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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 31 March 2026

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Greetings:

Event listings:

Friday 3, The River Gallery in Siem Reap presents Apsara: Off the Wall, an exhibition of paintings by American born long-time Singapore resident Bill Gentry, who has been visiting Cambodia since 1999.   From 6 pm. 
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This weekend The Last Stage presents a collaboration with the American University of Phnom Penh, The Masterpiece, directed by Chan Rithymonyleap, a collective writing project by Afroz Maria, Piseth Norlena, Khun Huysour, and Yong Harry, exploring “the past, present, and future of AI and its impact on humanity.”  Friday 3 and Saturday 4, 7.30 pm, at The Last Stage Riverside. 
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Sunday 5 from 6 pm at Noisy Chilli Taphouse, Comedy in Cambodia present the Sunday Comedown stand up comedy open mic hosted by Alex Erb.  Free entry. 
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Opening on April 7 is at MiMü, the Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art at Meta House, is Sopheap Pich: The Process of Creation.  “This exhibition gives us insight into the artist’s creative process by relating his sculptural work with his graphic work.  The show is a journey of artistic creation as both a conceptual and deeply personal act.”  From 6 pm.
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Opening on April 9 at House of Jazz and More is Interludes: Act 2, an exhibition of paintings by Kari Podboy.  From 5 pm. 
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In Battambang, from April 11, Bossbha’s House presents Faces of the Railway, an exhibition of photographs by Hsu Hung Chieh.  “Faces of the Railway traces Cambodia’s war-disrupted and long-abandoned railway system, using images to reflect on how the fate of a rail line becomes intertwined with the lives of those who live around it […] a long-term documentary journey from 2011 to 2023: from the stillness that followed decades of suspended operations, to the reconstruction works that slowly revived the tracks, and finally to the day the trains began to run once more.”  From 4 pm.  Until June 30. 
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Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

Atelier 464
Wildlife photography exhibition by Adam Roberts.  Until end March. 
More info

Bophana Center
Am I Lost?, an exhibition by painter Chea Sereyroth.  “Through layered visual elements, the work reflects personal memories and emotional landscapes, offering visitors a contemplative journey into the artist’s inner world.”  Until March 31. 
More info

Erick Gonzalez Gallery
The Essential, an exhibition of photographs by Steve Porte.  “The photographs selected by Erick González for this exhibition focus primarily on Cambodia and are brought together around several recurring elements in Steve Porte’s work: identity, social belonging, family and social bonds, and, more subtly, the country’s silent drama. Something in his work inevitably leads us to reflect on the lives, environments, and historical context of the people portrayed.  The exhibition is mainly composed of photographs by Steve Porte and is complemented by the permanent exhibition of Erick González, featuring paintings, photographs, installations, and objects.”    Media: CambodgeMag
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Stephanie Henry-Seguin. 
More info

Meta House
Fragments of the Guardians, a solo exhibition by Nyan Win Maw, a Myanmar-born artist currently based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.  “The exhibition presents works in acrylic on paper and canvas, exploring mythical creatures from both Myanmar and Khmer traditions. These guardians — dragons, lions, ogres, and hybrid beings — are rendered in luminous gold tones and adorned with intricate traditional floral motifs, echoing the grandeur of Southeast Asia’s sacred art heritage. Yet these figures are not whole.”
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.  Opening on April 7 is Sopheap Pich: The Process of Creation. 
More info

Plantation
Makaras and Motodops, an exhibition of ten years of drawings by former Phnom Penh and now Siem Reap resident Joshua Chiang.   Media:  Phnom Penh Post
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Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
Current artist in residence is DinArt. 
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The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
Opening on Friday 3 is Apsara: Off the Wall, an exhibition of paintings by American born long-time Singapore resident Bill Gentry, who has been visiting Cambodia since 1999.   From 6 pm. 
More info

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

R5 Showroom Phnom Penh
The Dominoes of War exhibition by Seyha Hour.  “The artist’s engagement with the theme of war began in 2022, when Russia started invasion of Ukraine. It deepened in 2024 with the genocidal war waged by Israel in Gaza, and fully took shape in 2025 during the conflict with Thailand along the Cambodian border. During this time, the artist was directly affected: his village in Oddar Meanchey region, near Ta Krabei temple, and members of his family fighting on the front line, were trapped in the violence. This intense period led to the creation of a dozen paintings, produced feverishly in less than a month.”  Media:  CambodgeMag
More info

Rosewood Phnom Penh
Tonle to Treeline, an exhibition of works by Anya Minko, Ouk Chimvichet and Hom Rith.  “A journey through Cambodia’s landscapes, from river to forest.”   Media:  KumnoohThe Better CambodiaCambodgemag
More info

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
House on Fire, story and photography by V. Rattana.  Until April 30. 

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
Geo-Graphic, an exhibition by Rachel Goldberg, “which pairs travel-based landscapes with precise geometric forms, exploring how human structures and natural environments intersect, collide, or quietly coexist.” 
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. 
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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 24 March 2026 

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Greetings:

Event listings:

Kicking off Tuesday 24 until Sunday 29 is the 15th Cambodia International Film Festival. 
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Thursday 26 at Meta House, electronic/rock outfit The Next Universe perform with poetic interludes by Antonio Pineda.  From 8 pm. 
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This weekend and next The Last Stage presents a collaboration with the American University of Phnom Penh, The Masterpiece, directed by Chan Rithymonyleap, a collective writing project by Afroz Maria, Piseth Norlena, Khun Huysour, and Yong Harry, exploring “the past, present, and future of AI and its impact on humanity.”  Four shows only – Friday 27 and Saturday 28, then April 3 and 4, 7.30 pm, at The Last Stage Riverside. 
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As part of the Cambodia International Film Festival is Water, Land, Forest, an indigenous festival featuring  film screenings, art, music, fashion, traditional food/crafts, and discussions on culture, environment and identity.  At RUPP, from 1 pm.  
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On Saturday 28 The Greenhouse Phnom Penh presents a creative writing workshop on the theme New Year, New Me.  $10 with early bird discount.  English language event. 
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Sunday 29 at Plantation is the opening of Makaras and Motodops, an exhibition of ten years of drawings by former Phnom Penh and now Siem Reap resident Joshua Chiang.   From 4 pm.  Media:  Phnom Penh Post
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Opening on April 9 at House of Jazz and More is Interludes: Act 2, an exhibition of paintings by Kari Podboy.  From 5 pm. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

Atelier 464
Wildlife photography exhibition by Adam Roberts.  Until end March. 
More info

Bophana Center
Am I Lost?, an exhibition by painter Chea Sereyroth.  “Through layered visual elements, the work reflects personal memories and emotional landscapes, offering visitors a contemplative journey into the artist’s inner world.”  Until March 31. 
More info

Erick Gonzalez Gallery
The Essential, an exhibition of photographs by Steve Porte.  “The photographs selected by Erick González for this exhibition focus primarily on Cambodia and are brought together around several recurring elements in Steve Porte’s work: identity, social belonging, family and social bonds, and, more subtly, the country’s silent drama. Something in his work inevitably leads us to reflect on the lives, environments, and historical context of the people portrayed.  The exhibition is mainly composed of photographs by Steve Porte and is complemented by the permanent exhibition of Erick González, featuring paintings, photographs, installations, and objects.”    Media: CambodgeMag
More info

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Stephanie Henry-Seguin. 
More info

Institut Francais
An exhibition by illustrator Sera.  “Through his original artwork and reproductions of selected illustrations, (re)discover Sera’s iconic projects as a cartoonist, his work on The Anarchist, and the first glimpses of his upcoming book.”
More info

Meta House
Fragments of the Guardians, a solo exhibition by Nyan Win Maw, a Myanmar-born artist currently based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.  “The exhibition presents works in acrylic on paper and canvas, exploring mythical creatures from both Myanmar and Khmer traditions. These guardians — dragons, lions, ogres, and hybrid beings — are rendered in luminous gold tones and adorned with intricate traditional floral motifs, echoing the grandeur of Southeast Asia’s sacred art heritage. Yet these figures are not whole.”
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
Duong’s Forest, an exhibition by Vietnamese artist Hoang Duong Bui, “a contemplative series in which the forest is envisioned as both a physical landscape and an inner realm. ”   Media:  Cambodianess
More info

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

The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
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)

R5 Showroom Phnom Penh
The Dominoes of War exhibition by Seyha Hour.  “The artist’s engagement with the theme of war began in 2022, when Russia started invasion of Ukraine. It deepened in 2024 with the genocidal war waged by Israel in Gaza, and fully took shape in 2025 during the conflict with Thailand along the Cambodian border. During this time, the artist was directly affected: his village in Oddar Meanchey region, near Ta Krabei temple, and members of his family fighting on the front line, were trapped in the violence. This intense period led to the creation of a dozen paintings, produced feverishly in less than a month.”  Media:  CambodgeMag
More info

Rosewood Phnom Penh
Tonle to Treeline, an exhibition of works by Anya Minko, Ouk Chimvichet and Hom Rith.  “A journey through Cambodia’s landscapes, from river to forest.”   Media:  KumnoohThe Better CambodiaCambodgemag
More info

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
House on Fire, story and photography by V. Rattana.  Until April 30. 

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
Geo-Graphic, an exhibition by Rachel Goldberg, “which pairs travel-based landscapes with precise geometric forms, exploring how human structures and natural environments intersect, collide, or quietly coexist.” 
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.  Hand-Building Ceramics for Beginners – Sunday 22 (full) and Saturday 4 April, 9.30 am. 
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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She grows: Anya Minko and Tonlé to Treeline

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Opening on Thursday 19 at Rosewood Phnom Penh is Tonle to Treeline, an exhibition curated by young artist Anya Minko.  Anya sat down with Kumnooh to discuss inspiration, nature, curating and things to come. 

K:  Where did the Tonlé to Treeline idea come from? 

A:  The inspiration for this exhibition came from my cycling adventures in the provinces. Tonlé is river in Khmer, treeline is the trees but also suggests the roots, spreading and connecting.  So it’s art inspired by nature, a journey from the river to the forest.  I love spending time out of the city, in the Cardamon Mountains for instance, especially riding my bicycle, and I wanted to create something that focused on the natural environment. 

I want to encourage people to go into the wilderness and explore.  Nature is so important to me, being in nature is when I’m happiest, all covered in dust and sweating, out in the world.  Cambodians often still think: oh, it’s too hot, too much dust, I want to stay inside, but I think that’s changing now, there’s more interest in camping and such, a positive development.  Cambodians also don’t seem to realise how beautiful the country is, and now it’s so much more accessible than before, with new roads it’s really easy to get to really nice spots. 

K:  How did you gather Tonlé to Treeline together?

A: I am one of the participating artists, and Rosewood offered me my first curation.  I invited two Cambodian artists to join me, each of them work in a different medium: I work in acrylics, Hom Rith is a really good watercolourist, and we have sculpture by Ouk Chimvicheat.  I like how each artist has interpreted the title.  Environmentalism – how would you paint that?  Hom Rith’s work is more of a realism approach, in watercolour.  He has painted Kulen waterfall and some other landmarks, to encourage more people to go to these places.  My work is more abstract. 

I first came across Vichet’s work when I saw his metal Kourprey sculpture at Topaz, and later I discovered more of his pieces online. Not long after, when I was the guest speaker at the Humans of Phnom Penh Colour Outside the Line competition and exhibition, I had the chance to meet him in person. I immediately asked him if he would like to be part of Tonlé to Treeline with me, and I was very happy when he said yes straight away.

For the layout I’ve mixed it up, rather than having distinct sections for individual artists, so there’s a flow.  It’s great getting to work with other Cambodian artists, and I hope this will open up to more curating – it helps that I speak Khmer.

K:  How has your work evolved since your first exhibition last year, and where do you think it’s headed? 

A:  For my first exhibition, at Sra’Art, I was more experimental.  I called it Chaotic Harmony, because my work is quite harmonious, but there’s a lot of chaos.  I’m very particular with my clean finishes and lines, even though there’s a lot of splotches and different shapes as well in there.  This time I’ve been more specific – here’s a theme, stick to it.  Then I’ll keep painting, keep making art.  I miss working on paper, the sound of coloured pencils and fine line, black ink.  So I want to do some big paper pieces.  I really enjoy doodling in my sketchbook, and I want to do that on a large scale. 

K:  Do you know where your love of painting comes from?  And did you do any formal studies in art? 

A:  I have a degree in International Relations but I didn’t formally study art, I just loved it from a very young age.  When I was maybe 12 I attended classes with an old master on St 178, since passed, who used to paint on canvases, the type of paintings that you see on the walls and ceilings of temples.  My dad organised that I could go to his shop twice a week to just paint.  I used to dread it sometimes, because I found it so repetitive, but looking back, he taught me a lot – how to just zone out and focus, technical things things like how to balance my paintbrush with my finger to control the pressure.  I’m really glad I did it even though sometimes I didn’t want to be there.  I lot comes from my dad as well – he used to doodle on everything.  When I was in third grade we had homework diaries, and at the end of every week a parent was supposed to sign it, instead my dad would do really beautiful doodles. 

Back ten years ago I was dabbling a bit, doing small commissioned pieces, opened up a t-shirt business, but then life got in the way, I was travelling a lot and studying.  I tried out a bunch of different things.   Then in February 2024 I went to the Memot fishing festival, right next to the Vietnamese border – caught fish, had a great time – then came back to Phnom Penh and bought a big canvas and went to work.  Abstract figures of fish.  I named that painting Memot, and it sold on opening night at Sra’Art.  It was that one painting that restarted it all.

By making art I get to meet and deal with such a diverse range of people – from people in the corporate sector, the public sector, education, kids.  Art takes you places.  I recently started doing art workshops with teenage survivors for an NGO.  One of the donors found me on Intagram – oh, we really like your art, could you facilitate a workshop with our girls?  So you say yes to these opportunities. 

K:  What’s next?

I hope this exhibition goes well.  I will continue to make art.  I want to look at exhibiting abroad, particularly Thailand, because I’m half Thai.  These two countries have got to get on.  I’m happy with how far I’ve come in a short amount of time.  Being an artist also makes me a businesswoman –I sell, keep track of the sales, and all of a sudden I’ve become a social media content creator because I have to self-promote.  So I wear many hats.   These are all things I learn and get better at doing, but they’re the things that someone who makes art has to do.  So I’ll paint all day and then work into the night as well.  And for this exhibition I’m curating, so coordinating two other artists as well. 

Earlier this year I had a plan to cycle through every province in Cambodia, a 40-day ride, to raise money for vegetable gardens, but had to put it off.  That’s another thing that I would like to do, because I love cycling.  I like going on adventures with friends, but I need to go on these nature trips alone as well to rejuvenate – I come back with a clear head and make more art  I have painting in this show called She Grows, one of my big ones – the face of a woman, very colourful and floral.  It’s about how powerful it feels to go into the wild, into nature, alone.  I want to cycle, I want to make art. 

Tonle to Treeline opens at Rosewood Phnom Penh on Thursday at 7.30 pm and runs to 31 May. 

Photos: supplied

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 27 January 2026 

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Greetings:

Event listings:

Tuesday 27 – Saturday 31 at F3 Gallery, Creative Generation artist in residence Mech Choulay is holding an open studio, 5 pm – 7 pm. 
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On Wednesday 28 Meta House presents a night of poetry and music featuring ‘Frisco’ Tony Pineda, Scott Bywater and more.  From 8 pm.  
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On Saturday 31 at Tnot Chhrum Residence Elle Boudreau is hosting a creative writing workshop on crafting interesting characters.  3 – 5 pm.  $15 per person. 
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Saturday 31 Meta House presents Photography, Memory and Solidarity, a projection and book presentation with John Vink, featuring Their Name is Priwsak.  “The evening features a curated selection of images and the introduction of Vink’s book. Copies will be available, with all proceeds supporting displaced families.”  From 7.30 pm. 
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Sunday 1 at Plantation is the opening of Duong’s Forest, an exhibition by Vietnamese artist Hoang Duong Bui, “a contemplative series in which the forest is envisioned as both a physical landscape and an inner realm. ”
More info

Coming on February 6 to Bophana Center is Am I Lost?, an exhibition by painter Chea Sereyroth.  “Through layered visual elements, the work reflects personal memories and emotional landscapes, offering visitors a contemplative journey into the artist’s inner world.”
More info

Also opening on February 6 at Erick Gonzalez Gallery is The Essential, an exhibition of photographs by Steve Porte.  “The photographs selected by Erick González for this exhibition focus primarily on Cambodia and are brought together around several recurring elements in Steve Porte’s work: identity, social belonging, family and social bonds, and, more subtly, the country’s silent drama. Something in his work inevitably leads us to reflect on the lives, environments, and historical context of the people portrayed.  The exhibition is mainly composed of photographs by Steve Porte and is complemented by the permanent exhibition of Erick González, featuring paintings, photographs, installations, and objects.”
More info

On February 14 at The Box Office, Comedy in Cambodia presents American comedian Dwayne Perkins.  Tickets now available. 
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Coming on February 19 to Meta House is Listening, by German artists Simona Koch and Lilla von Puttkamer.  “an artistic and social project that promotes plurality and democratic values in a time of increasing authoritarian tendencies. The focus is on listening: conversations with activists and thinkers in Cambodia will be conducted on site starting in 2026 and translated into live drawings.”

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

Institut Francais
An exhibition by illustrator Sera.  “Through his original artwork and reproductions of selected illustrations, (re)discover Sera’s iconic projects as a cartoonist, his work on The Anarchist, and the first glimpses of his upcoming book.”
More info

Meta House
Photographic exhibition, Chosen by Spirit by Petr Nabutov (Russia). 
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 Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
Current artist in residence is DinArt. 
More info

The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
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 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

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
House on Fire, story and photography by V. Rattana.  Until April 30. 

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. 

SNA Arts Management
Cycle of Life, an exhibition by Tith Kanitha.  Until 20 March. 
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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)
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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.
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Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Permanent showroom for works of Nak Noy.
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Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) occasional workshops.
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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. 
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Thursdays to Sundays at K’Atelier – art classes for all levels of experience. 
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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 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.
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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.