Siem Reap art exhibit invites introspection through nature
Khchao Touch has been plagued with existential questions for as long as she can remember. She wanted to know where she came from, why she was born and what awaited her in the afterlife – questions which could be considered unusual for a
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Motorcycle repairmen mould scrap into fine art
Sun, 30 Aug 2020 | 09:37At a small motorcycle repair shop about a half-hour drive outside of Phnom Penh on National Road 1, passersby can’t help but stop and take a look at what’s for sale.
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Organic Lifestyle purges plastic with bamboo
Mon, 24 Aug 2020 | 11:52Using bamboo and traditional Khmer designs to create cups and utensils, local online retailer Organic Lifestyle is blending purpose and fashion to encourage consumers to quit single-use plastics.
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Japanese judogi firm weaves a traditional trade with ‘soul in it’
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 | 11:56Judo uniforms are made all over the world, but just a handful of suppliers are designated by the sport’s international federation. And of those, just one weaves its own materials.
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Cambodian artist finds Hollywood success
Sun, 26 Jul 2020 | 09:58Using 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
Sun, 19 Jul 2020 | 09:36After 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
Sun, 12 Jul 2020 | 09:38The giant reptile’s gaping mouth appears ready to consume its latest victim.
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Cambodian, Russian artists unite on stage
Sun, 5 Jul 2020 | 09:32Cambodian 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
Sun, 28 Jun 2020 | 09:32After 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
Sun, 17 May 2020 | 09:17When 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
Fri, 8 May 2020 | 01:47Holding 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.
