapshot of their realities, and the memories they carry with them.” Until 19 August, with plans for an artist talk by Bor Hak on 13 July.
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Hour Seyha, Blazing Forest

Friday 21, 7 pm and Saturday 22, 6 pm and 8 pm, the Phnom Penh Players present The Great Theatre of the World!, a baroque play by Pedro Calderon de la Barca, at Sovannaphum Arts Association. “The play imagines the world as a Great Theatre. God wants to celebrate his greatness, and for that, he calls souls and assigns them roles to perform. In the end, when the work is finished, and everybody is dead, the actors receive a prize or punishment according to whether they acted well or badly.” Tickets $10, available from The Box Office – Phnom Penh, D2 Smokehouse, YK Art House or Mang Miguel Kainan.

On Saturday 22, 10 am – 12 pm at Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, oral presentations as conclusion of a three month English for Artists class. “English for Artists is a program designed to build the capacity of Cambodian young artists and cultural practitioners by developing their technical vocabulary, cultural context, and confidence necessary to thrive on the global stage.”

Monday 24, from 7.30 pm, Drink and Draw at Cloud – $4 for two hours with a life model in multiple poses.
More info

New Cambodian Artists in Siem Reap regret that the reopening of their concert series has been postponed until July 13.

Coming soon:

• Exhibition opening and book launch for The dead eye and the deep blue sea, a graphic memoir and artwork of modern slavery by Vannak Anan Prum at Java Independence on June 26
• At Cloud, Blind Painting Part II with Marika Els and Emily Marques on June 27
• At Bong the Gallery, Donvirao: spectrum of the multiverse, a painting exhibition by Douglas Victor Rahotan, opens June 29
• Dreamscapes, watercolours by Long Lavy (b. 1980) his debut solo exhibition, at Chinese House opening July 4. ”This group of meticulous watercolor landscapes speaks of past iterations of his life, experiences lived and now gone.”
• Y2K Art House is hosting a yoga and art retreat, July 25-28

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.

Note: we are now accepting donations for the on-going work of Kumnooh, which can be made either via payment to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com at Paypal, or alternatively in cash which can be arranged by emailing to the same address. Your small contributions will help continue our free and advertising free service into the great, wide future of contemporary arts in Cambodia.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp

Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

If you are a venue or artist and would like to receive a weekly reminder to provide Kumnooh with an upcoming event or activity, please contact fabianhipp@kumnooh.com and ask to be added to the venue/artists list.

In brief: new and returning…

Wednesday 19, 7 pm, the monthly meeting and readings of the Phnom Penh Literati Society will be held at Villa Grange (St 244).

Thursday 20, 6.30 pm, the opening of a joint exhibition at the French Institute by Ouk Socheathy (ceramics) and Ou Vandy (sculpture).
More info

Thursday 20, from 10 pm, a solstice special media event at Number 26 Art Shop (St 118), by LEONEOART.
More info

Friday 21, at Sofitel, Music in the Sky – the piano of Miwako Fujiwara and trombone of Alexandre Scarpati, at 12.15 pm and again at 6 pm.
More info

Friday 21, 6 pm at the MIRAGE Contemporary Art Space in Siem Reap, the opening of Unsaid Things, by Romcheik 5 Collective, including work by Bor Hak, Hour Seyha, Nget Chanpenh and Mil Chankrim.
More info

Friday 21, 7 pm the Phnom Penh Players present The Great Theatre of the World!, a baroque play by Pedro Calderon de la Barca, at Sovannaphum Arts Association.

Saturday 22, 6 pm and again at 8 pm, the Phnom Penh Players present The Great Theatre of the World!, at Sovannaphum Arts Association.

Monday 24, from 7.30 pm, Drink and Draw at Cloud – $4 for two hours with a life model in multiple poses.
More info

Ongoing…. exhibitions, dance performances and others

Exhibitions:

At Chinese House, Life’s Celebrations by Elsa Boonzaaier. “Elsa gets her inspiration through the photos of time and the stories of people whom she met. She can find herself lost in wonders of art when even a single word whispered can trigger the urge to draw or paint. Art has opened the world to her anew, only this time through the eyes of an artist.”
More info

KBach ArtSpace at Factory Phnom Penh, as part of their KBach Arts Competition 2019, are showing finalists in last year’s competition and a judges’ gallery as well as their regular collection.
More info

At Bophana Center, a painting exhibition, Life of Nature, by Sophorn Chan. “This exhibition aims to showcase the incredible importance and value of nature for all life on earth, as life is absolutely connected to it.” Until June 29.

At Bong the Gallery, Gco-Man! (self-satisfaction), an exhibition by Japanese digital artist and designer Kayoko Yonaga. “Find silence, peace, harmony in what you do, by and without achieving anything else than a purpose of creation, for the sake of doing it, which declares in her creative process a meditative state of happiness. Formats and tools are various, not less irrelevant, but more decisive how cultural and traditional heritage enfolds in its constant motion and transformation.”
More info

At Java Independence, Micro Organics, an exhibition by Yim Maline. “Yim Maline’s artwork starts with walking. Walking through natural spaces, undisturbed by human intervention. The shapes and colors of flowers, roots, and trees that she observes form the basis of her compositions. It is in these quiet landscapes that Maline seeks a reconciliation with her personal history and the cycles and resilience of nature. This exhibition is included in the programme Landscape Afterwar(d)s.” Until 21 June.
More info

At the Kampot Art Gallery, Kampot: The Changing Landscape. “Neak Sophal and Kong Vollak have created a unique exhibition looking at Kampot and the impact of past, present and future.”
More info

Elegy: Reflections on Angkor by John McDermott. The award-winning American photographer maintains his strong presence on the Siem Reap art scene with his mesmerizing monochromatic fine art images of Angkor taken between 1995-2014. Now exhibiting in two McDermott Galleries located at FCC Angkor and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
More info

Dance:

Every Thursday and Friday, 6.30 pm at Counterspace Theatre, Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, the dance company Sophiline Arts Ensemble presents performances of Cambodian dance. “Featuring a stellar cast dressed in fanciful costumes, The Lives of Giants is a contemporary meditation on bullying, cycles of violence, and the responsibilities of wielding power.” Tickets $18.
More info

Saturdays and Sundays, 6.30 pm at Counterspace Theatre, Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, Prumsodun Ok and NATYARASA present performances of Vajramala – Spirit of Khmer Dance. Tickets $25.
More info

Dance Academy Cambodia has a wide range of dance classes through the week at Urban Tower, 5th Floor, #20 Street 51 (opposite Blue Dog, near The Place).
More info

The Traditional Dance Show, presented by Cambodian Living Arts, takes place at the National Museum stage. The hour-long performance showcases classical and folk dances from across Cambodia, including the famous Apsara. Every night Monday-Saturday (October-April) and every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (May to September).
More info

Other:

The Kok Thlok arts organisation is presenting twice weekly shadow puppet and Khmer theatre performances at the National Library, St 61, every Friday and Sunday at 6.30 pm. Kok Thlok are offering a membership card, with an annual fee of $30, that provides unlimited access (including for family members or two friends) to the rolling programme planned over the next four years to present the 24 forms of traditional theatre.
More info

N o w h e r e Gallery presents frequent workshops such as Self Portrait Acrylic on Canvas, Bookbinding for beginners and Brush lettering for beginners. Bookings always essential, spaces limited. Mostly Saturdays and Sundays although occasionally midweek.

The theatrical group the Francophone Troupe of Phnom Penh is holding a theatre workshops at 6.30 pm every Wednesday at Restaurant 63 Bassac, on St 308. Sessions are in French but perfect French is not required. $10/session (2 hours).
More info

Every Saturday at 5 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Saturday. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
More info

Most Sundays (and occasionally Saturdays) Khmer Architecture Tours presents a range of the architectural wonders of Phnom Penh. 8.30 am start, reservations essential.
More info

Performing arts courses at Brighton International School (#79 street 310) for ages 4 – 6 and 7 – 11 – singing, dancing, acting, every Saturday.
More info

Fortnightly on Wednesdays, at Cloud, a poetry writing workshop hosted by Jessica of Feminist Voices Phnom Penh for anyone looking to expand their writing, find their voice and build confidence. Please bring something to write with.
More info

New art programmes for children from three years old and up is now underway at Ocarina School led by a certified art teacher, Océane. “Ocarina is the first and only French-speaking activities center offering French standard after-school music and art curriculums for children from 6 months to 17 years old.”
More info

A weekly gathering on Thursday night at Number 26 Art Shop Gallery on St 118, just off the riverside, 7 pm – 10 pm, with monthly changes of exhibitions, a place to exchange ideas.
More info

Greetings,

Friday 14 and Saturday 15, the Phnom Penh Players present The Great Theatre of the World!, a baroque play by Pedro Calderon de la Barca. “The play imagines the world as a Great Theatre. God wants to celebrate his greatness, and for that, he calls souls and assigns them roles to perform. In the end, when the work is finished, and everybody is dead, the actors receive a prize or punishment according to whether they acted well or badly.” Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 6 pm and 8 pm – then the same on the following weekend – at Sovannaphum Arts Association. Tickets $10, available from The Box Office – Phnom Penh, D2 Smokehouse, YK Art House or Mang Miguel Kainan.

On Saturday 15, the opening of the new season of performances by New Cambodian Artists in Siem Reap.
More info

Monday 17, from 7.30 pm, Drink and Draw at Cloud – $4 for two hours with a life model in multiple poses.
More info

Coming soon:

• Music in the Sky at Sofitel for Fete de la Musique on June 21 featuring Miwako Fujiwara
• A joint exhibition at the French Institute by Ouk Socheathy (ceramics) and Ou Vandy (sculpture), opens June 20
• A solstice special media event at Number 26 Art Shop (St 118), June 20, 10 pm to 3.03 am by LEONEOART.
• Exhibition opening and book launch for The dead eye and the deep blue sea, a graphic memoir and artwork of modern slavery by Vannak Anan Prum at Java Independence on June 26
• At Bong the Gallery, Donvirao: spectrum of the multiverse, a painting exhibition by Douglas Victor Rahotan, opens June 29
• Y2K Art House is hosting a yoga and art retreat, July 25-28

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.

Note: we are now accepting donations for the on-going work of Kumnooh, which can be made either via payment to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com at Paypal, or alternatively in cash which can be arranged by emailing to the same address. Your small contributions will help continue our free and advertising free service into the great, wide future of contemporary arts in Cambodia.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp

Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

If you are a venue or artist and would like to receive a weekly reminder to provide Kumnooh with an upcoming event or activity, please contact fabianhipp@kumnooh.com and ask to be added to the venue/artists list.

In brief: new and returning…

Friday 14, 7 pm the Phnom Penh Players present The Great Theatre of the World!, a baroque play by Pedro Calderon de la Barca, at Sovannaphum Arts Association.

Saturday 15, 6 pm and again at 8 pm, the Phnom Penh Players present The Great Theatre of the World!, at Sovannaphum Arts Association.

Saturday 15, the opening of the new season of performances by New Cambodian Artists in Siem Reap.
More info

Monday 17, from 7.30 pm, Drink and Draw at Cloud – $4 for two hours with a life model in multiple poses.
More info

Ongoing…. exhibitions, dance performances and others

Exhibitions:

 At Chinese House, Life’s Celebrations by Elsa Boonzaaier. “Elsa gets her inspiration through the photos of time and the stories of people whom she met. She can find herself lost in wonders of art when even a single word whispered can trigger the urge to draw or paint. Art has opened the world to her anew, only this time through the eyes of an artist.”
More info

KBach ArtSpace at Factory Phnom Penh, as part of their KBach Arts Competition 2019, are showing finalists in last year’s competition and a judges’ gallery as well as their regular collection.

At Bophana Center, a painting exhibition, Life of Nature, by Sophorn Chan. “This exhibition aims to showcase the incredible importance and value of nature for all life on earth, as life is absolutely connected to it.” Until June 29.

At Bong the Gallery, Gco-Man! (self-satisfaction), an exhibition by Japanese digital artist and designer Kayoko Yonaga. “Find silence, peace, harmony in what you do, by and without achieving anything else than a purpose of creation, for the sake of doing it, which declares in her creative process a meditative state of happiness. Formats and tools are various, not less irrelevant, but more decisive how cultural and traditional heritage enfolds in its constant motion and transformation.”
More info

At the French Institute, Shadows and Lights, featuring works by renowned photographer Klavdij Sluban with the young photographers of the Royal University of Fine Arts and le Studio Images. “Considered as one of the most important French photographers of his generation, Klavdij Sluban’s work is regularly shown in the most important museums and international art centers around the world. In Phnom Penh, he chose to work on a theme he is particularly fond of – shadows and lights, the mystery of the places and the situations”
More info

At Java Independence, Micro Organics, an exhibition by Yim Maline. “Yim Maline’s artwork starts with walking. Walking through natural spaces, undisturbed by human intervention. The shapes and colors of flowers, roots, and trees that she observes form the basis of her compositions. It is in these quiet landscapes that Maline seeks a reconciliation with her personal history and the cycles and resilience of nature. This exhibition is included in the programme Landscape Afterwar(d)s.” Until 21 June.
More info

At the Kampot Art Gallery, Kampot: The Changing Landscape. “Neak Sophal and Kong Vollak have created a unique exhibition looking at Kampot and the impact of past, present and future.”
More info

Elegy: Reflections on Angkor by John McDermott. The award-winning American photographer maintains his strong presence on the Siem Reap art scene with his mesmerizing monochromatic fine art images of Angkor taken between 1995-2014. Now exhibiting in two McDermott Galleries located at FCC Angkor and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
More info

Dance:

New Cambodian Artists in Siem Reap present weekly performances of contemporary dance every Saturday.
More info

Every Thursday and Friday, 6.30 pm at Counterspace Theatre, Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, the dance company Sophiline Arts Ensemble presents performances of Cambodian dance. “Featuring a stellar cast dressed in fanciful costumes, The Lives of Giants is a contemporary meditation on bullying, cycles of violence, and the responsibilities of wielding power.” Tickets $18.
More info

Saturdays and Sundays, 6.30 pm at Counterspace Theatre, Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, Prumsodun Ok and NATYARASA present performances of Vajramala – Spirit of Khmer Dance. Tickets $25.
More info

Dance Academy Cambodia has a wide range of dance classes through the week at Urban Tower, 5th Floor, #20 Street 51 (opposite Blue Dog, near The Place).
More info

The Traditional Dance Show, presented by Cambodian Living Arts, takes place at the National Museum stage. The hour-long performance showcases classical and folk dances from across Cambodia, including the famous Apsara. Every night Monday-Saturday (October-April) and every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (May to September).
More info

Other:

The Kok Thlok arts organisation is presenting twice weekly shadow puppet and Khmer theatre performances at the National Library, St 61, every Friday and Sunday at 6.30 pm. Kok Thlok are offering a membership card, with an annual fee of $30, that provides unlimited access (including for family members or two friends) to the rolling programme planned over the next four years to present the 24 forms of traditional theatre.
More info

N o w h e r e Gallery presents frequent workshops such as Self Portrait Acrylic on Canvas, Bookbinding for beginners and Brush lettering for beginners. Bookings always essential, spaces limited. Mostly Saturdays and Sundays although occasionally midweek.

The theatrical group the Francophone Troupe of Phnom Penh is holding a theatre workshops at 6.30 pm every Wednesday at Restaurant 63 Bassac, on St 308. Sessions are in French but perfect French is not required. $10/session (2 hours).
More info

Every Saturday at 5 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Saturday. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
More info

Most Sundays (and occasionally Saturdays) Khmer Architecture Tours presents a range of the architectural wonders of Phnom Penh. 8.30 am start, reservations essential.
More info

Performing arts courses at Brighton International School (#79 street 310) for ages 4 – 6 and 7 – 11 – singing, dancing, acting, every Saturday.
More info

Fortnightly on Wednesdays, at Cloud, a poetry writing workshop hosted by Jessica of Feminist Voices Phnom Penh for anyone looking to expand their writing, find their voice and build confidence. Please bring something to write with.
More info

New art programmes for children from three years old and up is now underway at Ocarina School led by a certified art teacher, Océane. “Ocarina is the first and only French-speaking activities center offering French standard after-school music and art curriculums for children from 6 months to 17 years old.”
More info

A weekly gathering on Thursday night at Number 26 Art Shop Gallery on St 118, just off the riverside, 7 pm – 10 pm, with monthly changes of exhibitions, a place to exchange ideas.
More info

Greetings,

Wednesday 5, 3 pm, YK Art House is hosting a Handbuilding with clay workshop. Limited spaces, bookings essential.
More info

Thursday 6, 6 pm at Chinese House, the opening of Life’s Celebrations by Elsa Boonzaaier. “Elsa gets her inspiration through the photos of time and the stories of people whom she met. She can find herself lost in wonders of art when even a single word whispered can trigger the urge to draw or paint.  Art has opened the world to her anew, only this time through the eyes of an artist.” Music will be provided by the Blues Routes Trio, and canapes will be served until 7 pm.
More info

Also Thursday 6, 6 pm at The Box Office, theatrical group Phnom Penh Players are holding a pitch party for productions for the second semester 2019.
More info

Also also on Thursday 6, 6.30 pm at Sa Sa Art Projects, Untitled: A Performance by Than Sok, followed by discussion with the artist. “What is the meaning of a presentation? How real is it? In a performance, stage is very important for the performer. Do you know what happens behind the stage? In order to reveal not only the front stage, the artist decides to perform both in front and behind the backdrop. Therefore, a stage is just a line that divides between the front and the behind of a scene. Sometimes, the artist thinks that he is not the performer but rather the stage, whereas the audience is actually the performer.”
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And finally on Thursday 6, 6.30 pm at Chaktomuk Theatre, Melodies by the Mekong: A Friendship Concert by the Philippine Madrigal Singers, in celebration of the 121^st anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence. For seat reservations: 098-888-920 or phnompenh.pe[at]dfa.gov.ph with subject MADZ.

Saturday 8 from 9 am a Q-Tips painting workshop at Eleven One Kitchen in BKK1 by Zyct Artistry. Limited places, bookings recommended.
More info

And then Saturday 8, 3 pm at The Bridge SOHO in Tonle Bassac, Zyct Artistry offers a workshop in Optical Illusion: Tape Painting.
More info

Sunday 9 from noon, the opening of the new facility ArtSpace at Factory Phnom Penh, with activities including huge mural painting and live paintings, three exhibitions, free workshops, live music, and the launch of the KBach Arts Competition 2019.
More info

Sunday 9, 2 pm, Sa Sa Art Projects is holding a public information session about new contemporary art and photography classes, from July to September, which will include scholarships for talented and committed individuals. Application deadline is 23 June 2019.
More info

Monday 10, from 7.30 pm, Drink and Draw at Cloud – $4 for two hours with a life model in multiple poses.
More info

At Bophana Center, a painting exhibition, Life of Nature, by Sophorn Chan, opened last night and will continue until June 29. “This exhibition aims to showcase the incredible importance and value of nature for all life on earth, as life is absolutely connected to it.”

Coming soon:

• Over the weekend June 14 – 16, the Phnom Penh Players present The Great Theatre of the World!, a baroque play by Pedro Calderon de la Barca. “The play imagines the world as a Great Theatre. God wants to celebrate his greatness, and for that, he calls souls and assigns them roles to perform. In the end, when the work is finished, and everybody is dead, the actors receive a prize or punishment according to whether they acted well or badly.” Tickets $10, available from The Box Office – Phnom Penh, D2 Smokehouse, YK Art House or Mang Miguel Kainan
• The new season of performances by New Cambodian Artists in Siem Reap opens on June 15
• A joint exhibition at the French Institute by Ouk Socheathy (ceramics) and Ou Vandy (sculpture), opens June 20
• Y2K Art House is hosting a yoga and art retreat, July 25-28

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.

Note: we are now accepting donations for the on-going work of Kumnooh, which can be made either via payment to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com at Paypal, or alternatively in cash which can be arranged by emailing to the same address. Your small contributions will help continue our free and advertising free service into the great, wide future of contemporary arts in Cambodia.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

If you are a venue or artist and would like to receive a weekly reminder to provide Kumnooh with an upcoming event or activity, please contact fabianhipp@kumnooh.com and ask to be added to the venue/artists list.

In brief: new and returning…

Wednesday 5, 3 pm, YK Art House is hosting a Handbuilding with clay workshop.
More info

Thursday 6, 6 pm at Chinese House, the opening of Life’s Celebrations by Elsa Boonzaaier, with music by the Blues Routes Trio.
More info

Thursday 6, 6 pm at The Box Office, Phnom Penh Players are holding a pitch party.
More info

Thursday 6, 6.30 pm at Sa Sa Art Projects, Untitled: A Performance by Than Sok, followed by discussion with the artist. More info

Thursday 6, 6.30 pm at Chaktomuk Theatre, Melodies by the Mekong: A Friendship Concert by the Philippine Madrigal Singers. For reservations: 098-888-920 or phnompenh.pe[at]dfa.gov.ph with subject MADZ.

Saturday 8, 9 am at Eleven One Kitchen, a Q-Tips painting workshop by Zyct Artistry.
More info

Saturday 8, 3 pm at The Bridge SOHO in Tonle Bassac, Zyct Artistry offers a workshop in Optical Illusion: Tape Painting.
More info

Sunday 9, 12 noon, the opening of the new facility ArtSpace at Factory Phnom Penh including the launch of the KBach Arts Competition 2019.
More info

Sunday 9, 2 pm, Sa Sa Art Projects is holding a public information session about new contemporary art and photography classes.
More info

Monday 10, 7.30 pm, Drink and Draw at Cloud – $4 for two hours with a life model in multiple poses.
More info

Ongoing…. exhibitions, dance performances and others

Exhibitions:

 At Bophana Center, a painting exhibition, Life of Nature, by Sophorn Chan. “This exhibition aims to showcase the incredible importance and value of nature for all life on earth, as life is absolutely connected to it.” Until June 29.

At Bong the Gallery, Gco-Man! (self-satisfaction), an exhibition by Japanese digital artist and designer Kayoko Yonaga. “Find silence, peace, harmony in what you do, by and without achieving anything else than a purpose of creation, for the sake of doing it, which declares in her creative process a meditative state of happiness. Formats and tools are various, not less irrelevant, but more decisive how cultural and traditional heritage enfolds in its constant motion and transformation.”
More info

At the French Institute, Shadows and Lights, featuring works by renowned photographer Klavdij Sluban with the young photographers of the Royal University of Fine Arts and le Studio Images. “Considered as one of the most important French photographers of his generation, Klavdij Sluban’s work is regularly shown in the most important museums and international art centers around the world. In Phnom Penh, he chose to work on a theme he is particularly fond of – shadows and lights, the mystery of the places and the situations”
More info

At Java Independence, Micro Organics, an exhibition by Yim Maline. “Yim Maline’s artwork starts with walking. Walking through natural spaces, undisturbed by human intervention. The shapes and colors of flowers, roots, and trees that she observes form the basis of her compositions. It is in these quiet landscapes that Maline seeks a reconciliation with her personal history and the cycles and resilience of nature. This exhibition is included in the programme Landscape Afterwar(d)s.” Until 21 June.
More info

In Siem Reap, at MIRAGE Contemporary Art Space, A place for us, a group exhibition by artists of Open Studio Cambodia, based in Kampot – featuring work by Chan Phoun, Morn Chear, Pav Rasmey, Yim Mary, Long Lavy, Srey Norp, Rath Rathana and Lauren Iida. “Every piece unravels a story for the viewer, often autobiographical, from anecdotal to epic, uplifting to tragic to otherworldly.” Until 10 June.
More info

At the Kampot Art Gallery, Kampot: The Changing Landscape. “Neak Sophal and Kong Vollak have created a unique exhibition looking at Kampot and the impact of past, present and future.”
More info

Elegy: Reflections on Angkor by John McDermott. The award-winning American photographer maintains his strong presence on the Siem Reap art scene with his mesmerizing monochromatic fine art images of Angkor taken between 1995-2014. Now exhibiting in two McDermott Galleries located at FCC Angkor and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
More info

Dance:

Every Thursday and Friday, 6.30 pm at Counterspace Theatre, Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, the dance company Sophiline Arts Ensemble presents performances of Cambodian dance. “Featuring a stellar cast dressed in fanciful costumes, The Lives of Giants is a contemporary meditation on bullying, cycles of violence, and the responsibilities of wielding power.” Tickets $18.
More info

Saturdays and Sundays, 6.30 pm at Counterspace Theatre, Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, Prumsodun Ok and NATYARASA present performances of Vajramala – Spirit of Khmer Dance. Tickets $25.
More info

Dance Academy Cambodia has a wide range of dance classes through the week at Urban Tower, 5th Floor, #20 Street 51 (opposite Blue Dog, near The Place).
More info

The Traditional Dance Show, presented by Cambodian Living Arts, takes place at the National Museum stage. The hour-long performance showcases classical and folk dances from across Cambodia, including the famous Apsara. Every night Monday-Saturday (October-April) and every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (May to September).
More info

Other:

The Kok Thlok arts organisation is presenting twice weekly shadow puppet and Khmer theatre performances at the National Library, St 61, every Friday and Sunday at 6.30 pm. Kok Thlok are offering a membership card, with an annual fee of $30, that provides unlimited access (including for family members or two friends) to the rolling programme planned over the next four years to present the 24 forms of traditional theatre.
More info

N o w h e r e Gallery presents frequent workshops such as Self Portrait Acrylic on Canvas, Bookbinding for beginners and Brush lettering for beginners. Bookings always essential, spaces limited. Mostly Saturdays and Sundays although occasionally midweek.

The theatrical group the Francophone Troupe of Phnom Penh is holding a theatre workshops at 6.30 pm every Wednesday at Restaurant 63 Bassac, on St 308. Sessions are in French but perfect French is not required. $10/session (2 hours).
More info

Every Saturday at 5 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Saturday. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
More info

Most Sundays (and occasionally Saturdays) Khmer Architecture Tours presents a range of the architectural wonders of Phnom Penh. 8.30 am start, reservations essential.
More info

Performing arts courses at Brighton International School (#79 street 310) for ages 4 – 6 and 7 – 11 – singing, dancing, acting, every Saturday.
More info

Fortnightly on Wednesdays, at Cloud, a poetry writing workshop hosted by Jessica of Feminist Voices Phnom Penh for anyone looking to expand their writing, find their voice and build confidence. Please bring something to write with.
More info

New art programmes for children from three years old and up is now underway at Ocarina School led by a certified art teacher, Océane. “Ocarina is the first and only French-speaking activities center offering French standard after-school music and art curriculums for children from 6 months to 17 years old.”
More info

A weekly gathering on Thursday night at Number 26 Art Shop Gallery on St 118, just off the riverside, 7 pm – 10 pm, with monthly changes of exhibitions, a place to exchange ideas.
More info

Greetings,

On Wednesday 29, from 3 pm, YK Art House is hosting a Handbuilding with clay workshop. $5 includes 200g of clay and use of basic tools. Reservations essential, as there are only eight spaces available.
More info

On Thursday 30 at Bophana Center, the launch of The Basis to Step Forward, by Sou Savoeurn. “As a part of promoting the reading culture as well as encouraging Cambodian writers, the Bophana Center, the Scholar Library, and Business Record co-organize a launching party. Free admission, limited seats.   From 5.30 pm.
More info

On Thursday 30, at 6.30 pm, the French Institute presents Danse mes meres et moi (My mothers and I), a dance performance by Chey Chankethya. “How is the legacy of Cambodian classical dance restyled in the contemporary practice of dance? This dance explores relationships between three women (choreographer Chey Chankethya, her mother and her dance teacher) to create a dialogue about the tension between the individual’s need for freedom and the oppressive conventions of the closed worlds.”
More info

Also on Thursday 30, from 7 pm, the Feminist Voices open mic – pride edition – at Cloud. “We celebrate Pride, in solidarity with the global LGBTQI+ community, and discuss radical love, openness, acceptance, diversity, and of letting ourselves, and others, just be who they are.”
More info

On Friday 31, Gco-Man! (self-satisfaction), an exhibition by Japanese digital artist and designer Kayoko Yonaga opens at Bong the Gallery, 7 pm – 11 pm. “Find silence, peace, harmony in what you do, by and without achieving anything else than a purpose of creation, for the sake of doing it, which declares in her creative process a meditative state of happiness. Formats and tools are various, not less irrelevant, but more decisive how cultural and traditional heritage enfolds in its constant motion and transformation.”
More info

On Sunday 2, from 6 pm, the annual summer charity concert by choir Musica Felice at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, featuring choral works of Saint-Saëns, Karl Jenkins, Mozart, Bizet and others, and collaborating with Cambodian artists in new arrangements. $10/$5
More info

Monday 3, from 7.30 pm, Drink and Draw at Cloud – $4 for two hours with a life model in multiple poses.
More info

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

Note: we are now accepting donations for the on-going work of Kumnooh, which can be made either via payment to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com at Paypal, or alternatively in cash which can be arranged by emailing to the same address. Your small contributions will help continue our free and advertising free service into the great, wide future of contemporary arts in Cambodia.

See you about…

Fabian Hipp

Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

If you are a venue or artist and would like to receive a weekly reminder to provide Kumnooh with an upcoming event or activity, please contact fabianhipp@kumnooh.com and ask to be added to the venue/artists list.

In brief: new and returning…

Wednesday 29, 3 pm, YK Art House is hosting a Handbuilding with clay workshop.
More info

Thursday 30, 5.30 pm at Bophana Centre, the launch of The Basis to Step Forward, by Sou Savoeurn. Free admission, limited seats.
More info

Thursday 30, 6.30 pm at the French Institute Danse mes meres et moi (My mothers and I), a dance performance by Chey Chankethya.
More info

Thursday 30, from 7 pm, the Feminist Voices open mic – pride edition – at Cloud.
More info

Friday 31, 7 pm, Gco-Man! (self-satisfaction), an exhibition by Japanese digital artist and designer Kayoko Yonaga opens at Bong the Gallery.
More info

Sunday 2, 6 pm at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, the annual summer charity concert by choir Musica Felice. $10/$5
More info

Monday 3, 7.30 pm, Drink and Draw at Cloud – $4 for two hours with a life model in multiple poses.
More info

Ongoing…. exhibitions, dance performances and others

Exhibitions:

At the French Institute, Shadows and Lights, featuring works by renowned photographer Klavdij Sluban with the young photographers of the Royal University of Fine Arts and le Studio Images. “Considered as one of the most important French photographers of his generation, Klavdij Sluban’s work is regularly shown in the most important museums and international art centers around the world. In Phnom Penh, he chose to work on a theme he is particularly fond of – shadows and lights, the mystery of the places and the situations”
More info

At Java Independence, Micro Organics, an exhibition by Yim Maline. “Yim Maline’s artwork starts with walking. Walking through natural spaces, undisturbed by human intervention. The shapes and colors of flowers, roots, and trees that she observes form the basis of her compositions. It is in these quiet landscapes that Maline seeks a reconciliation with her personal history and the cycles and resilience of nature. This exhibition is included in the programme Landscape Afterwar(d)s.” Until 21 June.
More info

In Siem Reap, at MIRAGE Contemporary Art Space, A place for us, a group exhibition by artists of Open Studio Cambodia, based in Kampot – featuring work by Chan Phoun, Morn Chear, Pav Rasmey, Yim Mary, Long Lavy, Srey Norp, Rath Rathana and Lauren Iida. “Every piece unravels a story for the viewer, often autobiographical, from anecdotal to epic, uplifting to tragic to otherworldly.” Until 10 June.
More info

At TRIBE Cambodia, in Siem Reap, Elements, the first exhibition in Cambodia by UK artist Carne Griffiths. Until 31 May.
More info

At the Kampot Art Gallery, Kampot: The Changing Landscape. “Neak Sophal and Kong Vollak have created a unique exhibition looking at Kampot and the impact of past, present and future.”
More info

Elegy: Reflections on Angkor by John McDermott. The award-winning American photographer maintains his strong presence on the Siem Reap art scene with his mesmerizing monochromatic fine art images of Angkor taken between 1995-2014. Now exhibiting in two McDermott Galleries located at FCC Angkor and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
More info

Dance:

Every Thursday and Friday, 6.30 pm at Counterspace Theatre, Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, the dance company Sophiline Arts Ensemble presents performances of Cambodian dance. “Featuring a stellar cast dressed in fanciful costumes, The Lives of Giants is a contemporary meditation on bullying, cycles of violence, and the responsibilities of wielding power.” Tickets $18.
More info

Saturdays and Sundays, 6.30 pm at Counterspace Theatre, Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, Prumsodun Ok and NATYARASA present performances of Vajramala – Spirit of Khmer Dance. Tickets $25.
More info

Dance Academy Cambodia has a wide range of dance classes through the week at Urban Tower, 5th Floor, #20 Street 51 (opposite Blue Dog, near The Place).
More info

The Traditional Dance Show, presented by Cambodian Living Arts, takes place at the National Museum stage. The hour-long performance showcases classical and folk dances from across Cambodia, including the famous Apsara. Every night Monday-Saturday (October-April) and every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (May to September).
More info

Other:

The Kok Thlok arts organisation is presenting twice weekly shadow puppet and Khmer theatre performances at the National Library, St 61, every Friday and Sunday at 6.30 pm. Kok Thlok are offering a membership card, with an annual fee of $30, that provides unlimited access (including for family members or two friends) to the rolling programme planned over the next four years to present the 24 forms of traditional theatre.
More info

N o w h e r e Gallery presents frequent workshops such as Self Portrait Acrylic on Canvas, Bookbinding for beginners and Brush lettering for beginners. Bookings always essential, spaces limited. Mostly Saturdays and Sundays although occasionally midweek.

The theatrical group the Francophone Troupe of Phnom Penh is holding a theatre workshops at 6.30 pm every Wednesday at Restaurant 63 Bassac, on St 308. Sessions are in French but perfect French is not required. $10/session (2 hours).
More info

Every Saturday at 5 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Saturday. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
More info

Most Sundays (and occasionally Saturdays) Khmer Architecture Tours presents a range of the architectural wonders of Phnom Penh. 8.30 am start, reservations essential.
More info

Performing arts courses at Brighton International School (#79 street 310) for ages 4 – 6 and 7 – 11 – singing, dancing, acting, every Saturday.
More info

Fortnightly on Wednesdays, at Cloud, a poetry writing workshop hosted by Jessica of Feminist Voices Phnom Penh for anyone looking to expand their writing, find their voice and build confidence. Please bring something to write with.
More info

New art programmes for children from three years old and up is now underway at Ocarina School led by a certified art teacher, Océane. “Ocarina is the first and only French-speaking activities center offering French standard after-school music and art curriculums for children from 6 months to 17 years old.”
More info

A weekly gathering on Thursday night at Number 26 Art Shop Gallery on St 118, just off the riverside, 7 pm – 10 pm, with monthly changes of exhibitions, a place to exchange ideas.
More info

Greetings,

On Wednesday 22, from 3 pm, YK Art House is hosting a Handbuilding with clay workshop. $5 includes 200g of clay and use of basic tools.
More info

Also on Wednesday 22, the next meeting of the Literati Society of Phnom Penh featuring readings and talks on a range of topics, at Villa Grange (St 244) from 7 pm.

Thursday 23, 6.30 pm at the French Institute, Shadows and Lights, featuring works by renowned photographer Klavdij Sluban with the young photographers of the Royal University of Fine Arts and le Studio Images. “Considered as one of the most important French photographers of his generation, Klavdij Sluban’s work is regularly shown in the most important museums and international art centers around the world. In Phnom Penh, he chose to work on a theme he is particularly fond of – shadows and lights, the mystery of the places and the situations”
More info


By Klavdij Sluban

The regular Thursday night event at the enigmatic Number 26 Art Shop Gallery on St 118, just off the riverside; this week again features a poetry reading by Phnom Penh poet Scott Bywater. From 8 pm.
More info

On Friday 24, from 6.30 pm, Neak Poan School of Music presents a viola concert by Mirab Babaian including pieces by Myaskovsky, Saint-Seans, Rachmaninoff, Brahms, Kimitas and Bruch. $30 per person with a glass wine & cheese plate.
More info

Also Friday 24 at Bong the Gallery, a closing night party for illusions/dis/illusions by Erick Gonzalez, an intriguing collection of high concept pieces, objects, optical art, painting and installation. From 7 pm.
More info

At Cloud on Friday 24, from 7 pm, the launch of Alchemy, a new book of poetry by Jenny Pisani, who is soon to depart Phnom Penh to return to New York. The event will include readings, musical performances, sales and signings.
More info

Saturday 25 and Sunday 26, Friends International launch their new Futures Factory space with a Futures Festival, featuring music, dance and much more: “a fashion extravaganza with a big difference, a food walk and a food challenge that will tickle more than your taste buds, the opportunity to make your own exclusive product, and a range of games and experiences that go beyond mere fun, but have an underlying social message and impact.” 5.30 pm – 10.30 pm both days.
More info

On Sunday 26, 4 pm at Chenla Theatre, Dance Academy Cambodia presents Peter Pan – A Dance Story.   Tickets $12/$6, available at Dance Academy Cambodia.
More info

Monday 27, from 7.30 pm, Drink and Draw at Cloud – $4 for two hours with a life model in multiple poses.
More info

Java Creative Café have launched a Facebook page for their Creative Generation project – keep in touch with this innovative programme for young emerging artists.

Coming soon:

• My mothers and I, a dance performance at the French Institute by Chey Chankethya, “a dialogue about the tension between the individual’s need for freedom and the oppressive conventions of the closed worlds,” on May 30.
• Feminist Voices open mic – pride edition – at Cloud, May 30
• Gco-Man! (self-satisfaction), an exhibition by Japanese digital artist and designer Kayoko Yonaga at Bong the Gallery, opens May 31
• summer charity concert by choir Musica Felice at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, June 2, tickets now on sale

Note: we are now accepting donations for the on-going work of Kumnooh, which can be made either via payment to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com at Paypal, or alternatively in cash which can be arranged by emailing to the same address. Your small contributions will help continue our free and advertising free service into the great, wide future of contemporary arts in Cambodia.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp

Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

If you are a venue or artist and would like to receive a weekly reminder to provide Kumnooh with an upcoming event or activity, please contact fabianhipp@kumnooh.com and ask to be added to the venue/artists list.

In brief: new and returning…

Wednesday 22, from 3 pm, YK Art House is hosting a Handbuilding with clay workshop.
More info

Wednesday 22, from 7 pm, the next meeting of the Literati Society of Phnom Penh at Villa Grange (St 244).

Thursday 23, 6.30 pm at the French Institute, Shadows and Lights, featuring works by renowned photographer Klavdij Sluban with the young photographers of the Royal University of Fine Arts and le Studio Images.
More info

Thursday 23, 8 pm at Number 26 Art Shop Gallery on St 118, a poetry reading by Phnom Penh poet Scott Bywater.
More info

Friday 24, 6.30 pm, Neak Poan School of Music presents a viola concert by Mirab Babaian.
More info

Friday 24, 7pm at Bong the Gallery, a closing night party for illusions/dis/illusions by Erick Gonzalez.
More info

Friday 24, 7 pm at Cloud the launch of Alchemy, a new book of poetry by Jenny Pisani to include readings, musical performances, sales and signings.
More info

Saturday 25 and Sunday 26, from 5.30 pm, Friends International launch their new Futures Factory space with a Futures Festival, featuring music, dance and much more.
More info

Sunday 26, 4 pm at Chenla Theatre, Dance Academy Cambodia presents Peter Pan – A Dance Story.
More info

Monday 27, 7.30 pm at Cloud, Drink and Draw – $4 for two hours with a life model in multiple poses.
More info

Ongoing…. exhibitions, dance performances and others

Exhibitions:

At Bong the Gallery, illusions/dis/illusions by Erick Gonzalez at Bong the Gallery (Sothearos Blvd, just north of St 178), an intriguing collection of high concept pieces, objects, optical art, painting and installation. “I started creating art from my own vision of my society, of my daily reality. Then, with the years of experience and artistic evolution, I try to make of my works a reflection of the society in which I live. Without judgments. Without answers. Sometimes I hit, sometimes I’m wrong, but that’s part of the process. There is nothing to regret. I just try to show people what I see of them and of the society. I think art can help to find sense to this life. Art is also a source of knowledge.”
More info

At Java Independence, Micro Organics, an exhibition by Yim Maline. “Yim Maline’s artwork starts with walking. Walking through natural spaces, undisturbed by human intervention. The shapes and colors of flowers, roots, and trees that she observes form the basis of her compositions. It is in these quiet landscapes that Maline seeks a reconciliation with her personal history and the cycles and resilience of nature. This exhibition is included in the programme Landscape Afterwar(d)s.” Until 21 June.
More info

At Bophana Center, Landscapes Afterwar(d)s, organised by Soko Phay and Patrick Nardin, “bringing together the artworks resulting from two workshops held in 2017 at the Royal University of Fine Arts. […] A group of young artists, both Cambodian and international, who have worked within the program’s context and on the memory of places, especially that of Phnom Penh, a city in constant turmoil. Their photographs, videos and installations show how they recognize themselves in the events of the past, through different types of archives, vestiges and testimonies. The diversity and polysemy of their works also testifies to the transition from the I to the We, from an intimate experience to a greater collective consciousness.” Until May 25.
More info

At Imag’in Café-Photo-Galerie on St 93, a photographic exhibition, Transition, by Martin Jacquemin, exploring the changes affecting the Cham community living on the banks of the Mekong River.
More info

At ARTillery Café on St 240½, an exhibition of woodcut artworks by Kek Soon, Bou’Sra Series.
More info

In Siem Reap, at MIRAGE Contemporary Art Space, A place for us, a group exhibition by artists of Open Studio Cambodia, based in Kampot – featuring work by Chan Phoun, Morn Chear, Pav Rasmey, Yim Mary, Long Lavy, Srey Norp, Rath Rathana and Lauren Iida. “Every piece unravels a story for the viewer, often autobiographical, from anecdotal to epic, uplifting to tragic to otherworldly.” Until 10 June.
More info

At TRIBE Cambodia, in Siem Reap, Elements, the first exhibition in Cambodia by UK artist Carne Griffiths. Until 31 May.
More info

At the Kampot Art Gallery, Kampot: The Changing Landscape. “Neak Sophal and Kong Vollak have created a unique exhibition looking at Kampot and the impact of past, present and future.”
More info

Elegy: Reflections on Angkor by John McDermott. The award-winning American photographer maintains his strong presence on the Siem Reap art scene with his mesmerizing monochromatic fine art images of Angkor taken between 1995-2014. Now exhibiting in two McDermott Galleries located at FCC Angkor and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
More info

Dance:

Every Thursday and Friday, 6.30 pm at Counterspace Theatre, Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, the dance company Sophiline Arts Ensemble presents performances of Cambodian dance. “Featuring a stellar cast dressed in fanciful costumes, The Lives of Giants is a contemporary meditation on bullying, cycles of violence, and the responsibilities of wielding power.” Tickets $18.
More info

Saturdays and Sundays, 6.30 pm at Counterspace Theatre, Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, Prumsodun Ok and NATYARASA present performances of Vajramala – Spirit of Khmer Dance. Tickets $25.
More info

Dance Academy Cambodia has a wide range of dance classes through the week at Urban Tower, 5th Floor, #20 Street 51 (opposite Blue Dog, near The Place).
More info

The Traditional Dance Show, presented by Cambodian Living Arts, takes place at the National Museum stage. The hour-long performance showcases classical and folk dances from across Cambodia, including the famous Apsara. Every night Monday-Saturday (October-April) and every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (May to September).
More info

Other:

The Kok Thlok arts organisation is presenting twice weekly shadow puppet and Khmer theatre performances at the National Library, St 61, every Friday and Sunday at 6.30 pm. Kok Thlok are offering a membership card, with an annual fee of $30, that provides unlimited access (including for family members or two friends) to the rolling programme planned over the next four years to present the 24 forms of traditional theatre.
More info

N o w h e r e Gallery presents frequent workshops such as Self Portrait Acrylic on Canvas, Bookbinding for beginners and Brush lettering for beginners. Bookings always essential, spaces limited. Mostly Saturdays and Sundays although occasionally midweek.

The theatrical group the Francophone Troupe of Phnom Penh is holding a theatre workshops at 6.30 pm every Wednesday at Restaurant 63 Bassac, on St 308. Sessions are in French but perfect French is not required. $10/session (2 hours).
More info

Every Saturday at 5 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Saturday. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
More info

Most Sundays (and occasionally Saturdays) Khmer Architecture Tours presents a range of the architectural wonders of Phnom Penh. 8.30 am start, reservations essential.
More info

Performing arts courses at Brighton International School (#79 street 310) for ages 4 – 6 and 7 – 11 – singing, dancing, acting, every Saturday.
More info

Fortnightly on Wednesdays, at Cloud, a poetry writing workshop hosted by Jessica of Feminist Voices Phnom Penh for anyone looking to expand their writing, find their voice and build confidence. Please bring something to write with.
More info

New art programmes for children from three years old and up is now underway at Ocarina School led by a certified art teacher, Océane. “Ocarina is the first and only French-speaking activities center offering French standard after-school music and art curriculums for children from 6 months to 17 years old.”
More info

Greetings,

For two nights only, Friday 17 and Saturday 18, at est bar (St 214), a special exhibition by An Nies (Cambodia) and Sarah Jane Runge (New Zealand), Tantric, Tumultuous, Fractured and Afloat. $3 entry includes a glass of prosecco and finger food between 5 pm and 7 pm.
More info

Marilyn, An Nies

On Sunday 19, the 2019 classical concert series continues at Raffles Le Royal, Music and Colors, featuring Alexandr Scriabin’s 24 Preludes Op. 11 and the Sonata No3, Op.23 with a light installation, a nod to the composer’s synesthesia: hearing colors/seeing sounds.   $10 / $3, bookings recommended. From 6 pm.
More info

Monday 20, from 7.30 pm, Drink and Draw returns to Cloud – $4 for two hours with a life model in multiple poses.
More info

Coming soon:

• The next meeting of the Literati Society of Phnom Penh will be held at Villa Grange on May 22
• At the French Institute, Shadows and lights, renowned photographer Klavdij Sluban with the young photographers of the Royal University of Fine Arts and le Studio Images, opening on May 23
• The launch of Jenny Pisani’s book of poetry, Alchemy, at Cloud, May 24
• On the evenings of May 25 and 26, Friends International launch their new Futures Factory space with a Futures Festival promising music, art, dance, fashion games and more.
• My mothers and I, a dance performance at the French Institute by Chey Chankethya, “a dialogue about the tension between the individual’s need for freedom and the oppressive conventions of the closed worlds,” on May 30.
• Gco-Man! (self-satisfaction), an exhibition by Japanese digital artist and designer Kayoko Yonaga at Bong the Gallery, opens May 31
• summer charity concert by choir Musica Felice at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, June 2, tickets now on sale

Note: we are now accepting donations for the on-going work of Kumnooh, which can be made either via payment to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com at Paypal, or alternatively in cash which can be arranged by emailing to the same address. Your small contributions will help continue our free and advertising free service into the great, wide future of contemporary arts in Cambodia.

See you about…

Fabian Hipp

Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

If you are a venue or artist and would like to receive a weekly reminder to provide Kumnooh with an upcoming event or activity, please contact fabianhipp@kumnooh.com and ask to be added to the venue/artists list.

In brief: new and returning…

Friday 17 and Saturday 18, 5 pm at est bar (St 214), an exhibition by An Nies (Cambodia) and Sarah Jane Runge (New Zealand), Tantric, Tumultuous, Fractured and Afloat. $3 entry.
More info

Sunday 19, 6 pm, at Raffles Le Royal, Music and Colors, featuring Alexandr Scriabin’s 24 Preludes Op. 11 and the Sonata No3, Op.23 with a light installation.   $10 / $3.
More info

Monday 20, 7.30 pm, Drink and Draw at Cloud – $4 for two hours with a life model.

Ongoing…. exhibitions, dance performances and others

Exhibitions:

At Bong the Gallery, illusions/dis/illusions by Erick Gonzalez at Bong the Gallery (Sothearos Blvd, just north of St 178), an intriguing collection of high concept pieces, objects, optical art, painting and installation. “I started creating art from my own vision of my society, of my daily reality. Then, with the years of experience and artistic evolution, I try to make of my works a reflection of the society in which I live. Without judgments. Without answers. Sometimes I hit, sometimes I’m wrong, but that’s part of the process. There is nothing to regret. I just try to show people what I see of them and of the society. I think art can help to find sense to this life. Art is also a source of knowledge.”
More info

At Java Independence, Micro Organics, an exhibition by Yim Maline. “Yim Maline’s artwork starts with walking. Walking through natural spaces, undisturbed by human intervention. The shapes and colors of flowers, roots, and trees that she observes form the basis of her compositions. It is in these quiet landscapes that Maline seeks a reconciliation with her personal history and the cycles and resilience of nature. This exhibition is included in the programme Landscape Afterwar(d)s.” Until 21 June.
More info

At Bophana Center, Landscapes Afterwar(d)s, organised by Soko Phay and Patrick Nardin, “bringing together the artworks resulting from two workshops held in 2017 at the Royal University of Fine Arts. […] A group of young artists, both Cambodian and international, who have worked within the program’s context and on the memory of places, especially that of Phnom Penh, a city in constant turmoil. Their photographs, videos and installations show how they recognize themselves in the events of the past, through different types of archives, vestiges and testimonies. The diversity and polysemy of their works also testifies to the transition from the I to the We, from an intimate experience to a greater collective consciousness.” Until May 25.
More info

At Imag’in Café-Photo-Galerie on St 93, a photographic exhibition, Transition, by Martin Jacquemin, exploring the changes affecting the Cham community living on the banks of the Mekong River.
More info

At ARTillery Café on St 240½, an exhibition of woodcut artworks by Kek Soon, Bou’Sra Series.
More info

In Siem Reap, at MIRAGE Contemporary Art Space, A place for us, a group exhibition by artists of Open Studio Cambodia, based in Kampot – featuring work by Chan Phoun, Morn Chear, Pav Rasmey, Yim Mary, Long Lavy, Srey Norp, Rath Rathana and Lauren Iida. “Every piece unravels a story for the viewer, often autobiographical, from anecdotal to epic, uplifting to tragic to otherworldly.” Until 10 June.
More info

At TRIBE Cambodia, in Siem Reap, Elements, the first exhibition in Cambodia by UK artist Carne Griffiths. Until 31 May.
More info

At the Kampot Art Gallery, Kampot: The Changing Landscape. “Neak Sophal and Kong Vollak have created a unique exhibition looking at Kampot and the impact of past, present and future.”
More info

Elegy: Reflections on Angkor by John McDermott. The award-winning American photographer maintains his strong presence on the Siem Reap art scene with his mesmerizing monochromatic fine art images of Angkor taken between 1995-2014. Now exhibiting in two McDermott Galleries located at FCC Angkor and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
More info

Dance:

Every Thursday and Friday, 6.30 pm at Counterspace Theatre, Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, the dance company Sophiline Arts Ensemble presents performances of Cambodian dance. “Featuring a stellar cast dressed in fanciful costumes, The Lives of Giants is a contemporary meditation on bullying, cycles of violence, and the responsibilities of wielding power.” Tickets $18.
More info

Saturdays and Sundays, 6.30 pm at Counterspace Theatre, Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, Prumsodun Ok and NATYARASA present performances of Vajramala – Spirit of Khmer Dance. Tickets $25.
More info

Dance Academy Cambodia has a wide range of dance classes through the week at Urban Tower, 5th Floor, #20 Street 51 (opposite Blue Dog, near The Place).
More info

New Cambodian Artists in Siem Reap present weekly performances of contemporary dance every Saturday.
More info

The Traditional Dance Show, presented by Cambodian Living Arts, takes place at the National Museum stage. The hour-long performance showcases classical and folk dances from across Cambodia, including the famous Apsara. Every night Monday-Saturday (October-April) and every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (May to September).
More info

Other:

The Kok Thlok arts organisation is presenting twice weekly shadow puppet and Khmer theatre performances at the National Library, St 61, every Friday and Sunday at 6.30 pm. Kok Thlok are offering a membership card, with an annual fee of $30, that provides unlimited access (including for family members or two friends) to the rolling programme planned over the next four years to present the 24 forms of traditional theatre.
More info

N o w h e r e Gallery presents frequent workshops such as Self Portrait Acrylic on Canvas, Bookbinding for beginners and Brush lettering for beginners. Bookings always essential, spaces limited. Mostly Saturdays and Sundays although occasionally midweek.

The theatrical group the Francophone Troupe of Phnom Penh is holding a theatre workshops at 6.30 pm every Wednesday at Restaurant 63 Bassac, on St 308. Sessions are in French but perfect French is not required. $10/session (2 hours).
More info

Every Saturday at 5 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Saturday. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
More info

Most Sundays (and occasionally Saturdays) Khmer Architecture Tours presents a range of the architectural wonders of Phnom Penh. 8.30 am start, reservations essential.
More info

Performing arts courses at Brighton International School (#79 street 310) for ages 4 – 6 and 7 – 11 – singing, dancing, acting, every Saturday.
More info

Fortnightly on Wednesdays, at Cloud, a poetry writing workshop hosted by Jessica of Feminist Voices Phnom Penh for anyone looking to expand their writing, find their voice and build confidence. Please bring something to write with.
More info

New art programmes for children from three years old and up is now underway at Ocarina School led by a certified art teacher, Océane. “Ocarina is the first and only French-speaking activities center offering French standard after-school music and art curriculums for children from 6 months to 17 years old.”
More info

Greetings,

Ladies and gentlemen of the Kumnooh readership, some of you may be aware that May marks our sixth birthday. Many guides and many venues have come and gone in that time, as a recent overdue refresh of the website kumnooh.com has highlighted. This month will also see the relaunch of our sister publication, the gig guide LengPleng.

There are changes afoot, including the move to an unsubsidised mailing list provider, and we are choosing this moment to announce the introduction of an instrument of support for our efforts.

We are now accepting donations for the on-going work of Kumnooh, which can be made either via payment to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com at Paypal, or alternatively in cash which can be arranged by emailing to the same address. Your small contributions will help continue our free and advertising free service into the great, wide future of contemporary arts in Cambodia.

And on with the show(s):

The regular Thursday night event for the enigmatic Number 26 Art Shop Gallery on St 118, just off the riverside, this week features a poetry reading by Phnom Penh poet Scott Bywater. From 8 pm.
More info

Also on Thursday 9, the Phnom Penh Players will be joining the Cambodia pride celebrations with an evening of songs and dances from Shanghai Cabaret at POC Bar, St 15.   8.30 pm, $5 at the door.
More info

On Saturday 11, at 7 pm, the opening of illusions/dis/illusions by Erick Gonzalez at Bong the Gallery (Sothearos Blvd, just north of St 178), an intriguing collection of high concept pieces, objects, optical art, painting and installation. “I started creating art from my own vision of my society, of my daily reality. Then, with the years of experience and artistic evolution, I try to make of my works a reflection of the society in which I live. Without judgments. Without answers. Sometimes I hit, sometimes I’m wrong, but that’s part of the process. There is nothing to regret. I just try to show people what I see of them and of the society. I think art can help to find sense to this life. Art is also a source of knowledge.” Check the Good Times 2 supplement of the Khmer Times this Friday for more on Erick and his exhibition.
More info

Coming soon:

• At the French Institute, Shadows and lights, renowned photographer Klavdij Sluban with the young photographers of the Royal University of Fine Arts and le Studio Images, opening on May 23
• summer charity concert by choir Musica Felice at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, June 2, tickets now on sale

See you about…

Fabian Hipp

Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

If you are a venue or artist and would like to receive a weekly reminder to provide Kumnooh with an upcoming event or activity, please contact fabianhipp@kumnooh.com and ask to be added to the venue/artists list.

In brief: new and returning…

Thursday 9, 8 pm at Number 26 Art Shop Gallery (St 118, just off the riverside), a poetry reading by Phnom Penh poet Scott Bywater.
More info

Thursday 9, 8.30 pm at POC Bar, St 15, the Phnom Penh Players present with an evening of songs and dances from Shanghai Cabaret . $5 at the door.
More info

Saturday 11, 7 pm at Bong the Gallery (Sothearos Blvd, just north of St 178), the opening of illusions/dis/illusions by Erick Gonzalez an intriguing collection of high concept pieces, objects, optical art, painting and installation.
More info

Ongoing…. exhibitions, dance performances and others

Exhibitions:

At Java Independence, Micro Organics, an exhibition by Yim Maline. “Yim Maline’s artwork starts with walking. Walking through natural spaces, undisturbed by human intervention. The shapes and colors of flowers, roots, and trees that she observes form the basis of her compositions. It is in these quiet landscapes that Maline seeks a reconciliation with her personal history and the cycles and resilience of nature. This exhibition is included in the programme Landscape Afterwar(d)s.” Until 21 June.
More info

At Bophana Center, Landscapes Afterwar(d)s, organised by Soko Phay and Patrick Nardin, “bringing together the artworks resulting from two workshops held in 2017 at the Royal University of Fine Arts. […] A group of young artists, both Cambodian and international, who have worked within the program’s context and on the memory of places, especially that of Phnom Penh, a city in constant turmoil. Their photographs, videos and installations show how they recognize themselves in the events of the past, through different types of archives, vestiges and testimonies. The diversity and polysemy of their works also testifies to the transition from the I to the We, from an intimate experience to a greater collective consciousness.” Until May 25.
More info

At Imag’in Café-Photo-Galerie on St 93, a photographic exhibition, Transition, by Martin Jacquemin, exploring the changes affecting the Cham community living on the banks of the Mekong River.
More info

At ARTillery Café on St 240½, an exhibition of woodcut artworks by Kek Soon, Bou’Sra Series.
More info

In Siem Reap, at MIRAGE Contemporary Art Space, A place for us, a group exhibition by artists of Open Studio Cambodia, based in Kampot – featuring work by Chan Phoun, Morn Chear, Pav Rasmey, Yim Mary, Long Lavy, Srey Norp, Rath Rathana and Lauren Iida. “Every piece unravels a story for the viewer, often autobiographical, from anecdotal to epic, uplifting to tragic to otherworldly.” Until 10 June.
More info

At TRIBE Cambodia, in Siem Reap, Elements, the first exhibition in Cambodia by UK artist Carne Griffiths. Until 31 May.
More info

At the Kampot Art Gallery, Kampot: The Changing Landscape. “Neak Sophal and Kong Vollak have created a unique exhibition looking at Kampot and the impact of past, present and future.”
More info

Elegy: Reflections on Angkor by John McDermott. The award-winning American photographer maintains his strong presence on the Siem Reap art scene with his mesmerizing monochromatic fine art images of Angkor taken between 1995-2014. Now exhibiting in two McDermott Galleries located at FCC Angkor and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
More info

Dance:

Every Thursday and Friday, 6.30 pm at Counterspace Theatre, Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, the dance company Sophiline Arts Ensemble presents performances of Cambodian dance. “Featuring a stellar cast dressed in fanciful costumes, The Lives of Giants is a contemporary meditation on bullying, cycles of violence, and the responsibilities of wielding power.” Tickets $18.
More info

Saturdays and Sundays, 6.30 pm at Counterspace Theatre, Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, Prumsodun Ok and NATYARASA present performances of Vajramala – Spirit of Khmer Dance. Tickets $25.
More info

Dance Academy Cambodia has a wide range of dance classes through the week at Urban Tower, 5th Floor, #20 Street 51 (opposite Blue Dog, near The Place).
More info

New Cambodian Artists in Siem Reap present weekly performances of contemporary dance every Saturday.
More info

The Traditional Dance Show, presented by Cambodian Living Arts, takes place at the National Museum stage. The hour-long performance showcases classical and folk dances from across Cambodia, including the famous Apsara. Every night Monday-Saturday (October-April) and every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (May to September).
More info

Other:

The Kok Thlok arts organisation is presenting twice weekly shadow puppet and Khmer theatre performances at the National Library, St 61, every Friday and Sunday at 6.30 pm. Kok Thlok are offering a membership card, with an annual fee of $30, that provides unlimited access (including for family members or two friends) to the rolling programme planned over the next four years to present the 24 forms of traditional theatre.
More info

N o w h e r e Gallery presents frequent workshops such as Self Portrait Acrylic on Canvas, Bookbinding for beginners and Brush lettering for beginners. Bookings always essential, spaces limited. Mostly Saturdays and Sundays although occasionally midweek.

The theatrical group the Francophone Troupe of Phnom Penh is holding a theatre workshops at 6.30 pm every Wednesday at Restaurant 63 Bassac, on St 308. Sessions are in French but perfect French is not required. $10/session (2 hours).
More info

Every Saturday at 5 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Saturday. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
More info

Most Sundays (and occasionally Saturdays) Khmer Architecture Tours presents a range of the architectural wonders of Phnom Penh. 8.30 am start, reservations essential.
More info

Performing arts courses at Brighton International School (#79 street 310) for ages 4 – 6 and 7 – 11 – singing, dancing, acting, every Saturday.
More info

Fortnightly on Wednesdays, at Cloud, a poetry writing workshop hosted by Jessica of Feminist Voices Phnom Penh for anyone looking to expand their writing, find their voice and build confidence. Please bring something to write with.
More info

New art programmes for children from three years old and up is now underway at Ocarina School led by a certified art teacher, Océane. “Ocarina is the first and only French-speaking activities center offering French standard after-school music and art curriculums for children from 6 months to 17 years old.”
More info

Greetings,

Saturday 4, from 6 pm at The Box Office, the theatre troupe Phnom Penh Players are hosting a pre-pitch party for anyone interested in possible productions up until the end of 2019 – a chance to find out what you need to do to get a production happening.
More info

On Monday 6, Drink and Draw at Cloud. Two hours with a life model in multiple poses. 7.30 pm start.
More info

Coming soon:

• illusions/dis/illusions by Erick Gonzalez at Bong the Gallery (Sothearos Blvd), May 11
• summer charity concert by choir Musica Felice at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, June 2, tickets now on sale

See you about…

Fabian Hipp

Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

If you are a venue or artist and would like to receive a weekly reminder to provide Kumnooh with an upcoming event or activity, please contact fabianhipp@kumnooh.com and ask to be added to the venue/artists list.

In brief: new and returning…

Saturday 4, 6 pm at The Box Office, the theatre troupe Phnom Penh Players are hosting a pre-pitch party for possible productions up until the end of 2019.
More info

Monday 6, 7.30 pm, Drink and Draw at Cloud. Two hours with a life model in multiple poses.
More info

Ongoing…. exhibitions, dance performances and others

Exhibitions:

At Java Independence, Micro Organics, an exhibition by Yim Maline. “Yim Maline’s artwork starts with walking. Walking through natural spaces, undisturbed by human intervention. The shapes and colors of flowers, roots, and trees that she observes form the basis of her compositions. It is in these quiet landscapes that Maline seeks a reconciliation with her personal history and the cycles and resilience of nature. This exhibition is included in the programme Landscape Afterwar(d)s.” Until 21 June.
More info

At Bophana Center, Landscapes Afterwar(d)s, organised by Soko Phay and Patrick Nardin, “bringing together the artworks resulting from two workshops held in 2017 at the Royal University of Fine Arts. […] A group of young artists, both Cambodian and international, who have worked within the program’s context and on the memory of places, especially that of Phnom Penh, a city in constant turmoil. Their photographs, videos and installations show how they recognize themselves in the events of the past, through different types of archives, vestiges and testimonies. The diversity and polysemy of their works also testifies to the transition from the I to the We, from an intimate experience to a greater collective consciousness.” Until May 25.
More info

At Imag’in Café-Photo-Galerie on St 93, a photographic exhibition, Transition, by Martin Jacquemin, exploring the changes affecting the Cham community living on the banks of the Mekong River.
More info

At ARTillery Café on St 240½, an exhibition of woodcut artworks by Kek Soon, Bou’Sra Series.
More info

In Siem Reap, at MIRAGE Contemporary Art Space, A place for us, a group exhibition by artists of Open Studio Cambodia, based in Kampot – featuring work by Chan Phoun, Morn Chear, Pav Rasmey, Yim Mary, Long Lavy, Srey Norp, Rath Rathana and Lauren Iida. “Every piece unravels a story for the viewer, often autobiographical, from anecdotal to epic, uplifting to tragic to otherworldly.” Until 10 June.
More info

At TRIBE Cambodia, in Siem Reap, Elements, the first exhibition in Cambodia by UK artist Carne Griffiths. Until 31 May.
More info

At the Kampot Art Gallery, Kampot: The Changing Landscape. “Neak Sophal and Kong Vollak have created a unique exhibition looking at Kampot and the impact of past, present and future.”
More info

Elegy: Reflections on Angkor by John McDermott. The award-winning American photographer maintains his strong presence on the Siem Reap art scene with his mesmerizing monochromatic fine art images of Angkor taken between 1995-2014. Now exhibiting in two McDermott Galleries located at FCC Angkor and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
More info

Dance:

Every Thursday and Friday, 6.30 pm at Counterspace Theatre, Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, the dance company Sophiline Arts Ensemble presents performances of Cambodian dance. “Featuring a stellar cast dressed in fanciful costumes, The Lives of Giants is a contemporary meditation on bullying, cycles of violence, and the responsibilities of wielding power.” Tickets $18.
More info

Saturdays and Sundays, 6.30 pm at Counterspace Theatre, Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, Prumsodun Ok and NATYARASA present performances of Vajramala – Spirit of Khmer Dance. Tickets $25.
More info

Dance Academy Cambodia has a wide range of dance classes through the week at Urban Tower, 5th Floor, #20 Street 51 (opposite Blue Dog, near The Place).
More info

New Cambodian Artists in Siem Reap present weekly performances of contemporary dance every Saturday.
More info

The Traditional Dance Show, presented by Cambodian Living Arts, takes place at the National Museum stage. The hour-long performance showcases classical and folk dances from across Cambodia, including the famous Apsara. Every night Monday-Saturday (October-April) and every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (May to September).
More info

Other:

The Kok Thlok arts organisation is presenting twice weekly shadow puppet and Khmer theatre performances at the National Library, St 61, every Friday and Sunday at 6.30 pm. Kok Thlok are offering a membership card, with an annual fee of $30, that provides unlimited access (including for family members or two friends) to the rolling programme planned over the next four years to present the 24 forms of traditional theatre.
More info

N o w h e r e Gallery presents frequent workshops such as Self Portrait Acrylic on Canvas, Bookbinding for beginners and Brush lettering for beginners. Bookings always essential, spaces limited. Mostly Saturdays and Sundays although occasionally midweek.

The theatrical group the Francophone Troupe of Phnom Penh is holding a theatre workshops at 6.30 pm every Wednesday at Restaurant 63 Bassac, on St 308. Sessions are in French but perfect French is not required. $10/session (2 hours).
More info

Every Saturday at 5 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Saturday. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
More info

Most Sundays (and occasionally Saturdays) Khmer Architecture Tours presents a range of the architectural wonders of Phnom Penh. 8.30 am start, reservations essential.
More info

Performing arts courses at Brighton International School (#79 street 310) for ages 4 – 6 and 7 – 11 – singing, dancing, acting, every Saturday.
More info

Fortnightly on Wednesdays, at Cloud, a poetry writing workshop hosted by Jessica of Feminist Voices Phnom Penh for anyone looking to expand their writing, find their voice and build confidence. Please bring something to write with.
More info

New art programmes for children from three years old and up is now underway at Ocarina School led by a certified art teacher, Océane. “Ocarina is the first and only French-speaking activities center offering French standard after-school music and art curriculums for children from 6 months to 17 years old.”
More info

Greetings,

On Wednesday 24, 6.30 pm at Java Independence, the opening of Micro Organics, an exhibition by Yim Maline. “Yim Maline’s artwork starts with walking. Walking through natural spaces, undisturbed by human intervention. The shapes and colors of flowers, roots, and trees that she observes form the basis of her compositions. It is in these quiet landscapes that Maline seeks a reconciliation with her personal history and the cycles and resilience of nature. This exhibition is included in the programme Landscape Afterwar(d)s.” Until 21 June.
More info

Thursday 25: get ready for this rush….

On Thursday 25 from 6 pm, at Bophana Center, Landscapes Afterwar(d)s, organised by Soko Phay and Patrick Nardin, “bringing together the artworks resulting from two workshops held in 2017 at the Royal University of Fine Arts. […] A group of young artists, both Cambodian and international, who have worked within the program’s context and on the memory of places, especially that of Phnom Penh, a city in constant turmoil. Their photographs, videos and installations show how they recognize themselves in the events of the past, through different types of archives, vestiges and testimonies. The diversity and polysemy of their works also testifies to the transition from the I to the We, from an intimate experience to a greater collective consciousness.” Until May 25.
More info

On Thursday 25, 7 pm at The Art Shop (St 118, between Riverside and Street 5), the last showing of a series of photographs by Steve Porte covering the Cham fishing fleet in Kampot – music photography is only a fraction of his work.
More info

Also on Thursday 25, from 7 pm at Cloud, the closing of the joint exhibition by Marika Els and Emily Marques, My Portal, My Abyss, will be marked by The Extreme Minute. “How does it work? $2 gets you a minute of painting on the shared canvas (all materials provided) & an entry into the raffle. At the end of the evening one lucky person will take the collaborative masterpiece home with them.”
More info

And also on Thursday 25, from 7 pm at Imag’in Café-Photo-Galerie on St 93, the opening of a photographic exhibition, Transition, by Martin Jacquemin, exploring the changes affecting the Cham community living on the banks of the Mekong River.
More info

And also also on Thursday 25, from 8 pm at ARTillery Café on St 240½, an exhibition of woodcut artworks by Kek Soon, Bou’Sra Series.
More info

Finally on Thursday 25, from 8 pm, one last roll of the dice at the current Meta House location: a performance by D & S Ensemble KNM Berlin and Argentine composer Ana Maria Rodriguez, who are currently developing and rehearsing in collaboration with Cambodian dance company Prumsodun Ok & Natyarasa on Drops and Seeds, a new music/dance piece to be premiered in Berlin and Phnom Penh in 2020. “In this concert set the musicians will give a preview on what they are musically working on for Drops and Seeds. Besides their instruments they might also use founded objects like cardboard boxes. There isn’t a score by the composer yet – but some raw material and sketches they will merge and explore in a common improvisation.”
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On Friday 26, at Bophana Center, from 6.30 pm, the screening of a number of short films by Vireak Sieng. “For the Cine Club on this Friday, it would be very special that Mr. Vireak Sieng will come to showcase his outstanding achievements. There are four short films, such as Arv, Waiting, Mission of Super Bean, and The Room Keeper.”
More info

On Friday 26 in Siem Reap, at MIRAGE Contemporary Art Space, the opening of A place for us, a group exhibition by artists of Open Studio Cambodia, based in Kampot – featuring work by Chan Phoun, Morn Chear, Pav Rasmey, Yim Mary, Long Lavy, Srey Norp, Rath Rathana and Lauren Iida. “Every piece unravels a story for the viewer, often autobiographical, from anecdotal to epic, uplifting to tragic to otherworldly.” 6 pm start, runs until 10 June.
More info

Saturday 27, from 7 pm at Bong the Gallery, a closing night party Zombie Museum by Japanese artist Kenichiro Takamatsu, including live digital portrait painting.
More info

On Sunday 28 at TRIBE Cambodia, in Siem Reap, the opening of Elements, the first exhibition in Cambodia by UK artist Carne Griffiths. Reception from 2 – 6 pm, runs until 31 May.
More info

On Monday 29, Drink and Draw returns to Cloud after a brief break. Two hours with a life model in multiple poses. 7.30 pm start.
More info

See you about…

Fabian Hipp

Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

If you are a venue or artist and would like to receive a weekly reminder to provide Kumnooh with an upcoming event or activity, please contact fabianhipp@kumnooh.com and ask to be added to the venue/artists list.

In brief: new and returning…

Wednesday 24, 6.30 pm at Java Independence, the opening of Micro Organics, an exhibition by Yim Maline. The exhibition is included in the programme Landscape Afterwar(d)s organized by Soko Phay and Patrick Nardin.”
More info

Thursday 25, 6 pm at Bophana Center, Landscapes Afterwar(d)s, organised by Soko Phay and Patrick Nardin, bringing together the artworks resulting from two workshops held in 2017 at the Royal University of Fine Arts.
More info

Thursday 25, 7 pm at The Art Shop (St 118, between Riverside and Street 5), the last showing of a series of photographs by Steve Porte covering the Cham fishing fleet in Kampot.
More info

Thursday 25, 7 pm at Cloud, Marika Els and Emily Marques present The Extreme Minute. “How does it work? $2 gets you a minute of painting on the shared canvas (all materials provided) & an entry into the raffle.”
More info

Thursday 25, 7 pm at Imag’in Café-Photo-Galerie on St 93, the opening of a photographic exhibition, Transition, by Martin Jacquemin, on the Cham community living on the banks of the Mekong River.
More info

Thursday 25, from 8 pm at ARTillery Café on St 240½, an exhibition of woodcut artworks by Kek Soon, Bou’Sra Series.
More info

Thursday 25, 8 pm, at Meta House, a performance by D & S Ensemble KNM Berlin and Argentine composer Ana Maria Rodriguez of work in progress Drops and Seeds.
More info

Friday 26, 6.30 pm at Bophana Center, the screening of short films by Vireak Sieng.
More info

Friday 26, 6.30 pm at MIRAGE Contemporary Art Space Siem Reap, the opening of A place for us, a group exhibition by artists of Open Studio Cambodia, based in Kampot.
More info

Saturday 27, 7 pm at Bong the Gallery, a closing night party Zombie Museum by Japanese artist Kenichiro Takamatsu.
More info

Sunday 28, 2 pm at TRIBE Cambodia, Siem Reap, the opening of Elements, an exhibition by UK artist Carne Griffiths.
More info

Monday 29, 7.30 pm at Cloud, Drink and Draw: two hours with a life model in multiple poses.
More info

Ongoing…. exhibitions, dance performances and others

Exhibitions:

Chinese House hosts ELEMENTS, a “paintography” exhibition by Jean-Francois Perigois and Dominique Tricoire, “celebrating the four elements of life and surrealism between water and sky in the Kingdom of Wonder’s beautiful countryside.”
More info

At Cloud, a joint exhibition by Marika Els and Emily Marques, My Portal, My Abyss. “Some portals lead to more darkness, and an escape seems impossible. Other portals offer glimpses of Light, and offers you a place of rest. My Portal, My Abyss is an eclectic selection of paintings by Marika Els and Emily Marques portraying their experiences with the concepts of movement, change, as well as the instability of stability.” Until April 25.
More info

At Bong the Gallery, Zombie Museum by Japanese artist Kenichiro Takamatsu.
More info

At the Kampot Art Gallery, Kampot: The Changing Landscape. “Neak Sophal and Kong Vollak have created a unique exhibition looking at Kampot and the impact of past, present and future.”
More info

Elegy: Reflections on Angkor by John McDermott. The award-winning American photographer maintains his strong presence on the Siem Reap art scene with his mesmerizing monochromatic fine art images of Angkor taken between 1995-2014. Now exhibiting in two McDermott Galleries located at FCC Angkor and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
More info

Dance:

Every Thursday and Friday, 6.30 pm at Counterspace Theatre, Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, the dance company Sophiline Arts Ensemble presents performances of Cambodian dance. “Featuring a stellar cast dressed in fanciful costumes, The Lives of Giants is a contemporary meditation on bullying, cycles of violence, and the responsibilities of wielding power.” Tickets $18.
More info

Saturdays and Sundays, 6.30 pm at Counterspace Theatre, Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, Prumsodun Ok and NATYARASA present performances of Vajramala – Spirit of Khmer Dance. Tickets $25.
More info

Dance Academy Cambodia has a wide range of dance classes through the week at Urban Tower, 5th Floor, #20 Street 51 (opposite Blue Dog, near The Place).
More info

New Cambodian Artists in Siem Reap present weekly performances of contemporary dance every Saturday.
More info

The Traditional Dance Show, presented by Cambodian Living Arts, takes place at the National Museum stage. The hour-long performance showcases classical and folk dances from across Cambodia, including the famous Apsara. Every night Monday-Saturday (October-April) and every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (May to September).
More info

Other:

The Kok Thlok arts organisation is presenting twice weekly shadow puppet and Khmer theatre performances at the National Library, St 61, every Friday and Sunday at 6.30 pm. Kok Thlok are offering a membership card, with an annual fee of $30, that provides unlimited access (including for family members or two friends) to the rolling programme planned over the next four years to present the 24 forms of traditional theatre.
More info

N o w h e r e Gallery presents frequent workshops such as Self Portrait Acrylic on Canvas, Bookbinding for beginners and Brush lettering for beginners. Bookings always essential, spaces limited. Mostly Saturdays and Sundays although occasionally midweek.

The theatrical group the Francophone Troupe of Phnom Penh is holding a theatre workshops at 6.30 pm every Wednesday at Restaurant 63 Bassac, on St 308. Sessions are in French but perfect French is not required. $10/session (2 hours).
More info

Every Saturday at 5 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Saturday. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
More info

Most Sundays (and occasionally Saturdays) Khmer Architecture Tours presents a range of the architectural wonders of Phnom Penh. 8.30 am start, reservations essential.
More info

Performing arts courses at Brighton International School (#79 street 310) for ages 4 – 6 and 7 – 11 – singing, dancing, acting, every Saturday.
More info

Fortnightly on Wednesdays, at Cloud, a poetry writing workshop hosted by Jessica of Feminist Voices Phnom Penh for anyone looking to expand their writing, find their voice and build confidence. Please bring something to write with.
More info

New art programmes for children from three years old and up is now underway at Ocarina School led by a certified art teacher, Océane. “Ocarina is the first and only French-speaking activities center offering French standard after-school music and art curriculums for children from 6 months to 17 years old.”
More info

Greetings,

Tonight, Tuesday 9, a photojournalism exhibition by Grade 9 students from East-West International School on the theme Local Issues of Global Relevance at Tapas 240 Rooftop Lounge. 5 pm – 7 pm.
More info

Also tonight, Tuesday 9, at Cloud, a French language Cabaret d’impro based on the work of the Disney Corporation. From 7.30 pm.
More info

Thursday 11, 6 pm at Bong the Gallery, Pepe & the Artist, an exhibition dedicated to Japanese culture, food and art – offering different forms of Japanese tapas during the Kenichiro Takamatsu exhibition Zombie Museum.
More info

Also on Thursday 11, 7 pm at The Art Shop (St 118, between Riverside and Street 5), a showing of a series of photographs by Steve Porte covering the Cham fishing fleet in Kampot – music photography is only a fraction of his work. The evening will repeat on April 18 and 25.
More info

The long running Kok Thlok arts organisation, dedicated to the furtherance of Khmer theatre and shadow puppetry, who recently began presenting twice weekly performances at the National Library, St 61, every Friday and Sunday, are offering a membership card for lovers of Khmer culture. The card, with an annual fee of $30, will provide unlimited access (including for family members or two friends) to the rolling programme planned over the next four years to present the 24 forms of traditional theatre.

See you about…

Fabian Hipp

Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

If you are a venue or artist and would like to receive a weekly reminder to provide Kumnooh with an upcoming event or activity, please contact fabianhipp@kumnooh.com and ask to be added to the venue/artists list.

In brief: new and returning…

Tuesday 9, 5 pm at Tapas 240 Rooftop Lounge, a photojournalism exhibition by Grade 9 students from East-West International School on the theme Local Issues of Global Relevance.
More info

Tuesday 9, 7.30 pm at Cloud, a French language Cabaret d’impro based on the work of the Disney Corporation.
More info

Thursday 11, 6 pm at Bong the Gallery, Pepe & the Artist, an exhibition dedicated to Japanese culture, food and art.
More info

Thursday 11, 7 pm at The Art Shop (St 118), a showing of a series of photographs by Steve Porte covering the Cham fishing fleet in Kampot.
More info

Ongoing…. exhibitions, dance performances and others

Exhibitions:

Chinese House hosts ELEMENTS, a “paintography” exhibition by Jean-Francois Perigois and Dominique Tricoire, “celebrating the four elements of life and surrealism between water and sky in the Kingdom of Wonder’s beautiful countryside.”
More info

At Bophana Centre, an exhibition commemorating 15 years of NyoNyum, the oldest lifestyle free magazine in Cambodia, written in Japanese and English, which has been published since 2003. Until 12 April.
More info

At Cloud, a joint exhibition by Marika Els and Emily Marques, My Portal, My Abyss. “Some portals lead to more darkness, and an escape seems impossible. Other portals offer glimpses of Light, and offers you a place of rest. My Portal, My Abyss is an eclectic selection of paintings by Marika Els and Emily Marques portraying their experiences with the concepts of movement, change, as well as the instability of stability.” Until April 25.
More info

At Bong the Gallery, Zombie Museum by Japanese artist Kenichiro Takamatsu.
More info

At The Plantation, a new exhibition of works by painter Chhan Dina. “The paintings in Dina’s latest exhibition are in striking contrast to her previous work. She has been using Chinese ink, almost monochrome, but still showcasing her characteristic themes – birds and the natural world as a metaphor for human life.” Until April 15.
More info

At Java Independence Monument, Counterfeit Narratives, an exhibition by Nicolas C. Grey. “In an age that has been called “post-truth” due to the exposure of social media manipulation by political and corporate agendas, this exhibition, Counterfeit Narratives, Nicolas C. Grey cuts through to the immediacy of the human experience. But post-truthism is not a new idea to the art world. Artists have long drawn attention to our subjective reality and psychological conditioning.”
More info

At the Kampot Art Gallery, Kampot: The Changing Landscape. “Neak Sophal and Kong Vollak have created a unique exhibition looking at Kampot and the impact of past, present and future.”
More info

Elegy: Reflections on Angkor by John McDermott. The award-winning American photographer maintains his strong presence on the Siem Reap art scene with his mesmerizing monochromatic fine art images of Angkor taken between 1995-2014. Now exhibiting in two McDermott Galleries located at FCC Angkor and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
More info

Dance:

Every Thursday and Friday, 6.30 pm at Counterspace Theatre, Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, the dance company Sophiline Arts Ensemble presents performances of Cambodian dance. “Featuring a stellar cast dressed in fanciful costumes, The Lives of Giants is a contemporary meditation on bullying, cycles of violence, and the responsibilities of wielding power.” Tickets $18.

More info

Saturdays and Sundays, 6.30 pm at Counterspace Theatre, Java Creative Café Tuol Tom Pong, Prumsodun Ok and NATYARASA present performances of Vajramala – Spirit of Khmer Dance. Tickets $25.
More info

Dance Academy Cambodia has a wide range of dance classes through the week at Urban Tower, 5th Floor, #20 Street 51 (opposite Blue Dog, near The Place).
More info

New Cambodian Artists in Siem Reap present weekly performances of contemporary dance every Saturday.
More info

The Traditional Dance Show, presented by Cambodian Living Arts, takes place at the National Museum stage. The hour-long performance showcases classical and folk dances from across Cambodia, including the famous Apsara. Every night Monday-Saturday (October-April) and every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (May to September).
More info
Other:

The Kok Thlok arts organisation is presenting twice weekly shadow puppet and Khmer theatre performances at the National Library, St 61, every Friday and Sunday at 6.30 pm.
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N o w h e r e Gallery presents frequent workshops such as Self Portrait Acrylic on Canvas, Bookbinding for beginners and Brush lettering for beginners. Bookings always essential, spaces limited. Mostly Saturdays and Sundays although occasionally midweek.

The theatrical group the Francophone Troupe of Phnom Penh is holding a theatre workshops at 6.30 pm every Wednesday at Restaurant 63 Bassac, on St 308. Sessions are in French but perfect French is not required. $10/session (2 hours).
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Every Saturday at 5 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Saturday. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
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Most Sundays (and occasionally Saturdays) Khmer Architecture Tours presents a range of the architectural wonders of Phnom Penh. 8.30 am start, reservations essential.
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Performing arts courses at Brighton International School (#79 street 310) for ages 4 – 6 and 7 – 11 – singing, dancing, acting, every Saturday.
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Fortnightly on Wednesdays, at Cloud, a poetry writing workshop hosted by Jessica of Feminist Voices Phnom Penh for anyone looking to expand their writing, find their voice and build confidence. Please bring something to write with.
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New art programmes for children from three years old and up is now underway at Ocarina School led by a certified art teacher, Océane. “Ocarina is the first and only French-speaking activities center offering French standard after-school music and art curriculums for children from 6 months to 17 years old.”
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