Posted in academia, buddhism, current events, news, weblogs on Jul 2nd, 2009
For upwards of three years we’ve been entertained by Erik Davis’ insights on Cambodian culture, society, and religion – often peppered with his personal perspective on modern day happenings to boot.
But he’s getting out while he’s still at the top of his game.
Read it for yourself; there’s more writing to come but in different forms: [...]
Posted in animism, buddhism, current events, dance, literature, more stuff, news, photography, visual art on Apr 15th, 2009
The opening of Transformation II (April 11) was a fun and fascinating assemblage of pictures, publications and people in Long Beach. For now, some photos. (Click on any image for artist / show info.) Stay tuned for the upcoming publications presentation, and more general details.
‘Twilight of the Idols’- Aragna Ker
‘Reclaiming Khmer’ – Amy L. Sanford
Sopheak Chuop
Uprooted’ [...]
Posted in buddhism, current events, history, news, visual art on Dec 11th, 2008
Gifted artist Svay Ken passed away today at the age of the age of 76.
[Above: self-portrait from The Advisor #4]
His most recent exhibition – ‘Sharing Knowledge’ – was at Bophana Centre in October.
A avid attendee of visual art showings, he refused to let his failing health keep him from coming, and showed up in a [...]
