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On Tuesday 9, Meta House and the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR), present the opening of a photo exhibition titled Where is my justice?, a call for the Royal Government of Cambodia to end impunity. “The exhibition will share the experiences and challenges faced by some victims of impunity in Cambodia. While the victims of impunity vary, and include journalists, land rights victims, protestors, union strikers and LGTB people amongst others, each have failed to receive justice for the crimes committed against them.” From 6 pm.
At Java Café on Wednesday 10 at 7.30 pm, the screening of Seasons of Migration, a documentary by John Bishop, introduced by Sophiline Cheam Shapiro with Q&A to follow. The film “explores the transformation of identity among Cambodian immigrants in Long Beach, California, and how choreographer Sophiline Cheam Shapiro has created a highly stylized dance that is rooted in and reflective of their real-life experiences.” Opening on Wednesday 10 at the Lotus Pond Gallery at The Plantation, Expression Libre, a collection of 20 untitled paintings by Denis Laurent. “Strongly inspired by his collection of primitive masks, his paintings are full of hidden signs.” Starts at 6 pm. Also on Wednesday 10, as part of International Human Rights Day, The Writing Alliance calls on writers to read for an open stage, Writing Rights, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bonnalai Café (#123, St 440, Tuol Tom Poung). At 10 am on Saturday 13 at Java Café, a special guided walk through of the Gods and Angels costume exhibition by Sophiline Cheam Shapiro. Reservations are recommended: info [@] javaarts.org. $5 a head, includes a coffee break. On Sunday 14, Khmer Architecture Tours presents Central Phnom Penh by Cyclo, a historical introduction to the urban planning of Phnom Penh and its colonial and religious architecture. Reservations required, email contact [@] ka-tours.org. Starts at the Phnom Penh Post Office, 8:30 am. Then on Sunday 28, the work of Vann Molyvann, Cambodia’s most prominent architect, including the 100 Houses Social Housing project; University Buildings and Olympic Stadium. Coming up Tuesday 16, Dipika Kohli is hosting a conversation installation on the role of designers: ‘big D’ design. Reservations essential. For a more musical flavour of Phnom Penh, make sure you follow weekly gig guide LengPleng.com as well. Fabian Hipp Kumnooh 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. We are only as good as the information we receive. |
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| Tuesday 9 at 6 pm, Meta House and the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR), present the opening of a photo exhibition titled Where is my justice?, a call for the Royal Government of Cambodia to end impunity. More info Wednesday 10 at 7.30 pm at Java Cafe, the screening of Seasons of Migration, a documentary by John Bishop, introduced by Sophiline Cheam Shapiro with Q&A to follow. More info Wednesday 10 at 6 pm at the Lotus Pond Gallery at The Plantation, Expression Libre, a collection of 20 untitled paintings by Denis Laurent. Wednesday 10 from 6 pm, as part of International Human Rights Day, The Writing Alliance calls on writers to read for an open stage, Writing Rights, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bonnalai Café (#123, St 440, Tuol Tom Poung). Saturday 13 at 10 am at Java Café, a special guided walk through of the Gods and Angels costume exhibition by Sophiline Cheam Shapiro. Reservations are recommended: info [@] javaarts.org. Sunday 14 at 8.30 am, Khmer Architecture Tours presents Central Phnom Penh by Cyclo, a historical introduction to the urban planning of Phnom Penh and its colonial and religious architecture. Reservations required, email contact [@] ka-tours.org. Starts at the Phnom Penh Post Office. |
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The TeaHouse (#32 Street 242) presents Lotus Inspiration by Sino-Lao artist Teck. Until January 4. Meta House hosts Southern Spirit, a new exhibition by Kampot-based artist Vincent Broustet. At Romeet Gallery, an exhibition of two new major installation works by Battambang based artist Srey Bandaul. Under the Sarong examines gender relationships in Cambodian society; Site 2 revisits a Thai border refugee camp. Chinese House presents Glorious Numbers, an exhibition of paintings by Em Riem inspired by those numbered and photographed by the Khmer Rouge. Bophana Center hosts the official opening of an exhibition of photography and poetry presented by AEC-Foyer Lataste, a Franco-Khmer child protection and education NGO, examining “another side of humanitarian action, seen as an intercultural encounter.” Still and moving images are joined by poems in Khmer, English, Japanese and French. More info Institute français presents The Silent Life, a exhibition of works by French artists Chloé Jarry and Adrien Guigon, who are sharing a one-month creative residency in Cambodia, along with work produced by students from the Royal University of Fine Arts. Lightbox, in Kampot, hosts Move Kampuchea, featuring photographic portraits, with local students of Mayibuye Cambodia acting as photographers and subjects, in a large-scale, black & white format is produced collaboration with international street art initiative, the Inside Out Project. Currently open by appointment: please contact Katharina at k.glynne [ at ] lightboxart.org to visit. New Leaf Book Cafe in Siem Reap, has a continuous exhibition for Small Art School, featuring the work of young aspiring Cambodian artists. 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 1995-2009. Now exhibiting in three McDermott Galleries located in the Old Market Area, FCC Angkor Complex and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor. Plae Pakaa, a program of 3 rotating performances of Cambodian traditional arts at the National Museum of Phnom Penh. A Cambodian Living Arts production. Every Friday and Saturday, 7 pm (May to September); Monday to Saturday, 7 pm (October to April). Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in both Siem Reap and Battambang, on a rolling cycle of different works. DanceWorldCambodia offers classes in lyrical contemporary, commercial jazz and pop, hip hop and breakdance. Hotel Cambodiana Studio (via Physique Gym club reception). For more details contact dance@danceworldcambodia.com |
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