Greetings,

Tonight, Tuesday 7 at 6 pm at Meta House, the opening of Into The Dark: Human Costs Of The Southeast Asia’s Ice Epidemic, an exhibition by German photographer Benjamin Haselberger on the underworld of crystal methamphetamine in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and the Philippines. From 8 pm, an artist talk, presentation and screening of documentaries on meth abuse in the region.
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On Wednesday 8 at the French Institute, a special presentation by Romain Puértolas, author of The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir who got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe. From 6.30 pm.
More info

On Thursday 9 at 6 pm, Meta House presents a photographic exhibition and book launch by Omar Havana, Endurance, on the impact and consequences of the Kathmandu earthquake in 2015. A selection of photographs will be exhibited and the book will be on sale. Omar will hold a talk from 7 pm.
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Also on Thursday 9, from 7 pm Sophiline Arts Ensemble will perform on the helipad on the top of the Canadia Bank building. 100 tickets are available for $50 inclusive of food & soft drinks, and can be purchased at Java Café Independence, The 240, and Canadia Tower information counter.
More info

On Friday 10, Sa Sa Bassac commences a three month programme, READ, aimed at highlighting and activating their by-donation reading room, both in their exhibition space and online. Reception from 6 pm to 8 pm.
More info

At Meta House on Saturday 11, from 7 pm, Chaktomuk Film Insight 2017, a presentation of new Cambodian short films, from the Chaktomuk Short Film Festival. The screening will be followed by Q&A with filmmakers.
More info

On Saturday 11 from 7.30 pm, spoken word #6 at The L Bar – all comers encouraged to read, perform, tell a joke, or be good audience.
More info

On Sunday 12 Khmer Architecture Tours presents Central Phnom Penh by cyclo. 8.30 am start, reservations essential.
More info

Monday 13, 7.30 pm at Cloud, Drink and Draw: two hours with a life model for $3. Special additional drawing class at 7 pm for $1.
More info

Coming soon:

From the studio to fine art, an exhibition by Sopheap Pich opening at the French Institute on February 16.

For a more rock’n’roll musical flavour of Phnom Penh, make sure you follow weekly gig guide LengPleng.com as well.
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 7, 6 pm at Meta House, the opening of Into The Dark: Human Costs Of The Southeast Asia’s Ice Epidemic, an exhibition by German photographer Benjamin Haselberger. From 8 pm, an artist talk, presentation and screening of documentaries on meth abuse in the region.
More info

Wednesday 8, 6.30 pm the French Institute, a special presentation by Romain Puértolas, author of The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir who got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe.
More info

Thursday 9, 6 pm, Meta House presents a photographic exhibition and book launch by Omar Havana, Endurance, on the impact and consequences of the Kathmandu earthquake in 2015.
More info

Thursday 9, 7 pm, Sophiline Arts Ensemble will perform on the helipad on the top of the Canadia Bank building.
More info

Friday 10, 6 pm, Sa Sa Bassac commences a three month programme, READ, aimed at highlighting and activating their by-donation reading room.
More info

Saturday 11, 7 pm at Meta House, Chaktomuk Film Insight 2017, a presentation of new Cambodian short films plus Q&A with filmmakers.
More info

Saturday 11, 7.30 pm, spoken word #6 at The L Bar.
More info

Sunday 12, 8.30 am Khmer Architecture Tours presents Central Phnom Penh by cyclo.
More info

Monday 13, 7.30 pm at Cloud, Drink and Draw: two hours with a life model for $3. Special additional drawing class at 7 pm for $1.
More info

Ongoing….

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Soiree, an evening of film and discussion. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
More info

Every third Wednesday, 7.30 pm at The Harbour in Siem Reap, the Spoken Arts night invites writers and readers to share.
More info

Every Saturday morning at 10 am Coin Café presents free apsara dance classes for children.
More info

The Phnom Penh Writers Workshop holds events every second Sunday afternoon for Phnom Penh writers who are interested in discussion and critique of their works in progress. If you would like to be involved, please contact Claire (clairemarchantcollier [ @ ] gmail.com or John john.christopher.brown [ @ ] gmail.com.

At the Insider Gallery at the Intercontinental Hotel, the opening of an art exhibition by Grace H. Gutekanst, Enigmatic.
More info

At the Lotus Pond Gallery, Plantation urban resort & spa, Sampot civilisé, an exhibition by Chan Dany, examining the role and uses of the Cambodian silk garment sampot.
More info

Java Café Independence presents There’s A Ghost In My House, Drawings and Paper Cuts by Philip Faulks.
More info

The FCC hosts Resilience, a photographic exhibition featuring the work of Tim Page, George Nickels and John Rodsted, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreement, in collaboration with Constable Gallery at Large and the Cambodia Peace Museum project. Show runs until the end of January.
More info

The Governor’s House Boutique Hotel (3 Mao Tse Tung Blvd, 100 m from Norodom Blvd) and Little Hearts International present a twofold exhibition by street photographer Vincent de Wilde, Between Salt and Earth and Supervivere, Cambodia Today.
More info

Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra hosts Wonders of 1929, a collection of vintage photographs of Cambodia, the work of Georges Portal, a French actor and director.
More info
Even more info

New Leaf Book Cafe in Siem Reap, has a continuous exhibition for Small Art School, featuring the work of young aspiring Cambodian artists.
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

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

Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in Siem Reap and performances on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in Battambang, on a rolling cycle of different works.
In Siem Reap: at 7.30 pm under the big top in Siem Reap, behind the Angkor National Museum, in front of Angkor Century Hotel.
More info
In Battambang: visual arts exhibition from 6 pm then circus show at 7 pm.
More info

DanceWorldCambodia offers classes in adult ballet, yoga and Bollywood style.  For more info contact dance@danceworldcambodia.com

Greetings,

On Thursday 2, from 6 pm at the Insider Gallery at the Intercontinental Hotel, the opening of an art exhibition by Grace H. Gutekanst, Enigmatic.
More info

On Thursday 2 at the French Institute, a contemporary dance performance by the dancer Hun Pen. “Her dance uses body motions meant to speak both a universal and poetic language in which what she translates, opposes and synthesizes are the complex and contradictory feelings forming everyone’s identity.” 6.30 pm, $10/$5
More info

At Meta House on Thursday 2, the Saraswati Publishing launches Velon: Temple of the Leper King, a new novel by Bob Couttie. From 7 pm.
More info

On Saturday 4, from 2.30 pm, Cloud is hosting an art talk, in French, by Erick Gonzalez: an introduction to pop art.
More info

On Sunday 5 Khmer Architecture Tours presents Front du Bassac, the Chaktomuk Theatre and White Building. 8.30 am start, reservations essential.
More info

Sunday 5, 7 pm at Show Box, Drink and Draw: two hours with a life model for $3.
More info

Coming soon:

• Sophiline Arts Ensemble dance performance on the helipad on the top of the Canadia Bank building, on February 9. 100 tickets are available for $50 inclusive of food & soft drinks, and can be purchased at Java Café Independence, The 240, and Canadia Tower information counter.
• spoken word #6 at The L Bar on February 11
• From the studio to fine art, an exhibition by Sopheap Pich opening at the French Institute on February 16

For a more rock’n’roll musical flavour of Phnom Penh, make sure you follow weekly gig guide LengPleng.com as well.
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 2, 6 pm at the Insider Gallery at the Intercontinental Hotel, the opening of an art exhibition by Grace H. Gutekanst, Enigmatic.
More info

Thursday 2, 6.30 pm at the French Institute, a contemporary dance performance by the dancer Hun Pen.
More info

Thursday 2, 7 pm, the Saraswati Publishing launches Velon: Temple of the Leper King, a new novel by Bob Couttie.
More info

Saturday 4, 2.30 pm, Cloud is hosting an art talk, in French, by Erick Gonzalez: an introduction to pop art.
More info

Sunday 5, 8.30 am, Khmer Architecture Tours presents Front du Bassac, the Chaktomuk Theatre and White Building.
More info

Sunday 5, 7 pm at Show Box, Drink and Draw: two hours with a life model for $3.
More info

Ongoing….

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Soiree, an evening of film and discussion. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
More info

Every third Wednesday, 7.30 pm at The Harbour in Siem Reap, the Spoken Arts night invites writers and readers to share.
More info

Every Saturday morning at 10 am Coin Café presents free apsara dance classes for children.
More info

The Phnom Penh Writers Workshop holds events every second Sunday afternoon for Phnom Penh writers who are interested in discussion and critique of their works in progress. If you would like to be involved, please contact Claire (clairemarchantcollier [ @ ] gmail.com or John john.christopher.brown [ @ ] gmail.com.

At the Lotus Pond Gallery, Plantation urban resort & spa, Sampot civilisé, an exhibition by Chan Dany, examining the role and uses of the Cambodian silk garment sampot.
More info

Java Café Independence presents There’s A Ghost In My House, Drawings and Paper Cuts by Philip Faulks.
More info

The FCC hosts Resilience, a photographic exhibition featuring the work of Tim Page, George Nickels and John Rodsted, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreement, in collaboration with Constable Gallery at Large and the Cambodia Peace Museum project. Show runs until the end of January.
More info

The Governor’s House Boutique Hotel (3 Mao Tse Tung Blvd, 100 m from Norodom Blvd) and Little Hearts International present a twofold exhibition by street photographer Vincent de Wilde, Between Salt and Earth and Supervivere, Cambodia Today.
More info

Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra hosts Wonders of 1929, a collection of vintage photographs of Cambodia, the work of Georges Portal, a French actor and director.
More info
Even more info

New Leaf Book Cafe in Siem Reap, has a continuous exhibition for Small Art School, featuring the work of young aspiring Cambodian artists.
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

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

Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in Siem Reap and performances on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in Battambang, on a rolling cycle of different works.
In Siem Reap: at 7.30 pm under the big top in Siem Reap, behind the Angkor National Museum, in front of Angkor Century Hotel.
More info
In Battambang: visual arts exhibition from 6 pm then circus show at 7 pm.
More info

DanceWorldCambodia offers classes in adult ballet, yoga and Bollywood style.  For more info contact dance@danceworldcambodia.com

Greetings,

N o w h e r e art studio/gallery offers a sketch circle on Wednesday 25, 7 – 8.30 pm, “a get together art therapy session to lose yourself in the art and meet new like-minded people.” No artistic experience is required.
More info

On Thursday 26 and Friday 27, at 7 pm, Meta House presents performances of their educational theatre project The Courageous Turtle,that seeks to to enhance Cambodian students’ knowledge and awareness of Khmer Rouge history. Entrance is free but seats are limited.
More info 

On Thursday 26, from 7.30 pm at Cloud, a French language art talk and film screening by photographer Jeremie Lusseau, who return on Saturday to Cloud for a photographic workshop – see below.
More info 

Saturday 28, 1 pm to 4 pm, N o w h e r e art studio/gallery offers a workshop on the basics of calligraphy. $25 per person, with Cambodian student discount of $15.
More info

Also on Saturday 28, 2 – 6 pm, Cloud hosts a photographic workshop with Jeremie Lusseau. Places strictly limited. $15 a head.
More info

The major event of the week comes on Saturday 28 at Meta House. This Phnom Penh cultural institution is celebrating its tenth anniversary with an exhibition, German painters in Cambodia, featuring the work of Ernst Altmann, Guenther Uecker and Clement Jesch, along with poetry readings, a Cambodian music performance, DJs and more from the city’s rich arts and music scene. From 6 pm.
More info

Sunday 29 from 6 – 8 pm, Chhunny Noem of VIPASSA Training Academy joins with Dipika Kohli of Design Kompany for a S P A C E interactive workshop/art installation/conversation on the subject of time.
More info

Sunday 29, from 8 pm at Meta House, the first of the Classical Music Concert Series for the year. Gong Xi Fa Chai / The Annual Chinese New Year Concert features pianist Harit Chunhanahtasup performing works by J.S.Bach, Schoenberg, Liszt and Mendelssohn. $10/$3.
More info

Monday 30, 7.30 pm at Cloud, Drink and Draw: two hours with a life model for $3. Additional drawing class for $1 from 7 pm.
More info

Coming soon:

• Enigmatic art exhibition by Grace H. Gutekanst at the Insider Gallery at the Intercontinental hotel on February 2
• contemporary dance by Hun Pen at the French Institute on February 2
• an introduction to pop art, in French, by Erick Gonzalez, at Cloud on February 4
• spoken word #6 at The L Bar on February 11

For a more rock’n’roll musical flavour of Phnom Penh, make sure you follow weekly gig guide LengPleng.com as well.

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 25, 7 pm, N o w h e r e art studio/gallery offers a sketch circle. No artistic experience is required.
More info

Thursday 26 and Friday 27, at 7 pm, Meta House presents performances of their educational theatre project The Courageous Turtle.
More info 

Thursday 26, 7.30 pm at Cloud, a French language art talk and film screening by photographer Jeremie Lusseau.
More info 

Saturday 28, 1 pm to 4 pm, N o w h e r e art studio/gallery offers a workshop on the basics of calligraphy.
More info

Saturday 28, 2 – 6 pm, Cloud hosts a photographic workshop with Jeremie Lusseau.
More info

Saturday 28, 6 pm, at Meta House, a special night celebrating its tenth anniversary: German painters in Cambodia, poetry readings, live music, DJs and more.
More info

Sunday 29, 6 pm, Chhunny Noem of VIPASSA Training Academy joins with Dipika Kohli of Design Kompany for a S P A C E interactive workshop/art installation/conversation on the subject of time.
More info

Sunday 29, 8 pm at Meta House, The Annual Chinese New Year Concert features pianist Harit Chunhanahtasup performing works by J.S.Bach, Schoenberg, Liszt and Mendelssohn.
More info

Monday 30, 7.30 pm at Cloud, Drink and Draw: two hours with a life model for $3. Additional drawing class for $1 from 7 pm.
More info

Ongoing….

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Soiree, an evening of film and discussion. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
More info

Every third Wednesday, 7.30 pm at The Harbour in Siem Reap, the Spoken Arts night invites writers and readers to share.
More info

Every Saturday morning at 10 am Coin Café presents free apsara dance classes for children.
More info

The Phnom Penh Writers Workshop holds events every second Sunday afternoon for Phnom Penh writers who are interested in discussion and critique of their works in progress. If you would like to be involved, please contact Claire (clairemarchantcollier [ @ ] gmail.com or John john.christopher.brown [ @ ] gmail.com.

At the Lotus Pond Gallery, Plantation urban resort & spa, Sampot civilisé, an exhibition by Chan Dany, examining the role and uses of the Cambodian silk garment sampot.
More info

The Insider Gallery at the InterContinental Hotel presents a new exhibition by painter Chhan Dina, On the verge of extinction, inspired by the natural world, in particular the exotic birdlife of Cambodia.
More info

Cloud presents Nature, an exhibition of oil paintings by Chhim Sothy. “Mankind evolves with Nature sometimes conforms to it, sometimes hates it.” Until 1 February.
More info

Java Café Independence presents There’s A Ghost In My House, 
Drawings and Paper Cuts by Philip Faulks.
More info

The FCC hosts Resilience, a photographic exhibition featuring the work of Tim Page, George Nickels and John Rodsted, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreement, in collaboration with Constable Gallery at Large and the Cambodia Peace Museum project. Show runs until the end of January.
More info

The Governor’s House Boutique Hotel (3 Mao Tse Tung Blvd, 100 m from Norodom Blvd) and Little Hearts International present a twofold exhibition by street photographer Vincent de Wilde, Between Salt and Earth and Supervivere, Cambodia Today.
More info

Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra hosts Wonders of 1929, a collection of vintage photographs of Cambodia, the work of Georges Portal, a French actor and director.
More info
Even more info

New Leaf Book Cafe in Siem Reap, has a continuous exhibition for Small Art School, featuring the work of young aspiring Cambodian artists.
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

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

Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in Siem Reap and performances on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in Battambang, on a rolling cycle of different works.
In Siem Reap: at 7.30 pm under the big top in Siem Reap, behind the Angkor National Museum, in front of Angkor Century Hotel.
More info
In Battambang: visual arts exhibition from 6 pm then circus show at 7 pm.
More info

DanceWorldCambodia offers classes in adult ballet, yoga and Bollywood style.  For more info contact dance@danceworldcambodia.com

Greetings,

Tonight, Tuesday 17, SaSa Bassac hosts a lecture by Russell Storer, Melting into Air: Some Art Historical Questions from Singapore, in English with Khmer translation.  6 pm start.
More info

On Wednesday 18, 6 pm – 8 pm, Creative Intersections, a workshop and get together to spark conversations about Phnom Penh’s creative community, at Emerald HUB Co-Working Space on St 169.
More info

A new monthly literary night is being held at Muse Café, corner of 178 and 13, and the next occasion is Wednesday 18. The event provides both professional and novice writers a platform to share passages from their writings, and will involve eight speakers from around 7.45 pm.
More info

Sophiline Arts Ensemble presents the world premiere of Phka Sla, a dance drama based on the testimonies of survivors of sexual violence under the Khmer Rouge regime, three performances only on Friday 20, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 at Chaktomuk Theatre. Admission is free, but you need to collect your ticket in advance.
More info

N o w h e r e art studio/gallery presents a class on rubber stamping for beginners on Saturday 21, from 1 pm.
More info

A double header for Khmer Architecture Tours this weekend: on Saturday 21 Four Religions of Phnom Penh and Sunday 22 New Khmer Architecture of the 60s. 8.30 am starts, reservations essential.
More info

Design Kompany presents Rooftop Philosophy in Phnom Penh, a chance to meet and talk in real life, on Sunday 22, from 7 pm.
More info

Sunday 22, 7.30 pm at Show Box, Drink and Draw: two hours with a life model for $3.
More info

For a more rock’n’roll musical flavour of Phnom Penh, make sure you follow weekly gig guide LengPleng.com as well.
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 17, 6 pm, SaSa Bassac hosts a lecture by Russell Storer, Melting into Air: Some Art Historical Questions from Singapore.
More info

Wednesday 18, 6 pm – 8 pm, Creative Intersections, a workshop and get together to spark conversations about Phnom Penh’s creative community.
More info

Wednesday 18, 7.45 pm, monthly literary night is at Muse Café, corner of 178 and 13.
More info

Friday 20, Saturday 21 at 7 pm, Sunday 22 at 4 pm, Sophiline Arts Ensemble presents the world premiere of Phka Sla at Chaktomuk Theatre.
More info

Saturday 21, 8.30 am, Khmer Architecture Tours presents Four Religions of Phnom Penh. Bookings essential.
More info

Saturday 21, 1 pm, N o w h e r e art studio/gallery presents a class on rubber stamping for beginners.
More info

Sunday 22, 8.30 am, Khmer Architecture Tours presents New Khmer Architecture of the 60s. Bookings essential. More info

Sunday 22, 7 pm, Design Kompany presents Rooftop Philosophy in Phnom Penh.
More info

Sunday 22, 7.30 pm at Show Box, Drink and Draw: two hours with a life model for $3.
More info

Ongoing….

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Soiree, an evening of film and discussion. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
More info

Every third Wednesday, 7.30 pm at The Harbour in Siem Reap, the Spoken Arts night invites writers and readers to share.
More info

Every Saturday morning at 10 am Coin Café presents free apsara dance classes for children.
More info

The Phnom Penh Writers Workshop holds events every second Sunday afternoon for Phnom Penh writers who are interested in discussion and critique of their works in progress. If you would like to be involved, please contact Claire (clairemarchantcollier [ @ ] gmail.com or John john.christopher.brown [ @ ] gmail.com.

At the Lotus Pond Gallery, Plantation urban resort & spa, Sampot civilisé, an exhibition by Chan Dany, examining the role and uses of the Cambodian silk garment sampot.
More info

The Insider Gallery at the InterContinental Hotel presents a new exhibition by painter Chhan Dina, On the verge of extinction, inspired by the natural world, in particular the exotic birdlife of Cambodia.
More info

Cloud presents Nature, an exhibition of oil paintings by Chhim Sothy. “Mankind evolves with Nature sometimes conforms to it, sometimes hates it.” Until 1 February.
More info

Java Café Independence presents There’s A Ghost In My House, Drawings and Paper Cuts by Philip Faulks.
More info

The FCC hosts Resilience, a photographic exhibition featuring the work of Tim Page, George Nickels and John Rodsted, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreement, in collaboration with Constable Gallery at Large and the Cambodia Peace Museum project. Show runs until the end of January.
More info

The Governor’s House Boutique Hotel (3 Mao Tse Tung Blvd, 100 m from Norodom Blvd) and Little Hearts International present a twofold exhibition by street photographer Vincent de Wilde, Between Salt and Earth and Supervivere, Cambodia Today.
More info

Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra hosts Wonders of 1929, a collection of vintage photographs of Cambodia, the work of Georges Portal, a French actor and director.
More info
Even more info

New Leaf Book Cafe in Siem Reap, has a continuous exhibition for Small Art School, featuring the work of young aspiring Cambodian artists.
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

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

Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in Siem Reap and performances on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in Battambang, on a rolling cycle of different works.
In Siem Reap: at 7.30 pm under the big top in Siem Reap, behind the Angkor National Museum, in front of Angkor Century Hotel.
More info
In Battambang: visual arts exhibition from 6 pm then circus show at 7 pm.
More info

DanceWorldCambodia offers classes in adult ballet, yoga and Bollywood style.  For more info contact dance@danceworldcambodia.com

Greetings,

On Wednesday 11, the opening of Sampot civilisé, an exhibition by Chan Dany, at the Lotus Pond Gallery, Plantation urban resort & spa, examining the role and uses of the Cambodian silk garment sampot. The opening reception will be from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm.
More info

In Siem Reap, for two nights only, Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12, at the new 111 East Gallery, an anniversary art show featuring a book launch & illustration exhibit by Brian Wood. From 7 pm.
More info

Unfortunately the exhibition by Thai artist Apichatpong Weerasethakul at The French Institute scheduled for Thursday 12 has been cancelled, but the screenings of a selection of full-length and short film screenings in presence of the artist will go ahead Friday 13 – Sunday 15.
More info

On Saturday 14 from 1 pm N o w h e r e art studio/gallery presents a four hour class: self-portrait acrylic on canvas. Places strictly limited.
More info

Also on Saturday 14, The L Bar hosts their Spoken Word #5 event – performers and non-performers alike are welcome to join hosts Morgan and Jenny and share. 7 pm – 10 pm.
More info

On Sunday 15 Khmer Architecture Tours presents Front du Bassac, the Chaktomuk Theatre and White Building. 8.30 am start, reservations essential.
More info

On Sunday 15, Lakhaon Khaol Youth of Cambodia, performers of ancient male mask contemporary dance forms, will present a dance piece called Kouchery Kouchereng, based on a Ramayana story, at the Secondary School of Fine Arts.
More info

Monday 16, 7.30 pm at Cloud, Drink and Draw: two hours with a life model for $3. Additional drawing class at 7 pm for an extra $1.
More info

Coming soon:

• next Tuesday, SaSa Bassac hosts a lecture by Russell Storer, Melting into Air: Some Art Historical Questions from Singapore, in English with Khmer translation. More info

• Sophiline Arts Ensemble presents the world premiere of Phka Sla, a dance drama based on the testimonies of survivors of sexual violence under the Khmer Rouge regime, three performances only on 20 – 22 January at Chaktomuk Theatre. Admission is free, but you need to collect your ticket in advance – they will be available at the theatre from Monday 16.
  More info
• N o w h e r e art studio/gallery presents a class on rubber stamping for beginners on January 21. More info

For a more rock’n’roll musical flavour of Phnom Penh, make sure you follow weekly gig guide LengPleng.com as well.
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 11, 6.30 pm, the opening of Sampot civilisé, an exhibition by Chan Dany, at the Lotus Pond Gallery, Plantation urban resort & spa.
More info

Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12, 7 pm, at the new 111 East Gallery in Siem Reap, an anniversary art show featuring a book launch & illustration exhibit by Brian Wood.
More info

Friday 13 – Sunday 15, a selection of full-length and short film screenings in presence of Thai artist Apichatpong Weerasethakul at The French Institute.
More info

Saturday 14, 1 pm, N o w h e r e art studio/gallery presents a four hour class: self-portrait acrylic on canvas.
More info

Saturday 14, 7 pm, The L Bar hosts their Spoken Word #5 event.
More info

Sunday 15, 8.30 am, Khmer Architecture Tours presents Front du Bassac, the Chaktomuk Theatre and White Building. Reservations essential.
More info

Sunday 15, Lakhaon Khaol Youth of Cambodia, performers of ancient male mask contemporary dance forms, will present a dance piece called Kouchery Kouchereng, based on a Ramayana story, at the Secondary School of Fine Arts.
More info

Monday 16, 7.30 pm at Cloud, Drink and Draw: two hours with a life model for $3. Additional drawing class at 7 pm for an extra $1.
More info

Ongoing….

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Soiree, an evening of film and discussion. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
More info

Every third Wednesday, 7.30 pm at The Harbour in Siem Reap, the Spoken Arts night invites writers and readers to share.
More info

Every Saturday morning at 10 am Coin Café presents free apsara dance classes for children.
More info

The Phnom Penh Writers Workshop holds events every second Sunday afternoon for Phnom Penh writers who are interested in discussion and critique of their works in progress. If you would like to be involved, please contact Claire (clairemarchantcollier [ @ ] gmail.com or John john.christopher.brown [ @ ] gmail.com.

The Insider Gallery at the InterContinental Hotel presents a new exhibition by painter Chhan Dina, On the verge of extinction, inspired by the natural world, in particular the exotic birdlife of Cambodia.
More info

Cloud presents Nature, an exhibition of oil paintings by Chhim Sothy. “Mankind evolves with Nature, sometimes conforms to it, sometimes hates it.” Until 1 February.
More info

Meta House presents The Green Net, an exhibition by photographer Sophal Neak and researcher Chea Kesorphearom, on the working and living conditions of female construction workers in Cambodia.
More info

The FCC hosts Resilience, a photographic exhibition featuring the work of Tim Page, George Nickels and John Rodsted, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreement, in collaboration with Constable Gallery at Large and the Cambodia Peace Museum project. Show runs until the end of January.
More info

Bophana Center presents a photo exhibition entitled Thai Border Cambodian Refugee Camps, featuring the work of Stefan A. Ellis.
More info

Java Café Independence presents Striving, by photo realist style painter Chov Theanly. “In this new body of work he constructs contemporary narratives of everyday lives and individual pursuit of success and beauty in contradiction with a neglected and failed environment.”
More info

The Governor’s House Boutique Hotel (3 Mao Tse Tung Blvd, 100 m from Norodom Blvd) and Little Hearts International present a twofold exhibition by street photographer Vincent de Wilde, Between Salt and Earth and Supervivere, Cambodia Today.
More info

Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra hosts Wonders of 1929, a collection of vintage photographs of Cambodia, the work of Georges Portal, a French actor and director.
More info
Even more info

New Leaf Book Cafe in Siem Reap, has a continuous exhibition for Small Art School, featuring the work of young aspiring Cambodian artists.
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

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

Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in Siem Reap and performances on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in Battambang, on a rolling cycle of different works.
In Siem Reap: at 7.30 pm under the big top in Siem Reap, behind the Angkor National Museum, in front of Angkor Century Hotel.
More info
In Battambang: visual arts exhibition from 6 pm then circus show at 7 pm.
More info

DanceWorldCambodia offers classes in adult ballet, yoga and Bollywood style.  For more info contact dance@danceworldcambodia.com

Greetings,

On Thursday 5 at 6 pm, the Insider Gallery at the InterContinental Hotel presents the opening of a new exhibition by painter Chhan Dina, On the verge of extinction, inspired by the natural world, in particular the exotic birdlife of Cambodia.
More info

Also on Thursday 5, at 6.30 pm, Cloud presents Nature, an exhibition of oil paintings by Chhim Sothy. “Mankind evolves with Nature sometimes conforms to it, sometimes hates it.” Until 1 February.
More info

On Sunday 8 Khmer Architecture Tours presents Central Phnom Penh by cyclo. 8.30 am start, reservations essential.
More info

Sunday 8, 7 pm at Show Box, Drink and Draw: two hours with a life model for $3.
More info

Coming later this month:

• Sampot civilisé, an exhibition by Chan Dany, at the Lotus Pond Gallery, Plantation urban resort & spa opens January 11.   More info
• in Siem Reap, at the new 111 East Gallery, an anniversary art show featuring a book launch & illustration exhibit by Brian Wood – two nights only, January 11 and 12.  More info
• Lakhaon Khaol Youth of Cambodia, performers of ancient male mask contemporary dance forms, will present a dance piece called Kouchery Kouchereng, based on a Ramayana story, at the Secondary School of Fine Arts on January 15.
• Ashes, by Thai artist Apichatpong Weerasethakul at The French Institute on January 12 has been cancelled, but the selection of full-length and short film screenings from January 13 to January 15 in presence of the artist will proceed as schedule. More info
• L Bar Spoken Word #5 on January 14. More info
• N o w h e r e art studio/gallery presents a class on rubber stamping for beginners on January 21. More info

For a more rock’n’roll musical flavour of Phnom Penh, make sure you follow weekly gig guide LengPleng.com as well.
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 5, 6 pm, the Insider Gallery at the InterContinental Hotel presents the opening of a new exhibition by painter Chhan Dina, On the verge of extinction.
More info

Thursday 5, at 6.30 pm, Cloud presents Nature, a new exhibition of oil paintings by Chhim Sothy.
More info

Sunday 8, 8.30 am, Khmer Architecture Tours presents Central Phnom Penh by cyclo. Reservations essential.
More info

Sunday 8, 7 pm, at Show Box, Drink and Draw: two hours with a life model for $3.
More info

Ongoing….

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Soiree, an evening of film and discussion. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
More info

Every third Wednesday, 7.30 pm at The Harbour in Siem Reap, the Spoken Arts night invites writers and readers to share.
More info

Every Saturday morning at 10 am Coin Café presents free apsara dance classes for children.
More info

The Phnom Penh Writers Workshop holds events every second Sunday afternoon for Phnom Penh writers who are interested in discussion and critique of their works in progress. If you would like to be involved, please contact Claire (clairemarchantcollier [ @ ] gmail.com or John john.christopher.brown [ @ ] gmail.com.

Meta House presents The Green Net, an exhibition by photographer Sophal Neak and researcher Chea Kesorphearom, on the working and living conditions of female construction workers in Cambodia.
More info

The FCC hosts Resilience, a photographic exhibition featuring the work of Tim Page, George Nickels and John Rodsted, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreement, in collaboration with Constable Gallery at Large and the Cambodia Peace Museum project. Show runs until the end of January.
More info

Bophana Center presents a photo exhibition entitled Thai Border Cambodian Refugee Camps, featuring the work of Stefan A. Ellis.
More info

Java Café Independence presents Striving, by photo realist style painter Chov Theanly. “In this new body of work he constructs contemporary narratives of everyday lives and individual pursuit of success and beauty in contradiction with a neglected and failed environment.”
More info

At Sa Sa Bassac, is Decomposition, an exhibition of paintings by Yim Maline, that “imaginatively prods and ponders expanded notions of landscape and its representation.”
More info

The Governor’s House Boutique Hotel (3 Mao Tse Tung Blvd, 100 m from Norodom Blvd) and Little Hearts International present a twofold exhibition by street photographer Vincent de Wilde, Between Salt and Earth and Supervivere, Cambodia Today.
More info

Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra hosts Wonders of 1929, a collection of vintage photographs of Cambodia, the work of Georges Portal, a French actor and director.
More info
Even more info

New Leaf Book Cafe in Siem Reap, has a continuous exhibition for Small Art School, featuring the work of young aspiring Cambodian artists.
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

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

Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in Siem Reap and performances on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in Battambang, on a rolling cycle of different works.
In Siem Reap: at 7.30 pm under the big top in Siem Reap, behind the Angkor National Museum, in front of Angkor Century Hotel.
More info
In Battambang: visual arts exhibition from 6 pm then circus show at 7 pm.
More info

DanceWorldCambodia offers classes in adult ballet, yoga and Bollywood style.  For more info contact dance@danceworldcambodia.com

Greetings,

Tonight, Tuesday 27, Meta House presents the opening of an exhibition, The Green Net, by photographer Sophal Neak and researcher Chea Kesorphearom, on the working and living conditions of female construction workers in Cambodia. A Q&A and expert panel will be held, as well as a dance composition by Yon Davy in cooperation with Amrita Performing arts. From 6 pm.
More info

On Sunday 1, Khmer Architecture Tours presents Front du Bassac, the Chaktomuk Theatre and White Building. 8.30 am start, reservations essential.
More info

For a more rock’n’roll musical flavour of Phnom Penh, make sure you follow weekly gig guide LengPleng.com as well.

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 27, 6 pm, Meta House presents the opening of an exhibition, The Green Net, by photographer Sophal Neak and researcher Chea Kesorphearom, on the working and living conditions of female construction workers in Cambodia with, Q&A, an expert panel, and a dance composition by Yon Davy. 

Sunday 1, 8.30 am, Khmer Architecture Tours presents Front du Bassac, the Chaktomuk Theatre and White Building. Reservations essential.
More info

Ongoing….

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Soiree, an evening of film and discussion. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
More info

Every third Wednesday, 7.30 pm at The Harbour in Siem Reap, the Spoken Arts night invites writers and readers to share.
More info

Every Saturday morning at 10 am Coin Café presents free apsara dance classes for children.
More info

The Phnom Penh Writers Workshop holds events every second Sunday afternoon for Phnom Penh writers who are interested in discussion and critique of their works in progress. If you would like to be involved, please contact Claire (clairemarchantcollier [ @ ] gmail.com or John john.christopher.brown [ @ ] gmail.com.

The FCC hosts Resilience, a photographic exhibition featuring the work of Tim Page, George Nickels and John Rodsted, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreement, in collaboration with Constable Gallery at Large and the Cambodia Peace Museum project. Show runs until the end of January.
More info

The Insider Gallery at the Intercontinental Hotel presents the opening of Abstract Mandala, an exhibition of paintings by French artist Alexandre Drey. A little background here.
More info

At the French Institute, a photographic exhibition by students of Studio Images entitled Let’s Dance! Show runs until 31 December.
More info

Bophana Center presents a photo exhibition entitled Thai Border Cambodian Refugee Camps, featuring the work of Stefan A. Ellis.
More info

Java Café Independence presents Striving, by photo realist style painter Chov Theanly. “In this new body of work he constructs contemporary narratives of everyday lives and individual pursuit of success and beauty in contradiction with a neglected and failed environment.”
More info

The Lotus Pond Gallery at The Plantation hosts Another time, Another train, a photographic exhibition by South African Bruce dv exploring the lost railways and locomotives of Cambodia.
More info

At Sa Sa Bassac, is Decomposition, an exhibition of paintings by Yim Maline, that “imaginatively prods and ponders expanded notions of landscape and its representation.”
More info

The Governor’s House Boutique Hotel (3 Mao Tse Tung Blvd, 100 m from Norodom Blvd) and Little Hearts International present a twofold exhibition by street photographer Vincent de Wilde, Between Salt and Earth and Supervivere, Cambodia Today.
More info

Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra hosts Wonders of 1929, a collection of vintage photographs of Cambodia, the work of Georges Portal, a French actor and director.
More info
Even more info

New Leaf Book Cafe in Siem Reap, has a continuous exhibition for Small Art School, featuring the work of young aspiring Cambodian artists.
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

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

Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in Siem Reap and performances on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in Battambang, on a rolling cycle of different works.
In Siem Reap: at 7.30 pm under the big top in Siem Reap, behind the Angkor National Museum, in front of Angkor Century Hotel.
More info
In Battambang: visual arts exhibition from 6 pm then circus show at 7 pm.
More info

DanceWorldCambodia offers classes in adult ballet, yoga and Bollywood style.  For more info contact dance@danceworldcambodia.com

Greetings,

This afternoon, Tuesday 13, at 4 pm, Pannasastra University of Cambodia presents a talk by Khmer American writer Monica Sok under the banner of Women Writers: Identity and Empowerment.
More info

Tonight, Tuesday 13, N o w h e r e presents an art talk by Malaysian artist and N o w h e r e co-founder Syahrulfikri Salleh, to mark the first anniversary of the micro-gallery’s operation. Entrance free but limited seating. 7 pm start.
More info

On Thursday 15, the FCC hosts Resilience, a photographic exhibition featuring the work of Tim Page, George Nickels and John Rodsted, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreement, in collaboration with Constable Gallery at Large and the Cambodia Peace Museum project. From 6 pm, show runs until the end of January.
More info

This Saturday 17, L Bar continues its spoken word series with event number four, hosted by Morgan and Jenny. Open to all to read, speak, shout, whisper or contribute as you feel. From 7 pm.
More info

This weekend, Khmer Architecture Tours presents a double header: Four Religions of Phnom Penh on Saturday 17 and Front du Bassac, the Chaktomuk Theatre and White Building on Sunday 18. 8.30 am starts, reservations essential.
More info

Meta House hosts a German Christmas Concert on Sunday 18 from 8 pm, presented by ArtPlus Foundation and the Goethe-Institut. Malaysian pianist Shuenda Wong will perform works by Chopin, Ravel, Strauss and Schulz-Evler, with German nationals and Cambodian language students reciting poems by Fontane, Rilke, Ringelnatz, Tucholsky, Cornelius and Storm. Free entry.
More info

On Monday 19, 7.30 pm at Cloud, Drink and Draw: two hours with a life model for $3. An additional drawing class at 7 pm for an extra $1.
More info

For a more rock’n’roll musical flavour of Phnom Penh, make sure you follow weekly gig guide LengPleng.com as well.

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 13, 4 pm, Pannasastra University of Cambodia presents a talk by Khmer American writer Monica Sok under the banner of Women Writers: Identity and Empowerment.
More info

Tuesday 13, 7 pm, N o w h e r e presents an art talk by Malaysian artist and N o w h e r e co-founder Syahrulfikri Salleh, to mark the first anniversary of the micro-gallery’s operation.
More info

Thursday 15, 6 pm, the FCC hosts Resilience, a photographic exhibition featuring the work of Tim Page, George Nickels and John Rodsted, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreement, in collaboration with Constable Gallery at Large and the Cambodia Peace Museum project.
More info

Saturday 17, 7 pm, L Bar Spoken Word #4, hosted by Morgan and Jenny. Open to all.
More info

Saturday 17, 8.30 am, Khmer Architecture Tours presents Four Religions of Phnom Penh. Reservations essential.
More info

Sunday 18, 8.30 am, Khmer Architecture Tours presents Front du Bassac, the Chaktomuk Theatre and White Building. Reservations essential.
More info

Sunday 18, 8 pm, Meta House hosts a German Christmas Concert on Sunday 18 from 8 pm, presented by ArtPlus Foundation and the Goethe-Institut. Free entry.
More info

Monday 19, 7.30 pm at Cloud, Drink and Draw: two hours with a life model for $3, with additional drawing class at 7 pm.
More info

Ongoing….

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Soiree, an evening of film and discussion. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
More info

Every third Wednesday, 7.30 pm at The Harbour in Siem Reap, the Spoken Arts night invites writers and readers to share.
More info

Every Saturday morning at 10 am Coin Café presents free apsara dance classes for children.
More info

The Phnom Penh Writers Workshop holds events every second Sunday afternoon for Phnom Penh writers who are interested in discussion and critique of their works in progress. If you would like to be involved, please contact Claire (clairemarchantcollier [ @ ] gmail.com or John john.christopher.brown [ @ ] gmail.com.

The Insider Gallery at the Intercontinental Hotel presents the opening of Abstract Mandala, an exhibition of paintings by French artist Alexandre Drey. A little background here.
More info

At the French Institute, a photographic exhibition by students of Studio Images entitled Let’s Dance! Show runs until 31 December.
More info

Bophana Center presents a photo exhibition entitled Thai Border Cambodian Refugee Camps, featuring the work of Stefan A. Ellis.
More info

The 1961 Co-Working and Art Space in Siem Reap hosts a photo exhibition, The Mirage Collective, featuring the work of five street photographers, running through to December 19. On December 11, as part of the exhibition, a Q&A will be held to discuss what makes a winning photo, and the wider world of street photography.
More info

Java Café Independence presents Striving, by photo realist style painter Chov Theanly. “In this new body of work he constructs contemporary narratives of everyday lives and individual pursuit of success and beauty in contradiction with a neglected and failed environment.”
More info

The Lotus Pond Gallery at The Plantation hosts Another time, Another train, a photographic exhibition by South African Bruce dv exploring the lost railways and locomotives of Cambodia.
More info

At Sa Sa Bassac, is Decomposition, an exhibition of paintings by Yim Maline, that “imaginatively prods and ponders expanded notions of landscape and its representation.”
More info

At the Asia Foundation Community Art Gallery on St 242, Envisioning the Future of the Post Office Square, an exhibition of architectural models designed by seven groups of university students from Norton University, Pannasastra University of Cambodia and Royal University of Fine Arts, who participated in a competition to re-design the future for the square.
More info

Romcheik Pram brings to Battambang the recent Meta House show by hometown artist Hour Seyha, Phum Sakadey som swa kum! (Welcome to my village!). “Sakadey is the name of an imaginary village, living removed from time, whose inhabitants and various characters (ghosts, historical figures, stone statues, cartoon characters, animals, and even creatures that combine all these forms…) tell a timeless but also contemporary tale.”
More info

The Governor’s House Boutique Hotel (3 Mao Tse Tung Blvd, 100 m from Norodom Blvd) and Little Hearts International present a twofold exhibition by street photographer Vincent de Wilde, Between Salt and Earth and Supervivere, Cambodia Today.
More info

Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra hosts Wonders of 1929, a collection of vintage photographs of Cambodia, the work of Georges Portal, a French actor and director.
More info
Even more info

New Leaf Book Cafe in Siem Reap, has a continuous exhibition for Small Art School, featuring the work of young aspiring Cambodian artists.
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

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

Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in Siem Reap and performances on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in Battambang, on a rolling cycle of different works.
In Siem Reap: at 7.30 pm under the big top in Siem Reap, behind the Angkor National Museum, in front of Angkor Century Hotel.
More info
In Battambang: visual arts exhibition from 6 pm then circus show at 7 pm.
More info

DanceWorldCambodia offers classes in adult ballet, yoga and Bollywood style.  For more info contact dance@danceworldcambodia.com

Greetings,

On Wednesday 7, 5 pm at Meta House, the opening of an exhibition, Khmer Rouge Genocide and the Cham, featuring the work of American installation artist Pam Bowman, photographers Germain Priour (France), Anders Jiras (Sweden) and Luke Hunt (Australia). Followed at 7 pm by the premiere of Marc Eberle’s documentary The Cham Rebellion Of Svay Khleang, made in collaboration with Cham students. Cham researcher Alberto Pérez Pereiro will speak, and there will be a performance of traditional Cham music by the band Pleng Ong Marn.
More info

On Thursday 8, from 6 pm, the Insider Gallery at the Intercontinental Hotel presents the opening of Abstract Mandala, an exhibition of paintings by French artist Alexandre Drey. A little background here.
More info

On Thursday 8 at the French Institute, a photographic exhibition by students of Studio Images entitled Let’s Dance!   From 6:30pm, show runs until 31 December.
More info

Also on Thursday 8, at 6.30 pm, Sa Sa Bassac presents a performance by contemporary dancer and choreographer Yon Davy, in creative and generative dialogue with Yim Maline’s on-going exhibition Decomposition, to be followed by a discussion with Davy moderated by Chey Chankethya. In Khmer with English translation.
More info

At Meta House on Friday 9, from 9 pm, English writer John Gartland will read from his latest books, the poetry collection Blanc et Noir and novel Resurrection Room, accompanied by Chris Minko, of Krom.
More info

On Saturday 10 from 1 pm, N o w h e r e presents a three hour workshop on the basics of calligraphy, hosted by Xavier Dupre.  Bookings essential.
More info

On Sunday morning, Khmer Architecture Tours presents Central Phnom Penh by Cyclo. 8.30 am start, reservations essential.
More info

The L Bar hosts a special fundraising afternoon on Sunday 11 for the conservation of a small population of fishing cats in south west Cambodia. The event will include music, spoken word, comedy, open mic and lots of information about the fishing cat.   Kicks off at 2 pm, going late.
More info

On Sunday 11, Russian Ballet Cambodia, Phnom Penh’s newest dance school, will hold its first performance EUPHORIA – Get High On Dance at Black Box Theatre, ISPP. A matinee at 3.30 pm will be followed by an evening gala at 7 pm.
More info

Sunday 11, 7 pm at Show Box, Drink and Draw: two hours with a life model for $3.
More info

The 1961 Co-Working and Art Space in Siem Reap is currently hosting a photo exhibition, The Mirage Collective, featuring the work of five street photographers, running through to December 19. On Sunday 11, a Q&A will be held to discuss what makes a winning photo, and the wider world of street photography. 7.30 pm start.
More info

For a more rock’n’roll musical flavour of Phnom Penh, make sure you follow weekly gig guide LengPleng.com as well.

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 7, 5 pm at Meta House, the opening of Khmer Rouge Genocide and the Cham, a multi—artist exhibition, film screening, talk and musical performance.
More info

Thursday 8, 6 pm, the Insider Gallery at the Intercontinental Hotel presents the opening of Abstract Mandala, an exhibition of paintings by French artist Alexandre Drey.
More info

Thursday 8, 6.30 pm, at the French Institute, a photographic exhibition by students of Studio Images entitled Let’s Dance!
More info

Thursday 8, 6.30 pm, Sa Sa Bassac presents a performance by contemporary dancer and choreographer Yon Davy, based on Yim Maline’s on-going exhibition Decomposition, followed by discussion in Khmer with English translation.
More info

Friday 9, 9 pm at Meta House, English writer John Gartland will read from his latest books, accompanied by Chris Minko, of Krom.
More info

Saturday 10, 1 pm, N o w h e r e presents a three hour workshop on the basics of calligraphy, hosted by Xavier Dupre.  Bookings essential.
More info

Sunday 11, 8.30 am, Khmer Architecture Tours presents Central Phnom Penh by Cyclo.
More info

Sunday 11, 2 pm, The L Bar hosts a special fundraising afternoon for fishing cats in south west Cambodia, to include music, spoken word, comedy, open mic and lots of information.
More info

Sunday 11, 3.30 pm and 7 pm, Russian Ballet Cambodia, Phnom Penh’s newest dance school, will hold its first performance EUPHORIA – Get High On Dance at Black Box Theatre, ISPP.
More info

Sunday 11, 7 pm at Show Box, Drink and Draw: two hours with a life model for $3.
More info

Sunday 11, 7.30 pm, as part of the photo exhibition, The Mirage Collective, at The 1961 Co-Working and Art Space in Siem Reap, a Q&A will be held to discuss what makes a winning photo, and the wider world of street photography. More info

Ongoing….

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Soiree, an evening of film and discussion. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
More info

Every third Wednesday, 7.30 pm at The Harbour in Siem Reap, the Spoken Arts night invites writers and readers to share.
More info

Every Saturday morning at 10 am Coin Café presents free apsara dance classes for children.
More info

The Phnom Penh Writers Workshop holds events every second Sunday afternoon for Phnom Penh writers who are interested in discussion and critique of their works in progress. If you would like to be involved, please contact Claire (clairemarchantcollier [ @ ] gmail.com or John john.christopher.brown [ @ ] gmail.com.

Bophana Center presents a photo exhibition entitled Thai Border Cambodian Refugee Camps, featuring the work of Stefan A. Ellis.
More info

The 1961 Co-Working and Art Space in Siem Reap hosts a photo exhibition, The Mirage Collective, featuring the work of five street photographers, running through to December 19. On December 11, as part of the exhibition, a Q&A will be held to discuss what makes a winning photo, and the wider world of street photography.
More info

Java Café Independence presents Striving, by photo realist style painter Chov Theanly. “In this new body of work he constructs contemporary narratives of everyday lives and individual pursuit of success and beauty in contradiction with a neglected and failed environment.”
More info

The Lotus Pond Gallery at The Plantation hosts Another time, Another train, a photographic exhibition by South African Bruce dv exploring the lost railways and locomotives of Cambodia.
More info

At Sa Sa Bassac, is Decomposition, an exhibition of paintings by Yim Maline, that “imaginatively prods and ponders expanded notions of landscape and its representation.”
More info

At the Asia Foundation Community Art Gallery on St 242, Envisioning the Future of the Post Office Square, an exhibition of architectural models designed by seven groups of university students from Norton University, Pannasastra University of Cambodia and Royal University of Fine Arts, who participated in a competition to re-design the future for the square.
More info

Romcheik Pram brings to Battambang the recent Meta House show by hometown artist Hour Seyha, Phum Sakadey som swa kum! (Welcome to my village!). “Sakadey is the name of an imaginary village, living removed from time, whose inhabitants and various characters (ghosts, historical figures, stone statues, cartoon characters, animals, and even creatures that combine all these forms…) tell a timeless but also contemporary tale.”
More info

The Governor’s House Boutique Hotel (3 Mao Tse Tung Blvd, 100 m from Norodom Blvd) and Little Hearts International present a twofold exhibition by street photographer Vincent de Wilde, Between Salt and Earth and Supervivere, Cambodia Today.
More info

Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra hosts Wonders of 1929, a collection of vintage photographs of Cambodia, the work of Georges Portal, a French actor and director.
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New Leaf Book Cafe in Siem Reap, has a continuous exhibition for Small Art School, featuring the work of young aspiring Cambodian artists.
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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.
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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).
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Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in Siem Reap and performances on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in Battambang, on a rolling cycle of different works.
In Siem Reap: at 7.30 pm under the big top in Siem Reap, behind the Angkor National Museum, in front of Angkor Century Hotel.
More info
In Battambang: visual arts exhibition from 6 pm then circus show at 7 pm.
More info

DanceWorldCambodia offers classes in adult ballet, yoga and Bollywood style.  For more info contact dance@danceworldcambodia.com

Greetings,

Opening on Friday 2 at 6.30 pm is a photo exhibition entitled Thai Border Cambodian Refugee Camps at Bophana Center, the work of Stefan A. Ellis.
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The annual Christmas pantomime by the Phnom Penh Players, The Wizard of Odd, will play three times this weekend: 7 pm on Friday 2 and Saturday 3, with a 2 pm Saturday matinee, at Le Grand Palais.  Tickets are $10 and all proceeds go to Pour un Sourire d’Enfant (PSE) in Cambodia.
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On Friday 2 at 8.30 pm, Comedy Club Cambodia presents a comedy night at Box Office (St 244) featuring headliner Nathan Jaiyeola.
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Two workshops this weekend at N o w h e r e:  self portrait acrylic on canvas on Saturday 3 from 1 pm, and block printing on fabric on Sunday 4 at 12 noon. Bookings essential.
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On Sunday morning, Khmer Architecture Tours presents Front du Bassac, the Chaktomuk Theatre and White Building. 8.30 am start, reservations essential.
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On Monday 5, 7.30 pm at Cloud, come Drink and Draw: two hours with a life model for $3. Additional drawing class at 7 pm for $1.
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The Phnom Penh Players are holding auditions on Sunday 4 to Tuesday 6 for a production of Terry Pratchett’s Wyrd Sisters to be presented in February. Read all about it.

For a more rock’n’roll musical flavour of Phnom Penh, make sure you follow weekly gig guide LengPleng.com as well.

Fabian Hipp

Kumnooh

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In brief: new and returning…

Friday 2, 6.30 pm at Bophana Center, a photo exhibition entitled Thai Border Cambodian Refugee Camps, the work of Stefan A. Ellis.
More info

Friday 2, 7 pm, the annual Christmas pantomime by the Phnom Penh Players, The Wizard of Odd, at Le Grand Palais.
More info

Friday 2, 8.30 pm, Comedy Club Cambodia presents a comedy night at Box Office (St 244) featuring headliner Nathan Jaiyeola.
More info

Saturday 3, 2 pm, matinee performance of the annual Christmas pantomime by the Phnom Penh Players, The Wizard of Odd, at Le Grand Palais.
More info

Saturday 3, 1 pm at N o w h e r e:  self portrait acrylic on canvas workshop. Bookings essential.
More info

Saturday 3, 7 pm, the final performance of the annual Christmas pantomime by the Phnom Penh Players, The Wizard of Odd, at Le Grand Palais.
More info

Sunday 4, 8.30 am, Khmer Architecture Tours presents Front du Bassac, the Chaktomuk Theatre and White Building. Reservations essential.
More info

Sunday 4, 12 noon, block printing on fabric workshop at N o w h e r e. Bookings essential.
More info

Monday 5, 7.30 pm at Cloud, Drink and Draw: two hours with a life model for $3. Additional drawing class at 7 pm for $1.
More info

Ongoing….

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30 pm, Bophana Center presents Cine Soiree, an evening of film and discussion. Programme changes every week, across a wide range of cinema experiences.
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Every third Wednesday, 7.30 pm at The Harbour in Siem Reap, the Spoken Arts night invites writers and readers to share.
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Every Saturday morning at 10 am Coin Café presents free apsara dance classes for children.
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The Phnom Penh Writers Workshop holds events every second Sunday afternoon for Phnom Penh writers who are interested in discussion and critique of their works in progress. If you would like to be involved, please contact Claire (clairemarchantcollier [ @ ] gmail.com or John john.christopher.brown [ @ ] gmail.com.

The 1961 Co-Working and Art Space in Siem Reap hosts a photo exhibition, The Mirage Collective, featuring the work of five street photographers, running through to December 19. On December 11, as part of the exhibition, a Q&A will be held to discuss what makes a winning photo, and the wider world of street photography
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Java Café Independence presents Striving, by photo realist style painter Chov Theanly. “In this new body of work he constructs contemporary narratives of everyday lives and individual pursuit of success and beauty in contradiction with a neglected and failed environment.”
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The Lotus Pond Gallery at The Plantation hosts Another time, Another train, a photographic exhibition by South African Bruce dv exploring the lost railways and locomotives of Cambodia.
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Bophana Centre presents Community, Development, Freedom, a community photographic exhibition by Building Community Voices, featuring 30 photographs from nine Cambodian provinces.
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At Sa Sa Bassac, is Decomposition, an exhibition of paintings by Yim Maline, that “imaginatively prods and ponders expanded notions of landscape and its representation.”
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At the Asia Foundation Community Art Gallery on St 242, Envisioning the Future of the Post Office Square, an exhibition of architectural models designed by seven groups of university students from Norton University, Pannasastra University of Cambodia and Royal University of Fine Arts, who participated in a competition to re-design the future for the square.
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 Romcheik Pram brings to Battambang the recent Meta House show by hometown artist Hour Seyha, Phum Sakadey som swa kum! (Welcome to my village!). “Sakadey is the name of an imaginary village, living removed from time, whose inhabitants and various characters (ghosts, historical figures, stone statues, cartoon characters, animals, and even creatures that combine all these forms…) tell a timeless but also contemporary tale.”
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The Governor’s House Boutique Hotel (3 Mao Tse Tung Blvd, 100 m from Norodom Blvd) and Little Hearts International present a twofold exhibition by street photographer Vincent de Wilde, Between Salt and Earth and Supervivere, Cambodia Today.
More info

Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra hosts Wonders of 1929, a collection of vintage photographs of Cambodia, the work of Georges Portal, a French actor and director.
More info
Even more info

New Leaf Book Cafe in Siem Reap, has a continuous exhibition for Small Art School, featuring the work of young aspiring Cambodian artists.
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

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

Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in Siem Reap and performances on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in Battambang, on a rolling cycle of different works.
In Siem Reap: at 7.30 pm under the big top in Siem Reap, behind the Angkor National Museum, in front of Angkor Century Hotel.
More info
In Battambang: visual arts exhibition from 6 pm then circus show at 7 pm.
More info

DanceWorldCambodia offers classes in adult ballet, yoga and Bollywood style.  For more info contact dance@danceworldcambodia.com