Yes. These photographs have been shot in Phnom Penh. Not so far from the French Cultural Centre. Charlotte Ducrot took time to meet these ladyboys on stage and in the backstage. Beyond the fascination she felt for these incredible creatures, beyond the she wants to explore the reality of these young Khmer rather than the social taboo. Through her pictures she leads you, man or woman, to think about the body and the feminity. Don’t miss the launching of the exhibition (thursday 7pm at the French Cultural Centre), which will surprise you. Come and have a look on the bright side of life…
Long time, no see… Long story made short: we’ve been too busy with our lives lately, so there hasn’t been write-ups nor pictures posted for a while. Part of the team is moving on, so Lady Penh is in need of fresh blood.
Are you living in Phnom Penh, and wanting to contribute to its blooming cultural life? It may be pictures, an occasional positive-minded piece of prose, simple warm-hearted support or your very own way of being creative. Contact us!
And… best wishes for 2011 from the Lady Penh team!
sometimes, you just want to sit back, relax and enjoy the view on the mekong. and then head to some other cultural activity :)
Viet Lê, a conceptual artist currently living in Phnom Penh, opens this Thursday his first solo show in Cambodia: Boy bang.
Lê states, “Almost everywhere in the countryside and the city in Cambodia, Viet Nam and Thailand one can hear the latest Korean pop hit, pumping hip hop rhythms, or cover songs of stars such as Akon echoing from cell phones, nightclubs, pools and pool halls.” In this ongoing photographic series (2008-2010), the artist explores the explosion of pop culture (music, films, soap operas) in contemporary Cambodia, Japan, Viet Nam, China, Korea, among other Asian countries.
The images from the series look like posters of all sizes for concert tours, movies, and so on—a teen’s dream, but with a critical edge.
Boy Bang @ Java Gallery & Café, until November 28.
Typical Khmer horror film
Oh, let’s watch a scary film! Good news, there are plenty in Cambodia, and you should not have trouble understanding most plots even if Khmer is not your first language. There even is a wikipedia page dedicated to the genre.
When you’re living in the now-developed Phnom Penh, it’s easy to forget Cambodia is the country of ghosts… But we have a good occasion to remember: Halloween is right around the corner!
Hey, we’re not talking about pumpkin extravaganza, but about real ghosts, and real ghost stories. Ask around: anybody who has been living here long enough has a good one.
