Greetings:

Event listings:

Thursday 31 at Sra’Art, a live painting event as part of apART, an exhibition of paintings by the Kinza Lena in memory of the late Ender Erbek.
More info

Currently at Plantation is Souvenir de Myope, an exhibition of paintings by Roma (Romain Garzonio).  “17 abstract paintings and 4 sculptures—shaped by the softened contours of his own myopic vision.”
More info

Coming on August 9 to The Box Office, presented by Comedy in Cambodia, is Canadian-Filipino comic Ron Josol, along with Malaysian support act Papi Zak.
More info

Coming on August 11 to Meta House is Crash and Bloom, an exhibition of paintings by Emily Marques.  “The title lends itself to her love of nature and her broad spectrum of artwork that focuses on the masses of flowers clamouring for the sun and waves that crash amongst themselves.”
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

Blue Art Hub (Siem Reap)
Self-Punishment for Life, a new exhibition by Nget Chanpenh.  “Across 13 paintings rendered entirely in black and orange, he invites us on a journey in two acts: a somber descent into self-destruction (Paintings 1–6), where male figures dressed in orange garb are swallowed by black voids; a gradual reemergence (Paintings 8–13), where black silhouettes rise against radiant orange backdrops, like shadows at sunset.”  Until August 10. 
More info

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

Institut Francais
A photographic exhibition, Facing the Khmer Rouge – the French Embassy stuck in the collapse of Phnom Penh in April/May 1975.  Until August 22. 
More info

Meta House
The Fluffy Mood, an exhibition of handmade art rugs by Cambodian/French artist Va Chercher Bonheur. 
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
Souvenir de Myope, an exhibition of paintings by Roma (Romain Garzonio).  “17 abstract paintings and 4 sculptures—shaped by the softened contours of his own myopic vision.”
More info

Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
Harmony, a new 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
Double Realities, a new series by Srun Rida.  Until 14 July.  Media:  Cambodianess
More info

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
apART, an exhibition of paintings by the Kinza Lena in memory of the late Ender Erbek.  Until July 21. 
More info

Stairwell Gallery
“French-Cambodian artist and activist Adana Mam Legros uses art to explore Cambodia’s layered history and the emotional weight of its past. Her work reflects personal memories of
growing up during political unrest, while addressing the broader psychological impact
of Cambodia’s collective trauma.”
More info

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

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) offers a workshop in Hand-Building Ceramics for Beginners on Saturday 2.  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

Traditional shadow art performance by Sovanna Phum Arts, every Friday from 5 pm at The Box Office/Speakeasy Theatre.

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.  

Greetings:

Event listings:

Tuesday 1 at Institut Francais is a screening of Depuis le jardin, a new short film by Eleonore Sok, with a discussion to follow.  In French with English subtitles.  6.30 pm. 
More info

Thursday 3 Sra’Art presents a special live painting, exhibition and DJ event at the Royal Railway Station, Phnom Penh.  Paintings by Li M.H. and Kinza.  From 6 pm. 
More info

On Saturday 5 Bong Bonlai / YK Art House are kicking off the Day Time Open Mic, all-ages friendly, for performers, readers and trickmasters of all stripes.  One drink for each performer – sign up in advance and get a free taco.  2 – 4 pm. 
More info

Also on Saturday 5, at Blue Art Hub in Siem Reap, is the opening of Self-Punishment for Life, a new exhibition by Nget Chanpenh.  “Across 13 paintings rendered entirely in black and orange, he invites us on a journey in two acts: a somber descent into self-destruction (Paintings 1–6), where male figures dressed in orange garb are swallowed by black voids; a gradual reemergence (Paintings 8–13), where black silhouettes rise against radiant orange backdrops, like shadows at sunset.”  Until August 10. 
More info

On July 8 Meta House presents The Power of Poetry: reclaiming voice in the face of sexual and gender-based violence, featuring a reading by Phaneoun Phon and open mic.  From 7 pm. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

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

Institut Francais
A photographic exhibition, Facing the Khmer Rouge – the French Embassy stuck in the collapse of Phnom Penh in April/May 1975.  Until August 22. 
More info

Meta House
The Fluffy Mood, an exhibition of handmade art rugs by Cambodian/French artist Va Chercher Bonheur. 
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
Golden Goddess: a celebration of divine femininity, cultural heritage and artistic mastery, a group exhibition by Lucas Varro, Ponleu and Alda Waddell.  “From the textured echoes of Angkor’s ancient temples to intricate mandalas inspired by sacred geometry and the gentle rhythms of the Cambodian countryside—each artwork invites reflection, reverence, and renewal.”  Media: Cambodge Mag (FR)  Pteah Chas
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
Double Realities, a new series by Srun Rida.  Until 14 July.  Media:  Cambodianess
More info

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
apART, an exhibition of paintings by the Kinza Lena in memory of the late Ender Erbek.  Until July 21. 
More info

Stairwell Gallery
“French-Cambodian artist and activist Adana Mam Legros uses art to explore Cambodia’s layered history and the emotional weight of its past. Her work reflects personal memories of
growing up during political unrest, while addressing the broader psychological impact
of Cambodia’s collective trauma.”
More info

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

Regular events, classes, sessions:

N o w h e r e Art Studio (relocated to Maloop) offers workshops in Hand-Building Ceramics for Beginners on Saturday 5 and 19 July.  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

Traditional shadow art performance by Sovanna Phum Arts, every Friday from 5 pm at The Box Office/Speakeasy Theatre.

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.  

Greetings:

Department of Mutual Support: Friends of LengPleng (and Kumnooh too)

Crossing over from our sister site LengPleng are supporters YK Arthouse 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.  

Event listings:

On Thursday 26 and Friday 27 Institut Francais present performances of La Peau hors du placard / Coming Out Of My Skin, a play by Jean-Baptiste Phou.  In Khmer (with surtitles in French and English).  7 pm.
More info

On Friday 27 at Sosoro Museum, linguist and historial Jean-Michel Filippi will speak on The Sea Wall & Marguerite Duras’ Indochinese Childhood.  From 6.30 pm – free entry but limited seating.
More info

On Friday 27 Meta House presents a performance by A New Leaf, a experimental collaboration of two French and one Myanmar ambient artist – Jean-Charles Bastion, Pierre-Édouard Dumora and LnHD.  “[…] an improvised and immersive soundscape born from spontaneity and shared exploration.”  8 pm. 
More info

Saturday 28 Comedy in Cambodia present their annual LGBTQ+ Pride stand-up comedy night at The Box Office – two shows, 7 pm and 9 pm, tickets $5.

July 1 at Institut Francais is a screening of Depuis le jardin, a new short film by Eleonore Sok, with a discussion to follow.  In French with English subtitles. 

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

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

Institut Francais
A photographic exhibition, Facing the Khmer Rouge – the French Embassy stuck in the collapse of Phnom Penh in April/May 1975.  Until August 22. 
More info

Meta House
The Fluffy Mood, an exhibition of handmade art rugs by Cambodian/French artist Va Chercher Bonheur. 
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
Golden Goddess: a celebration of divine femininity, cultural heritage and artistic mastery, a group exhibition by Lucas Varro, Ponleu and Alda Waddell.  “From the textured echoes of Angkor’s ancient temples to intricate mandalas inspired by sacred geometry and the gentle rhythms of the Cambodian countryside—each artwork invites reflection, reverence, and renewal.”  Media: Cambodge Mag (FR)  Pteah Chas
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
Double Realities, a new series by Srun Rida.  Until 14 July.  Media:  Cambodianess
More info

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
Factotum: the hands and faces of Phnom Penh.  “This original art series by Li M.H. explores themes of labor, identity, and resilience in Phnom Penh through expressive portraiture. Each face and pair of hands tells a story of work, struggle, and craftsmanship, offering a glimpse into individual lives and the shared human experience.”  Media: KHMERer
More info

Stairwell Gallery
A group exhibition of works by local and international artists, inspired by Cambodia:  Echoes.  “From texture and memory to spirit and landscape, Echoes invites viewers to explore the many ways a place can leave its mark — and how those impressions return to us, quietly, over time.”
More info

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

Regular events, classes, sessions:

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

Traditional shadow art performance by Sovanna Phum Arts, every Friday from 5 pm at The Box Office/Speakeasy Theatre.

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

Greetings:

Event listings:

Thursday 29 at Sra’Art as part of Li M.H.’s exhibition Factotum: the hands and faces of Phnom Penh, the artist will be present doing live painting.  From 6 pm.  Media: KHMERer
More info

Taking place this weekend is PROJECT/FORWARD: 2049, “a global digital art movement transforming everyday spaces into extraordinary galleries.”  On Friday 30 at Pteah Chas and Saturday 31 at Chip Mong Sen Sok Mall, as well as other locations in Cambodia and across the globe.  “Powerful digital art projections from around the world will light up Pteah Chas and Chip Mong Sen Sok Mall, creating a temporary wonderland where art meets activism, and community meets imagination.”   From 5 pm both nights, find other locations here. 
More info

A related event, a photographic exhibition, Smells Like Kin Spirit, by Miguel Jeronimo and the Kui indigenous community of Kampong Thom, will open on Saturday 31 at 4 pm at Maloop Garden as part of their second anniversary celebrations. 
More info

On Saturday 31, N o w h e r e Art Studio are closing their studio (after eight years) with a special farewell and clearance effect – lots of stuff looking for new homes.  10 am – 6 pm. 
More info

This weekend Comedy in Cambodia are holding a stand up comedy course, Page to Stage, Saturday 31 and Sunday 1, 1 – 6 pm, with a graduation show to follow on June 7.  $20 each, with limited spaces. 
More info

Saturday 31 at Speakeasy Theatre, Lo-Key Theatre present their Showcase #12 – Grin – three hilarious one-act plays.   6 pm and 8 pm, tickets $10.   
More info

Opening on June 6 at Sosoro Museum is an AmCham event, On Being Woman, “a bold and moving exhibition exploring the diverse realities of womanhood through powerful works by Cambodian and Cambodia-based artists.”  The opening reception is ticketed only, after that the exhibition will be free and open to the public until June 20. 
More info

Then coming next month to Blue Chili is the Phnom Penh Players’ presentation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  12, 13 and 14 June, tickets now on sale. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Din Art and Ramya Chuon.
More info

Institut Francais
A photographic exhibition, Facing the Khmer Rouge – the French Embassy stuck in the collapse of Phnom Penh in April/May 1975.  Until August 22.
More info

Kep ArtBar
An exhibition of acrylic paintings by Lily.  
More info

Meta House
Looking at Angkor, an exhibition by American Pacific International School students, guided by their art teacher, Rath Soly: Sirk Sothanaro, Ket Chan Vireak, Pov Monyroth, Chhay Vantheany, Thun Sovannaroth, Born Sovanpanha and Chea Julymean.
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
Golden Goddess: a celebration of divine femininity, cultural heritage and artistic mastery, a group exhibition by Lucas Varro, Ponleu and Alda Waddell.  “From the textured echoes of Angkor’s ancient temples to intricate mandalas inspired by sacred geometry and the gentle rhythms of the Cambodian countryside—each artwork invites reflection, reverence, and renewal.”  Media: Cambodge Mag (FR) 
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.  

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Double Realities, a new series by Srun Rida.  Until 14 July. 
More info

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
Factotum: the hands and faces of Phnom Penh.  “This original art series by Li M.H. explores themes of labor, identity, and resilience in Phnom Penh through expressive portraiture. Each face and pair of hands tells a story of work, struggle, and craftsmanship, offering a glimpse into individual lives and the shared human experience.”  Media: KHMERer
More info

Station 350
An exhibition by Adana Mam Legros, Tracing the Thread of Unconsciousness: Unfolding the Inner Self.  “… deeply personal paintings alongside transcriptions of her psychoanalysis sessions.”
More info

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

Regular events, classes, sessions:

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

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

Traditional shadow art performance by Sovanna Phum Arts, every Friday from 5 pm at The Box Office/Speakeasy Theatre.

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

Greetings:

Event listings:

Wednesday 9 at Sra’Art is the opening of Factotum: the hands and faces of Phnom Penh.  “This original art series by Li M.H. explores themes of labor, identity, and resilience in Phnom Penh through expressive portraiture. Each face and pair of hands tells a story of work, struggle, and craftsmanship, offering a glimpse into individual lives and the shared human experience.”  From 6 pm. 
More info

Also Wednesday 9, at Meta House, the launch of A War Of Their Own, a new book by William Chickering, telling the story of “how Montagnard ethnonationalism played out against the background of a Cold War confrontation involving Washington, Saigon, Hanoi, and Paris” in the 1960s and 1970s.  English language event, free entrance.  From 7.30 pm. 
More info

Sunday 13 at The Deck, No Frame Party  presents a fruits and berries drawing workshop.  From 3 pm. 
More info

On Sunday 13 in Kep, ArtBar is hosting the Sunday Sundowners open mic hosted by Scott Bywater (normally at Tacos Kokopelli in Phnom Penh) – alongside an exhibition of acrylic paintings by Lily.   From 5 pm. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

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

Kep ArtBar
An exhibition of acrylic paintings by Lily.   
More info

Meta House
Year 50, an exhibition by 16 artists to commemorate the 50^th anniversary of the fall of Phnom Penh to the Khmer Rouge in 1975.  Contributing artists:  Billy, Choun Sopheap, Khun Vannak, Kvay Samnang, Sokuntevy Ouer, Sou Vichet, Svay Ken (all Cambodian), Bradford Edwards(USA), George Friml (Australia), Herbert Mueller (Germany), Roland Neveu (France), Virginie Noel (France), Germaine Priour (France), Günther Uecker (Germany), Blake Ward (Canada) Charles Fox (UK) and the Rama family (Cambodia). 
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

Plantation
Shades and Reflection, an exhibition by Chhim Sothy.  Now extended until end of April.  
More info

Raffles Le Royal
In collaboration with The Gallerist: Together, an exhibition by artist Nou Sary.  “Nou Sary’s artwork captures the beauty of Cambodia with vivid greens, blues, yellows, and terracotta hues, reflecting the lush forests, rice fields, water, and earth. His unique bird’s eye perspective challenges you to see the world through a new lens, sparking creativity and fresh interpretations.”  
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.  

Sofitel Resort (Siem Reap)
More info

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
Factotum: the hands and faces of Phnom Penh.  “This original art series by Li M.H. explores themes of labor, identity, and resilience in Phnom Penh through expressive portraiture. Each face and pair of hands tells a story of work, struggle, and craftsmanship, offering a glimpse into individual lives and the shared human experience.” 
More info

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

Regular events, classes, sessions:

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

Traditional shadow art performance by Sovanna Phum Arts, every Friday from 5 pm at The Box Office/Speakeasy Theatre.

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.  Next workshop is hand-building ceramics on Saturday 8. 

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

Greetings:

Event listings:

Tomorrow, Wednesday 2, Meta House presents Year 50, an exhibition by 16 artists to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the fall of Phnom Penh to the Khmer Rouge in 1975.  Contributing artists:  Billy, Choun Sopheap, Khun Vannak, Kvay Samnang, Sokuntevy Ouer, Sou Vichet, Svay Ken (all Cambodian), Bradford Edwards (USA), George Friml (Australia), Herbert Mueller (Germany), Roland Neveu (France), Virginie Noel (France), Germaine Priour (France), Günther Uecker (Germany), Blake Ward (Canada) Charles Fox (UK) and the Rama family (Cambodia).  From 6 pm. 
More info

Also on Wednesday 2 is the first presentation of the Live Poets’ Society, a spoken work night that will feature a schedule of poets plus an open mic segment, at Bong Bonlai (YK Arthouse).  From 6.30 pm. 
More info

Thursday 3 at Sra’Art is the closing night for the Channthy Fever exhibition of photographs of the late Cambodian singer Kak Channthy.  From 6 pm.  Includes an auction. 
More info

Saturday 5 at Sundown Social Club, a photo walk exhibition by Phnom Penh Photography Collective, from 5 pm. 
More info

Also Saturday 5 at The Box Office, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand Up en francais.  From 19h. 
More info

Golden (R) Rage Festival of contemporary performing arts continues at The Last Stage (The Acting Art Academy), Factory and the French Institute.  Note: ticketed events.  
More info

Creative Generation has taken over the black box theater at Java Café Tuol Tom Pong, and are offering free access for artists, students and creative professionals – make your proposals for free use of this space through February, March and April.  The space is appropriate for group or solo productions, rehearsals, filming, lectures, workshops and experimentation of all kinds.  More details here.

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

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

Kep ArtBar
An exhibition of new and retrospective works by Mary Volm. 

Meta House
Year 50, an exhibition by 16 artists to commemorate the 50^th anniversary of the fall of Phnom Penh to the Khmer Rouge in 1975.  Contributing artists:  Billy, Choun Sopheap, Khun Vannak, Kvay Samnang, Sokuntevy Ouer, Sou Vichet, Svay Ken (all Cambodian), Bradford Edwards(USA), George Friml (Australia), Herbert Mueller (Germany), Roland Neveu (France), Virginie Noel (France), Germaine Priour (France), Günther Uecker (Germany), Blake Ward (Canada) Charles Fox (UK) and the Rama family (Cambodia). 
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

Plantation
Shades and Reflection, an exhibition by Chhim Sothy.  Now extended until end of April.  
More info

Pteah Chas
Aerial Root, by KALIGA from Poland. 
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. 

Sofitel Resort (Siem Reap)
More info

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
Channthy Fever, an exhibition of photographs of the late Cambodian singer Kak Channthy dating from the period 2014 to 2018.  “Channthy’s unique fusion of traditional Cambodian sounds with Western rock influences made her a trailblazer in the music world, captivating global audiences and leaving an everlasting mark on the Cambodian music scene. Through this exhibition, we celebrate her contribution to music and culture, while also supporting her son, Makara, with 100% proceeds from photo sales going directly to his future opportunities.”  Until April 3. 
More info

Tacos Kokopelli
Exhibition of art inspired by Kak Channthy, featuring photography and paintings by David Roberts.  “A musical journey that took them from a first gig at the Alley Cat Cafe, now Tacos Kokopelli, on to tour Asia, Europe, America, and Australia in between bouts of touring the Kingdom, and collaborating with artists near and far.”  Until April 3. 
More info

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

Regular events, classes, sessions:

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

Traditional shadow art performance by Sovanna Phum Arts, every Friday from 5 pm at The Box Office/Speakeasy Theatre.

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.  Next workshop is hand-building ceramics on Saturday 8. 

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

Greetings:

Event listings:

Wednesday 12, 7.30 pm at The Box Office, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand-up: Unscripted.  Then on Friday 14 at the same venue Comedy in Cambodia presents Prize Story Night on the subject Bad Dates.  Also coming up in comedy at The Box Office are international visitors Simeon Goodson on February 22, Davidson Boswell on March 1 and Olga Koch on March 15. 

The 20^th edition of the Angkor Photo Festival is underway in Siem Reap – workshops from 7 – 16 February and the public programme from 12 – 16 February. 
Much more info

The Gallerist has collaborated with Raffles Le Royal to present Together, an exhibition by artist Nou Sary.  “Nou Sary’s artwork captures the beauty of Cambodia with vivid greens, blues, yellows, and terracotta hues, reflecting the lush forests, rice fields, water, and earth. His unique bird’s eye perspective challenges you to see the world through a new lens, sparking creativity and fresh interpretations.”  
More Info

Friday 14, F3 present a concert by the Worldship Orchestra and the Angkor Youth Orchestra Association. From 4.30 pm. 
More info

On February 23 the Phnom Penh Players’ annual awards show, Plazzies, will be held at Birdcage Boutique Hotel – this year celebrating not just the PPP but all theatre activities in the city over the last year.
More info

TheFrench Institute in Phnom Penh has an open call for chakto choreography writing workshops for emerging choreographers in the second half of March.  Submissions by February 25. 
More info

Creative Generation has taken over the black box theater at Java Café Tuol Tom Pong, and are offering free access for artists, students and creative professionals – make your proposals for free use of this space through February, March and April.  The space is appropriate for group or solo productions, rehearsals, filming, lectures, workshops and experimentation of all kinds.  More details here.

Ongoing….

Exhibitions: 

Checkpoint Charlie
An exhibition of paintings by Dallas Fellows, of Tacos Kokopelli. 
More info

The Gallerist
The Keepers, an exhibition by Thang Sothea.  “This collection takes you on a journey of spiritual reflection, self-renewal, and connection with nature.” 
More info

Institut Francais
Imagined Territories: from Battambang to Phnom Penh, an exhibition by 20 students from the Phare Design Lab, Phare Ponleu Selpak and the School of Visual and Applied Arts. 
More info

Kep ArtBar
An exhibition of photographs by Aurelie Fischer.  Until end of February.
Media:  Cambodianess

Meta House
Beyond the Wall, a new installation and exhibition by Vannak Khun.  “Vannak’s work weaves personal narratives with ancestral imagery, creating a reflection of fragmented identities and shared memories. Through this artistic journey, he invites us to become co-creators of meaning, embracing both irony and sincerity as we navigate the complexities of his experiences.” 
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

National Museum of Cambodia
Golden Earth, an exhibition by Leang Seckon.  Media:  Le Petit Journal
More info

Plantation
Shades and Reflection, an exhibition by Chhim Sothy.  Until 31 March.   
More info

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

Rosewood
Ikhons, an exhibition by Khmer and barang artists.  Until February 20.
More info

Pteah Chas
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

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Postcards from Home, an exhibition curated by Andrea Fam and initiated by Yean Reaksmey.  Until March 31. 
More info

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

Sra’Art
Opening on Thursday 6 is Retrospective – an selection of works from previous exhibitions by Anya Minko, Justina Edwardsen and John Hansen. 
More info

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

Regular events, classes, sessions:

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings (changed from Thursdays) from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

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

Traditional shadow art performance by Sovanna Phum Arts, every Friday from 5 pm at The Box Office/Speakeasy Theatre.

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

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

Greetings:

Event listings:

Wednesday 6, 7.30 pm at The Box Office, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand-up: Unscripted.  Also coming up in comedy at The Box Office are international visitors Trevor Lock on Saturday 8. Simeon Goodson on February 22, Davidson Boswell on March 1 and Olga Koch on March 15. 

Opening on Thursday 6 at Sra’Art is Retrospective – an selection of works from previous exhibitions by Anya Minko, Justina Edwardsen and John Hansen.  From 6 pm. 
More info

Thursday 6 at Meta House is the launch of The Golden Age of Khmer Cinema, a book by Tilman Baumgartel investigating the vibtrant Cambodian cinema of the 1960s and 70s.  “Baumgärtel will present his research including rarely shown or previously unknown sources, images and film clips. And he will demonstrate that archival research can be as exhilarating as sophisticated detective work.”  7.30 pm. 
More info

On Saturday 8 from 10.30 am, Java Café Tuol Tom Pong presents a reading and artist talk by Eleonore Sok, a closing event for the exhibition In Between Breaths. 
More info

Also on Saturday 8, as part of the Ikhons exhibition by Khmer and barang artists at Rosewood, a chance to meet the artists involved.  From noon to 6 pm.    

Also also on Saturday 8, from 2 pm, the launch of Nakrak Legends, the second installment in a series of fantasy comics within an alternative history of Cambodia, created by Sam Daro. 
More info

And finally lso on Saturday 8 Planta presents an eye circle art painting workshop.  $20 per person including all materials and one drink.  4 pm. 
More info

The Tribe Cambodia exhibition of the works of photographer Jo Farrell at Park Hyatt (Siem Reap) continues for another week.
More info

This month in Siem Reap, the 20^th edition of the Angkor Photo Festival – workshops from 7 – 16 February and the public programme from 12 – 16 February. 
Much more info

On February 14, F3 present a concert by the Worldship Orchestra and the Angkor Youth Orchestra Association.  4.30 pm. 
More info

On February 23 the Phnom Penh Players’ annual awards show, Plazzies, will be held at Birdcage Boutique Hotel – this year celebrating not just the PPP but all theatre activities in the city over the last year.
More info

The French Institute in Phnom Penh has an open call for chakto choreography writing workshops for emerging choreographers in the second half of March.  Submissions by February 25. 
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

Checkpoint Charlie
An exhibition of paintings by Dallas Fellows, of Tacos Kokopelli. 
More info

The Gallerist
The Keepers, an exhibition by Thang Sothea.  “This collection takes you on a journey of spiritual reflection, self-renewal, and connection with nature.” 
More info

Institut Francais
Imagined Territories: from Battambang to Phnom Penh, an exhibition by 20 students from the Phare Design Lab, Phare Ponleu Selpak and the School of Visual and Applied Arts.
More info

Kep ArtBar
An exhibition of photographs by Aurelie Fischer.  Until end of February.
Media:  Cambodianess

Meta House
Beyond the Wall, a new installation and exhibition by Vannak Khun.  “Vannak’s work weaves personal narratives with ancestral imagery, creating a reflection of fragmented identities and shared memories. Through this artistic journey, he invites us to become co-creators of meaning, embracing both irony and sincerity as we navigate the complexities of his experiences.” 
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

National Museum of Cambodia
Golden Earth, an exhibition by Leang Seckon.  Media:  Le Petit Journal
More info

Plantation
Metals of Life: Echoes from Nature, an exhibition of paintings by Ouk Chim Vichet.  “His art seeks to transcend suffering and loss, offering a message of love, humanity, and peace.”  Until February 7. 
More info

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

Rosewood
Ikhons, an exhibition by Khmer and barang artists.  Until February 20.
More info

Pteah Chas
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

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House is Postcards from Home, an exhibition curated by Andrea Fam and initiated by Yean Reaksmey.  Until March 31. 
More info

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

Sra’Art
Opening on Thursday 6 is Retrospective – an selection of works from previous exhibitions by Anya Minko, Justina Edwardsen and John Hansen.  From 6 pm. 
More info

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

Regular events, classes, sessions:

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings (changed from Thursdays) from 6.30 pm at WILD.  
More info

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

Traditional shadow art performance by Sovanna Phum Arts, every Friday from 5 pm at The Box Office/Speakeasy Theatre.

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.  This weekend, Hand-Building Ceramics on Saturday 11 at 9 am and Sunday 12 at 1 pm.   

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

Lunar New Year Greetings:

Event listings:

The Tribe Cambodia exhibition of the works of photographer Jo Farrell at Park Hyatt (Siem Reap) continues for two more weeks.
More info

On February 8 Planta presents an eye circle art painting workshop.  $20 per person including all materials and one drink.  4 pm. 
More info

The French Institute in Phnom Penh has an open call for chakto choreography writing workshops for emerging choreographers in the second half of March.  Submissions by February 25. 
More info

Next month in Siem Reap, the 20^th edition of the Angkor Photo Festival – workshops from 7 – 16 February and the public programme from 12 – 16 February. 
Much more info

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.”  Until January 31.
More info

Checkpoint Charlie
An exhibition of paintings by Dallas Fellows, of Tacos Kokopelli. 
More info

FT Gallery
[RE]CONNEXION, created by Brazil-based artist Delphine Fabbri Lawson, ft. FONKi.  “This powerful journey celebrates collective memory and ancestral wisdom while reimagining a sustainable, harmonious future.”    Until February 1st, 2025, open daily from 10 am to 6 pm.
More info

The Gallerist
The Keepers, an exhibition by Thang Sothea.  “This collection takes you on a journey of spiritual reflection, self-renewal, and connection with nature.” 
More info

Institut Francais

Imagined Territories: from Battambang to Phnom Penh, an exhibition by 20 students from the Phare Design Lab, Phare Ponleu Selpak and the School of Visual and Applied Arts. 
More info

Meta House
Beyond the Wall, a new installation and exhibition by Vannak Khun.  “Vannak’s work weaves personal narratives with ancestral imagery, creating a reflection of fragmented identities and shared memories. Through this artistic journey, he invites us to become co-creators of meaning, embracing both irony and sincerity as we navigate the complexities of his experiences.” 
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

National Museum of Cambodia
Golden Earth, an exhibition by Leang Seckon.  Media:  Le Petit Journal
More info

Plantation
Metals of Life: Echoes from Nature, an exhibition of paintings by Ouk Chim Vichet.  “His art seeks to transcend suffering and loss, offering a message of love, humanity, and peace.”  Until February 7. 
More info

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

Rosewood
Ikhons, an exhibition by Khmer and barang artists.  Until February 20.
More info

Pteah Chas
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


Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House is Postcards from Home, an exhibition curated by Andrea Fam and initiated by Yean Reaksmey.  6 pm, until March 31. 
More info

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

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

Regular events, classes, sessions:

More Flamingos present art workshops on Tuesday evenings (changed from Thursdays) from 6.30 pm at WILD. 
More info

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

Traditional shadow art performance by Sovanna Phum Arts, every Friday from 5 pm at The Box Office/Speakeasy Theatre.

N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.  This weekend, Hand-Building Ceramics on Saturday 11 at 9 am and Sunday 12 at 1 pm.   

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