Greetings:

Drop Cloth – a few things you might not know about

Troy Campbell.  A fine drummer and painter – not an obvious combination on its face, but one that is very natural to him:  “I’ve always been drawn to mark making,” he says.  “And that, to me, is drumming, that’s percussion.  The brush and the drumstick, the dexterity – they’re really close, and really analogous.”  After stints in Hong Kong and South Korea, Troy returned to Cambodia earlier this year and will host his first show in Phnom Penh in a while, East Bound and Down, at Blue Hearts near Psar Bang Keng Kang on Friday from 6 pm.  The show features work heavily influenced by his time in Asia, particularly in Korea. 

Is there an artist or an aspect of the arts that you think is overrated?
Talent is a troublesome word.  What many would call “talent” is more often than not a skill set developed by very hard work, discipline and practice.

Is there an artist or an aspect of the arts that you think is underrated?
So many artists, for sure.  Especially here in Cambodia.  I do not know many people who work harder than Chhan Dina.

An early art memory?
I was an incredibly shy kid that had trouble communicating (still do, to be honest).  Being able to draw pictures of Evel Kneivel or the band KISS or even imitating the comic strips and animation I grew up with won me a bit of street cred.

The last thing you had to eat?
Takeaway veggie pizza from Pizzeria Matteo.  So good!

Where did you do your studies?
University of South Carolina, for both music and art, University of Georgia and my backyard college, now called Augusta University.  I am a bit of a vagabond.  What was then Augusta College was the most difficult and most rigorous.  I also attended the Vermont Studio Center back in my long hair, Doc Martin days.

When did you first come to Cambodia?
December of 2012.  I came here as a volunteer English teacher who had become smitten with a Professor Kinsky remix of a Cambodian Space Project track.  A CD purchased in Singapore while I was on leave from the US Army changed my life.

A book or movie you keep going back to?
Book – A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole.  Movie – Raising Arizona.

What languages do you speak?
Does reading music count?

A country that you would like to visit?
I have to admit that I am really homesick. I know that when and if I return to the States it will be a different place from the one I left eight years ago.

Something people might be surprised to know about you?
I served in the United States Army.  It is what initially brought me to Asia.

What advice would you give to a young artist starting out?
Something that Steve Martin once said: “Be so good that they cannot ignore you”.  My take from that is you simply have to put in the hours.  Not 10,000 hours as Malcom Gladwell wrote, more like 80,000 and it is a lifetime process.  Not that it is toil.  You can make it gratifying.

A question from the last participant: what is your favourite thing, and why?
Like a prized possession?  Hmmmm….  I suppose my favourite thing really is having a beer with a friend and having conversations like these.

Event listings:

Tonight, Tuesday, at Sra’Art is the closing event for 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
More info

Wednesday 20, at Java Café Tuol Tom Pong sees an event to open In Between Breaths, an exhibition of photographic images by Eleonore Sok, “both as a performer and in collaboration with other performance artists including New Cambodian Artists and Eric Ellul. These works explore the intersection of performance, visual art and poetry, where the internal world is breathed into the physical experience.”  There will also be a reading of Eleonore’s poetry.  From 6 pm.
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Wednesday 20 at Ambar in Siem Reap and Saturday 23 at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office, performances by American comedian Joel Bryant.  “His translatable style, audience interaction and off-the-cuff energy make him a go-to on stages from big theaters to churches and backyards. You never know where he’s going next…and he rarely does either!”  Both shows 7.30 pm. 
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Opening on Thursday 21 is Photo Phnom Penh Festival 2024, the 15^th edition, by Photo Phnom Penh Association.    Until December 21 events will be held at at the French Institute, Studio Images, Factory Phnom Penh, Bophana Center, Friends Futures Factory, Java Creative Café, Sra’Art Gallery, Duo Coffee, and The Peak.  View the full programme here.

Also opening on Thursday 21 at The Gallerist is Looking Forward, an exhibition by painter Chov Theanly.  “This new series is following one of his earlier projects, Surviving – The Rise, which he began in 2012. Looking Forward explores the power of dreams — how having our own dreams gives us the strength to move forward in life.”  From 10 am. 
More info

Opening on Friday 22 at Blue Hearts on St 398 near Psar Bang Keng Kang is East Bound and Down, an exhibition of new works by Troy Campbell, as featured in Drop Cloth above.  From 6 pm.   Media: LengPleng
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On Saturday 23 at Pteah Chas is the opening of In the Stillness: Echoes of a Suppressed Past, by Myanmar artist Naw Nan Noan Hom.  “Each photograph features a unique style, transforming the landscape into monochromatic tones while keeping living subjects vibrantly colored, symbolizing the contrasts in her personal journey. This exhibition combines photography, poetry, and experimental sound art, reflecting shared struggles of expression and resilience witnessed in Cambodia.”
More info

Angkor Photo Festival is making an open call for photographers interested in being involved in the 20^th annual festival, which will be held 7 – 15 February 2025 in Siem Reap.  “There are no restrictions on theme or genre. We seek work which reveals, informs, or evokes; giving us a deeper understanding of our individual and collective existence. We accept both stills and video work (under 5 mins).  This open call is for all nationalities.  There is no submission fee.”
More info

Coming on December 5, 6 and 7, Phnom Penh Players’ performances Arthur Miller’sA View From A Bridge at Blue Chili Bar. Ticket information is at their Facebook page.

Ongoing….

Exhibitions: 

Anantara Angkor Resort (Siem Reap)
Kbach Comeback, a solo exhibition by artist Kanika.  “Khmer Kbach refers specifically to the ornamentation often seen above doorways and on ancient temples. It also entails certain movements, such as those of the traditional Apsara dancers, and is seen as conveying a spiritual.”
More info

Blue Hearts
East Bound and Down, an exhibition of new works by Troy Campbell opens Friday 22.Media: LengPleng
More info

FT Gallery
Dream Odyssey, an exhibition of paintings by Battambang artist Seyha Hour.  “In Dream Odyssey, he invites you on a dreamlike exploration of the subconscious, weaving together mystical scenes that transcend time and space. This series promises to evoke emotions and provoke thought, delving into themes that resonate deeply within the Khmer society.”  Until 1 December.
More info

The Gallerist
Continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists.  Looking Forward, an exhibition by painter Chov Theanly, opens Thursday 21.  “This new series is following one of his earlier projects, Surviving – The Rise, which he began in 2012. Looking Forward explores the power of dreams — how having our own dreams gives us the strength to move forward in life.” 
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.
More info

The Plantation
Happy Painting: The Joyful Art of Stef, an exhibition by Stephane Delapree.  Until 21 November.  Media: Cambodia Lifestyle

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.  Currently showing is Empire, the new solo show by artist Nak Noy.  Until 12 December.   Media: Kiripost
More info

Raintree
Modern Architecture: Echoes and Reflections, “a major exhibition dedicated to exploring the rich heritage and lasting impact of the New Khmer Architecture movement, in collaboration with the Vann Molyvann Project and NK-A.  The exhibition presents rare, previously unseen architectural materials from the Vann Molyvann Project and the Vann Molyvann Private Collection, showcasing eight pivotal yet lesser seen projects by nine Cambodian and international architects. Alongside these, the exhibition features contemporary artworks inspired by this architectural legacy, created by seven local and regional artists.”  Until 2 December, 8 am to 6 pm Monday – Saturday. 
More info

The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
On the Inside, a solo exhibition of paintings by Sor Sophany.

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Pteah Chas
In the Stillness: Echoes of a Suppressed Past, by Myanmar artist Naw Nan Noan Hom opens on Saturday 23.  “Each photograph features a unique style, transforming the landscape into monochromatic tones while keeping living subjects vibrantly colored, symbolizing the contrasts in her personal journey. This exhibition combines photography, poetry, and experimental sound art, reflecting shared struggles of expression and resilience witnessed in Cambodia.”
More info

Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
More info

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
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Reopened in their new location, 655 Hup Guan Street.   Media:  Kiripost
More info

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.”
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

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

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

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.   

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 August – December 2024. 

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

Greetings:

Event listings:

Thursday 7 at Sra’Art  is a wine and art matching event alongside Chaotic Harmony, an art exhibition by Anya Minko.  $10 for five wines.  From 6 pm.
More info

Angkor Photo Festival is making an open call for photographers interested in being involved in the 20^th annual festival, which will be held 7 – 15 February 2025 in Siem Reap.  “There are no restrictions on theme or genre. We seek work which reveals, informs, or evokes; giving us a deeper understanding of our individual and collective existence. We accept both stills and video work (under 5 mins).  This open call is for all nationalities.  There is no submission fee.”
More info

On Sunday 10 My Way Phnom Penh is offering an art workshop, Tropical Paradise. From 6 pm.  $25 with a free drink.  Limited spaces.
More info

Wednesday 6, from 7.30 pm, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand-Up Unscripted at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office.  In other comedy news, Comedy in Cambodia reports that the Jamali Maddix show for Saturday 9 Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office is sold out.  Tickets are still available for Joel Bryant in Siem Reap on 20 November and Phnom Penh in 23 November. 
More info

In early December Phnom Penh Players will present performances of the Arthur Miller play A View From A Bridge at Blue Chili Bar. Ticket information coming soon. 

Ongoing….

Exhibitions: 

Anantara Angkor Resort (Siem Reap)
Kbach Comeback, a solo exhibition by artist Kanika.  “Khmer Kbach refers specifically to the ornamentation often seen above doorways and on ancient temples. It also entails certain movements, such as those of the traditional Apsara dancers, and is seen as conveying a spiritual.”
More info

The Gallerist
Continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently featuring Chhoeun Channy, Chhim Sothy, Luna Kol, Chan Dany, Thun Dina.
More info

Meta House
Speak Out Sisters presents the opening of Stories of Sisters, an exhibition featuring the work of 20 Cambodian painters and a handful of local and foreign photographers.  Artworks by Ngoun Roza, Khoem Sopheap, Chann Adet, Khorn Khim, Kan Rathna, Ron Sreyroth, Net Srey Touch, Eav Mary, Heng Kimhour, Soth Channavy, Pov Rathna, Samang Kachna, Kchao Touch, Chhan Dina, Kaeou Sreypov, Anida Youe Ali, Bung Reaksa, Hour Seyha, Ot Veasna, Kong Vollak, Chan Phoun, Voddka, Van Chhorvorn, Thang Sothea and many others; photography by Choun Sopheap, Steve Porte, Nicolas Lainez and Tim Page. 
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.
More info

The Plantation
Happy Painting: The Joyful Art of Stef, an exhibition by Stephane Delapree.  Until 21 November.  Media: Cambodia Lifestyle

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.  Currently showing is Empire, the new solo show by artist Nak Noy.  Until 12 December.   Media: Kiripost
More info

Raintree
Modern Architecture: Echoes and Reflections, “a major exhibition dedicated to exploring the rich heritage and lasting impact of the New Khmer Architecture movement, in collaboration with the Vann Molyvann Project and NK-A.  The exhibition presents rare, previously unseen architectural materials from the Vann Molyvann Project and the Vann Molyvann Private Collection, showcasing eight pivotal yet lesser seen projects by nine Cambodian and international architects. Alongside these, the exhibition features contemporary artworks inspired by this architectural legacy, created by seven local and regional artists.”  Until 2 December, 8 am to 6 pm Monday – Saturday. 
More info

The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
On the Inside, a solo exhibition of paintings by Sor Sophany.

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Sofitel Resort (Siem Reap)
More info

Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
More info

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
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Reopened in their new location, 655 Hup Guan Street.   Media:  Kiripost
More info

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.”
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

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

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

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.   

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 August – December 2024. 

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

Greetings:

Event listings:

Wednesday 17, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand-Up Unscripted at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office.  From 7.30 pm. 
More info

Friday 19 at Chhan Dina Gallery/Il Forno from 7 pm, for the last of their music & art combinations, a solo musical performance by Virginia Bones of Geography of the Moon, amidst new and old works by Dina. 

On Saturday 20 Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office presents one last comedy show, Laugh, Love, Leave, at their current location on St 244.  From 7.30 pm. 
More info

On 23 July More Flamingos presents a watercolour workshop – Angkor Wat from dawn to dusk, at Wild in Siem Reap. 
More info

Coming on 23 July to Meta House is Continuum, an exhibition of paintings by Donvirao, a French-Thai artist who grew up in Cambodia.  “Loose brushstrokes and neutral earthy tones remind us of ancient timelessness as found in the compositions by the old masters such as Rembrandt or Titian.”
More info

Opening on the first weekend of August at The Plantation is a new solo exhibition by Nak Noy.

White Canvas Cambodia have launched season 5 of the White Canvas Cambodia Art Contest, with both adult and under 16s invited to participate.  Application deadline is 30 September.

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

Chhan Dina Gallery
The new Chhan Dina Gallery, upstairs at Il Forno Italian restaurant on St 302, is now open Wednesday to Sunday, 11 am – 7 pm, with special events every Friday evening. 
More info

The Gallerist
Continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently featuring Nuot Daro and Nou Sary. 
More info

Java Café Tuol Tom Pong
Postcards from Somewhere Else, an exhibition of drawings and postcard prints by Nicolas C. Grey.  “… offers the viewer the chance to visit realms of an alternate reality, envisaging people and worlds beyond our conventional understanding. Expanding on myths, religious concepts, and fiction, the exhibition explores the concept that reality is not singular but a construct shaped by our sensory perceptions and altered by our emotional responses. This series posits that reality is inherently individual, suggesting a profound absence of universal truth.”   Until 31 August. 
More info

Meta House
Multi-media exhibition, Voices, featuring paintings, photos, sculptures and digital art by female artists: Kaeu Sreypeou, Ny Sreyroth, Sou Sophy, Sopheak Sao, Vicheka Kol, Sopheak Lach, Sokreaksa Bung, Jinfeng Lin and Rathanita Ny from Cambodia, Amy Lee Sanford (Cam/USA), Emily Markiss (USA), Ame Kunty (France), Aurélie Fischer (Belgium) and Anya Minko (Australia/Thailand).  Slideshows by late Australian photographer Tim Page, Steve Porte (USA), Nicolas Lainez (France/Spain) and Choun Sopheap (Cambodia) focus on women’s lives in Cambodia from the early 2000s up until now. The NGOs Daughters of Cambodia and A21 will show handicraft and artworks made by women who have survived violence.  Until July 21.
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.
More info

The Plantation
Art exhibition by Lena Kinza.  Until the end of the month.
More info

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
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Rosewood
Under Cambodian Skies, an exhibition of paintings by Siela Im, Rith Hom and Foo Art.  Until 24 August.  

Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
More info

Sra’Art
The Particles, an exhibition of digital art by Rith Bonrotanak. “In this collection, I’ve learned to be more patient and pay even more attention to detail when creating each artwork of animal. What is more exciting is that I have captured the picture of each animal by myself and I will take you along with me of its backstory”. 
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Closed for summer vacation. 
More info

Villa Gallery (inside Maloop Garden in Boeng Tompun)
Colonial Buildings, an exhibition of paintings by Roeun Sokhom.  “The artist’s work not only captures the physical structures but also provides a narrative of the evolving urban landscape and the intersection of history and contemporary life. The incorporation of colonial architecture into the modern cityscape reflects the enduring legacy of the past and its integration with the present, creating a rich tapestry of cultural heritage.”  Until 20 July. 
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

Life Drawing Phnom Penh holds open atelier on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.30 pm – 9 pm, at Factory. 

More Flamingos present art workshops on Thursday evenings from 6.30 pm at Elevate TTP
More info

Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience.  This week’s programme. 

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.   

No Frame Party presents art workshops All You Want on Saturdays from 5 pm at Elevate TTP.
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 February – May. 

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

Greetings:

Event listings:

Wednesday 10, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand-Up Unscripted at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office.  From 7.30 pm. 
More info

Saturday 13, 6 pm and 8 pm at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office, LoKey Theatre presents a lo-stakes showcase on the theme Surprise. 
More info

This Sunday 14 from 2 pm Bong Bonlai restaurant is hosting an Expressive Art Workshop.
More info

Currently showing at The Plantation is an art exhibition by Lena Kinza.  Until the end of the month.
More info

On 20 July Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office presents one last comedy show at their current location on St 244.  From 7.30 pm. 
More info

On 23 July More Flamingos presents a watercolour workshop – Angkor Wat from dawn to dusk, at Wild in Siem Reap. 
More info

Coming on 23 July to Meta House is Continuum, an exhibition of paintings by Donvirao, a French-Thai artist who grew up in Cambodia.  “Loose brushstrokes and neutral earthy tones remind us of ancient timelessness as found in the compositions by the old masters such as Rembrandt or Titian.”
More info

Opening on the first weekend of August at The Plantation is a new solo exhibition by Nak Noy.

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

Chhan Dina Gallery
The new Chhan Dina Gallery, upstairs at Il Forno Italian restaurant on St 302, is now open Wednesday to Sunday, 11 am – 7 pm, with special events every Friday evening. 
More info

The Gallerist
Tree of Life, an exhibition of paintings by Chan Dany.  “Dany’s craft pieces embody the organic shapes and patterns while infusing them with his own modern vision. His dedication to his craft and his ability to reimagine traditional forms make him a truly exceptional artist, making a lasting impact on the Cambodian art scene and beyond.”  Plus a continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists. 
More info

Java Café Tuol Tom Pong
Postcards from Somewhere Else, an exhibition of drawings and postcard prints by Nicolas C. Grey.  “… offers the viewer the chance to visit realms of an alternate reality, envisaging people and worlds beyond our conventional understanding. Expanding on myths, religious concepts, and fiction, the exhibition explores the concept that reality is not singular but a construct shaped by our sensory perceptions and altered by our emotional responses. This series posits that reality is inherently individual, suggesting a profound absence of universal truth.”   Until 31 August. 
More info

Meta House
Multi-media exhibition, Voices, featuring paintings, photos, sculptures and digital art by female artists: Kaeu Sreypeou, Ny Sreyroth, Sou Sophy, Sopheak Sao, Vicheka Kol, Sopheak Lach, Sokreaksa Bung, Jinfeng Lin and Rathanita Ny from Cambodia, Amy Lee Sanford (Cam/USA), Emily Markiss (USA), Ame Kunty (France), Aurélie Fischer (Belgium) and Anya Minko (Australia/Thailand).  Slideshows by late Australian photographer Tim Page, Steve Porte (USA), Nicolas Lainez (France/Spain) and Choun Sopheap (Cambodia) focus on women’s lives in Cambodia from the early 2000s up until now. The NGOs Daughters of Cambodia and A21 will show handicraft and artworks made by women who have survived violence.  Until July 21.
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.
More info

The Plantation
Art exhibition by Lena Kinza.  Until the end of the month.
More info

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
More info

Romchiek 5 Art Space
Battambang contemporary art studio.  Rolling exhibitions.  

Rosewood
Under Cambodian Skies, an exhibition of paintings by Siela Im, Rith Hom and Foo Art.  Until 24 August. 

Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
More info

Sra’Art
The Particles, an exhibition of digital art by Rith Bonrotanak. “In this collection, I’ve learned to be more patient and pay even more attention to detail when creating each artwork of animal. What is more exciting is that I have captured the picture of each animal by myself and I will take you along with me of its backstory”. 
More info

Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Closed for summer vacation. 
More info

Villa Gallery (inside Maloop Garden in Boeng Tompun)
Colonial Buildings, an exhibition of paintings by Roeun Sokhom.  “The artist’s work not only captures the physical structures but also provides a narrative of the evolving urban landscape and the intersection of history and contemporary life. The incorporation of colonial architecture into the modern cityscape reflects the enduring legacy of the past and its integration with the present, creating a rich tapestry of cultural heritage.”  Until 20 July. 
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

Life Drawing Phnom Penh holds open atelier on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.30 pm – 9 pm, at Factory. 

More Flamingos present art workshops on Thursday evenings from 6.30 pm at Elevate TTP
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Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience.  This week’s programme. 

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.   

No Frame Party presents art workshops All You Want on Saturdays from 5 pm at Elevate TTP.
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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 February – May. 

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.

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Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh