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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 22 July, 2014

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Greetings all,

Not so much on this week, it seems. Your correspondent is a bit distracted, also, but that’s another story.

Bophana Centre and Platinum Cineplex present a week of Khmer cinema, across a range of styles and eras. Note screenings are in Khmer without subtitles. Screenings commenced last night and continue nightly until Saturday 26.
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Bophana’s Cine Saturday at 2 pm features screening short films by Sothea Ines and Polen Ly, followed by discussions with young filmmakers in English and Khmer.
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A symposium is being held on Sunday 27 on the topic Contemporary Art in Bangkok: Some Divergent Views, presented as part of Rates of Exchange, Uncompared: Contemporary Art in Bangkok and Phnom Penh, a six-month series of residencies, exhibitions and gatherings. Featuring presentations by artists Pinaree Sanpitak, Orawan Arunrak and Tada Hengsapkul curators Gridthiya Gaweewong and Brian Curtin, moderated by Phnom Penh-based curator Roger Nelson. At Bophana Center, 10 am to 4 pm.

Finally, at Meta House on Sunday 27 at 6 pm, a new photo exhibition by tuberculosis eradication NGO Operation ASHA.
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In brief: new and returning…

Bophana Centre and Platinum Cineplex present a week of Khmer cinema, across a range of styles and eras. Note screenings are in Khmer without subtitles. Screenings nightly until Saturday 26.
More info
Even more info

Bophana’s Cine Saturday at 2 pm features screening short films by Sothea Ines and Polen Ly, followed by discussions with young filmmakers in English and Khmer.
More info

Sunday 27 10 am to 4 pm, symposium on the topic Contemporary Art in Bangkok: Some Divergent Views at Bophana Center.
More info

Sunday 27 at 6 pm at Meta House, a new photo exhibition by tuberculosis eradication NGO Operation ASHA.
More info
Ongoing….

Meta House hosts the Animals exhibition, featuring artists from five countries: Kosal Khiev (Cambodia), Matti Lankinen (Finland), Alma Mars Hyökkää Joutsenlahti (Finland), JP Page (NZ) and Myles Rattle (Australia).
More info

At Le Saint Georges, tapas bar and restaurant (#111, St 136), Phnom Penh Streets by DownTown Collective, a photography exhibition featuring works by Jean-Francois Perigois and Jason Sacchettino.
More info

Java Café upstairs hosts new works by Nov Cheanick, entitled Rain. “In this poetic, introspective work, he calls for action—not the storm-the streets kind of action, but the kind of action that transforms the spirit.
More info

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.
More info

Meta House presents , Eternity, by Cambodia’s Crazy Community Group, dedicated to the weird and wonderful world of pre-wedding photographs.
More info

L’Institute Francais features an exhibition by artist and graphic novelist Virginie Broquet featuring works created in collaboration with students from the Phnom Penh University of Fine Arts.
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 1995-2009. Now exhibiting in three McDermott Galleries located in the Old Market Area, FCC Angkor Complex and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
More Info

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).
More info

Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in both Siem Reap and 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 6.15 pm then circus show at 7 pm.
More info

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
More info Even more info

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 15 July, 2014

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Greetings all,

The week opens tonight, Tuesday 15, with Meta House presenting the Animals exhibition, featuring artists from five countries: Kosal Khiev (Cambodia), Matti Lankinen (Finland), Alma Mars Hyökkää Joutsenlahti (Finland), JP Page (NZ) and Myles Rattle (Australia). Animals explores different perspectives of the idea of the cartoon animal companion, with both collaborative and individual works. From 6 pm.
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Also tonight, Tuesday 15 at 6.30 pm, at Java Café, a farewell party for poet Alex Ratanapratum, Nou Hach Literary Association summer intern. The evening will feature open mic poetry and song.
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On Wednesday 16 a group of traditional musicians and dancers from Cambodian Living Arts return to Doors to play a blend of Chapei Dang Weng songs and Pin Peat and Mohaory music. From 8.30 pm. $5 entry fee includes one drink.
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On Friday 18 from 6 pm at SaSa Bassac, the opening of Traversing Expanses by Pete Pin, Amy Lee Sanford and Seoun Som, curated by Vuth Lyno. The exhibition explores and invites dialogue about Cambodian diaspora communities in the United States through photographic works by three Cambodian-American artists.
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On Saturday 19 from 6.30 pm at Le Saint Georges, tapas bar and restaurant (#111, St 136), the opening of Phnom Penh Streets by DownTown Collective, a photography exhibition featuring works by Jean-Francois Perigois and Jason Sacchettino.
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Also on Saturday 19, at 7 pm, Meta House hosts a screening of BBC Media Action’s Down this road (2014, 113 min), a musical road movie directed by Chey Sambath, produced by Chhin Sothea and written by Ines Sothea, Chap Somchanrith and Neang Sotheary. The filmmakers will hold a Q&A afterwards.
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On Sunday 20 at 7 pm, Cambodian film collective Kon Khmer Koun Khmer presents the six winners from this year’s Chaktomuk Short Film Festival, and show trailers from the new film project Pram Ang. A Q&A with organisers and filmmakers will follow.
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Bophana Centre reminds that applications for the Ian Masters-led ScriptLab 2014 close this Sunday. The details here.

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Fabian Hipp

Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com
In brief: new and returning…

Tuesday 15, 6 pm at Meta House, opening of the Animals exhibition, featuring artists from five countries: Kosal Khiev (Cambodia), Matti Lankinen (Finland), Alma Mars Hyökkää Joutsenlahti (Finland), JP Page (NZ) and Myles Rattle (Australia).
More info

Tuesday 15 at 6.30 pm at Java Café, a farewell party for poet Alex Ratanapratum, Nou Hach Literary Association summer intern. The evening will feature open mic poetry and song.
More info

Wednesday 16 from 8.30 pm, traditional musicians and dancers from Cambodian Living Arts at Doors.
More info

Friday 18 from 6 pm at SaSa Bassac, the opening of photographic exhibition Traversing Expanses by Pete Pin, Amy Lee Sanford and Seoun Som, curated by Vuth Lyno.
More info

Saturday 19 from 6.30 pm at Le Saint Georges, tapas bar and restaurant (#111, St 136), the opening of Phnom Penh Streets by DownTown Collective, a photography exhibition featuring works by Jean-Francois Perigois and Jason Sacchettino.
More info

Saturday 19 at 7 pm, Meta House hosts a screening of BBC Media Action’s Down this road (2014, 113 min), a Cambodian musical road movie, with Q&A to follow.
More info

Sunday 20 at 7 pm, Cambodian film collective Kon Khmer Koun Khmer presents the six winners from this year’s Chaktomuk Short Film Festival, and show trailers from the new film project Pram Ang. A Q&A with organisers and filmmakers will follow.
More info
Ongoing….

Java Café upstairs hosts new works by Nov Cheanick, entitled Rain. “In this poetic, introspective work, he calls for action—not the storm-the streets kind of action, but the kind of action that transforms the spirit.
More info

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.
More info

Meta House presents , Eternity, by Cambodia’s Crazy Community Group, dedicated to the weird and wonderful world of pre-wedding photographs.
More info

L’Institute Francais features an exhibition by artist and graphic novelist Virginie Broquet featuring works created in collaboration with students from the Phnom Penh University of Fine Arts.
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 1995-2009. Now exhibiting in three McDermott Galleries located in the Old Market Area, FCC Angkor Complex and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
More Info

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).
More info

Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in both Siem Reap and 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 6.15 pm then circus show at 7 pm.
More info

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
More info Even more info

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 8 July, 2014

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A quiet week, well timed to deal with the change in the weather.

Something different at Bophana Center on Wednesday 9, a lecture by Dr Ang Chaulean: Various forms in the abstract representation of the divine in Cambodia. The lecture is co-presented by  SaSa Bassac, as a part of the public programme for the exhibition Rubber Man by Khvay Samnang which runs until Saturday 12 (at SaSa Bassac). Starts at 6.30 pm.
More info
Even more info

Also on Wednesday night, Phnom Penh Community College’s evening programme continues with the first of a two sessions on Cubist oil painting hosted by Chann Dina. Bookings essential.
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On Saturday 12 from 1 pm to 5 pm, Nou Hach Literary Association holds its annual Writers’ Seminar at the Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Center (CJCC) near RUPP in Phnom Penh. The broad programme features a panel discussion on the future of Khmer literature, a dance performance by Sophiline Arts Ensemble followed by a talk on the future of Khmer dance, and finally the presentation of awards for short fiction and poetry. The event is open to the public, all are welcome.
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Bophana’s Cineclub this Saturday 12 at 2 pm features the documentary Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff, one the career of a renowned cinematographer.
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Bophana Center is calling for applications for ScriptLab on August 2 with Ian Masters, seeking those keen to tell film stories or have projects looking for further development. Check it all out here. Priority to Cambodian candidates.

Dipika Kohli, of Orangutan Swing, is trying something a little out of the ordinary. The plan is an open-format conversation about the concept of “fromness”. Origin: A Conversation will take place on the evening of Wednesday 23; RSVP to dipika [ at ] orangutanswing by Thursday 10 if you are interested. Venue TBC, dependent on numbers.

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.

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Fabian Hipp

Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com
In brief: new and returning…
Wednesday 9, 6.30 pm at Bophana Center, a lecture by Dr Ang Chaulean: Various forms in the abstract representation of the divine in Cambodia. Co-presented by SaSa Bassac, as a part of the public programme for the exhibition Rubber Man by Khvay Samnang which runs until Saturday 12 (at SaSa Bassac).
More info
Even more info

Wednesday 9, 6.15 pm, Cubist oil painting workshop hosted by Chann Dina Phnom Penh Community College. Bookings essential.
More info

Saturday 12,1 pm to 5 pm, the annual Nou Hach Literary Association Writers’ Seminar at the Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Center (CJCC) near RUPP in Phnom Penh. A panel discussion on the future of Khmer literature, a dance performance followed by a talk on the future of Khmer dance, and the presentation of awards. All are welcome.
More info

Saturday 12 at 2 pm, Bophana’s Cineclub features the documentary Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff, one the career of a renowned cinematographer.
More info
Ongoing….

Java Café upstairs hosts new works by Nov Cheanick, entitled Rain. “In this poetic, introspective work, he calls for action—not the storm-the streets kind of action, but the kind of action that transforms the spirit.
More info

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.
More info

Meta House presents , Eternity, by Cambodia’s Crazy Community Group, dedicated to the weird and wonderful world of pre-wedding photographs.
More info

L’Institute Francais features an exhibition by artist and graphic novelist Virginie Broquet featuring works created in collaboration with students from the Phnom Penh University of Fine Arts.
More info

At Sa Sa Bassac, a new exhibition, Rubber man, by Khvay Samnang. Until 12 July.
More info

DownTown Collective presents a new photographic exhibition opening at Equinox Bar (St 278 near Wat Lanka) entitled Phnom Penh Streets. You can view a preview at YouTube.
More info plus d’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 1995-2009. Now exhibiting in three McDermott Galleries located in the Old Market Area, FCC Angkor Complex and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
More Info

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).
More info

Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in both Siem Reap and 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 6.15 pm then circus show at 7 pm.
More info

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
More info Even more info

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 1 July, 2014

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Greetings all,

The Classical Concert Series continues at Meta House this Wednesday 2 at 8 pm, featuring fourhanded piano with Giovanni De Cecco and Alberto Firrincieli, who will be performing works by Brahms, Schumann and Rubinstein.
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On Thursday 3 from 6.30 pm Java Café is hosting The Meeting of The Contemporary and The Classical: Between Two Cultures: a conversation with Malaysian dramaturge Lim How Ngean, Malaysian choreographer Naim Syahrazad, and Cambodian choreographer Phon Sopheap to discuss “the meeting of differences and similarities that lead to productive artistic energies.” In English with Khmer translation. Free entrance.
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A second chance for a bite of classical music this week on Saturday 5 from 7.30 pm with a recital at K West restaurant (#1 Street 154, corner of Sisowath Quay, next to Wat Ounalom), Giovanni De Cecco (piano) and Anton Isselhardt (flute) present Baroque Sonatas. Free Entrance.

Recently established in Phnom Penh is a fortnightly drink and draw session every second Sunday from 6.30 pm at Soul TEA’se (#55, St 240). BYO materials, two hours worth of life model provided. $3 entry. And the next one is this Sunday 6.
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Coming up at Phnom Penh Community College, a series of Tuesday evening photography workshops focusing on twilight and night Photography. Commences July 22. Check out below for details.
More info

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.

For rock and roll and clubs, make sure you follow LengPleng.com as well.

Fabian Hipp

Kumnooh

fabianhipp@kumnooh.com
In brief: new and returning…

Wednesday 2 at 8 pm, the Classical Concert Series continues at Meta House featuring fourhanded piano with Giovanni De Cecco and Alberto Firrincieli, performing works by Brahms, Schumann and Rubinstein.
More info

Thursday 3 from 6.30 pm Java Café hosts The Meeting of The Contemporary and The Classical: Between Two Cultures: a conversation with Malaysian dramaturge Lim How Ngean, Malaysian choreographer Naim Syahrazad, and Cambodian choreographer Phon Sopheap to discuss “the meeting of differences and similarities that lead to productive artistic energies.” In English with Khmer translation. Free entrance.
More info

Saturday 5 from 7.30 pm, a classical recital at K West restaurant (#1 Street 154, corner of Sisowath Quay, next to Wat Ounalom), Giovanni De Cecco (piano) and Anton Isselhardt (flute) present Baroque Sonatas. Free Entrance.

Sunday 6 at 6.30 pm, drink and draw session at Soul TEA’se (#55, St 240). BYO materials, two hours worth of life model provided. $3 entry.
More info
Ongoing….

Java Café upstairs hosts new works by Nov Cheanick, entitled Rain. “In this poetic, introspective work, he calls for action—not the storm-the streets kind of action, but the kind of action that transforms the spirit.”
More info

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.
More info

Meta House presents , Eternity, by Cambodia’s Crazy Community Group, dedicated to the weird and wonderful world of pre-wedding photographs.
More info

L’Institute Francais features an exhibition by artist and graphic novelist Virginie Broquet featuring works created in collaboration with students from the Phnom Penh University of Fine Arts.
More info

At Sa Sa Bassac, a new exhibition, Rubber man, by Khvay Samnang. Until 12 July.
More info

Cambodian Living Arts presents the exhibition Chhnang! about traditional and contemporary pottery making. CLA is located on Sothearos Blvd just south of St 294.

More info
Even more info

DownTown Collective presents a new photographic exhibition opening at Equinox Bar (St 278 near Wat Lanka) entitled Phnom Penh Streets. You can view a preview at YouTube.
More info plus d’info

Em Riem’s latest exhibition, Nature II, at Design la Galerie, #13D, St 178.

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 1995-2009. Now exhibiting in three McDermott Galleries located in the Old Market Area, FCC Angkor Complex and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
More Info

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).
More info

Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in both Siem Reap and 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 6.15 pm then circus show at 7 pm.
More info

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
More info Even more info

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 24 June, 2014

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Greetings all,

The week begins tonight, Tuesday 24, 7 pm at Meta House, with a double feature film screening with Q&A with both directors. Boundary (2013, 70 min), by unconventional filmmaker Nontawat Numbenchapol, looks at the dispute over Preah Vihear; followed by Invasion or misunderstanding (2010, 42 mins, English subs) by Cambodian director Panna Chheng.
More info
Even more info

Starting on Wednesday 25 at Phnom Penh Community College, more in the series of Wednesday evening art courses hosted by Chhan Dina: abstract acrylic painting and cubist oil painting. Contact Phnom Penh Community College for reservations.
More info

Java Café’s busy week starts on Wednesday 25 with the opening of Rain, new works by Nov Cheanick. The works use rain as a metaphor for sorrow and trauma, leading to apathy and lethargy. “In this poetic, introspective work, he calls for action—not the storm-the streets kind of action, but the kind of action that transforms the spirit.” From 6 pm.
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Then Thursday 26 at Java Café, the monthly Open Stage poetry night as usual offers some new performers. As usual the night opens at 6 pm for a writers meet up, then from 7 pm performances by Zac Kendall, including the presentation of an excerpt from his play Perfect Match, followed by a solo reading; readings by Mak Soung from his work Missing Boy, and Luke Young; with the evening ending, as usual, with an open mic. This is the first Open Stage organised by new coordinators Carly Nugent and Bryan Humphry.
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On Friday 27, in the JavaArts Gallery, the soft launch of the JavaArts Archive, 5 – 7 pm, marking the completion of the first phase: the creation of a library of hard copies of materials from the many and varied exhibitions, events and projects initiated by JavaArts since 2000, supplemented by other materials from the Cambodian art scene. The event will also be a farewell to Daen Lia Kelly, who has been working on this project over the last several months.
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Saturday 28 at 7 pm, Meta House presents a screening of the neo-noir Dark Bridge (2011, 90 min) by Argentinian director Marcelo von Schwartz, who will be present and hold a Q&A.
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Sunday 29 at 7 pm, Meta House screens Story of a Gangster (2013, 20 min) by Cambodian filmmaker Chiev Soth, a story that draws on his own experiences of growing up amid youth gang culture. The filmmaker will present and hold a Q&A after the screening.
More info

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.

For rock and roll and clubs, make sure you follow LengPleng.com as well.

Fabian Hipp

Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com
In brief: new and returning…
Tuesday 24, 7 pm at Meta House, film screenings Boundary (2013, 70 min), by Thai filmmaker Nontawat Numbenchapol; and Invasion or misunderstanding (2010, 42 mins, English subs) by Cambodian director Panna Chheng.
More info
Even more infoWednesday 25, 6.15 – 8.15 pm at Phnom Penh Community College, more in the series of Wednesday evening art courses hosted by Chhan Dina: abstract acrylic painting and cubist oil painting. Contact Phnom Penh Community College for reservations.
More infoWednesday 25 from 6 pm at Java Café upstairs the opening of Rain, new works by Nov Cheanick. More info

Thursday 26 at Java Café downstairs, the monthly Open Stage poetry night as usual offers some new performers. Writers meet up at 6 pm, performances from 7 pm, followed by open mic.
More info

 

Friday 27, 5 – 7 pm, in the JavaArts Gallery, the soft launch of the JavaArts Archive.
More info

Saturday 28 at 7 pm, Meta House presents a screening of the neo-noir Dark Bridge (2011, 90 min) by Argentinian director Marcelo von Schwartz, who will be present and hold a Q&A.
More info

Sunday 29 at 7 pm, Meta House screens Story of a Gangster (2013, 20 min) by Cambodian filmmaker Chiev Soth, who will present and hold a Q&A after the screening.
More info
Ongoing….

Artwatereness’ Through Waters Cambodia project has come to Phnom Penh after development in Siem Reap, at the Canon Exhibition Hall, 146 Sihanouk Blvd (between St 63 and Monivong). “This exhibition gathers all the artworks that we have collected during our journey in the artistic workshops about water that we have been developing around the Kingdom, the outcome of local artists Vollak Kong and Taing Chhea Chhin, and Through Waters’ photography exhibition.” Until 27 June.
More info
Even more info

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.
More info

Meta House presents , Eternity, by Cambodia’s Crazy Community Group, dedicated to the weird and wonderful world of pre-wedding photographs.
More info

L’Institute Francais features an exhibition by artist and graphic novelist Virginie Broquet featuring works created in collaboration with students from the Phnom Penh University of Fine Arts.
More info

At Sa Sa Bassac, a new exhibition, Rubber man, by Khvay Samnang. Until 12 July.
More info

Cambodian Living Arts presents the exhibition Chhnang! about traditional and contemporary pottery making. CLA is located on Sothearos Blvd just south of St 294.
More info
Even more info

DownTown Collective presents a new photographic exhibition opening at Equinox Bar (St 278 near Wat Lanka) entitled Phnom Penh Streets. You can view a preview at YouTube.
More info plus d’info

Em Riem’s latest exhibition, Nature II, at Design la Galerie, #13D, St 178.
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 1995-2009. Now exhibiting in three McDermott Galleries located in the Old Market Area, FCC Angkor Complex and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
More Info

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).
More info

Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in both Siem Reap and 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 6.15 pm then circus show at 7 pm.
More info

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
More info Even more info

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 17 June, 2014

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Greetings all,

Tonight, Tuesday 17 at Meta House, presents the opening of an exhibition, Eternity, by Cambodia’s Crazy Community Group, dedicated to the weird and wonderful world of pre-wedding photographs. Participants include RooSter_KooL Photography, Pleang Photography, MoL Photography, Idealaor Photography and XXL Photography. From 6 pm.
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And then across town at Institute Francais, the opening of an exhibition by artist and graphic novelist Virginie Broquet featuring works created in collaboration with students from the Phnom Penh University of Fine Arts. From 6.30 pm.
More info

From Thursday 19 to Sunday 22, Meta House is hosting a festival of the best films from the CHOPSHOTS 2014, the annual South East Asia documentary competition, including sessions with visiting filmmakers from Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia. Included in the screenings will be Neang Kavich’s film Where I go, awarded Best SEA Short. Multiple sessions, multiple times, free entry.
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On Friday 20, ShowBox (#11, St 330, around the corner from S21) presents UnBox your Poetry, a night of poetry performance with performers from Cambodia, Europe, USA and Australia. From 7 pm.
More info

Last week’s Bophana’s Cineclub didn’t happen, but it’s resheduled for Saturday 21 instead: script writer Ian Master leads a discussion after a screening of Jim Jarmusch’s Mystery Train.
From 2 pm. Also check out Bophana’s new website design.
More info

At the Himawari Hotel on the evening of Sunday 22, a piano recital featuring Nicholas Ho (Singapore) with Touch Raksmey (Cambodia). Show starts at 5 pm, registration from 4.30 pm.
More info

On Monday 23, between 1 pm and 2.30 pm, OrangutanSwing is hosting a public workshop Discover Khmer Design, at Thida’s nail salon (#16, St 63) on. A chance to get the tips and tricks behind Khmer illustration. You weren’t doing anything on Monday anyway.
More info

Just opened in Kampot is lightbox: a gallery and collaborative art space that aims to host and promote exhibitions, performances, screenings and events in traditional and modern arts, including dance, music and other performance, that “help celebrate, regenerate and build an appreciation for art in Cambodia.”

The current exhibition, Move Kampuchea, features 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.
More info

Starting on Wednesday 25 at Phnom Penh Community College, more in the series of Wednesday evening art courses hosted by Chhan Dina: abstract acrylic painting and cubist oil painting. Contact Phnom Penh Community College for reservations.
More info

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.

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Fabian Hipp

Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com
In brief: new and returning…
Tuesday 17 at 6 pm, Meta House, opening of the exhibition, Eternity, by Cambodia’s Crazy Community Group, dedicated to the weird and wonderful world of pre-wedding photographs.
More infoTuesday 17 at 6.30 pm, Institute Francais, the opening of an exhibition by artist and graphic novelist Virginie Broquet featuring works created in collaboration with students from the Phnom Penh University of Fine Arts.
More infoThursday 19 to Sunday 22, Meta House is hosting a festival of the best films from the CHOPSHOTS 2014, the annual South East Asia documentary competition, including sessions with visiting filmmakers from Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia.
More infoFriday 20 at 7 pm, ShowBox (#11, St 330, around the corner from S21) presents UnBox your Poetry, a night of poetry performance with performers from Cambodia, Europe, USA and Australia.
More info

Saturday 21 at 2 pm, Bophana’s Cineclub features script writer Ian Master leading a discussion after a screening of Jim Jarmusch’s Mystery Train.
More info

Sunday 22 at 5 pm, Himawari Hotel, a piano recital featuring Nicholas Ho (Singapore) with Touch Raksmey (Cambodia). Registration from 4.30 pm.
More info

Monday 23, 1 pm to 2.30 pm, OrangutanSwing hosts a public workshop Discover Khmer Design, at Thida’s nail salon (#16, St 63).
More info
Ongoing….

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.
More info

Meta House hosts Far From Angkor: Cambodians In The GDR, a photographic exhibition observing the life of Cambodians studying and training in East Germany from the 60s through to 1989.
More info

At Sa Sa Bassac, a new exhibition, Rubber man, by Khvay Samnang. Until 12 July.
More info

Cambodian Living Arts presents the exhibition Chhnang! about traditional and contemporary pottery making. CLA is located on Sothearos Blvd just south of St 294.
More info
Even more info

Re-housing of Non Houses by photographer Fani Llauradó and artist Chhan Dina, combining photography and painting to explore the use of public and social space; plus a collection of large format paintings by Chhan Dina, reflecting her ongoing themes of life, music and everyday activities, at The Mansion (Sothearos Blvd, near St 178).
More info
 Even more info

DownTown Collective presents a new photographic exhibition opening at Equinox Bar (St 278 near Wat Lanka) entitled Phnom Penh Streets. You can view a preview at YouTube.
More info plus d’info

Em Riem’s latest exhibition, Nature II, at Design la Galerie, #13D, St 178.
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 1995-2009. Now exhibiting in three McDermott Galleries located in the Old Market Area, FCC Angkor Complex and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
More Info

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).
More info

Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in both Siem Reap and 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 6.15 pm then circus show at 7 pm.
More info

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
More info Even more info

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 10 June, 2014

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Greetings all,

Tonight, Tuesday 10 at Meta House, a chance to meet artist and sculptor Chhan Dina, at the finissage of her latest collection of works, Cages Torn Open, exploring the themes of life and wildlife. From 6 pm.
More info
Even more info

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 10, across town at Cōnekla (St 51, between St 352 and St 360), Orangutan Swing presents DrawUp: drawing, talking, improvising. BYO materials, from 6 pm. Watch out for a special Khmer design edition later this month.
More info

On Wednesday 11, Meta House presents a film screening and Q&A featuring of short films by two local filmmakers, Cambodian Polen Ly, and Indian American Amit Dubey. Starts at 7 pm.
More info

On Thursday 12, a special opening event for the Artwatereness’ Through Waters Cambodia project, that has come to Phnom Penh after development in Siem Reap, at the Canon Exhibition Hall, 146 Sihanouk Blvd (between St 63 and Monivong), from 6 pm. “This exhibition gathers all the artworks that we have collected during our journey in the artistic workshops about water that we have been developing around the Kingdom, the outcome of local artists Vollak Kong and Taing Chhea Chhin, and Through Waters’ photography exhibition.”
More info
Even more info

Sophiline Arts Ensemble presents A Bend in the River at Chaktomuk Hall on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 at 7 pm, then Sunday 15 at 4 pm, a work mixing dance, theatre, puppetry and music. Tickets ($10/$5/$2.50) available at Platinum Cineplex at Sorya Shopping Center, Java Café, Lotus Silk (No. 57, Street 240), Amrita Performing Arts and at the door if available. Special VIP tickets are also available that including a gourmet pre-concert reception with the principal artists on Saturday 14 (VIP tickets only at Java Café).
More info

At Friday 13 at 6.30 pm, Bophana Center (St 200 between St 63 and Monivong) is hosting a new collective performance led by a group of young Cambodian artists in which everyone will participate: the performers will be the audience will be the performers. How does noise become sound, how does sound become music? No experience or knowledge necessary… Fabian is intrigued. Free entry.
More info

On Saturday 14, Meta House presents a one day exhibition My Natural Resources, works collected by media and photography NGO Building Community Voices. Visitors are invited to vote for the best photos, with prizes present to the winning community photographer during the NGO’s national seminar on Monday . 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday only.
More info

Bophana’s Cineclub on Saturday 14 at 2 pm features script writer Ian Master leading a discussion after a screening of Jim Jarmusch’s Mystery Train.
More info

On Sunday 15 at Gasolina (bottom of St 57), a new performance by Dance Made in Cambodia, a community dance programme, that brings together 27 dancers from five organisations. The theme is cooperation and working together. 5.45 pm start, free entry.
More info

Running throughout June at The Insider Gallery at InterContinental is Pure Thomacheat, an exhibition of photographs by Michael Klinkhamer, examining Cambodian nature and the struggle for survival.

Coming up soon at Phnom Penh Community College, more in the series of Wednesday evening art courses hosted by Chhan Dina: abstract acrylic painting and cubist oil painting. Contact Phnom Penh Community College for reservations.
More info

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.

For rock and roll and clubs, make sure you follow LengPleng.com as well.

Fabian Hipp

Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com
In brief: new and returning…
Tuesday 10 at Meta House, a chance to meet artist and sculptor Chhan Dina, at the finissage of her latest collection of works, Cages Torn Open, exploring the themes of life and wildlife.
More info
Even more info

Tuesday 10 from 6 pm, Orangutan Swing presents DrawUp: drawing, talking, improvising at Cōnekla (St 51, between St 352 and St 360) from 6 pm.
More info

Wednesday 11 from 7 pm, Meta House presents a film screening and Q&A featuring of short films by two local filmmakers, Cambodian Polen Ly, and Indian American Amit Dubey.
More info

Thursday 12 from 6 pm, a special opening event for the Artwatereness’ Through Waters Cambodia project, that has come to Phnom Penh after development in Siem Reap, at the Canon Exhibition Hall, 146 Sihanouk Blvd (between St 63 and Monivong), from 6 pm.
More info
Even more info

Friday 13 and Saturday 14 at 7 pm; Sunday 15 at 4 pm, Sophiline Arts Ensemble presents A Bend in the River at Chaktomuk Hall on a work mixing dance, theatre, puppetry and music.
More info

Friday 13 at 6.30 pm, Bophana Center (St 200 between St 63 and Monivong) is hosting a new collective performance led by a group of young Cambodian artists in which everyone will participate: the performers will be the audience will be the performers. Free entry.
More info

Saturday 14 only from 8 am, Meta House presents a one day exhibition My Natural Resources, works collected by media and photography NGO Building Community Voices.
More info

Saturday 14 at 2 pm, Bophana’s Cineclub features script writer Ian Master leading a discussion after a screening of Jim Jarmusch’s Mystery Train.
More info

Sunday 15 at Gasolina (bottom of St 57) at 5.45 pm, a new performance by Dance Made in Cambodia, a community dance programme, that brings together 27 dancers from five organisations. The theme is cooperation and working together.
More info
Ongoing….

Meta House hosts Far From Angkor: Cambodians In The GDR, a photographic exhibition observing the life of Cambodians studying and training in East Germany from the 60s through to 1989.
More info

At Sa Sa Bassac, a new exhibition, Rubber man, by Khvay Samnang. Until 12 July.
More info

Cages torn open, new sculptures and paintings by Chhan Dina at Meta House. “We are reminded of what we share with other living beings, and what we forget and deny. The paintings explode with colour, a confident assertion of the shared liberation theme. In paint, line and colour blur the distinctions between species, all swimming in the same soup; in fired clay, disparate characteristics are fused into one body.” Absolutely not to be missed. Finissage and meet the artist on 10 June.
More info
Even more info

Cambodian Living Arts presents the exhibition Chhnang! about traditional and contemporary pottery making. CLA is located on Sothearos Blvd just south of St 294.
More info
Even more info

Re-housing of Non Houses by photographer Fani Llauradó and artist Chhan Dina, combining photography and painting to explore the use of public and social space; plus a collection of large format paintings by Chhan Dina, reflecting her ongoing themes of life, music and everyday activities, at The Mansion (Sothearos Blvd, near St 178).
More info
 Even more info

DownTown Collective presents a new photographic exhibition opening at Equinox Bar (St 278 near Wat Lanka) entitled Phnom Penh Streets. You can view a preview at YouTube.
More info plus d’info

Em Riem’s latest exhibition, Nature II, at Design la Galerie, #13D, St 178.
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 1995-2009. Now exhibiting in three McDermott Galleries located in the Old Market Area, FCC Angkor Complex and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
More Info

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).
More info

Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in both Siem Reap and 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 6.15 pm then circus show at 7 pm.
More info

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
More info Even more info

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 3 June, 2014

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Greetings all,All this week the Memory! International Heritage Film Festival continues with screenings at Chaktomuk Hall and Bophana Center, culminating with an outstanding closing session on Sunday – see below.
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On Wednesday 4 at 6.30 pm, Institute Francais presents Loss, by Cambodian dancer and choregrapher Belle Chumvan Sodhachivy with Japanese dancer Yum Keiko Takanawa, at the Department of Performing Arts (behind Parkway Centre, with access through St 173). Tickets 4 USD/2 USD from the Bistro Institute Francais).
More info

On Thursday 5 from 7 pm, a screening of Turn, a feature film made in Cambodia by Australian Owen Beck, telling a real life story of a man coming to the big city in search of money and finding difficulties. Q&A with the filmmaker after the screening.
More info

On Friday 6 at K-West Restaurant (corner of St 154 and Sisowath Quay), a piano recital by Cicilia Yudha, from 7pm. Free entrance. The Indonesian pianist will also play at Meta House on Sunday evening – see below.

On Saturday 7, Meta House hosts the intriguing Far From Angkor: Cambodians In The GDR, a photographic exhibition observing the life of Cambodians studying and training in East Germany from the 60s through to 1989. Presented with the support of the Goethe Institute and the German Embassy in Phnom Penh. From 6 pm.
More info

The closing event for the Memory! International Heritage Film Festival on Sunday 8 is the silent film The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr. West in the Land of the Bolsheviks, a 1924 Soviet satire of American’s ignorance of Soviet Union, with a special score composed by renowned Cambodian composer Him Sophy to be performed live by nine local musicians.
More info

And finally this week, Indonesian pianist Cicilia Yudha will perform works by Beethoven, Berio, Ravel and Schumann at Meta House on Sunday 8 from 8 pm, in the latest of the Art Plus Foundation / The Piano Shop Classical Concert Series events. Admission: 5 USD. Reservations: 077787038.
More info
Even more info
Even even more info

Coming soon: Sophiline Arts Ensemble presents A Bend in the River at Chaktomuk Hall on Friday 13 and Saturday 14. Tickets available at Platinum Cineplex at Sorya Shopping Center, Java Café, Lotus Silk (No. 57, Street 240), Amrita Performing Arts and at the door if available. Special VIP tickets are also available that including a gourmet pre-concert reception with the principal artists on Saturday 14 (VIP tickets only at Java Café).

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.

For rock and roll and clubs, make sure you follow LengPleng.com as well.

Fabian Hipp

Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com
In brief: new and returning…
All this week the Memory! International Heritage Film Festival continues with screenings at Chaktomuk Hall and Bophana Center, culminating with an outstanding closing session on Sunday.
More info
Even more infoWednesday 4 at 6.30 pm, Institute Francais presents Loss, by Cambodian dancer and choregrapher Belle Chumvan Sodhachivy with Japanese dancer Yum Keiko Takanawa, at the Department of Performing Arts.
More info

Thursday 5 from 7 pm, a screening of Turn, a feature film made in Cambodia by Australian Owen Beck, telling a real life story of a man coming to the big city in search of money and finding difficulties. Q&A with the filmmaker after the screening.
More info

Friday 6 at K-West Restaurant (corner of St 154 and Sisowath Quay), a piano recital by Cicilia Yudha, from 7pm. Free entrance.

Saturday 7 from 6 pm at Meta House, Far From Angkor: Cambodians In The GDR, a photographic exhibition observing the life of Cambodians studying and training in East Germany from the 60s through to 1989.
More info

Sunday 8 at 8 pm, Indonesian pianist Cicilia Yudha will perform works by Beethoven, Berio, Ravel and Schumann at Meta House. Admission: 5 USD. Reservations: 077787038.
More info
Even more info
Even even more info
Ongoing….

Meta House hosts a mini-exhibition by Sokuntevy Oeur including both new and older works. Until 8 June.
More info

At Sa Sa Bassac, a new exhibition, Rubber man, by Khvay Samnang. Until 12 July.
More info

Cages torn open, new sculptures and paintings by Chhan Dina at Meta House. “We are reminded of what we share with other living beings, and what we forget and deny. The paintings explode with colour, a confident assertion of the shared liberation theme. In paint, line and colour blur the distinctions between species, all swimming in the same soup; in fired clay, disparate characteristics are fused into one body.” Absolutely not to be missed. Finissage and meet the artist on 10 June.
More info
Even more info

Cambodian Living Arts presents the exhibition Chhnang! about traditional and contemporary pottery making. CLA is located on Sothearos Blvd just south of St 294.
More info
Even more info

Re-housing of Non Houses by photographer Fani Llauradó and artist Chhan Dina, combining photography and painting to explore the use of public and social space; plus a collection of large format paintings by Chhan Dina, reflecting her ongoing themes of life, music and everyday activities, at The Mansion (Sothearos Blvd, near St 178).
More info
 Even more info

DownTown Collective presents a new photographic exhibition opening at Equinox Bar (St 278 near Wat Lanka) entitled Phnom Penh Streets. You can view a preview at YouTube.
More info plus d’info

Em Riem’s latest exhibition, Nature II, at Design la Galerie, #13D, St 178.
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 1995-2009. Now exhibiting in three McDermott Galleries located in the Old Market Area, FCC Angkor Complex and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
More Info

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).
More info

Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in both Siem Reap and 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 6.15 pm then circus show at 7 pm.
More info

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
More info Even more info

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 27 May, 2014

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Greetings all,

Tonight, Tuesday 27 at Meta House from 6 pm, Cambodian Living Arts hosts a music exchange with renowned Israeli saxophone player Amir Gwirtzman, who shares his passion for woodwind instruments with local players in a collaborative performance.
More info

Then later this evening at Meta House at 7 pm, a screening of two documentaries about Cambodia’s late master painter Svay Ken: Passing knowledge by Erin Gleeson and Svay Ken Talks by Nico Mesterharm.
More info

Also tonight, Tuesday 27, following on from last week, Orangutan Swing again presents DrawUp at Cōnekla (St 51, between St 352 and St 360). It’s drawing, it’s talking, it’s improvising, it’s something new led by Henrik Akesson. BYO materials, from 6 pm.
More info

On Wednesday 28, at 6 pm, a special screening at Bophana Center of the documentary In Utero Srebrenica, in the presence of the director, Giuseppe Carrieri, with Q&A to follow.
More info
Even more info

At Java Café on Thursday 29, Sophiline Arts Ensemble presents a preview of their dance, A Bend in the River, which will be presented in full at Chaktomuk Theatre next month. The work mixes between dance, theatre, puppetry and music, and the artists will be present to discuss the work and process. At the preview, special VIP tickets for the 14 June performance will be available to attendees before they go on sale to the general public. The show starts at 6.30 pm.
More info

Up in Battambang on Friday 30, Lotus Bar and Gallery (#53, St 2.5) presents, The Revolution will not be televised, a monthly spoken word and performance night, featuring the best of Battambang’s poets, performers, alternative musicians and artists. From 7:30 pm. Any Phnom Penh poets or performers want to make the trek? They’d love to hear from you.
More info

On Saturday 31, Chhan Dina returns to Phnom Penh Community College to host a double clay workshop: head sculpture in the morning, vase or bowl in the afternoon. Bookings essential.
More info

Saturday 31 also is the commencement of the second International Film Heritage Festival, nine days of over 50 films from all over the world, on the theme of laughter.

International guests include French actress Catherine Deneuve and filmmakers Brillante Mendoza (Philippines) and Anthony Chen (Singapore), but more importantly residents of Phnom Penh have the chance to experience a broad range of cinematic delights, mostly free of charge. Everyone from Chaplin to Tati, Monty Python to Marilyn Monroe to the Marx Brothers, and even a whole mini-season of James Bond parodies. All screenings at Chaktomuk Theatre and Bophana Centre, with additional activities at the Institute Francais.
More infoJava’s monthly Open Stage poetry event is seeking a host. You don’t need to be a poet or a writer, but it might help. Please contact outgoing host gregbem@gmail.com if you are interested in getting involved.

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.

For rock and roll and clubs, make sure you follow LengPleng.com as well.

Fabian Hipp

Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

 
In brief: new and returning…
Tuesday 27 at Meta House from 6 pm, Cambodian Living Arts hosts a music exchange with renowned Israeli saxophone player Amir Gwirtzman.
More info

Tuesday 27 at Meta House at 7 pm, a screening of two documentaries about Cambodia’s late master painter Svay Ken: Passing knowledge by Erin Gleeson and Svay Ken Talks by Nico Mesterharm.
More info

Tuesday 27 from 6 pm at Cōnekla (St 51, between St 352 and St 360) presented by Orangutan Swing, interactive drawing and conversation. Henrik Akesson will share some exercises in collaborative drawing. BYO materials.
More info

Wednesday 28, at 6 pm, a special screening at Bophana Center of the documentary In Utero Srebrenica, in the presence of the director, Giuseppe Carrieri, with Q&A to follow.
More info
Even more info

At Java Café on Thursday 29, Sophiline Arts Ensemble presents a preview of their dance, A Bend in the River, which will be presented in full at Chaktomuk Theatre next month. The show starts at 6.30 pm.
More info

Friday 30, Lotus Bar and Gallery (#53, St 2.5 Battambang) presents, The Revolution will not be televised, a monthly spoken word and performance night, featuring the best of Battambang’s poets, performers, alternative musicians and artists. From 7:30 pm.
More info

Saturday 31, Chhan Dina returns to Phnom Penh Community College to host a double clay workshop: head sculpture in the morning, vase or bowl in the afternoon. Bookings essential.
More info

Saturday 31 is the start of the second International Film Heritage Festival, nine days of over 50 films from all over the world, on the theme of laughter.
Everyone from Chaplin to Tati, Monty Python to Marilyn Monroe to the Marx Brothers, and even a whole mini-season of James Bond parodies. All screenings at Chaktomuk Theatre and Bophana Centre, with additional activities at the Institute Francais.
More info
Ongoing….

Meta House hosts a mini-exhibition by Sokuntevy Oeur including both new and older works. Until 8 June.
More info

At Sa Sa Bassac, a new exhibition, Rubber man, by Khvay Samnang. Until 12 July.
More info

Cages torn open, new sculptures and paintings by Chhan Dina at Meta House. “We are reminded of what we share with other living beings, and what we forget and deny. The paintings explode with colour, a confident assertion of the shared liberation theme. In paint, line and colour blur the distinctions between species, all swimming in the same soup; in fired clay, disparate characteristics are fused into one body.” Absolutely not to be missed. Finissage and meet the artist on 10 June.
More info
Even more info

Cambodian Living Arts presents the exhibition Chhnang! about traditional and contemporary pottery making. CLA is located on Sothearos Blvd just south of St 294.
More info
Even more info

Re-housing of Non Houses by photographer Fani Llauradó and artist Chhan Dina, combining photography and painting to explore the use of public and social space; plus a collection of large format paintings by Chhan Dina, reflecting her ongoing themes of life, music and everyday activities, at The Mansion (Sothearos Blvd, near St 178).
More info
 Even more info

DownTown Collective presents a new photographic exhibition opening at Equinox Bar (St 278 near Wat Lanka) entitled Phnom Penh Streets. You can view a preview at YouTube.
More info plus d’info

Em Riem’s latest exhibition, Nature II, at Design la Galerie, #13D, St 178.
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 1995-2009. Now exhibiting in three McDermott Galleries located in the Old Market Area, FCC Angkor Complex and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
More Info

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).
More info

Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in both Siem Reap and 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 6.15 pm then circus show at 7 pm.
More info

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
More info Even more info

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 20 May, 2014

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Greetings all,Tuesday 20 sees the return after holidays of Spoken Arts in Siem Reap. This is a semi-regular collaborative, interactive, spoken word event with few rules. If you’re in SR, head down to Siem Reap Party House on Soksan Road with a book, some papers, or your smartphone in hand from 8.30 pm.
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In Phnom Penh on Tuesday 20, a similar but more visual arts-related event at Cōnekla (St 51, between St 352 and St 360) presented by Orangutan Swing. It’s drawing, it’s talking, it’s improvising. Guest host Henrik Akesson will share some exercises in collaborative drawing he’s come across in Paris and Barcelona. BYO materials, from 6 pm.
More info

Quietly opening at Meta House on the evening of Tuesday 20 is a mini-exhibition by Sokuntevy Oeur. “Her paintings openly tell the story of the conflicts women of this generation face, whether emotional, familial, social or financial, in trying to be themselves, in a place where restrictive conventions and values have long-existed and mapped out the path for women.” The show includes both new and older works.
More info


Sokuntevy Oeur

On Wednesday 21 Phnom Penh Community College is running the last in the recent series of evening art workshops by Adrianna Snochowska, this one entitled Negative Space in Abstract Painting, 6:15-8:15pm.
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On Thursday 22 the monthly Open Stage Poetry Night at Java Café returns, the last of these nights to be coordinated by Greg Bem, who has done a fantastic job bringing together young writers from all walks of Phnom Penh life during his tenure. Unfortunately he is returning to his homeland next month; consequently he is keen to find someone to take the reins of this cool monthly event, which as usual includes a meet up and talking space for writers from 6 pm to 7 pm, followed by featured readings, and finally an open mic from 8 pm until 9 pm. Pop along and make it a good one.
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Greg calls in a poem.

Also on Thursday 22 at Sa Sa Bassac, the opening of a new exhibition Rubber man, by Khvay Samnang, from 6 pm. No further details at present, but the show runs until 12 July.
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And finally, also on Thursday 22 at Meta House from 7 pm the three new student short films at the Raffles College Student Film Night. Film students Romane Poidet, Keo Mankean and Hui Seung will hold Q&As after the screening.
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At Bophana Centre (St 200, between St 63 and Monivong) on Saturday 24, Cineclub screens a number of short films from the recent Chaktomuk Short Film Festival in the presence of the jury, to provide some insight and advice for budding film makers. Guest speakers: Chhay Bora, Sok Visal, and Ian Master. From 2 pm.
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And on Sunday 25, you can get both your culture and your dance on with Phnom Penh Community College’s Khmer Traditional Dance Workshop.  9:30 am start.
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In brief: new and returning…
Tuesday 20 from 8.30 pm, collaborative, interactive, spoken word event Spoken Arts in Siem Reap at Siem Reap Party House.
More infoTuesday 20 from 6 pm at Cōnekla (St 51, between St 352 and St 360) presented by Orangutan Swing, interactive drawing and conversation. Henrik Akesson will share some exercises in collaborative drawing. BYO materials.
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Commencing Tuesday 20 at Meta House is a mini-exhibition by Sokuntevy Oeur including both new and older works. Until 8 June.
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Wednesday 21 Phnom Penh Community College is running the last in the recent series of evening art workshops by Adrianna Snochowska, this one entitled Negative Space in Abstract Painting, 6:15-8:15pm.
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On Thursday 22 the monthly Open Stage Poetry Night at Java Café, hosted for the last time by Greg Bem. Writers meet up from 6 pm to 7 pm, followed by featured readings, and finally an open mic from 8 pm until 9 pm.
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Thursday 22 from 6 pm at Sa Sa Bassac, the opening of a new exhibition, Rubber man, by Khvay Samnang. Until 12 July.
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Thursday 22 from 7 pm at Meta House is the Raffles College Student Film Night. Film students Romane Poidet, Keo Mankean and Hui Seung will hold Q&As after the screening.
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At Bophana Centre (St 200, between St 63 and Monivong) on Saturday 24 from 2 pm, Cineclub screens a number of short films from the recent Chaktomuk Short Film Festival in the presence of the jury, to provide some insight and advice for budding film makers
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Sunday 25 from 9.30 am, Phnom Penh Community College holds a Khmer Traditional Dance Workshop.
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Ongoing….
Cages torn open, new sculptures and paintings by Chhan Dina at Meta House. “We are reminded of what we share with other living beings, and what we forget and deny. The paintings explode with colour, a confident assertion of the shared liberation theme. In paint, line and colour blur the distinctions between species, all swimming in the same soup; in fired clay, disparate characteristics are fused into one body.” Absolutely not to be missed. Finissage and meet the artist on 10 June.
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Even more infoCambodian Living Arts presents the exhibition Chhnang! about traditional and contemporary pottery making. CLA is located on Sothearos Blvd just south of St 294.
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Re-housing of Non Houses by photographer Fani Llauradó and artist Chhan Dina, combining photography and painting to explore the use of public and social space; plus a collection of large format paintings by Chhan Dina, reflecting her ongoing themes of life, music and everyday activities, at The Mansion (Sothearos Blvd, near St 178).
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DownTown Collective presents a new photographic exhibition opening at Equinox Bar (St 278 near Wat Lanka) entitled Phnom Penh Streets. You can view a preview at YouTube.
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Em Riem’s latest exhibition, Nature II, at Design la Galerie, #13D, St 178.
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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 1995-2009. Now exhibiting in three McDermott Galleries located in the Old Market Area, FCC Angkor Complex and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.
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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).
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Phare Ponleu Selpak, the famous Cambodian circus school offers nightly performances in both Siem Reap and 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.
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In Battambang: visual arts exhibition from 6.15 pm then circus show at 7 pm.
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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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