Today is a government/bank holiday which has an interesting history.
http://everydaysaholiday.org/2008/01/07/victory-over-the-genocidal-regime-day/
In 1979 Khmer and Vietnamese forces claimed victory in seizing back a large chunk of Cambodia from the Khmer Rouge. The following ten years saw a strong Vietnamese presence in Cambodia, and a protracted war against the Khmer Rouge and allied ...
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It is with sadness I bid farewell to Miika Mäkinen and Arijan Jansonius.
I first got in touch with Arijan about 8 years ago upon seeing his series of postcards, and was stunned by his detailed linework. I created a simple web page to spread the word, but his art spoke ...
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It seems the lease at Bob's House of Rock (BHOR All In Art Center) is up? Some pix of recent goings-on:
Y’aurais tellement de choses à vous raconter d’un coup que j’en
postillone à l’avance…
Laissez moi just’un peu reprendre mon souffle… la pendule à l’heure, les
yeux en face des trous… et, un ...
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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, ...
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Exposition - Svay Ken: Sharing Knowledge
Svay Ken's new show at Bophana Centre (Phnom Penh) opens today. If you don't have the time, MAKE the time.
6:00 pm, #64 Street 200.
Here's an interview done not too long ago: http://jinja.apsara.org/index.php/2008/09/svay-ken-artist-interview-outtakes
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"Svay Ken: Sharing Knowledge"
(in Khmer, English and French).
A ...
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