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Event listings:

Tuesday 25 at Meta House, the opening of Dream Bound, by Sheery D’Ancona – performance, installation and fine art exhibition.  “An immersive art exhibition where natural form and materials meet the realm of dreams and fantasy. Experience the creative journey of a diverse, multi-medium artist and dancer whose passion for art transforms visions.”  From 6 pm.    Media:  Kiripost
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Wednesday 26, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand-Up Unscripted at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office.  From 7.30 pm. 
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On Thursday 27 in Siem Reap, Tribe Cambodia continues the 4^th Thursday Club, a series of artist talks on the fourth Thursday of every month at the Park Hyatt.  This month the talk will be by photojournalist Jonathan Taylor.  $25 per person, unlimited tea and cake, limited to 20 guests.    5 pm – 7 pm.
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Also on Thursday, in Phnom Penh at Pteah Chas, the opening of Aerial Root, by KALIGA from Poland.  “Experience her breathtaking paintings, join us for the special candlelight ceremony and meet the artist!”
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Friday 28 and Saturday 1 is So Far, the premiere of the latest dance piece by Ny&Khun (New Cambodian Artists), at Studio Now, Aquation Park.  Both shows 7.30 pm.  Tickets strictly limited. 
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Opening on Saturday 1 at 5 pm, Kep ArtBar in Kep is an exhibition of new and retrospective works by Mary Volm, with live music provided by Fusion.  Until 30 March.

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

Coming on Sunday 2 at Le Point is a self-portrait painting workshop by No Frame Party. 
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On the afternoon of March 22, Craft is celebrating World Poetry Day with a range of readings and poetry performances.  There are still spots open if you wish to read either your own work or a personal favourite  – contact Scott Bywater at scoddy67@gmail.com to reserve your space. 
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Creative Generation has taken over the black box theater at Java Café Tuol Tom Pong, and are offering free access for artists, students and creative professionals – make your proposals for free use of this space through February, March and April.  The space is appropriate for group or solo productions, rehearsals, filming, lectures, workshops and experimentation of all kinds.  More details here.

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

Checkpoint Charlie
An exhibition of paintings by Dallas Fellows, of Tacos Kokopelli. 
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The Gallerist
The Keepers, an exhibition by Thang Sothea.  “This collection takes you on a journey of spiritual reflection, self-renewal, and connection with nature.” 
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Kep ArtBar
An exhibition of photographs by Aurelie Fischer.  Until end of February.
Media:  Cambodianess

Meta House
Dream Bound, by Sheery D’Ancona – performance, installation and fine art exhibition.  “An immersive art exhibition where natural form and materials meet the realm of dreams and fantasy. Experience the creative journey of a diverse, multi-medium artist and dancer whose passion for art transforms visions.”  Media:  Kiripost
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MiMü
Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art at Meta House features research, knowledge sharing, workshops, and visual presentations through various media, showcasing videos, prints, installations, and fine arts through interactive events and live performances.
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National Museum of Cambodia
Golden Earth, an exhibition by Leang Seckon.  Media:  Le Petit Journal
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Plantation
Shades and Reflection, an exhibition by Chhim Sothy.  Until 31 March.  
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Raffles Le Royal
In collaboration with The Gallerist: Together, an exhibition by artist Nou Sary.  “Nou Sary’s artwork captures the beauty of Cambodia with vivid greens, blues, yellows, and terracotta hues, reflecting the lush forests, rice fields, water, and earth. His unique bird’s eye perspective challenges you to see the world through a new lens, sparking creativity and fresh interpretations.”  
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Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Postcards from Home, an exhibition curated by Andrea Fam and initiated by Yean Reaksmey.  Until March 31. 
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Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
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Sra’Art
Retrospective – an selection of works from previous exhibitions by Anya Minko, Justina Edwardsen and John Hansen. 
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Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Reopened in their new location, 655 Hup Guan Street.   Media:  Kiripost
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Regular events, classes, sessions:

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings (changed from Thursdays) from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
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Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
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Traditional shadow art performance by Sovanna Phum Arts, every Friday from 5 pm at The Box Office/Speakeasy Theatre.

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.  Next workshop is block-printing on fabric on Sunday 23. 

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
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Khmer Architecture Tours conducts Sunday architecture tours in Phnom Penh to promote the understanding of modern architecture in Cambodia, focusing on buildings erected after independence in 1953, described as ‘New Khmer Architecture’, while setting these in the historical context of Phnom Penh.  Here is the schedule for January – June 2025. 

Kumnooh was established in May 2013 as a sister publication to LengPleng.com, the online music magazine for Cambodia, to provide basically a gig guide for the wider arts, covering art galleries, literature, dance, cinema, photography and now comedy. 

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Greetings:

Event listings:

Tuesday 8 at Meta House from 6 pm is the opening of 1+1=1, a collection of poster art from Berlin pre-unification.  “The exhibition consists of posters from 1970s and 1980s West-Berlin East-Berlin, collected by French National Luc Citrinot. “I went to Berlin for the first time with my father and brother in 1978, at the age of 14. I fell in love with Berlin. I began to collect all the information and documents I could find on the Berlin-West and Berlin-East. To me, this now reunified city has an energy, joie de vivre and a unique cultural and architectural heritage.””
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Thursday 10 at Sra’ArtAnya Minko will be giving an artist talk for her exhibition Chaotic Harmony currently on display.  “Anya’s debut solo exhibition displays vibrant, free-flowing paintings that merge abstract expressionism, cubism, and surrealism with street art influences. Each piece in this collection is an experiment inspired by the one before, evolving organically with overlapping figures and intricate linework that unravel complex narratives. Her art moves fluidly from one idea to the next, with bold colors and dynamic shapes layering together, inviting viewers into a multi-dimensional exploration of form, emotion, and perspective.”   Media:  Phnom Penh Post
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Saturday 12 at The Box Office, Comedy in Cambodia present a comedy specia featuring Joe Zalias.  From 8 pm.   “Ex firefighter, ex cage-fighter, dedicated father and now spiritual ninja, this rich tapestry of life has helped craft and colour 15 years performing on stage as a professional comedian, Joe regularly Headlines & MC’s TOP UK Weekend Comedy Clubs in UK/International Comedy Circuit scene.”
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Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

The Gallerist
Continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently featuring Chhim Sothy and Nou Sary. 
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Meta House
1+1=1, a collection of poster art from Berlin pre-unification.  “The exhibition consists of posters from 1970s and 1980s West-Berlin East-Berlin, collected by French National Luc Citrinot. “I went to Berlin for the first time with my father and brother in 1978, at the age of 14. I fell in love with Berlin. I began to collect all the information and documents I could find on the Berlin-West and Berlin-East. To me, this now reunified city has an energy, joie de vivre and a unique cultural and architectural heritage.””
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MiMü
Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art at Meta House features research, knowledge sharing, workshops, and visual presentations through various media, showcasing videos, prints, installations, and fine arts through interactive events and live performances.
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The Plantation
Happy Painting: The Joyful Art of Stef, an exhibition by Stephane Delapree.  Until 21 November

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, in partnership with Tribe Cambodia, has opened an exhibition of works by Khmer artists that will run to the end of the year, featuring a rotation of leading Cambodian artists displayed in public areas of the hotel.  Media: Kiripost
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Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Green Umbrage, an exhibition by painter Chea Sereyroth.  Until 3 November. 
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Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
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Sra’Art
Chaotic Harmony, an art exhibition by Anya Minko.  “Anya’s debut solo exhibition displays vibrant, free-flowing paintings that merge abstract expressionism, cubism, and surrealism with street art influences. Each piece in this collection is an experiment inspired by the one before, evolving organically with overlapping figures and intricate linework that unravel complex narratives. Her art moves fluidly from one idea to the next, with bold colors and dynamic shapes layering together, inviting viewers into a multi-dimensional exploration of form, emotion, and perspective.”   Media:  Phnom Penh Post
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Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Reopened in their new location, 655 Hup Guan Street.   Media:  Kiripost
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Villa Gallery
Through The Lens, a new solo exhibition by Chhim Sothy.  Until 20 November.  “The exhibition explores a rich tapestry of societal and human experiences across various settings—urban life, rural landscapes, natural scenery, mountains, the lives of fishermen, and the essence of Buddhism. Chhim Sothy captures the beauty and complexity of nature and life all around us, transforming these scenes into art that resonates deeply with the viewer.”
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