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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 17 March 2026 

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Greetings:

The Kumnooh Interview
She grows – Anya Minko and Tonle to Treeline

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. 
Read the whole article here

Drop Cloth … a few things you might not know about Nebulous Niang

Singapore’s Biggest Lesbian! She performs her stand-up comedy special, SLOMOSEXUAL, at the Box Office SpeakEasy Theatre this Saturday 21st March 7.30 pm.  Tickets here.
An early comedy memory: 
Watching blurry clips of Margaret Cho online and being absolutely enchanted by her. It blew my mind that someone who looked like that – like me – could be saying such outrageous things. Before Margaret Cho, I didn’t know that Asians were “allowed” to do comedy!
Read the whole article here

Event listings:

Tuesday 17 at Meta House, the opening of 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.”  From 6 pm. 
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Coming on Thursday 19 to Rosewood Phnom Penh is 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
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The Phnom Penh Players run of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None concludes this weekend with shows at 7 pm on Friday 20 and Saturday 21.  Media:  Phnom Penh Post
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Also in theatre, The Last Stage complete their run of performances of Carmen, directed by Lana Griffin (Russia) on Friday 20 (7.30 pm), Saturday 21 (7 pm) and Sunday 22 (7 pm) at The Last Stage II at Factory Phnom Penh. 
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Calling all lovers of the spoken word!  On the afternoon of Saturday 21 March, The Deck is celebrating World Poetry Day with a range of readings and poetry performances by poets and lovers of poetry.    There are still spots open if you wish to read either your own work or a personal favourite – contact scoddy67@gmail.com to reserve your space.  Otherwise come along and enjoy; there will be a wide range of participants covering multiple languages.  From 4 pm, Saturday 21 March, with jazz jam to follow.   For further inquiries contact Scott Bywater (scoddy67@gmail.com/Messenger/Telegram 096 209 8500)

Also on March 21 at SpeakEasy Theater, Comedy in Cambodia presents Slomosexual, by Nebulous Niang from Singapore.  “Let Nebulous Niang take you on her journey from growing up in 90s Asia to navigating life today as part of an inter-ethnic lesbian couple raising Gen-Z kids in a conservative country.”  7.30 pm.  Tickets here
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Coming on March 29 to Plantation is Makaras and Motodops, an exhibition of ten years of drawings by former Phnom Penh and now Siem Reap resident Joshua Chiang. 
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Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

Atelier 464
Wildlife photography exhibition by Adam Roberts.  Until end March. 
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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.” 
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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
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Focus Gallery (Siem Reap )
Photographer Choulay Mech‘s exhibition Where Divine Threads Meet. 
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The Gallerist
Rolling exhibitions of mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently on display is work by Tang Sothea. 
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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.”
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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.
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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
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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)
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.
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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
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Rosewood Phnom Penh
From Thursday 19: 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
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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. 
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
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.” 
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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.
More info

Regular events, classes, sessions:

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

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

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

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

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

Khmer Architecture Tours conducts Sunday architecture tours in Phnom Penh to promote the understanding of modern architecture in Cambodia, focusing on buildings erected after independence in 1953, described as ‘New Khmer Architecture’, while setting these in the historical context of Phnom Penh.  Here is the schedule for December 2025 – March 2026. 

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

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

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

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

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

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

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

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 18 November 2025

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Greetings:

Event listings:

Commencing on Wednesday 19 is the 16th annual Photo Phnom Penh Festival.   Most activities and exhibitions are at Institut Francais; there are associated exhibitions also at Sra’Art, Bophana Center and Brown Coffee Mao Tse Tung.  Tuk tuk tours are also offered over the weekend. 
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Friday 21 in Siem Reap, Angkor Comedy presents a comedy night at The Panthers Hut.  7 pm, free entry. 
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Opening on Sunday 23 at FT Gallery is an exhibition of works by Australian painter Lisa King.  4 pm. 
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Also on Sunday 23, Comedy in Cambodia presents a comedy open mic at Noisy Chilli Taphouse.  From 6 pm. 

Coming on November 25 to Meta House is a collective exhibition and auction to benefit painted Khun Vannak. 
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The regular spoken word event Speak by Apple Tree Arts returns on November 28 at The Box Office.  7 pm, $5 with a drink.    
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The latest poetry work by Scott Bywater, Studies in Black and Pink, is now available at Space Four Zero, YK Art House and Embargo or by direct email.
More info

Ongoing….

Exhibitions:  

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

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

Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art at Meta House features research, knowledge sharing, workshops, and visual presentations through various media, showcasing videos, prints, installations, and fine arts through interactive events and live performances.  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.
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Plantation
The Art Always Comes First, an exhibition of new and older works by rising Cambodian artist Koem Keo Socheat.  “She is not a commercial artist—her work is about ideas, culture, and emotion. She wants viewers to understand her art, not just look at it.”

Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh
A journey with Im Pisey, curated by The Gallerist is now on display until January 15. 
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Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (Siem Reap)
Harmony, a show by Morn Chear and Nak Noy with TRIBE Cambodia curated by Nat Di-Maggio.
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The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
Exhibition by Colors of Cambodia Collective featuring Hour Soben, Thy Channarak,
Sorm Narath, Loun Lon, Sophany Sor, Sophanin Sor, Bill Gentry, Son Kosal, Set Soeng
and Julia Haw.
More info

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

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
More info

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

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

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

Stairwell Gallery
More info

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

Regular events, classes, sessions:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Khmer Architecture Tours conducts Sunday architecture tours in Phnom Penh to promote the understanding of modern architecture in Cambodia, focusing on buildings erected after independence in 1953, described as ‘New Khmer Architecture’, while setting these in the historical context of Phnom Penh.  Here is the schedule for January – June 2025. 

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

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

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

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

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

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

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

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 12 November 2024

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Greetings:

Event listings:

Tonight, Tuesday 12, from 6 pm at Meta House, artists Ivan Markovic and Katharina Hauke present their ongoing collaborative film project Promised Spaces, set in Cambodia. “For their two-nights-only-event Walls, Echoes, Marković and Hauke will set up a mini-exhibition, besides showing films, photography, and sound works.  On the first night, Meta House invites you to the screening of From Tomorrow On, I Will by Marković and Linfeng Wu. Q&A after screening.  On the second night, Hauke will presents her audio and visual work, including a photo and sound piece titled Haus from her series Essays on the Impossibility of a Cartography.” Free Entrance.
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Also tonight from 6 pm at Bophana Center, Fragments of Memory: a celebration of the life and work of Y-Dang Troeung.  “Join us for a night of exploring art and memory as we celebrate recent works from the scholar, author, and filmmaker Y-Dang Troeung. Named after the Khao-I-Dang refugee camp where she was born, Dr. Troeung devoted her life to studying the afterlife of war and to advocating for refugee communities. This event will feature readings by Troeung’s husband, Chris Patterson, from her two books Refugee Lifeworlds: The Afterlife of the Cold War in Cambodia, and her recently published memoir, Landbridge: life in fragments.   Her short film, Easter Epic, will also be shown for the first time outside Canada.” Colin Grafton will present a short slideshow about the Landbridge at the Thai-Cambodia border in 1980. 
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Wednesday 13, from 7.30 pm, Comedy in Cambodia presents Stand-Up Unscripted at Speak Easy Theater/The Box Office.  In other comedy news, tickets are still available for Joel Bryant in Siem Reap on 20 November and Phnom Penh in 23 November. 
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Saturday 16 at Shack Collective, Kala Studio / Clara Kalachuchi Lachet presents an exhibition of works.  “Join us for fine tunes, fine wines and fine art.”  From 3 pm.   RSVP here.
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Sunday 17 at Maloop, Brigid Harvey presents an Expressive Art Workshop.  From 4 pm. 
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Coming on November 21 to The Gallerist is Looking Forward, an exhibition by painter Chov Theanly.
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Photo Phnom Penh Association has announced dates and locatoins for Photo Phnom Penh Festival 2024, the 15th edition.  From November 21 to December 21 at the French Institute, Studio Images, Factory Phnom Penh, Bophana Center, Friends Futures Factory, Java Creative Café, Sra’Art Gallery, Duo Coffee, and The Peak.  View the full programme here.

Angkor Photo Festival is making an open call for photographers interested in being involved in the 20th annual festival, which will be held 7 – 15 February 2025 in Siem Reap.  “There are no restrictions on theme or genre. We seek work which reveals, informs, or evokes; giving us a deeper understanding of our individual and collective existence. We accept both stills and video work (under 5 mins).  This open call is for all nationalities.  There is no submission fee.”
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Coming on December 5, 6 and 7, Phnom Penh Players’ performances Arthur Miller’s A View From A Bridge at Blue Chili Bar. Ticket information is at their Facebook page.

Ongoing….

Exhibitions: 

Anantara Angkor Resort (Siem Reap)
Kbach Comeback, a solo exhibition by artist Kanika.  “Khmer Kbach refers specifically to the ornamentation often seen above doorways and on ancient temples. It also entails certain movements, such as those of the traditional Apsara dancers, and is seen as conveying a spiritual.”
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FT Gallery
Dream Odyssey, an exhibition of paintings by Battambang artist Seyha Hour.  “In Dream Odyssey, he invites you on a dreamlike exploration of the subconscious, weaving together mystical scenes that transcend time and space. This series promises to evoke emotions and provoke thought, delving into themes that resonate deeply within the Khmer society.”  Until 1 December.
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The Gallerist
Continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently featuring Chhoeun Channy, Chhim Sothy, Luna Kol, Chan Dany, Thun Dina.
More info

Meta House
Artists Ivan Markovic and Katharina Hauke present their ongoing collaborative film project Promised Spaces, set in Cambodia. “For their two-nights-only-event Walls, Echoes, Marković and Hauke will set up a mini-exhibition, besides showing films, photography, and sound works.  On the first night, Meta House invites you to the screening of From Tomorrow On, I Will by Marković and Linfeng Wu. Q&A after screening.  On the second night, Hauke will presents her audio and visual work, including a photo and sound piece titled Haus from her series Essays on the Impossibility of a Cartography.”  
More info

MiMü
Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art at Meta House features research, knowledge sharing, workshops, and visual presentations through various media, showcasing videos, prints, installations, and fine arts through interactive events and live performances.
More info

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

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, in partnership with Tribe Cambodia, has opened an exhibition of works by Khmer artists that will run to the end of the year, featuring a rotation of leading Cambodian artists displayed in public areas of the hotel.  Currently showing is Empire, the new solo show by artist Nak Noy.  Until 12 December.   Media: Kiripost
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Raintree
Modern Architecture: Echoes and Reflections, “a major exhibition dedicated to exploring the rich heritage and lasting impact of the New Khmer Architecture movement, in collaboration with the Vann Molyvann Project and NK-A.  The exhibition presents rare, previously unseen architectural materials from the Vann Molyvann Project and the Vann Molyvann Private Collection, showcasing eight pivotal yet lesser seen projects by nine Cambodian and international architects. Alongside these, the exhibition features contemporary artworks inspired by this architectural legacy, created by seven local and regional artists.”  Until 2 December, 8 am to 6 pm Monday – Saturday. 
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The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
On the Inside, a solo exhibition of paintings by Sor Sophany.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Khmer Architecture Tours conducts Sunday architecture tours in Phnom Penh to promote the understanding of modern architecture in Cambodia, focusing on buildings erected after independence in 1953, described as ‘New Khmer Architecture’, while setting these in the historical context of Phnom Penh.  Here is the schedule for August – December 2024. 

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

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

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

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

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

Fabian Hipp
Kumnooh
fabianhipp@kumnooh.com

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Kumnooh: Cambodia arts for week commencing 22 October 2024

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Greetings:

Event listings:

Opening on Wednesday 23 at Anantara Angkor Resort in Siem Reap is Kbach Comeback, a solo exhibition by artist Kanika.  “Khmer Kbach refers specifically to the ornamentation often seen above doorways and on ancient temples. It also entails certain movements, such as those of the traditional Apsara dancers, and is seen as conveying a spiritual.”
More info

Friday 25 Meta House presents a tribute to the late Svay Ken, regarded as the grandfather of Cambodian contemporary art, featuring an exhibition of his paintings, a film screening with live accompaniment by Eclectic Universe.  From 6 pm. 
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Also Friday 25 from 6 pm, Sra’Art are throwing a party to celebrate five years of operations.  Featuring a performance by Mel Butter as Baudelaire.
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Saturday 26, 6 pm at The Box Office, Lo-Key Theatre Company presents another Lo-Stakes Showcase, a Halloween special.  “Get into the Halloween spirit with three spooky and mysterious short plays that will leave you coming back for more. We will take you on a journey from shifting identities, to grim reapers, to murders as we explore the horrors and humours within, with our trio of expectation challenging experiences.”   Tickets link. 
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Also on Saturday 26, Meta House presents a performance of the Alan Bennett play A Chip in the Sugar by Carl Henry Flanagan.  7.30 pm. 
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Sunday 27 at 7.30 pm Meta House is screening RE.BIRTH, a video compilation documentary about Cambodian contempary art after Pol Pot, including historical short films about the reopening of the Royal University of Fine Arts and the development of the art scene in the early 2000s. 
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On 29 October at Meta House, Speak Out Sisters presents the opening of Stories of Sisters, an exhibition featuring the work of 20 Cambodian painters and a handful of local and foreign photographers.  Artworks by Ngoun Roza, Khoem Sopheap, Chann Adet, Khorn Khim, Kan Rathna, Ron Sreyroth, Net Srey Touch, Eav Mary, Heng Kimhour, Soth Channavy, Pov Rathna, Samang Kachna, Kchao Touch, Chhan Dina, Kaeou Sreypov, Anida Youe Ali, Bung Reaksa, Hour Seyha, Ot Veasna, Kong Vollak, Chan Phoun, Voddka, Van Chhorvorn, Thang Sothea and many others; photography by Choun Sopheap, Steve Porte, Nicolas Lainez and Tim Page.
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Now on display at The River Gallery in Siem Reap is On the Inside, a solo exhibition of paintings by Sor Sophany. 
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Currently at The Gallerist is Vibrations, by Luna Kol.  “Her latest series is inspired by the soundtrack of the film 2046 by Wong Kar Wai.”   Until 31 October. 

Currently at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, in association with Tribe Cambodia, is Empire, the new solo show by artist Nak Noy.  Until 12 December. 
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Coming on 1 and 2 November to Institut Francais is Black Water, a contemporary dance theatre piece by Silverbelle Dance Company.
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Coming next month to The Ground Market in Chbar Ampov is Phsar Art 2024, featuring a wide range of artists and art collectives.  Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 November from 10 am to 6 pm. 
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In early December Phnom Penh Players will present performances of the Arthur Miller play A View From A Bridge at Blue Chili Bar. Ticket information coming soon. 

Ongoing….


Exhibitions: 

Anantara Angkor Resort (Siem Reap)
Kbach Comeback, a solo exhibition by artist Kanika, opens Wednesday 23.  “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.”
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The Gallerist
Continuously rolling collection of works by mostly Cambodian artists.  Currently featuring Vibrations, by Luna Kol.  “Her latest series is inspired by the soundtrack of the film 2046 by Wong Kar Wai.”   Until 31 October. 
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Meta House
1+1=1, a collection of poster art from Berlin pre-unification.  “The exhibition consists of posters from 1970s and 1980s West-Berlin East-Berlin, collected by French National Luc Citrinot. “I went to Berlin for the first time with my father and brother in 1978, at the age of 14. I fell in love with Berlin. I began to collect all the information and documents I could find on the Berlin-West and Berlin-East. To me, this now reunified city has an energy, joie de vivre and a unique cultural and architectural heritage.””
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MiMü
Mini-Museum of Contemporary Art at Meta House features research, knowledge sharing, workshops, and visual presentations through various media, showcasing videos, prints, installations, and fine arts through interactive events and live performances.
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The Plantation
Happy Painting: The Joyful Art of Stef, an exhibition by Stephane Delapree.  Until 21 November

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor (Siem Reap)
In partnership with Tribe Cambodia, an exhibition of works by Khmer artists that will run to the end of the year, featuring a rotation of leading Cambodian artists displayed in public areas of the hotel.  Currently showing is Empire, the new solo show by artist Nak Noy.  Until 12 December.   Media: Kiripost
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The River Gallery (Siem Reap)
On the Inside, a solo exhibition of paintings by Sor Sophany.

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

Silapak Trotchaek Pneik / YK Art House
Green Umbrage, an exhibition by painter Chea Sereyroth.  Until 3 November. 
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Space Four Zero
Prints, paintings, vintage posters, pop art, CDs and vinyl.  Open daily. 
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Sra’Art
Opening Wednesday 26 is Chaotic Harmony, an art exhibition by Anya Minko.  “Anya’s debut solo exhibition displays vibrant, free-flowing paintings that merge abstract expressionism, cubism, and surrealism with street art influences. Each piece in this collection is an experiment inspired by the one before, evolving organically with overlapping figures and intricate linework that unravel complex narratives. Her art moves fluidly from one idea to the next, with bold colors and dynamic shapes layering together, inviting viewers into a multi-dimensional exploration of form, emotion, and perspective.”   Media:  Phnom Penh Post
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Tribe Cambodia (Siem Reap)
Reopened in their new location, 655 Hup Guan Street.   Media:  Kiripost
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Villa Gallery
Through The Lens, a new solo exhibition by Chhim Sothy.  Until 20 November.  “The exhibition explores a rich tapestry of societal and human experiences across various settings—urban life, rural landscapes, natural scenery, mountains, the lives of fishermen, and the essence of Buddhism. Chhim Sothy captures the beauty and complexity of nature and life all around us, transforming these scenes into art that resonates deeply with the viewer.”
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Regular events, classes, sessions:

More Flamingos present art workshops on Thursday 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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N o w h e r e Art Studio
A range of arts and crafts workshops mostly on weekends.   

A weekly class in life drawing for kids with Anastasia at Pteah Chas Community.
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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 August – December 2024. 

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