Battambang artists and galleries
Named artists, exhibition spaces and ways to look closely at painting, sculpture and photography.
Romcheik 5 in Battambang: a guide to looking closely
Discover the collective behind Romcheik 5, distinguish the collection from works for sale, and prepare a focused contemporary-art visit.
Sangker Gallery: finding Battambang’s exhibition history
Understand Sangker Gallery’s place in Battambang art, trace named exhibitions and check the venue before planning a visit.
Loeum Lorn: ice, colour and photography in Battambang
Explore Loeum Lorn’s experimental photographs and learn what to ask about process, prints and editions before buying.
Khchao Touch: looking at pattern, nature and patient mark-making
Discover a Battambang artist through documented exhibitions, close looking and the difference between an artist’s career and a venue’s current programme.
Four Romcheik 5 artists: follow the names, not one house style
A reading guide to Hour Seyha, Nget Chanpenh, Mil Chankrim and Bor Hak, with practical ways to compare painting and sculpture.
Women artists connected with Battambang: three paths to follow
Explore Khchao Touch, Sao Sreymao and Yim Maline through their work, while distinguishing Battambang roots from present-day studio locations.
Nov Cheanick: reading a painting beyond its subject
Follow Nov Cheanick’s Battambang connections, compare ink and pictorial space, and use exhibition records without confusing them with current shows.
Pen Robit: from Battambang roots to a wider painting practice
Explore Pen Robit’s artistic connections with Battambang and follow his work through credited portfolios and dated exhibitions.
Human Gallery: Battambang photography and a closure to know about
Human Gallery’s physical space is temporarily closed according to its owner. Explore the photography online and distinguish it from Cambodian artists’ work.
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