Artist changing minds and world

Publication date 16 February 2021 | 21:52 | ICT

Born into a family of political activists, including her mother the famed women’s rights activist Somaly Mam, French-Cambodian artist Adana Mam Legros has carried on her family’s traditions by linking her art exhibitions with her political

Latest

[name_1]

  • Invisible artists now exhibitable

    Mon, 15 Feb 2021 | 10:23

    In Cambodia people with disabilities are often invisible to most able-bodied people and when they are seen it’s often through a lens of victimhood that focuses on a presumed lack of independence or the idea that begging will be their only source of income.

  • Adaptation? exhibition showcases works by student photographers

    Sun, 7 Feb 2021 | 10:03

    Having never seen mountains with his own eyes when he was young, Hean Rangsey had to make do with the drawings of them he’d seen in a book he’d read.

    +

  • Weaving tradition slowly revives in troubled Libya

    Mon, 1 Feb 2021 | 09:37

    In front of a bundle of palm fronds, Halima Mohamad squats down to weave in an abandoned school in Tawergha, a town once a flashpoint in Libya’s decade-long war.

  • Artist dad raises four sculptor sons

    Mon, 1 Feb 2021 | 05:03

    A self-taught artist, Eng Sam Ath is known for his lively and detailed sculptural reliefs of Buddha’s life story as well as his sculptures inspired by Angkorian wall carvings.

  • Art fair to show best works in Kingdom

    Sun, 24 Jan 2021 | 08:31

    An open call has been made for artists to apply to have their works exhibited at the Penh Art Fair.

  • Phare Ponleu Selpak launches six-week circus

    Wed, 13 Jan 2021 | 10:09

    Having spent their time off during the pandemic on rehearsals and practice, Phare Circus performers are re-energised and excited to return to the stage to do a six-week run of shows at The Factory Phnom Penh, the capital’s new creative hub.

  • Japan celebrates coming-of-age day despite virus surge

    Tue, 12 Jan 2021 | 09:29

    Young adults dressed to the nines in kimonos gathered at venues in Japan on January 11 to celebrate reaching the age of majority, although many of the usually jubilant events were cancelled over virus fears.

  • Beer yoga – exercise with a tinge of fun

    Sun, 27 Dec 2020 | 09:54

    There are at least 11 types of yoga styles, with the most popular being Vinyasa yoga, Hatha yoga, Iyengar yoga, Kundalini yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Bikram yoga, Yin yoga and Restorative yoga.

  • Making a statement with Mona Palette’s handcrafted earrings

    Sun, 13 Dec 2020 | 09:50

    Dangling beautifully from Noun Molyna’s ears, the local earrings handmade from polymer clay has won the hearts of local and international clients who prefer arty accessories that make a statement.

  • Locals flock to ceramics hub for traditional Khmer artwork

    Mon, 30 Nov 2020 | 12:12

    Dotted with amazing ancient temples, the sacred land of Angkor in Siem Reap province has a lot more cultural experiences to offer travellers.