Ritual Jewels, Cult Objects, and Symbols of a Reclaimed Identity: At the Heart of Phnom Penh, the Exhibition “Pithi – Objects of Ceremony” Unveils a Rare Selection of Khmer Artifacts Long Dispersed Beyond National Borders. Presented at Koh Pich City Hall, this artistic and memorial exhibition illustrates the kingdom's fight for the restitution of its cultural heritage.

The French Institute of Cambodia (IFC) has just launched “Adaptation(s),” a manifesto exhibition bringing together nine major architecture agencies from the Kingdom. More than a mere showcase of projects, the event foreshadows the buzz that will grip Phnom Penh during the Francophonie Summit next November.

The French Institute of Cambodia is pleased to announce the launch of « Adaptation(s) – Contemporary Architectural Practices in Cambodia », a collective exhibition that gives voice to nine architecture firms based in Cambodia, invited to reflect on a central question: how to adapt and integrate into Cambodian landscapes and culture? The opening will take place on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 6:30 PM at the French Institute of Cambodia.

At the R5 Showroom in Phnom Penh, the exhibition « Escaping the Grid » (« Échapper à la grille ») brings together Cambodian artists Chanpenh Nget and Chankrim Mil in an intense dialogue around contemporary forms of confinement. Between social constraint and inner fragmentation, their works question what, today, structures — and limits — our existences.

Ten years ago, Joshua Chiang cast his unique gaze on Cambodia. Since then, he has never stopped reinventing it. The Plantation Resort, a lush green oasis in the heart of the capital, will host the opening of the landmark exhibition on Sunday, March 29, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM: “Makaras and Motodops – Joshua Chiang’s 10-Year Journey”.

On March 14 and 15, 2026, the Friends Futures Factory (F3) in Phnom Penh was adorned with lush greenery. This Urban Jungle Bazaar – or Plant & Lifestyle Bazaar – dedicated to indoor plants, decoration, and green living, took over this creative hub in the heart of the city, drawing enthusiasts and beginners alike into an aesthetic and convivial immersion.

Sensual Journey, where the shimmering waters of the Tonlé Sap transform into a lush carpet of forests, a ballet of shadows and lights pulsing to the rhythm of Cambodian ecosystems. This is precisely the artistic journey proposed by Anya Minko, artist and curator based in Phnom Penh, with her collective exhibition Tonlé to Treeline, opening its doors on March 19, 2026, at the sumptuous Rosewood Phnom Penh.

On March 14 and 15, 2026, Phnom Penh will take on the vibe of an urban jungle: the Plant & Lifestyle Bazaar sets up shop at F3 – Friends Futures Factory, right in the heart of the city, for two days entirely dedicated to plants, decor, and green living.

There are artists who paint what they see. Others, more rare, paint what they feel before even seeing. Luna Kol belongs to this second category. On March 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., The Gallerist will open its doors for a "Meet The Artist" session that promises to be one of the highlights of Phnom Penh's cultural season.

In Phnom Penh, a poignant exhibition reveals the conflict through the intimate prism of those who endure it. Painter Seyha Hour, whose family was directly affected by the recent strikes on the Thai border, unveils a humanity fractured by history but never resigned.

At the Bophana Center in Phnom Penh, a bastion of Cambodian memory, Chea Sereyroth's exhibition « Am I Lost? - Suis-je perdu? » (until March 31, 2026) opens a poetic breach toward a buried paradise.

Fresh from a solo exhibition at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum, he invites the Phnom Penh audience to immerse themselves in his emotional universe, where the forest becomes a mirror of the human soul.

On January 26, 2026, Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh hosted the opening of the exhibition “Touk Teuv Kampong Neuv,” an event blending contemporary art and reimagined Khmer gastronomy.

At the Gallery of Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, the exhibition "Ekarieach All Stars – Identity" brings together twenty-six artists in a measured reflection on identity, shaped by history and contemporary transformations.

The exhibition “Séra, Illustrator: The Line and Memory” opens on January 21, 2026, at the Gallery of the French Institute of Cambodia, inviting visitors to explore the graphic universe of a Franco-Cambodian artist whose drawings weave together personal trauma and collective history.

The exhibition “Am I Lost?” by Cambodian artist Chea Sereyroth opens from February 6 to March 31, 2026, at the Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center in Phnom Penh.

The Ekarieach All Stars exhibition opens its doors on January 20, 2026, at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, bringing together 26 talented artists from the first two editions of the national Ekarieach competition for a free and profound exploration of the theme of identity.

For the past several days, the restaurant Kravanh has been hosting eight paintings by Cambodian artist Nou Sary. Initiated last November, this collaboration between The Gallerist, Kravanh, and the artist seeks to create an authentic fusion of color, form, roots, and flavor.

Into the Light: The Retrieved Paintings of Phnom Penh’s Silver Pagoda — the exhibition at the Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum of the Economy and Money (SOSORO) of the National Bank of Cambodia — is shining with remarkable success.

On the occasion of the 16th edition of the Photo Phnom Penh festival, the Sra’Art Gallery dedicates its major end-of-year event to a collective exhibition simply entitled Cambodia, a word that resonates here as a promise of encounters and visual stories.

The Photo Phnom Penh Festival is hosting this year a striking exhibition by Florent Meng Lechevallier, titled La vague irrésolue – The Mekong Project. Installed at the site of the Cambodia-Vietnam Residencies Route, at Factory Phnom Penh, this photographic series offers a deep and poetic reflection on the Mekong River, this gigantic watercourse in constant mutation.

Du 19 novembre au 19 décembre 2025, le festival Photo Phnom Penh offre au public cambodgien, et aux passionnés de photographie du monde entier, une plongée unique dans le Phnom Penh des années 1960 grâce à l’exposition consacrée à Micheline Dullin, pionnière du reportage visuel au Cambodge.

In an exceptional tribute to khmer culture, the prestigious Salon de l’Artisanat et des Métiers d’Art, which will be held from November 28 to 30, 2025 at the Pavillon Baltard in Nogent-sur-Marne, will welcome the illustrious Cambodian artist Nou Sary.

Until January 15, 2026, five artists from the prestigious Phare Ponleu Selpak School of Battambang take the public on a sensory journey where their works combine painting and immersive mixed media.