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Java Café is one of Phnom Penh’s leading exhibition spaces for contemporary art. Exhibitions feature the work of contemporary Khmer artists as well as international artists working in Cambodia. Regrettably, and with few exceptions, it’s unusual that one finds much there of interest. Ex-Pat Pollution Bruce Blowitz Michele Vanvlasselaer. Java Café is one of Phnom […]

Contemporary Cambodian artists have been concealed for a long time. Visual Arts Open in December 2005 will be the occasion for these artists to face the public nationally and internationally. Visual Arts Open Linda Saphan Visual Arts Open Auction and Fundraising Contemporary Cambodian artists have been concealed for a long time. Visual Arts Open in […]

Is it possible to find contemporary art in a country where the effects and memories of a devastating war are still lingering? Is it reasonable to expect artists to dedicate themselves to this purely intellectual pursuit in a country where much of the population is still struggling for survival? Emergence Linda Saphan Sopheap Pich exhibition […]

I have been living in Cambodia for three years. Due to this, my knowledge of Cambodian artists is limited, gained for the most part from talking to local artists and the small number of publications. S-21 Revisited Sopheap Pich Vann Nath, First Night at S21. Courtesy of artist. I have been living in Cambodia for […]

On an altogether pleasant late August morning, Svay Ken, septuagenarian master of contemporary Khmer art, is situated close to the door of his studio, brush and palette in hand, adding layers of texture and meaning to his current painting. Svay Ken: Light at the Beginning of the Tunnel Bruce Blowitz Svay Ken, The journey home […]

Americans are aware of what happened in Vietnam 30 years ago, but not so many know as much about what happened in Cambodia as a result of that war. Cambodia These Days Rodney Dickson S21 Prison Americans are aware of what happened in Vietnam 30 years ago, but not so many know as much about what […]

As themes of populism and democracy sweep European summer exhibitions, a few European artists are finding trend inspiration enough to revitalize and reinvent social radicalism in contemporary art. The Sublime meets Social Awareness Drew First Courtesy of the artist   As themes of populism and democracy sweep European summer exhibitions, a few European artists are […]

Governors Island, a small bit of forgotten land between lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, was the site for "Set and Drift," a subtle exhibition of nine public artworks organized by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. A Quarter Mile and a Hundred Years Away Lyra Kilston Jennifer Zachin, Taps, 2005. Governors Island, a small bit of forgotten […]

Lyon is historically famous for its creativity, as evinced by figures from Rabelais to the Lumière brothers. However, from September 13 through December 31, 2005 the august French city will be opening its doors to works from all over the world at La Biennale d’Art Contemporain de Lyon. Remberences of Lyon, Past and Future Tina […]

Entering its seventh year, Contemporary Art Twente (CAT)?named after the eastern region of the Netherlands?may be considered one of the most important events in Dutch art. Purpose and Practicality Janna Schoenberger Ruud van Empel. Courtesy of gallery. Entering its seventh year, Contemporary Art Twente (CAT)–named after the eastern region of the Netherlands–may be considered one […]