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Phnom Penh & Exposition: Koem Keo Socheat and the White Collection in Phnom Penh
Plantation Urban Resort & Spa is currently presenting the White Collection, accompanied by a selection of works by Koem Keo Socheat, a young emerging artist originally from Kampot province.

Editorial team
12 hours ago3 min read


Khvay Samnang's exhibition in Phnom Penh: A fable between nature, culture and memory
Khvay Samnang's latest solo exhibition, Forest Myth, on show from 2 October to 5 December 2025 at SNA Arts Management in Phnom Penh, sheds a singular light on Cambodia's contemporary art scene.

Editorial team
Oct 83 min read


Human Canvas: When the Body Becomes a Mirror of Identities A unique photographic immersion by Joaquin Barata in Phnom Penh
Plantation Urban Resort & Spa invites the public to a unique visual experience with Human Canvas: Portraits of Identity, a solo exhibition by documentary and travel photographer Joaquin Barata, from 10 September to 19 October 2025, with an opening night scheduled for 10 September.

Editorial team
Sep 32 min read


The layers of memory: when Rith Bonrotanak unveils The Particles in Phnom Penh
The exhibition The Particles by Cambodian artist Rith Bonrotanak, currently on display in Phnom Penh, is not merely a presentation of plastic objects and visual forms. It becomes a sensitive archaeology, where each fragment tells the story of a country and the quest of an individual.

Editorial team
Aug 253 min read


‘Breath of Nature’ – Nou Sary at Sofitel Phnom Penh: Art in harmony with nature
L'artiste cambodgien Nou Sary, figure emblématique de la scène contemporaine cambodgienne, dévoile actuellement son exposition intitulée "Breath of Nature" à la galerie du Sofitel Phnom Penh.

Christophe Gargiulo
Aug 213 min read


From Restlessness to Radiance: Anya Minko’s Artistry Illuminates Topaz TheCommune
Currently exhibiting her dynamic works at Topaz TheCommune in Phnom Penh, Australian artist Anya Minko welcomes us into her world—a realm where creativity surges and a restless spirit finds joyful expression. In this candid interview, we explore her unique journey, her sources of happiness, and the fervor that fuels her ever-busy hands.

Editorial team
Aug 121 min read


Cambodia & Memory: Restoring and remastering over 5,000 songs from the ‘golden age’
Driven by their passion for films and songs from the pre-Khmer Rouge period—cultural treasures of their Khmer heritage—Preah Sorya, a group of young people working to document this golden age, recently published the results of their project. The group has archived more than 5,000 songs, including a wide range of traditional Khmer music.

Editorial team
Aug 44 min read


Phnom Penh & Exhibition: Souvenir de Myope, the Blurred Landscapes of Memory according to ROMA
Plantation Phnom Penh is honoured to unveil Souvenir de Myope, the new solo exhibition by French-Italian painter and sculptor ROMA (Romain Garzonio). Comprising 21 contemporary works — 17 abstract paintings and 4 sculptures —, this exhibition invites visitors to explore memory, perception and emotion through the softened filter of myopia.

Editorial team
Jul 302 min read


Cambodia & History: Louis Delaporte, the visionary who brought Angkor to Paris
In the annals of 19th-century exploration, few figures are as daring and paradoxical as Louis Delaporte. A naval officer, artist, explorer and, above all, a fervent defender of ancient Khmer art, Delaporte left a mark that has stood the test of time, much like the bas-reliefs he designed under the Cambodian sun.

Christophe Gargiulo
Jul 234 min read


Chenla Art Centre, a new platform for the partnership between OCIC Group and Princess Buppha Devi School
The OCIC Group and Princess Buppha Devi Dance School have embarked on an inspiring new partnership aimed at preserving and promoting the country's traditional arts.

Editorial team
Jul 222 min read


Phnom Penh & Exhibition: Netratuoh (Viewlines) by Prum Ero
SNA Arts Management est ravi de présenter Netratuoh (Sightlines), la deuxième exposition solo de l'artiste Prum Ero. L'exposition présente une série de photographies, une installation sonore expérimentale et une projection de documents tirés des archives personnelles de l'artiste.

Editorial team
Jul 214 min read


History & Cinema: The long and distinguished career of Dy Saveth
Dy Saveth is one of the most popular actresses in Cambodian cinema of the 1960s—and one of the few to have escaped death at the hands of the Khmer Rouge. The former beauty queen, still radiant, never fails to grace major cinema events such as the Cambodia International Film Festival with her magical presence.

Christophe Gargiulo
Jul 186 min read


Cambodia & Tradition: Teaching the art of phloy to younger generations
The country has many musical traditions that are unique to the kingdom. One of the recurring problems in post-war Cambodia is finding ways to preserve and perpetuate these traditions so that they do not disappear as the country modernizes and generations of children grow up more accustomed to American hip-hop or Korean K-Pop by BTS than to the haunting melodies of an instrument from their local cultural heritage.

Editorial team
Jul 184 min read


Émile Gsell: The lens that captured the forgotten splendor of 19th-century Indochina
Émile Gsell (1838–1879) was one of the pioneers of photography. This self-taught French artist brought to light the majestic ruins of Angkor and the rich cultural mosaic of Southeast Asia at a time marked by expanding exploration and colonial encounters.

Christophe Gargiulo
Jul 164 min read


Cambodia & Culture: The Soum family, talented goldsmiths and royal lineage
Their copper and silver sculptures are among the best known in the country, such as the statue of the supreme patriarch Chuon Nath, the royal tiered parasols Chatra, the Sakyamuni stupa on Phnom Oudong hill, also known as Phnom Preah Reach Troap, and the logos of the Ministry of the Interior and the Cambodian People's Party.

Editorial team
Jul 153 min read


Bun Hay Mean, the “funny Chinese guy” of French comedy, dies at 43 in a tragic accident
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.

Editorial team
Jul 112 min read


Phnom Penh & Archives: DonVirao, creating without limits, without compromise, and without stigma
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.

Editorial team
Jul 114 min read


Phnom Penh & Exhibition: Tribute to the artistic career of Donvirao
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.

Editorial team
Jul 112 min read


Cambodia Airport wins contract to operate Techo International Airport, Cambodia's flagship project
After two years of negotiations, Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC) via CAIC (Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd) has officially signed an operating agreement with Cambodia Airports, a subsidiary of French giant VINCI, to operate the highly anticipated Techo International Airport (TIA).

Eco News
Jul 115 min read


Im Pesey: A Symphony of Resilience – The soul of Cambodia revealed through art at Sofitel Phnom Penh
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.

Editorial team
Jul 73 min read


A first in harmony: The Monaco Boys' Choir will perform in Cambodia for charity
For the first time in its history, the renowned Chœur des Petits Chanteurs de Monaco will perform in Cambodia next July. Under the patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, the choir's Southeast Asia tour will include three charity concerts in Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, and Phnom Penh, combining music, philanthropy, and cultural exchange in an unprecedented celebration.

Partenaire Presse
Jul 73 min read


Cambodia & Media: The symbiosis between art and algorithms—why mastering photography and AI is the future of visual storytelling
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.

Photographe Pro
Jul 22 min read


Cambodia & History: Jules Gervais-Courtellemont and his photographic journey through Indochina and the world
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.

Editorial team
Jul 23 min read


Exhibition & Sofitel Phnom Penh: Im Pesey, highlighting Cambodia's resilient spirit through art
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.

Editorial team
Jul 12 min read
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