Arts

One of the major must-read studies on Cambodia history.

In English

The iconic actor discovered Cambodia in 2004. He was back the year after, and then again in 2009, always with a dream: starring and directing a movie here.

In English

Skimming the archives in France and Cambodia to enhance our views on a murky affair: the André-Clara Malraux looting in Banteay Srei, December 1923.

In English

On the first anniversary of H.R.H. Princess Norodom Buppha Devi's passing, we return to the splendid 'The Apsaras of Angkor' (2003).

In English & Khmer

George Groslier's encyclopaedia-like sum on the Ancient Khmer civilization, "d'après les textes et les monuments depuis les premiers siècles de notre ère".

In French

Some wondrous black-and-white photographs of dancers in Cambodia, Laos, Annam and Tonkin (Vietnam), shot in the 1920s.

An enlightening reflexion on Southeast Asian dances, and in particular on Cambodian court dance.

In French

A vibrant, deep-felt photo essay on Angkorean temples and their spiritual significance, by a major photographer.

In English

A rare photographic account on Saigon, Cambodia, Laos and Singapore dating back from 1904, by a civil engineer and talented amateur photographer.

Indochina from the 1930s in a Louisiana museum of art.

In English

A serialized novel set in a louche ring of adventurers searching for the "Treasure of the Khmers".

In French

A major modernist photographer and globe-trotter captured several Angkor temples in 1960-1962.

The earliest attempt to catalog the National Museum of Cambodia vast collection.

In French

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

In English & French

Cambodia in the 1890s, as seen by colonial engineer and amateur photographer Jules Agostini.

With rumors of Indochina war as a backdrop, a highly personal and highly enjoyable travelogue through Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia in 1950-1.

In English

Who took the last photographs of Angkor before the Khmer Rouge takeover?

The flamboyant Titayna and her Surrealist 'gratuitous art' in Angkor Wat. Provoking the gods, challenging the humans, asking a question that still haunts us.

In English & French

An inspired and perceptive exploration of the remains of the Ancient Khmer civilization at the start of the colonial era.

In French

A milestone photo report on Khmer temples completed just months before the closing-down of the country by the Khmer Rouge.

In English

Never-seen-before photographs of Angkor temples and Siem Reap River dating back to 1968.

A unique document on Cambodian decorative patterns and embroidery style from the 1930s, listing kbach elements inherited from ancient traditions.

In French & Khmer

Photographic essays by famous or budding photographers. A forum for young and confirmed talents.

A proposed new periodization for pre-Angkorean sculptures.

In English

'Commentaries on 24 Masterpieces at the National Museum of Phnom Penh'.

In French

Brief notations on the personal collection of Khmer Art gathered by Jean Moura in his Moissac house before 1879.

In French

Back to the intellectual and aesthetical origins of Hindu architecture and its Southeast Asian derivatives, particularly in the Khmer tradition.

In English

From 'acharya' to 'yuga', we collect and explain the many archeological, historical, architectural, cultural and religious terms related to Angkorean research.

In English, French, Khmer, Chinese, Portuguese, Sanskrit, Thai, Lao, Pali, Vietnamese, Tamil & Old Khmer

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

In French

The visionary park-museum launched in 1963 by Lek Viriyaphant in Bangkok, "from dawn to the Siam civilization".

In English, Chinese, Thai & Korean

A magnificent art collection, presented when 'provenance' only meant speculations about dates and styles, not how rightfully (or not) artworks were bought.

In English

The power-charged erotica of Indian iconography, or how "bringing beauty nearer" inspired Indian (and Khmer) sculptors.

In English

The sequel of a popular French mystery novel reflecting a remarkable knowledge of Angkor only a few years after Henri Mouhot's 'rediscovery'.

In French

Guardian of artistic treasures from the Khmer Temples, the Angkor Conservation also produced and stored detailed blue prints and archaeological field reports.

SEAArch: keep being posted about latest archaelogy findings and cultural events across Southeast Asia.

Sculptures, bas-reliefs, frescoes, through archives and publications during Angkor's rediscovery.

Truncated feet, arms and heads -- the sad pattern of looted artefacts worldwide. A study in sculptuarry art restoration challenges.

In English

A joyful explosion of Thai, Khmer, Chinese, Hindu and Buddhist artistic influences in a sanctuary dedicated to devotion and creative woodcraft.

In English

Major essay on Khmer architecture, past and pre-modern.

In French

Out-of-the-box considerations on Khmer Art and the fall of Angkor.

In English

Devatas are a distinctive element of this Khmer temple located in modern Thailand.

Most of John Thomson's original photo negatives are kept at London Wellcome Library, a collection now accessible online.

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

In English, French & Khmer

Mystery surrounds the auction sale of the first 'Director of the Protectorate of Cambodia''s archive and collection in 2017.

The dubious methods of international auction houses singled out by a respected observer of Ancient Khmer art market worldwide.

In English

As restituted ancient artworks kept in museums worldwide are being flown back to Cambodia, the controversy around Douglas Latchford collection deepens.

From protohistory to traditional craftmanship, from Burma to Sulawesi, a rich collection of studies in Southeast Asia arts.

In French

A photographic journey through Angkor and its people, "places of the sacred and of the living".

In French & Japanese

A summary of archaeological finds shining a new light on the history of maritime trade and early Southeeast Asia.

In English

International street style artist, model and muse, Lily Gatins was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, an island nation known for arts and fashions…

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

The magic lens of a photographer in a class all of her own.

When a tranquil Angkor site inspires inner peace, and reveals sculpted stones as a dreamlike tapestry.

A scientific analysis of the stone sculptures kept at the controversial MET collection of Khmer art.

In English

An educational platform and an essential online trove for musicologists and musicians around the world.

In English & French

Dating back from pre-Angkorean times, the Shadow Theater is inscribed on UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2008.

In French

Sacred images of goddesses remain in the shadowed alcoves of Preah Khan temple.

“Revealing Krishna: Journey to Cambodia’s Sacred Mountain’'.

In English

25 years after its publication, still a reference in the effort for tracing and retrieving looted Khmer arts.

With a map of "Indochina", an expanded version of Pere Bouillevaux's 1858 book.

In French

Photographic essays by famous or budding photographers. A forum for young and confirmed talents, a compilation of reference visual arts renditions of Angkor.

An online treasure for researchers, artists and Angkor lovers.

In French

Cambodia before the civll war as seen by anthropologist and historian Michael Vickery.

Photographic essays by famous or budding photographers. A forum for young and confirmed talents.

Two female dancers statuettes discovered in the 1950s and what they tell us about Khmer art and religion, Tantric Buddhism and the cult of Hevajra.

In English

Fishing and seafaring in the history of India and her contacts with the rest of the world.

In English

The monumental photo and film documentation on Planet Earth set up by philanthropist Albert Kahn

A useful online resource for researchers and Angkor lovers.

EFEO is developing the digitization of the Conservation d'Angkor Archives, from 1908 to 1992.

A major collection of Buddhist art and writing set in Taiwan

Private collection of Southeasr Asian art in Budapest, Hungary, including several Cambodian pidan and ikat silkworks

Photo depository on early Asian architecture nurtured by numerous contributors around the world

The website reflecting work and publications around the collection created by William Willets in 1969 at the University Art Museum, Singapore

Documents and images collected by a distinguished specialist in Khmer arts, architecture and culture.

The Archeology of imagery from the Khmer Empire.

How young Cambodian visual artists are re-exploring Angkorian designs and artistic codes.

The New York Metropolitan Museum of Art currently holds some 250 artworks from Ancient Cambodia.

Collection of paintings, drawings and photographs on the Buddhist world, with several items about Angkor.

Photographer and Angkor expert guide John McDermott´s body of work online

Ancestral and modern dance choreography

Collections from institutions, individuals and NGOs. A fascinating fund constantly enriched, from Adhémard Leclère's or Mimi Palger's photographs to rare…

Impressive collection of postcards, to be viewed or purchased online

The German Apsara Conservation Project (GACP) is a non-profit organisation initiated by the University of Applied Sciences, Cologne, Germany, and dedicated to…

A website dedicated to pre-Angkorian and Angkorian research, entirely in Khmer

"Although the connection of artistic features of Champa with the characteristics of South Indian art that were first noticed by art historians such as Jean…

In English & Vietnamese

The Khmer cultural and artistic heritage in the Siamese sphere of influence at the turn of the 20th century.

In French

An exhaustive update on contemporary archaelogical finds, and what we do know about the urbanistic development of the Angkorian city.

In English

Ancient Khmer sculptures as "political gifting": the controversial case of cultural exchanges between Colonial France and Imperial Japan during World War II.

In French & Japanese

A well-balanced study on cultural and artistic exchanges around ancient Southeast Asia, summarizing the author's original view on the Indianization process

In English

South of Phnom Penh, archaelogical research have contributed to a better understanding of the Funan and Chenla periods.

In English

An English translation of Bernard-Philippe Groslier's notes on Chinese ceramics in Southeast Asia

In English

The Guangdong Museum 2015 exhibition was the first time Khmer artwork from the Funan, Zhenla and Angkorian periods were showcased in China.

In Chinese

'British spy' or first adventurous British tourist in Angkor? A young consular official's lively report of photographer John Thomson's journey.

In English

The first major study on Khmer arts and culture in the Russian language.

In Russian

The alternance of "bright" and "dull" periods in Khmer sculptuary art.

In French

Report on ceramics conservation and scientific course for staff training at the Eco-Global Museum, June-August 2013

In English & Khmer

How legendary animal figures, in particular makara and dragons, evolved in Cambodia under Javanese and Chinese influences, finding new, genuine forms.

In French

First technical investigation of the West Mebon Viṣṇu

In English

'Through the visualisation lens': how can we get closer to a valid representation of the Ancient Khmer temples with new technological resources?

In English

Ground occupation and industrial activity as indicators for the timing of the decline and fall of Angkor as a regional center of power.

In English

From the paper: 'Many musical instruments and ensembles seen on the reliefs are still in use in Cambodia today. For example, chordophones like the tror and the…

In English

Rich iconongraphy and historical background on Burmese Buddhist Art.

In English

How Hindu or other objects of earlier periods have been worshipped as neak tā by the communities living nearby the Khmer temples.

In English

Were the builders of Phimai following a "visual narrative program"?

In English

The builders, stone types and building techniques behind the Angkorean temples.

In English

A French traveler, Pierre Loti's close friend, recalls his visit to Angkor and Phnom Penh

In French

The controversial matter of Khmer antiquities appropriation by private collectors and foreign museums.

How ceramics and pottery techniques at Angkor Borei reflect the commercial and political contexts in the Lower Mekong Area during pre-Angkorean times.

In English

Locally-made ceramics in Bayon and Banteay Chhmar bas-reliefs.

In English

"Harmony, gentleness and endearment" in Khmer statuary and sculptural art.

In French

What happened in Khmer art and religious practice during the two last centuries of the Angkorean era?

In French

A vivid evocation of traditional medicine and healing techniques in Angkorean villages.

In English

A complete inventory of artworks left by Jean Commaille, first Curator of Angkor (1908-1916)

In French

Where did the elegant dames and gents of the Khmer Empire source the textiles for their garments?

In English

A synthesis of the architectural history of Prasat Banteay Chhmar, the 'temple-garrison'.

In English

A synthesis of the architectural history of Prasat Banteay Chhmar, the 'temple-garrison'.

In English

A synthesis of the architectural history of Prasat Banteay Chhmar, the 'temple-garrison'.

In English

A synthesis of the architectural history of Prasat Banteay Chhmar, the 'temple-garrison'.

In English

A synthesis of the architectural history of Prasat Banteay Chhmar, the 'temple-garrison'.

In English

A synthesis of the architectural history of Prasat Banteay Chhmar, the 'temple-garrison'.

In English

A synthesis of the architectural history of Prasat Banteay Chhmar, the 'temple-garrison'.

In English

The Ananta serpent of Hindi origin and the Khmer Naga motifs in Angkorian sculptures and ornaments.

In English

A thorough study of the female figures "inhabiting" Angkor Wat leads the author to novel considerations about the symbolic and social roles of the Apsaras.

In French

Tomb excavations around Angkor and Phnom Kulen areas show a persistent presence of ceramic objects imported from China.

In English

Seminal essay on Cambodia, the land, its people and its history. Then director of the Ecole Coloniale, Etienne Aymonier was the first to give an overview of…

In French

Lidar exploration shows a "template of Angkor Wat" high on the Phnom Kulen plateau.

In English

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…

The series Photographies de la Société de Géographie/Asie/Cambodge at Gallica/BNF

The first five statues and artwork from the Latchford Collection shipped back to Cambodia

Several pieces in the "Angkor Catalogue" edited by photographer Emile Gsell himself, commented and analyzed by art historian Joachim Karl Bautze.

When war refugees became the temple keepers...7 of the 37 Jean Boulbet's photographs kept at Bophana Center were exhibited in Jan.-Feb. 2021.

Linguist and geographer, Deacon Guesdon was also an amateur photographer who captured daily life scenes of Cambodia in the years 1870s and 1880s.

The only woman visual artist whose depictions of Angkor are ket at New York Metropolitan Museum.

Photographic essays by famous or budding photographers. A forum for young and confirmed talents.

Professional photographer Em Karuna came up with the idea of a present-day apsara in a library, and it fitted our project so well that we asked him to share it…

For one decade now, Sweden-born photographer Anders Jiras explores all forms of Cambodian dancing, from the highly choreographed performances of the Royal…

Re-creation of Ancient Angkor by visionary artist and avid traveler Maurice Fievet (1921-1997)

“Women in Angkor, Women of Angkor” selects amateur photographs that particularly express the feminine at Angkor.

Personal photo-exploration of several temples in the Angkor Wat area

"An amazing way to connect to the past".

Impressive collection of period photos capturing Angkor Wat, as well as cultural and daily life through Cambodia history.

An impressive collection of devatas and apsaras graces the small temple of Ta Som, north-east of Angkor Thom.

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An Indian TV film devoted to Indian-Cambodian connection in visual arts

In English

Wet-Collodion photo-processing and Angkor seen by pioneer photographer Émile Gsell.

In English & French

Garments and hand gestures of devata (goddesses) as indicators for historians and archeologists.

Considerations on ancient Khmer temples in Cambodia by architecture historian James Fergusson (1808-1886)

In English

A quest for Buddha's footprint artworks from India and Sri Lanka to China to Japan, South Korea, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia

In English

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

In French

Was he "the first" or "one of the first" to rediscover Angkor and to capture it on film? No matter what, John Thomson's testimony remains priceless.

In English

The written account that decades later inspired a best-selling book and a Hollywood musical is nevertheless a valuable document for historians.

In English

The travelogue of an early explorer and archaelogist in Angkor and Champa areas

In French

A 1879 French "adaptation" of photographer and geographer John Thomson's "The Straits of Malacca, Indo-China, and China" (1875).

In French

A personal vision of some major Angkorean temples (and the daily life within) by a free-lance photographer.

In English

First Khmer translation of George Groslier's 1913 essay: 'Cambodian Dancers, Ancient and Modern' (Danseuses cambodgiennes, anciennes et modernes).

In Khmer

A deeply personal and reflective photographic work on Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and the Bayon.

In English

Paintings and sketches by a prolific artist who visited Angkor starting from 1919.

In French

Heartfelt portraits of Cambodian people living within the Angkorian territory in the 1990s.

In French

What is everlasting, and what fleeting? The question lies at the core of Khmer culture, and of Angkor history.

In French

Ten articles by Jean Boissellier translated from the French offer a comprehensive and stimulating vision on Khmer statuary, its regional influences and its…

In English

A publication related to the 2015 exhibition of rare, ancient photographs taken (all before 1890) around Asia, from Afghanistan to Sri Lanka, Japan or…

In French

The proto-historic Khmer culture reflected through the Phum Snay excavations

In French

Angkor's First Photographers in 1860's Colonial Intrigues

Twenty years of dreamlike, magical and yes, elegiac photography through the ruins of Angkor

In English

150 items from Khmer ceramics private collections

In English