Bun Hay Mean, a beloved French comedian and actor affectionately nicknamed “the funny Chinese guy,” died on July 10, 2025, in Paris at the age of 43. His death followed a tragic fall from the eighth floor of his building in the 17th arrondissement, where he reportedly slipped while trying to retrieve his phone from the balcony gutter.

A tribute exhibition will be dedicated to Don Virao starting Sunday, February 13, 2025. In 2021, Cambodge Mag met this unusual artist during his exhibition entitled “Eternal” in Phnom Penh. For this exhibition, he was accompanied by Cambodian photographer Tyta Buth and French designer Jean-Baptiste Carraro. The same people are organizing this tribute to revive the memory of a young and talented artist who left us far too soon.

On the first anniversary of the untimely passing of Douglas Victor Nathaporn Rahothan, affectionately known as Donvirao, Art Home Phnom Penh is proud to present Legacy in Oil, a tribute exhibition celebrating the life and work of this extraordinary young artist.

Education and awareness remain central to the temple's future. UNESCO and the Cambodian authorities emphasize the role of heritage in promoting peace, respect, and mutual understanding, values that resonate far beyond the stone walls of the temple. As Cambodia celebrates this important 17-year milestone, the temple of Preah Vihear is more than a relic of the past. It is a living symbol of national unity, international cooperation, and the enduring power of cultural heritage.

In the annals of French colonial history, few figures embody the ambitions, contradictions, and complexity of the 19th-century imperial project as much as Pierre Paul Marie Benoît de La Grandière.

On Friday, July 4, the Sofitel Gallery had the honor of inaugurating its 33rd exhibition, showcasing the remarkable works of Cambodian artist Im Pesey. The opening reception, which drew over a hundred attendees—art enthusiasts, journalists, and friends of the artist—was enhanced by a musical performance on a traditional instrument, creating a culturally rich and evocative atmosphere for this beautiful evening of art.

This year, the French Embassy invites its citizens to an evening celebration of July 14. July 14, better known as “Bastille Day” or “National Day,” is a profound symbol of liberty, equality, and fraternity, the founding ideals of the French Republic.

In a country as photogenic as Cambodia, one might wonder why artificial intelligence (AI) is needed to process visual subjects. Today, AI is not seen as a complete replacement, but rather as a transformative ally, offering tools that go far beyond traditional camera work.

Jules Gervais-Courtellemont (1863-1931) se distingue comme un explorateur et photographe français pionnier dont le travail au début du XXe siècle en Indochine, en particulier au Cambodge, offre un aperçu saisissant de l'époque coloniale.

The border between Cambodia and Thailand has been a source of contention for many years, with no sign of resolution. The territorial dispute has been used in various ways to stir up nationalism or serve specific political objectives over time. Currently, the armies of both countries are on high alert, and people living near potential conflict zones have been asked to remain vigilant.

Im Pesey exposera au Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra à partir du vendredi 4 juillet pour présenter ses nouvelles œuvres. Une exposition intiulée ½ Melody Chivit ». Dans le paysage artistique contemporain cambodgien, cet artiste se distingue comme une figure radieuse dont les créations capturent la résilience et l'esprit en constante évolution de son pays natal.

In early 2023, the Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC Cam) launched a project entitled “Community Memory Center for Hill Tribes” in the village of Putaing, Romnea district, Sen Monorom town, Mondulkiri province. The center supports survivors of the Khmer Rouge genocide by strengthening its community development activities.

Rosewood Phnom Penh is proud to present “Food Meets Art,” a captivating exhibition that brings together the culinary artistry of renowned Cambodian chef Seng Sothea and the visual artistry of celebrated artist Nou Sary. Every Thursday in July, this unique event features 20 exclusive original paintings by Nou Sary and invites guests to enjoy a refined dinner prepared by Chef Sothea.

Her Majesty Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk celebrates her 89th birthday on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

This morning, a wave of solidarity swept through Phnom Penh as tens of thousands of Cambodians from all walks of life gathered at the Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Center.

In 1978, after sharing a meal with Khmer Rouge officials, Rem saw with her own eyes soldiers get out of a vehicle and take her husband, Mam Hoeb, into custody. Powerless, she could only cry. According to the archives of the Cambodia Documentation Center, Mam Hoeb was later confirmed to have been detained at the S-21 security center.

At the end of the 19th century, when the sun was setting on the old empires and rising on the new colonial ambitions, one man was traveling, often barefoot, through the jungles, rivers and mountains of Southeast Asia. Auguste Pavie, a Breton by birth and an explorer at heart, was to become the architect of France's expansion into Laos and a key figure in the formation of French Indochina.

An unmissable French cultural event that has gone international, the French Institute in Cambodia invites you once again to its Music Festival on Saturday, June 21, starting at 7 p.m. on its outdoor stage, for an evening dedicated to bringing together the new Cambodian and French music scenes! Four free concerts will be offered from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., for the enjoyment of the whole family.

Kulen Elephant Forest, in close collaboration with Wildlife Alliance, has performed the first tusk removal surgery on an elephant in Cambodia, marking a major step forward in veterinary wildlife care.

In A l'école des diplomates : La perte et le retour d'Angkor, Fernand Bernard offers a lively, incisive chronicle of a crucial chapter in the history of Southeast Asia: the complex negotiations that led to the restoration of the Cambodian provinces annexed by Siam (now Thailand) and the reaffirmation of Cambodia's territorial integrity under French colonial rule.

The rural heart of Cambodia is in the spotlight in a new exhibition at the Bophana Center, where French photographer JM Gallet unveils more than 30 years of photographic dedication to the country's farmers.

Coming Out of My Skin brilliantly explores the intersection of queer identity and Asian heritage by tracing the deeply personal journey of a gay Sino-Cambodian man born in France, who navigates the complexities of self-discovery and belonging. The memoir and its theatrical adaptation highlight how the protagonist confronts and reconciles the dual pressures of cultural expectations rooted in his Asian heritage and the reality of his queer identity in a Western context, undersc

The French Embassy in Cambodia had the honor of hosting the third edition of the Day of Former French Students in Cambodia on June 5, 2025, on the inspiring theme “Talents to Change the World.”

In the middle of the 19th century, when Europe was intoxicated by conquests, science and distant dreams, a discreet figure, almost forgotten in the collective memory, was preparing to register his name among the great discoverers.