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Alive Exhibition Concludes First Run at Bophana Center After Drawing Over 2,000 Visitors
1 December 2025The Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center last week announced the conclusion of the first run of ALIVE, the major exhibition by Cambodian artist Kim Hak, directed by Rithy Panh and curated by Moeng Meta and in collaboration with the Rei Foundation Limited, which has attracted an estimated 2,000 visitors since opening in mid-October. Due to continuing public interest, Bophana has confirmed that the exhibition will transition into an extended presentation as part of the Photo Phnom Penh Festival, with the photographs remaining on view until 19 December 2025.
Read moreThe Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center last week announced the conclusion of the first run of ALIVE, the major exhibition by Cambodian artist Kim Hak, directed by Rithy Panh and curated by Moeng Meta and in collaboration with the Rei Foundation Limited, which has attracted an estimated 2,000 visitors since opening in mid-October. Due to continuing public interest, Bophana has confirmed that the exhibition will transition into an extended presentation as part of the Photo Phnom Penh Festival, with the photographs remaining on view until 19 December 2025.
Read moreAlive Exhibition Concludes First Run at Bophana Center After Drawing Over 2,000 Visitors
1 December 2025 -
Alive IV exhibited at Earth Festa Kanagawa 2025
27 November 2025Photographer Kim Hak's “Alive IV” powerfully conveys the personal stories of people who survived Cambodia's harsh era and immigrated to Japan. The photographs convey the experiences of that time, the ‘pain’ that continues to this day, and their ‘hope’ and ‘strength’. They were exhibited in Japan on 29-30 November 2025, as part of Earth Festa Kanagawa.
Read morePhotographer Kim Hak's “Alive IV” powerfully conveys the personal stories of people who survived Cambodia's harsh era and immigrated to Japan. The photographs convey the experiences of that time, the ‘pain’ that continues to this day, and their ‘hope’ and ‘strength’. They were exhibited in Japan on 29-30 November 2025, as part of Earth Festa Kanagawa.
Read moreAlive IV exhibited at Earth Festa Kanagawa 2025
27 November 2025 -
Alive Exhibition Directed by Rithy Panh
13 October 2025To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Phnom Penh (April 17, 1975), the Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center today announced the upcoming launch of ALIVE, a landmark exhibition by internationally acclaimed Cambodian artist Kim Hak, under the creative direction of Rithy Panh and curated by Moeng Meta. The exhibition opens to the public on Saturday, 18 October 2025, and runs through 15 November 2025.
Read moreTo commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Phnom Penh (April 17, 1975), the Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center today announced the upcoming launch of ALIVE, a landmark exhibition by internationally acclaimed Cambodian artist Kim Hak, under the creative direction of Rithy Panh and curated by Moeng Meta. The exhibition opens to the public on Saturday, 18 October 2025, and runs through 15 November 2025.
Read moreAlive Exhibition Directed by Rithy Panh
13 October 2025 -
JetSett exclusive interview
8 April 2025JetSett is a rapper with Cambodian roots who grew up in Japan, whose music and lyrics reflect the complexity of his roots. In 2024, Rei Foundation supported JetSett to undertake a residency in Cambodia, working with local musical artists there. Read about his journey in this exclusive interview.
Read moreJetSett is a rapper with Cambodian roots who grew up in Japan, whose music and lyrics reflect the complexity of his roots. In 2024, Rei Foundation supported JetSett to undertake a residency in Cambodia, working with local musical artists there. Read about his journey in this exclusive interview.
Read moreJetSett exclusive interview
8 April 2025 -
Cambodian community of Auckland celebrates launch of Kim Hak books
3 April 2025A joyous book launch was held for Kim Hak's Alive III second edition, and his new work My Beloved, with the Cambodian community in Auckland.
Read moreA joyous book launch was held for Kim Hak's Alive III second edition, and his new work My Beloved, with the Cambodian community in Auckland.
Read moreCambodian community of Auckland celebrates launch of Kim Hak books
3 April 2025 -
Landscapes reviving across generations -Kim Hak’s My Beloved-
11 March 2025In his My Beloved photographic series, Kim Hak captures the ever-changing and eternal present of Cambodia in his photographs for the people living now and for the memories of others long into the future. Writer Chiaki Sakaguchi writes about the essence of My Beloved in this article.
Read moreIn his My Beloved photographic series, Kim Hak captures the ever-changing and eternal present of Cambodia in his photographs for the people living now and for the memories of others long into the future. Writer Chiaki Sakaguchi writes about the essence of My Beloved in this article.
Read moreLandscapes reviving across generations -Kim Hak’s My Beloved-
11 March 2025 -
世代を越えてよみがえる風景 ―キム・ハク My Beloved―
11 March 2025「My Beloved」では、キム・ハクは変わりゆくカンボジアの永遠の今を写真に留める。今を生きる人々と、ずっと先の、未来の他者の記憶のために。この記事では、作家の坂口千秋が「My Beloved」の真髄について書いている。
Read more「My Beloved」では、キム・ハクは変わりゆくカンボジアの永遠の今を写真に留める。今を生きる人々と、ずっと先の、未来の他者の記憶のために。この記事では、作家の坂口千秋が「My Beloved」の真髄について書いている。
Read more世代を越えてよみがえる風景 ―キム・ハク My Beloved―
11 March 2025 -
Khmer Rouge History educational app to be translated into Japanese
8 December 2024The audio visual app developed by Bophana Center will soon be available in Japanese
Read moreThe audio visual app developed by Bophana Center will soon be available in Japanese
Read moreKhmer Rouge History educational app to be translated into Japanese
8 December 2024 -
My Beloved by Kim Hak
31 October 2024A new body of work by the Cambodian photographer is on show in Yokohama, Japan
Read moreA new body of work by the Cambodian photographer is on show in Yokohama, Japan
Read moreMy Beloved by Kim Hak
31 October 2024 -
Rithy Panh’s Elimination to be published in Khmer
12 August 2024The filmmaker’s powerful account of the Khmer Rouge regime will soon be available to Khmer readers
Read moreThe filmmaker’s powerful account of the Khmer Rouge regime will soon be available to Khmer readers
Read moreRithy Panh’s Elimination to be published in Khmer
12 August 2024