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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 6 January 2026 

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Greetings:

Event listings:

On Friday 9 at Meta House is the unveiling of a new mural by TinyNightmare (Aubree Miller).  “Her work blends public performance, protest aesthetics, and surreal symbolism.” From 6 pm.   Plus documentary screening and DJs. 
More info

Opening on Friday 9 at The River Gallery in Siem Reap is HOLY: 25 Cambodian Artists Defining Contemporary Discourse. “This exhibition represents a sacred space, hosting 25 Cambodians from ten different provinces across the country. Many of the artists have relocated to larger cities from their homelands, yet their stories echo their upbringing.  The works presented here reflect what each deems holy—whether a deeply felt experience, a facet of something larger, or a tangible symbol of inspiration.”  Artists exhibiting: Soeng Set, Sophany Sor, Soben Hour, Channarak Thy, Narath Sorm, Kosal Son, Salone Lon, Zak Houes, Karona Hoeuy, Ponleu Prom, Kanha Hul, Prum Ero, Ratha Sengly, Touch Khchao, Hak Bor, Sophy Sou, Channy Chhoeun, Sopheak Lach, Chear Morn, Seyha Hour, Rida Srun, Sary Nou, Daro Nout, Choulay Mech and Kaeu Sreypeou.
More info

On Saturday 10 The Gallerist presents a meet the artist event with Nou Sary.  From 10 am. 
More info

Opening on January 15 at Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House is the exhibition House on Fire, story and photography by V. Rattana.  Until April 30.  From 6 pm. 

Coming up on January 16 is the Meta House 19th birthday party, featuring Geography of the Moon, DJs, and the opening of a photographic exhibition, Chosen by Spirit by Petr Nabutov (Russia). 
More info

January 17 and 18 at Meta House German artist Manuela Karin Knuat offers a two-day workshop, Claim Your Space: Creative Strategies for Emerging Artists.  10 am – 5 pm. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

FT Gallery
An exhibition of works by Australian painter Lisa King. 
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Nou Sary – on Saturday 10 there is a a meet the artist event from 10 am. 
More info

GAATO Cafe des Arts
A Journey in Layers, an exhibition of paintings by Jasmine Lee. 
More info

Meta House
From Friday 9 – a new mural by TinyNightmare (Aubree Miller).  “Her work blends public performance, protest aesthetics, and surreal symbolism.”
More info

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.  Currently on display is Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time, an exhibition featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill.
More info

Plantation
Currently showing is Sketches from a Transformative Journey by Fernando Aceves Humana.  “A vibrant exhibition showcasing not only Aceves’ paintings but also lithographs by various master artists from La Buena Impresión workshops, celebrating travel, culture, and creativity.”  Until January 31. 

Pteah Chas
Overlook, an exhibition by artist Morn Chear, curated by Hem Chansopheak.   Until January 31. 
More info

Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh
A journey with Im Pisey, curated by The Gallerist is now on display until January 15. 
More info

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
New artist in residence is DinArt. 
More info

The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
Opening Friday 9 is HOLY: 25 Cambodian Artists Defining Contemporary Discourse. “This exhibition represents a sacred space, hosting 25 Cambodians from ten different provinces across the country. Many of the artists have relocated to larger cities from their homelands, yet their stories echo their upbringing.   The works presented here reflect what each deems holy—whether a deeply felt experience, a facet of something larger, or a tangible symbol of inspiration.”  Artists exhibiting: Soeng Set, Sophany Sor, Soben Hour, Channarak Thy, Narath Sorm, Kosal Son, Salone Lon, Zak Houes, Karona Hoeuy, Ponleu Prom, Kanha Hul, Prum Ero, Ratha Sengly, Touch Khchao, Hak Bor, Sophy Sou, Channy Chhoeun, Sopheak Lach, Chear Morn, Seyha Hour, Rida Srun, Sary Nou, Daro Nout, Choulay Mech and Kaeu Sreypeou.
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)

Rosewood Phnom Penh
TRIBE Cambodia presents a new exhibition, Seven, featuring the worksworks of seven artists, marking seven years of Tribe and seven years of Rosewood.  The artists featured are Findac, Chan Dany, Nak Noy, Ponleu, Tito Educk, Tor Vutha and Li Mingh. 
More info

Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum
The current temporary exhibition is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm. 

Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts.  Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
More info

Stairwell Gallery
Collide:  Bold Colours. Zero Boundaries.   “An exhibition where typography, graphic design, and contemporary art crash together in a vibrant fusion of bold colour and fearless creativity.”  Featuring works Ket Monnyreak, Alex Maul and Bruce McLean.
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
More info

No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh. 

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

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 December 2025 – March 2026. 

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. 

Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles.  In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.

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

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)
Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Art House and Space Four Zero.  For less than 6,000 riel a week you too could have your venue/business promoted deep into the arts audience; or you might just like to support the work being done by these two entities who trawl Facebook so you don’t have to.  For more information: fabianhipp@kumnooh.com / gigs@lengpleng.com, or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.  

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 30 December 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

On Sunday 4, Art & Copy will host a small zine release party.  “Guests can look forward to a mini zinemaking activity, too.”
More info

Also on Sunday 4 House of Jazz and More present a performance by Flowpoetry (US), “the originator of Lyrical Jam Poetry; musically inflected spoken word poetry that is performative, sophisticated and gripping. Primarily solo but at times in collaboration with musicians and at home in genres ranging from spoken word to jazz to blues and jam rock, this is poetry that will entertain, inspire, and provoke the imagination.” 
More info

Coming on January 9 to The River Gallery in Siem Reap is HOLY: 25 Cambodian Artists Defining Contemporary Discourse. “This exhibition represents a sacred space, hosting 25 Cambodians from ten different provinces across the country. Many of the artists have relocated to larger cities from their homelands, yet their stories echo their upbringing.  The works presented here reflect what each deems holy—whether a deeply felt experience, a facet of something larger, or a tangible symbol of inspiration.”  Artists exhibiting: Soeng Set, Sophany Sor, Soben Hour, Channarak Thy, Narath Sorm, Kosal Son, Salone Lon, Zak Houes, Karona Hoeuy, Ponleu Prom, Kanha Hul, Prum Ero, Ratha Sengly, Touch Khchao, Hak Bor, Sophy Sou, Channy Chhoeun, Sopheak Lach, Chear Morn, Seyha Hour, Rida Srun, Sary Nou, Daro Nout, Choulay Mech and Kaeu Sreypeou.
More info

At currently Plantation is Sketches from a Transformative Journey by Fernando Aceves Humana.  “A vibrant exhibition showcasing not only Aceves’ paintings but also lithographs by various master artists from La Buena Impresión workshops, celebrating travel, culture, and creativity.”  Until January 31. 

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

FT Gallery
An exhibition of works by Australian painter Lisa King. 
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Nou Sary. 
More info

GAATO Cafe des Arts
A Journey in Layers, an exhibition of paintings by Jasmine Lee. 
More info

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.  Currently on display is Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time, an exhibition featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill.
More info

Plantation
Currently showing is Sketches from a Transformative Journey by Fernando Aceves Humana.  “A vibrant exhibition showcasing not only Aceves’ paintings but also lithographs by various master artists from La Buena Impresión workshops, celebrating travel, culture, and creativity.”  Until January 31. 

Pteah Chas
Overlook, an exhibition by artist Morn Chear, curated by Hem Chansopheak.   Until January 31. 
More info

Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh
A journey with Im Pisey, curated by The Gallerist is now on display until January 15. 
More info

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
New artist in residence is DinArt. 
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)

Rosewood Phnom Penh
TRIBE Cambodia presents a new exhibition, Seven, featuring the worksworks of seven artists, marking seven years of Tribe and seven years of Rosewood.  The artists featured are Findac, Chan Dany, Nak Noy, Ponleu, Tito Educk, Tor Vutha and Li Mingh. 
More info

Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum
The current temporary exhibition is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm. 

Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts.  Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
More info

Stairwell Gallery
Collide:  Bold Colours. Zero Boundaries.   “An exhibition where typography, graphic design, and contemporary art crash together in a vibrant fusion of bold colour and fearless creativity.”  Featuring works Ket Monnyreak, Alex Maul and Bruce McLean.
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
More info

No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh. 

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

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 December 2025 – March 2026. 

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. 

Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles.  In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.

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

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)
Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Art House and Space Four Zero.  For less than 6,000 riel a week you too could have your venue/business promoted deep into the arts audience; or you might just like to support the work being done by these two entities who trawl Facebook so you don’t have to.  For more information: fabianhipp@kumnooh.com / gigs@lengpleng.com, or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.  

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 16 December 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

Tonight Tuesday 23 the postponed Christmas party at Sra’Art goes ahead featuring ambient music project Mazama and arial dancer Mel.    From 6 pm. 
More info

Also tonight atMeta House is the premiere screening of The Cosmic Atomic, a film by Indian artist Kanchan Avchare, with an artist talk and pop-up show.  “A fusion of theatre, poetry, and striking visual language.”  From 7.30 pm. 

Currently on display at Pteah Chas is Overlook, an exhibition by artist Morn Chear, curated by Hem Chansopheak.   Until January 31. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

FT Gallery
An exhibition of works by Australian painter Lisa King. 
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Chhim Sothy. 
More info

GAATO Cafe des Arts
A Journey in Layers, an exhibition of paintings by Jasmine Lee. 
More info

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.  Currently on display is Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time, an exhibition featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill.
More info

Plantation
The Art Always Comes First, an exhibition of new and older works by rising Cambodian artist Koem Keo Socheat.  “She is not a commercial artist—her work is about ideas, culture, and emotion. She wants viewers to understand her art, not just look at it.”

Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh
A journey with Im Pisey, curated by The Gallerist is now on display until January 15. 
More info

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
New artist in residence is DinArt – a meet the artist event will be held on December 18. 
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)

Rosewood Phnom Penh
TRIBE Cambodia presents a new exhibition, Seven, featuring the worksworks of seven artists, marking seven years of Tribe and seven years of Rosewood.  The artists featured are Findac, Chan Dany, Nak Noy, Ponleu, Tito Educk, Tor Vutha and Li Mingh. 
More info

Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum
The current temporary exhibition is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm. 

Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts.  Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
More info

Stairwell Gallery
Collide:  Bold Colours. Zero Boundaries.   “An exhibition where typography, graphic design, and contemporary art crash together in a vibrant fusion of bold colour and fearless creativity.”  Featuring works Ket Monnyreak, Alex Maul and Bruce McLean.
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
More info

No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh. 

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

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 December 2025 – March 2026. 

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. 

Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles.  In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.

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

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)
Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Art House and Space Four Zero.  For less than 6,000 riel a week you too could have your venue/business promoted deep into the arts audience; or you might just like to support the work being done by these two entities who trawl Facebook so you don’t have to.  For more information: fabianhipp@kumnooh.com / gigs@lengpleng.com, or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.  

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 16 December 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

On Thursday 18 the Christmas party at Sra’Art will feature ambient music project Mazama and arial dancer Mel.    From 6 pm.  Then Saturday 20 their garage sale continues, 10 am – 6 pm.
More info

Also on Thursday 18, the Christmas version of Cabaret d’Impro by Les Improhoks at F3, from 7 pm. 
More info

New artist in residence at Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap) is DinArt – a meet the artist event will be held on Thursday 18. 

Friday 19 at 6 pm, Bophana Center presents a presentation and group sharing session Remembrance, Resilience & Rebirth: Sir Gerald F Kelly’s photographs of Khmer dance. 
More info

Continuing through to December 19 is the 16th annual Photo Phnom Penh Festival.   Most activities and exhibitions are at Institut Francais; there are associated exhibitions also at Sra’Art, Bophana Center and Brown Coffee Mao Tse Tung. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

FT Gallery
An exhibition of works by Australian painter Lisa King. 
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Chhim Sothy.  Meet the artist on Saturday 13 from 2 pm. 
More info

GAATO Cafe des Arts
A Journey in Layers, an exhibition of paintings by Jasmine Lee. 
More info

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.  Currently on display is Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time, an exhibition featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill.
More info

Plantation
The Art Always Comes First, an exhibition of new and older works by rising Cambodian artist Koem Keo Socheat.  “She is not a commercial artist—her work is about ideas, culture, and emotion. She wants viewers to understand her art, not just look at it.”

Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh
A journey with Im Pisey, curated by The Gallerist is now on display until January 15. 
More info

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
New artist in residence is DinArt – a meet the artist event will be held on December 18. 
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)

Rosewood Phnom Penh
TRIBE Cambodia presents a new exhibition, Seven, featuring the worksworks of seven artists, marking seven years of Tribe and seven years of Rosewood.  The artists featured are Findac, Chan Dany, Nak Noy, Ponleu, Tito Educk, Tor Vutha and Li Mingh. 
More info

Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum
The current temporary exhibition is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm. 

Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts.  Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
More info

Sra’Art
Photographic exhibition by Cambodian Lightwares, Six Visions, One Pulse, featuring works by Miguel Jerónimo, John Dylan Rubis, Roberto Crucitti, Pavel Lipski, Conor Wall and Kol Vicheka. 
More info

Stairwell Gallery
Collide:  Bold Colours. Zero Boundaries.   “An exhibition where typography, graphic design, and contemporary art crash together in a vibrant fusion of bold colour and fearless creativity.”  Featuring works by Ket Monnyreak, Alex Maul and Bruce McLean.
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
More info

No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh. 

Life Drawing Phnom Penh – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm, at Station 350.

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

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 October – December 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. 

Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles.  In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.

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

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)
Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Art House and Space Four Zero.  For less than 6,000 riel a week you too could have your venue/business promoted deep into the arts audience; or you might just like to support the work being done by these two entities who trawl Facebook so you don’t have to.  For more information: fabianhipp@kumnooh.com / gigs@lengpleng.com, or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.  

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 9 December 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

On Thursday 11 the fundraiser Rhythms and Rhymes for Palestine will be held at Bong Bonlai / YK Art House featuring many familiar faces, and particularly the ones you want to see more of. 
More info

On Friday 12 to Sunday 14 Sosoro Museum / Café Klaing hosts Phsar Noel, including Christmas-themed activities, games and treats.  Mini-vendor section features dedicated stalls for children under 13, available on Saturday and Sunday.
More info

Saturday 13 at F3 Gallery artist-in-residence Eleonore Sok presents Poetical Performance:Sensorial Theater Workshop.  “Explore simple prompts, create short poetic texts, and finish with light embodiment and vocal exercises.”  2 – 5 pm. 
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Chhim Sothy.  Meet the artist on Saturday 13 from 2 pm. 

This Saturday 13 and the following Saturday Sra’Art is holding a garage sale, 10 am – 6 pm.
More info

On Sunday 14 at Rosewood Phnom Penh, TRIBE Cambodia presents a new exhibition, Seven, featuring the worksworks of seven artists, marking seven years of Tribe and seven years of Rosewood.  The artists featured are Findac, Chan Dany, Nak Noy, Ponleu, Tito Educk, Tor Vutha and Li Mingh.  A chance meet the artists, who will be attendance.  From noon.
More info

New artist in residence at Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap) is DinArt – a meet the artist event will be held on December 18. 

Continuing through to December 19 is the 16th annual Photo Phnom Penh Festival.   Most activities and exhibitions are at Institut Francais; there are associated exhibitions also at Sra’Art, Bophana Center and Brown Coffee Mao Tse Tung. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

FT Gallery
An exhibition of works by Australian painter Lisa King. 
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Chhim Sothy.  Meet the artist on Saturday 13 from 2 pm. 
More info

GAATO Cafe des Arts
A Journey in Layers, an exhibition of paintings by Jasmine Lee. 
More info

Institut Francais
Snapping 2025/Snap Dance, a video installation by Michael Laub.  “The video portrait series features an intriguingly diverse array of individuals, and Snap Dance captures performers ranging from ballet to hip-hop. The dancers move without music, the viewer hears only their footsteps, their breathing, the rustling of their costumes, and, of course, the snapping of their fingers.”
More info

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.  Currently on display is Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time, an exhibition featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill.
More info

Plantation
The Art Always Comes First, an exhibition of new and older works by rising Cambodian artist Koem Keo Socheat.  “She is not a commercial artist—her work is about ideas, culture, and emotion. She wants viewers to understand her art, not just look at it.”

Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh
A journey with Im Pisey, curated by The Gallerist is now on display until January 15. 
More info

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
Harmony, a show by Morn Chear and Nak Noy with TRIBE Cambodia curated by Nat Di-Maggio.
More info

The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
Exhibition by Colors of Cambodia Collective featuring Hour Soben, Thy Channarak,
Sorm Narath, Loun Lon, Sophany Sor, Sophanin Sor, Bill Gentry, Son Kosal, Set Soeng
and Julia Haw.
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
The Silent Torch exhibition, by Nyi Pu of Myanmar, highlighting the silent threat of plastic pollution.  Nyi Pu is in Cambodia on a three-month cultural experience exchange program supported by Mekong Cultural Center and facilitated by CICADA Association. 
More info

Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum
The current temporary exhibition is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm. 

Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts.  Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
More info

Sra’Art
Photographic exhibition by Cambodian Lightwares, Six Visions, One Pulse, featuring works by Miguel Jerónimo, John Dylan Rubis, Roberto Crucitti, Pavel Lipski, Conor Wall and Kol Vicheka. 
More info

Stairwell Gallery
Collide:  Bold Colours. Zero Boundaries.   “An exhibition where typography, graphic design, and contemporary art crash together in a vibrant fusion of bold colour and fearless creativity.”  Featuring works Ket Monnyreak, Alex Maul and Bruce McLean.
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
More info

No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh. 

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

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 October – December 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. 

Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles.  In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.

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

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)
Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Art House and Space Four Zero.  For less than 6,000 riel a week you too could have your venue/business promoted deep into the arts audience; or you might just like to support the work being done by these two entities who trawl Facebook so you don’t have to.  For more information: fabianhipp@kumnooh.com / gigs@lengpleng.com, or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.  

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 2 December 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

Wednesday 3 at Meta House a night of poetry and music featuring Antonio Pineda, Fatima Shehata, Fabrice Marion and Muz Muskett.   Also a reading for the launch for the latest poetry work by Scott Bywater, Studies in Black and Pink – copies will be on sale. 
More info

Saturday 6 at F3 Gallery artist-in-residence Eleonore Sok presents Art of Risk: Writing and Reading Workshop.  “Explore simple prompts, create short poetic texts, and finish with light embodiment and vocal exercises.”  2 – 5 pm.  Then the following Saturday is Poetical Performance: Sensorial Theater Workshop.
More info

Also Saturday 6 at The Box Office, Comedy in Cambodia presents Erica J.P. in Mistranslated.  Tickets $10 advance/$15 on the door.   Door 7.30 pm, curtain 8 pm. 
More info

Continuing through to December 19 is the 16th annual Photo Phnom Penh Festival.   Most activities and exhibitions are at Institut Francais; there are associated exhibitions also at Sra’Art, Bophana Center and Brown Coffee Mao Tse Tung. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

FT Gallery
An exhibition of works by Australian painter Lisa King. 
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Chhim Sothy.
More info

GAATO Cafe des Arts
A Journey in Layers, an exhibition of paintings by Jasmine Lee. 
More info

Institut Francais
Snapping 2025/Snap Dance, a video installation by Michael Laub.  “The video portrait series features an intriguingly diverse array of individuals, and Snap Dance captures performers ranging from ballet to hip-hop. The dancers move without music, the viewer hears only their footsteps, their breathing, the rustling of their costumes, and, of course, the snapping of their fingers.”
More info

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.  Currently on display is Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time, an exhibition featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill.
More info

Plantation
The Art Always Comes First, an exhibition of new and older works by rising Cambodian artist Koem Keo Socheat.  “She is not a commercial artist—her work is about ideas, culture, and emotion. She wants viewers to understand her art, not just look at it.”

Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh
A journey with Im Pisey, curated by The Gallerist is now on display until January 15. 
More info

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
Harmony, a show by Morn Chear and Nak Noy with TRIBE Cambodia curated by Nat Di-Maggio.
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
The Silent Torch exhibition, by Nyi Pu of Myanmar, highlighting the silent threat of plastic pollution.  Nyi Pu is in Cambodia on a three-month cultural experience exchange program supported by Mekong Cultural Center and facilitated by CICADA Association. 
More info

Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum
The current temporary exhibition is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm. 

Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts.  Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
More info

Sra’Art
Photographic exhibition by Cambodian Lightwares, Six Visions, One Pulse, featuring works by Miguel Jerónimo, John Dylan Rubis, Roberto Crucitti, Pavel Lipski, Conor Wall and Kol Vicheka. 
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
More info

No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh. 

Life Drawing Phnom Penh – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm, at Station 350.

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

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 October – December 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. 

Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles.  In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.

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

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)
Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Art House and Space Four Zero.  For less than 6,000 riel a week you too could have your venue/business promoted deep into the arts audience; or you might just like to support the work being done by these two entities who trawl Facebook so you don’t have to.  For more information: fabianhipp@kumnooh.com / gigs@lengpleng.com, or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.  

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 18 November 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

Commencing on Wednesday 19 is the 16th annual Photo Phnom Penh Festival.   Most activities and exhibitions are at Institut Francais; there are associated exhibitions also at Sra’Art, Bophana Center and Brown Coffee Mao Tse Tung.  Tuk tuk tours are also offered over the weekend. 
More info

Friday 21 in Siem Reap, Angkor Comedy presents a comedy night at The Panthers Hut.  7 pm, free entry. 
More info

Opening on Sunday 23 at FT Gallery is an exhibition of works by Australian painter Lisa King.  4 pm. 
More info

Also on Sunday 23, Comedy in Cambodia presents a comedy open mic at Noisy Chilli Taphouse.  From 6 pm. 

Coming on November 25 to Meta House is a collective exhibition and auction to benefit painted Khun Vannak. 
More info

The regular spoken word event Speak by Apple Tree Arts returns on November 28 at The Box Office.  7 pm, $5 with a drink.    
More info

The latest poetry work by Scott Bywater, Studies in Black and Pink, is now available at Space Four Zero, YK Art House and Embargo or by direct email.
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Chhim Sothy.
More info

Institut Francais
Snapping 2025/Snap Dance, a video installation by Michael Laub.  “The video portrait series features an intriguingly diverse array of individuals, and Snap Dance captures performers ranging from ballet to hip-hop. The dancers move without music, the viewer hears only their footsteps, their breathing, the rustling of their costumes, and, of course, the snapping of their fingers.”
More info


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.  Currently on display is Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time, an exhibition featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill.
More info

Plantation
The Art Always Comes First, an exhibition of new and older works by rising Cambodian artist Koem Keo Socheat.  “She is not a commercial artist—her work is about ideas, culture, and emotion. She wants viewers to understand her art, not just look at it.”

Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh
A journey with Im Pisey, curated by The Gallerist is now on display until January 15. 
More info

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
Harmony, a show by Morn Chear and Nak Noy with TRIBE Cambodia curated by Nat Di-Maggio.
More info

The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
Exhibition by Colors of Cambodia Collective featuring Hour Soben, Thy Channarak,
Sorm Narath, Loun Lon, Sophany Sor, Sophanin Sor, Bill Gentry, Son Kosal, Set Soeng
and Julia Haw.
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
More info

Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum
The current temporary exhibition is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm. 

Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts.  Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
More info

Sra’Art
Nature’s Palette, a contemporary art exhibition by Emily Marques.  “Explore nature’s rhythms of death, rebirth, chaos, and renewal through vibrant paintings that reflect resilience and harmony.” 

Stairwell Gallery
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
More info

No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh. 

Life Drawing Phnom Penh – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm, at Station 350.

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

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. 

Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles.  In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.

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

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)
Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Art House and Space Four Zero.  For less than 6,000 riel a week you too could have your venue/business promoted deep into the arts audience; or you might just like to support the work being done by these two entities who trawl Facebook so you don’t have to.  For more information: fabianhipp@kumnooh.com / gigs@lengpleng.com, or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.  

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 11 November 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

On Thursday 13 at Sra’Art, the closing night of Nature’s Palette, a contemporary art exhibition by Emily Marques.  From 6 pm. 
More info

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16, Phsar Art ’25 is being held at Stable Studio in Tuol Kork. Media:  Phnom Penh Post
More info

Currently at Institut Francais is Snapping 2025/Snap Dance, a video installation by Michael Laub.  “The video portrait series features an intriguingly diverse array of individuals, and Snap Dance captures performers ranging from ballet to hip-hop. The dancers move without music, the viewer hears only their footsteps, their breathing, the rustling of their costumes, and, of course, the snapping of their fingers.”
More info

Commencing on November 19 is the 16th annual Photo Phnom Penh Festival.  Most activities and exhibitions are at Institut Francais; there are associated exhibitions also at Sra’Art, Bophana Center and Brown Coffee Mao Tse Tung.  Tuk tuk tours are also offered over the weekend.  
More info

Coming on November 25 to Meta House is a collective exhibition and auction to benefit painted Khun Vannak. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

Bophana Center
Alive, a new exhibition by Kim Hak, “a long-term photography project that brings memories attached to objects.”  Until November 15.
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by DinArt.
More info

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.  Currently on display is Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time, an exhibition featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill.
More info

Plantation
The Art Always Comes First, an exhibition of new and older works by rising Cambodian artist Koem Keo Socheat.  “She is not a commercial artist—her work is about ideas, culture, and emotion. She wants viewers to understand her art, not just look at it.”

Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh
A journey with Im Pisey, curated by The Gallerist is now on display until January 15. 
More info

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
Harmony, a show by Morn Chear and Nak Noy with TRIBE Cambodia curated by Nat Di-Maggio.
More info

The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
Exhibition by Colors of Cambodia Collective featuring Hour Soben, Thy Channarak, Sorm Narath, Loun Lon, Sophany Sor, Sophanin Sor, Bill Gentry, Son Kosal, Set Soeng and Julia Haw.
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)

Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum
The current temporary exhibition is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm. 

Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts.  Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
More info

Sra’Art
Nature’s Palette, a contemporary art exhibition by Emily Marques.  “Explore nature’s rhythms of death, rebirth, chaos, and renewal through vibrant paintings that reflect resilience and harmony.” 

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
More info

No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh. 

Life Drawing Phnom Penh – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm, at Station 350.

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

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. 

Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles.  In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.

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

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)
Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Art House and Space Four Zero.  For less than 6,000 riel a week you too could have your venue/business promoted deep into the arts audience; or you might just like to support the work being done by these two entities who trawl Facebook so you don’t have to.  For more information: fabianhipp@kumnooh.com / gigs@lengpleng.com, or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.  

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 21 October 2025

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Greetings:

Drop Cloth … a few things you might not know about

Koem Keo Socheat.  “I love my name.  I can see something behind that, and combined together with my name is how I am.”  Her current exhibition at Plantation, The Art Always Comes First, is her third solo show, and combines new work with some retrospective pieces. 

What do you feel is important about art? 
For me art is emotionally simple, is connected to action, the activities that we are doing.  The first thing to do is look at myself – what should I do?  An especially important thing for me being in the present, what should I do, how can I do, what is the intention behind it, and the connection to everything around me. 

I am interested in how the art is connected to the artist.  When I look at the art and the artist I want to see if they are together or not.  If they are together, they show the intention.  This is what we learn from each other, how can the art have an impact on us?  Sometimes it is positive or negative. 

I do not say people should understand what I am doing, they can do and think what they want.  Art is connected to everyone, the dharma, looking at nature, how people can stay together.  People try to understand, and the first thing is about understanding themselves, so they can find peace together. 

I create symbols.  But always with intention behind, connected to dharma, to behaviour, to relationships, to culture, to tradition, to male/female.  For me male and female, we are really together, two in one.  I have a drawing with crocodiles representing the male and the water, and the female is the earth.  They are together, water and earth.  Find peace within ourselves and both can stay together very well.  It connects to the Khmer culture also, since long ago, the women are always important.  Who is the role model for the women? 

An early art memory
When I began to learn about myself it was like waking up from sleeping.  Starting to prepare what I should do, what I want to do. 

The last thing you had to eat
I love this question.  The last thing I had to eat was some salt.  And then I have to drink water. 

How did you get your start in art?
I studied art at the Royal University of Fine Arts for four years, I graduated in 2018.  But I think four years was not enough, just a short time for me.  I keep researching, not just in the class, everywhere.  It will never end.  I keep reading again and again, always finding something different. 

When did you first leave Cambodia?
2023. 

A book or movie you keep going back to
Every day is a book about myself.  We are all connected to everything, and also connected to the people around us.  I keep preparing myself, before I get the pencil, I see things happening around me.   

What languages do you speak?
This is an interesting question for me, you will be surprised at my answer: the language that I speak is the chemistry language.  Not far away from me, from you, from what we are talking now, what we are discussing now. 

A country that you would like to visit
The country I would like to visit is the one that is farthest away from me.

Something people should know about you
I am a woman, a sister, and could be a mother.  Because in here I am the sister and mother, not just sister or just mother. 

What’s currently standing in the way of you achieving your biggest dream?  
I know art is my duty, what I should do?   Because we cannot change anyone, depending on their behaviour.  I just look at myself, how can I share to the people around. 

Event listings:

Open since yesterday at Plantation is The Art Always Comes First, an exhibition of new and older works by rising Cambodian artist Koem Keo Socheat (see Drop Cloth above).  “She is not a commercial artist—her work is about ideas, culture, and emotion. She wants viewers to understand her art, not just look at it.”  Until 14 December.
More info

On Thursday 23, Sra’Art celebrate their sixth anniversary with a night of art roulette.  6 pm.  Media: Cambodgemag ; Phnom Penh Post
More info

Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 at The Box Office, Apple Tree Arts presents The Sins of the Father, a theatrical piece written and performed by Cat Isaacs – see Drop Cloth last week.  Minimum age 16.   7.30 pm each night. 
More info and tickets

On Friday 24, the French Institute presents a night of contemporary dance with Dalila Belaza (FR) at the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh. 
More info

The Bong Bonlai/YK Art HouseDay Time Open Mic is returning to a regular monthly schedule starting Saturday 25.   4 pm start, with a special free introduction to the Phnom Penh Ukulele Circle from 3 pm for the ukulele curious. 
On Sunday 26, the 15thMusica Felica choir charity concert, Living Hope, will be held at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra. 
For Halloween, October 30 and 31, LoKey Theater present The Haunted Theatre Mystery.  Each experience lasts 30–45 minutes. Minimum age 16.
More info

November 1 at the Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art at Meta House is the opening of the Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time exhibition, featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill. Coffill will be signing copies of his book.  From 6 pm.
More info

Starting in November, new Tuol Tom Pong venue The House of Jazz will be hosting a poetry night every third Wednesday of the month.  Currently seeking a host and interested poets. 
More info via email

Ongoing….

Exhibitions  

Bophana Center
Alive, a new exhibition by Kim Hak, “a long-term photography project that brings memories attached to objects.”
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Takakazu Yamada.
More info

Meta House
Nature of Women, an exhibition by emerging Cambodian artists Billy S and Fia Ry, with contributions from Reaksa Bung (painting), Sao Sopheak (video), Yon Davy (dance), and Chan Vimean (text). 
More info

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.  Currently on display is Cambodians on Photographs: Faces Through Time, an exhibition featuring works by Choun Sopheap, Steven Gargadennec, Colin Grafton, Dylan Maddux, Sharon May, Roland Neveu and Steve Porte, alongside images from the book Photography in Cambodia by Nicholas Coffill.
More info

Plantation
The Art Always Comes First, an exhibition of new and older works by rising Cambodian artist Koem Keo Socheat (see Drop Cloth above).  “She is not a commercial artist—her work is about ideas, culture, and emotion. She wants viewers to understand her art, not just look at it.”

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
Harmony, a show by Morn Chear and Nak Noy with TRIBE Cambodia curated by Nat Di-Maggio.
More info

The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
Exhibition by Colors of Cambodia Collective featuring Hour Soben, Thy Channarak,
Sorm Narath, Loun Lon, Sophany Sor, Sophanin Sor, Bill Gentry, Son Kosal, Set Soeng
and Julia Haw.
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)

Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum
The current temporary exhibition is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm.  
Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts.  Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
More info

Sra’Art
Nature’s Palette, a contemporary art exhibition by Emily Marques.  “Explore nature’s rhythms of death, rebirth, chaos, and renewal through vibrant paintings that reflect resilience and harmony.”  Thursday 9 Emily will present an artist talk and do some live painting. 

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
More info

No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh. 

Life Drawing Phnom Penh – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm, at Station 350.

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

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. 

Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles.  In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.

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

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)
Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Art House and Space Four Zero.  For less than 6,000 riel a week you too could have your venue/business promoted deep into the arts audience; or you might just like to support the work being done by these two entities who trawl Facebook so you don’t have to.  For more information: fabianhipp@kumnooh.com / gigs@lengpleng.com, or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.  

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 14 October 2025

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Greetings:

Here comes high season – it’s a bumper list of events this week, after a mini-profile of Cat Isaacs.  

Drop Cloth … a few things you might not know about
 

Cat Isaacs is best known in Cambodia as a singer with The Broken Cymbal and her work with Apple Tree Arts events.  Next weekend she will be performing her play The Sins of the Father, at Speakeasy Theatre/The Box Office on Thursday 23 – Saturday 25, 7.30 pm.  Tickets available here.

An artist or an aspect of the arts that you think is overrated
Big budget production without a director who knows what they’re doing.  So there’s so many talented, brilliant people who are just not given a shot because either they don’t have a name yet, or they’re fresh out of university, or they have a concept but no one’s giving them that door.  And sequel after sequel of garbage is being churned out, not giving space to new directors and new ideas.  I’m not worried for the arts in that way, but I wish that a lot of that budget could go towards up and coming artists with fresh ideas, different eyes and different ways of doing things.  I wish I had enough money to do it myself. 

An artist or an aspect of the arts that you think is underrated
In South Africa there is often very little budget, and you have to do a lot with a little – you have to be creative, you have to be imaginative, using limited sets and props.  I think that’s an underrated way of performing.  I’m not a big fan of realism.  And I think absurdist and experimental theatre – we call it poor theatre – it’s not celebrated enough because there’s no grandiosity or spectacle. 

An early arts memory
I was four, and my mum was friends with a lady I knew as Aunty Judy.  I remember exactly what she was wearing – a long blue skirt, a white blouse, and she was greying.  She had access to the backstage on a production of The Wizard of Oz at the State Theatre in Pretoria.  I remember seeing the witch have the bucket of water thrown on her and melt into the stage.  I felt it in my soul that that is something I wanted to be a part of.  And then having the privilege of being taken backstage, walking through with Aunty Judy – she was talking with everyone, I don’t know how involved she was or if she just knew someone in the show, but the way that she was interacting with people backstage, and I thought I want to be able to do this as well, with the crew, the wardrobe, the make-up.  I just wanted to be a part of that world, making those stories come to life on stage.  Such a vivid memory.

The last thing you had to eat
I had shakshuka for breakfast this morning, with extra bacon and peppermint tea. 

How did you get your start in theatre?
I got started on television first – I was on a game show version of Kideo, when I was three years old, it was my favourite show.  Then I did work as an extra in high school.  Theatre was not encouraged in my household, in fact I was actively discouraged from considering it as a career.  I only really got into a theatre space in high school – after our drama course was deleted from the curriculum a group of us got together and fought to have it reinstated. Then I did a drama degree at university.      

When did you first come to / first leave Cambodia?
It seems so long ago but so yesterday.  Towards the end of COVID, June 26 2021.  I remember the date because I missed my nephew’s birthday on the 29th. 

A book or movie you keep going back to
Shrek!  It is my comfort movie, I’ve loved it since I was ten years old, when it came out.  It ties in to memories of my mum and my sister, going to the movies as girls together.  Shrek is very important to me.  It wasn’t really made for children, there were a lot of themes in there – that feeling of being an outsider and being so misunderstood and lonely, I identified so much with Shrek as a character.  The yearning for closeness while not being able to do anything about yourself that inspires the opposite.  Also the best sequel ever made is Shrek 2. 

What languages do you speak?
English and Afrikaans.  I can speak a little bit of Spanish – I can get by on greetings and asking for food things in almost every language. 

A country that you would like to visit
There aren’t many that are still on my list but definitely Malaysia.  I want to go to Kuala Lumpur, and I’ve heard really good things about Langkawi.  Apparently my grandfather on my father’s side has Malaysian heritage or some kind of connection.  And I really want to go to Hong Kong Disneyland. 

Something people might be surprised to know about you
I’m shy.   A lot of people think I’m a very outgoing, confident person, which is true, but if not in a true performance space on stage or for a gig, I get really bashful in life settings.  Also I play the drums, and I’m pretty good – not to professional level.  And I’m really good at maths, algebra and geometry – but not trigonometry, I hate trigonometry.  

A question from last week’s participant:
Given the vast number of people putting their art into the public sphere and the lack of attention of the average individual, coupled with a modern obsession with tearing down those who achieve great things, do you think that’s possible for a great, era-defining artist to emerge and—if so—how might this happen?
I think that in the past the communities that these great artists emerged out of were quite small, and those small communities decided that the work was great.  Maybe one in 20 are talented, or maybe two out of 20 are talented, and out of those two one has encouragement and love and family support, so that’s the one that everybody sees.  So it becomes great work because it is the only work.  Nowadays, there are so many fabulous artists, singers, musicians, actors, dancers – it’s saturated, because there are more people in the world.  And social media has given everyone the space to have an opinion, so the community of people who decide what is great and not great is open to the masses, and the masses are not necessarily educated in the arts, and it is difficult to separate an informed opinion for an uninformed opinion.  A lot of people want to put their work into the public sphere but are afraid of having it ripped to shreds.  I  teach my students, and I also have to keep reminding myself – you must rip your own work to shreds before you put it out there, so nothing can touch you, because it’s also not you that you’re putting out, it’s your work, it doesn’t define who you are as a person, but do it anyway.  If the fear of what somebody else is going to say about it is holding you back then you don’t deserve to put it out yet, and you need to do some self-work.  Being an artist is not creating great work, it’s creating work.  There’s always the chance that down the line a future eye will find your work somewhere and it’s going to change their life. 

Event listings:

Tuesday 14 at Meta House sees the opening of Nature of Women, an exhibition by emerging Cambodian artists Billy S and Fia Ry, with contributions from Reaksa Bung (painting), Sao Sopheak (video), Yon Davy (dance), and Chan Vimean (text).  6 pm. 
More info

On Wednesday 15 at Raffles Le Royal the French Institute presents a jazz concert by Marion Rampal (FR), a  tribute to Abbey Lincoln.  “Far from a conventional tribute reaching for the stars, Song For Abbey is a gesture of living memory that seeks to invoke and share the spirit of an immense artist, one who considered jazz as the most conducive form to what she called “character building.”   Featuring Arthur Alard (drums), Laurent Vernerey (bass), Bruno Ruder (piano) and Matthis Pascaud (guitar).
More info and tickets

Wednesday 15 at The Box Office, Comedy in Cambodia presents the improvised show Stand-up Unscripted at 7.30 pm. 
More info

Thursday 16 at Friends Futures Factory, Creative Generation presents Life, an evening of performance and conversation with Performance Lab artist in residence composer Gardika Gigih with Lokru Nuon Sok and Ni-O Panha.  6 pm.  Then on Sunday 19, at the same location, Gardika Gigih presents two workshops, Sound Story at 1.30 pm and Collective Composition at 4 pm. 
More info

Friday 17 at Factory, a special event featuring a screening of The Perfect Motion by Xavier de Lauzanne, a documentary about the history of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia workshop, plus live performances by the Princess Buppha Devi Dance School.  Q&A to follow.  Tickets from $5.  6 pm. 
More info and tickets

Saturday 18 at Bophana Center is Alive, a new exhibition by Kim Hak, “a long-term photography project that brings memories attached to objects.”
More info

Also Saturday 18 at The Box Office, Comedy in Cambodia presents Comedic Stylings featuring Raven Krystal, Andrew Leyva, Matthew Reading, David Benaim and Sam Thomas.  Tickets $5.   7.30 pm. 
More info

Also also on Saturday 18 Meta House presents the 14th Chaktomuk Short Film Festival, 77 short films divided into World Cinema Spotlight (6 pm) and Asian Cinema Spotlight (8 pm).  Followed on Sunday 19 by sessions on Life and Lessons (6 pm) and a Cambodian Filmmaker panel discussion (8 pm).  All films with English subtitles.  Free entry. 
More info – Saturday
More info – Sunday

And in Siem Reap on Saturday 18 The River Gallery is holding a raffle of works from their Colors of Cambodia exhibition, featuring work by Julia Haw, Ponleu Prom, Bill Gentry, Sor Sophany and Loun Lon.  Funds raised go to their educational programme for children and teens – they are celebrating 25 years of providing free arts education.  You can purchase $2 raffle tickets online in advance, and you don’t have to be present to win. 
More info

On Sunday 19, a classical recital: Martin Ng (SG) sings German Masterpieces of Romanticism at Raffles Le Royal.
More info and tickets

Coming to The Box Office on October 23 – 25 is The Sins of the Father, a theatrical piece written and performed by Cat Isaacs – see Drop Cloth above.  Minimum age 16.   More info and tickets

On October 23, Sra’Art present a night of art roulette.  6 pm. 
More info

October 24, the French Institute presents a night of contemporary dance with Dalila Belaza (FR) at the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh. 
More info

The Bong Bonlai/YK Art House Day Time Open Mic is returning to a regular monthly schedule starting October 25 (a Saturday).   4 pm start, with a special free introduction to the Phnom Penh Ukulele Circle from 3 pm for the ukulele curious. 

The next (15th!) Musica Felica choir charity concert, Living Hope will be held at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra on October 26. 

For Halloween, October 30 and 31, LoKey Theater present The Haunted Theatre Mystery.  Each experience lasts 30–45 minutes. Minimum age 16.
More info

Starting in November, new Tuol Tom Pong venue The House of Jazz will be hosting a poetry night every third Wednesday of the month.  Currently seeking a host and interested poets. 
More info via email

Currently at Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm. 

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Chov Theanly.
More info

Meta House
Nature of Women, an exhibition by emerging Cambodian artists Billy S and Fia Ry, with contributions from Reaksa Bung (painting), Sao Sopheak (video), Yon Davy (dance), and Chan Vimean (text).  6 pm. 
More info

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.  Currently on display are paintings by Svay Ken.   “Svay Ken’s paintings illustrate scenes from everyday life in Cambodia that are often charged with the presence of unsettling forces beyond the picture frame.”
More info

Plantation
Human Canvas: Portraits of Identity, a solo photography exhibition by Joaquin Barata.  Exhibition runs until October 19.  Media:  Cambodianess
More info

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
Harmony, a show by Morn Chear and Nak Noy with TRIBE Cambodia curated by Nat Di-Maggio.
More info

The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
Exhibition by Colors of Cambodia Collective featuring Hour Soben, Thy Channarak, Sorm Narath, Loun Lon, Sophany Sor, Sophanin Sor, Bill Gentry, Son Kosal, Set Soeng and Julia Haw.
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  Media: Le Petit Journal (FR)(June 2025)

Sosoro – Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum
The current temporary exhibition is Into the Light: the retrieved painting of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda, paintings rediscovered in the Preah Keo Morkot Church. Open daily (except Monday) from 9 am – 6 pm. 

Space Four Zero
Art gallery and vinyl lounge featuring prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, books, CDs and rare vinyl, collectables and groovy gifts.  Open daily at new premises at #25 Street 240 near Street 19 (by The Shop and Red Apron)
More info

Sra’Art
Nature’s Palette, a contemporary art exhibition by Emily Marques.  “Explore nature’s rhythms of death, rebirth, chaos, and renewal through vibrant paintings that reflect resilience and harmony.”  Thursday 9 Emily will present an artist talk and do some live painting. 

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
More info

No Frame Party hosts weekend art workshops in a variety of forms at venues around Phnom Penh. 

Life Drawing Phnom Penh – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm, at Station 350.

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
More info

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
More info

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. 

Perhaps you would consider becoming a Friend of Kumnooh, where we ask venues, artists and/or individuals to show their support by making a small monetary contribution (12 months for $75, six months for $40 or three months for $25) to keep the lights on and to increase our coverage with articles and mini-profiles.  In return you receive a boost in promotion, including a non-Facebook web page on our site for direct contact with the dedicated arts audience.  Queries by return email – fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.

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

Send a ‘subscribe’ email to fabianhipp@kumnooh.com to receive Kumnooh in your inbox every Tuesday lunchtime.

Are we missing something?  Let us know at fabianhipp@kumnooh.com.
See you about…

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)
Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Art House and Space Four Zero.  For less than 6,000 riel a week you too could have your venue/business promoted deep into the arts audience; or you might just like to support the work being done by these two entities who trawl Facebook so you don’t have to.  For more information: fabianhipp@kumnooh.com / gigs@lengpleng.com, or bail up Scoddy wherever you see him.