Arts

A selection of 55 views of Cambodia in the 1980s from a rare photo album.

The world of Asia reflected in 110 watercolor, pastel, charcoal and pencil drawings by a prolific woman artist and undefatigable traveler in the 1920s-1940s.

In-progress: the first immersive 3D museum dedicated to Angkor heritage in Siem Reap.

In English, French & Khmer

Vishnu in all 'his' avatars - A fascinating exhibition in Sydney (through October 2026), and a gorgeous book reviewed here.

In English

One century later, André Malraux's raid on Banteay Srei bas-reliefs is still raising interest and controversy.

In English & French

A lesser-known feature movie dealing with serious matters - art looting, perpetuation of art traditions - at the start of Cambodia's "Second Kingdom" period.

In Khmer

The evolution of Phnom Penh as the capital city of Cambodia through the colonial period, the Independence, the civil war and the decades of reconstruction.

In English

For the first time since 1928, a gorgeous - and highly informative - photographic work on Cambodia available here thanks to proper resolution scanning.

A compendium reflecting the some 10, 000 postcards issued across French Indochina in the first half of the 20th century, particularly those about Cambodia.

In English

The first extensive study of Sambor Prei Kuk site published in the 21th century.

In English & Khmer

Monumental work on pre-Angkorian art from Udon to the Mekong Delta with Sambor Prei Kuk as hypothetical center.

In French

In this one chapter, the then-Prince Sihamoni comments on the actors and actresses who gave life to the King Father's filmic achievements.

An open access resource on cultural and archaelogical research across Southeast Asia.

In English

Never seen before photographs by acclaimed photographer Martin Parr (1952-2025) taken in Angkor in 2012.

A richly illustrated journey through Indochina, and in particular Cambodia in the early years of the French Protectorate.

In French

A compendium of essays on Khmer studies by French and [a few]Cambodian researchers, an academic salute to Cambodia's 1953 accession to independence.

In French

In 1936, Irish painter Sir Gerald Kelly (1876-1972) visited Cambodia during a world tour with wife Lilian ("Jane"), and portrayed several dancers at the Dance…

Khmer statuary art reflected in 42 pieces from the collection of Musée Guimet, Paris, in a selection published in 1965.

The fascinating life of a talented photographer and a strong-willed woman spanning the whole 20th century and several continents.

In French

A poetic yet highly informative study on the Cambodian Royal Ballet dancers written when the author, still in his prime, was discovering the cultural intricacy.

In French