Cambodian artist finds Hollywood success
Using paint, airbrushes and a variety of other tools of the trade, Cambodian makeup artist Dou Poth Molita spends her workdays transforming movie actors into imaginary creatures.
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Short film to shine light on struggles of indigenous
After living near and learning about indigenous communities in northern Cambodia, filmmaker Ly Polen became so enamoured and inspired by them that he wrote a film script describing their struggle.
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Battambang artist brings giant animals to life
The giant reptile’s gaping mouth appears ready to consume its latest victim.
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Cambodian, Russian artists unite on stage
Cambodian and Russian artists will premiere the play Cunning and Love or The Rain will Pass - the Sun will Rise to the stage at the Russian Centre for Science and Culture (RCSC) in Phnom Penh this Friday.
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Curtains back up as Khmer art master eager to inspire youth
After closing its oldest theatre – the Sovanna Phum Theatre – in May, the Sovanna Phum Art Association returned to the stage at the Secondary School of Fine Arts much to the delight of its audience, which included Minister of Cultur
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Recreating art photo challenge keeping audiences engaged
When it was forced to close from March 18 to May 4 due to the impact of Covid-19, contemporary art gallery, Sra’Art came up with some creative ideas to engage the public and art lovers from home.
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Art enthusiast Yean Reaksmey talks about the challenges of Cambodia’s art sector
Holding a few masters degrees in art and culture from abroad, Yean Reaksmey spoke with The Post about the problems of Cambodia’s art sector and how to improve it.
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Sereysothea’s life story to be graphic novel
Having spent a couple of years researching the biography of legendary Cambodian singer Ros Sereysothea, Emmy award-winning producer Gregory Cahill has teamed up with graphic artist Kat Baumann to create a graphic novel The Golde
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Pagoda shows the way to sustainable green living
A survey by the Ministry of Religions and Cults in 2018 says there are about 4,932 pagodas in Cambodia, including 563 ancient temples.
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Young artists show off their works at TorTim
Two young artists – a painting and a photography artist – share space at the TorTim contemporary art gallery to present their work in an exhibition The Flow that began from March 18 and will run until June 18.
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Aussie artist turning pagoda flowers into art
Australian artist Morrison Polkinghorne has breathed new life into an old art form by utilising lotus plants to create a wide variety of pointillistic artwork.
