The best of Cambodian art and artists and what cultural happenings are going on around town.
Charles Fox is a Cambodia-based British photographer who works for publications around the world. After first moving to Cambodia in late 2005, he moved to the UK where he started collecting photographs of the Cambodian diaspora. He moved back to … Continue reading
In many ways, the Cambodian art scene is still in its infancy, but draws on a long and powerful history of traditional Khmer arts. The Khmer Rouge period destroyed much of that history, but today young artists are working to … Continue reading
Lim Muy Theam is a Cambodian artist whose trademark lacquer pieces capture moments in time in the lives of ordinary Cambodians, from farmers herding cattle to monks collecting alms. Theam’s work captures the beauty and mundanity of daily life in … Continue reading
There’s a new arts guide out in Cambodia–every week Kumnooh sends out a free newsletter that details the upcoming arts and cinema events in the country. We caught up with Kumnooh’s creator, who goes by the nom de plume Fabian … Continue reading
It’s not often you see a Cambodia-based company show up on Kickstarter, so when we did, and it was basik 855, we were delighted. We’ve been admiring basik 855‘s collection of bags, scarves and pillows made from gorgeous Cambodian textiles … Continue reading
Move to Cambodia is pleased to announce the first column of our Siem Reap art correspondent, Gladys Hallwall. Gladys is a part-time Siem Reap resident who spends her time visiting art galleries and passing judgement. Read on to find out … Continue reading
It’s no secret that I’m completely addicted to Khmer studio portraits. I’ve probably done more Khmer studio photos than any other human living in Cambodia. Every time I have a friend visit from outside of Cambodia I drag them to a … Continue reading
As the country develops more quickly than seems technically possible, Cambodia’s landscape is increasingly filled with glitzy billboards for Korean products and commercial electronics ads. Even so, you’ll still find a dwindling numbers of traditional hand-painted signs all over the … Continue reading