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Artists meeting

October 29th
Anoli Perera from Theertha International Artists Collective in Sri Lanka is visiting Selapak Neari art space under the ANA program. She joined in the Stiev Selapak meeting and observe the graffiti workshop. It is so positive for the Khmer artists to meet Anoli who shared with us the difficulties encountered in Sri Lanka which are the same here in Cambodia. The Stiev Selapak also will take her around town on an art tour.

October 24th
Stiev Selapak met in preparation for their first group exhibition. Théo Vallier helped in the design of their logo and their exhibition’s invitation. There is a good sense of art community and exchanges.

October 30th, 2007

Opening of “Under shade of walls”

Thursday 18th of October
The opening night was a success for all. It was a huge crowd that kept on coming and going all evening… So many people responded in a very positive way to the exhibition. Many were moved and felt related to the theme of the exhibition which were very coherent as a whole. Théo did a performance, graffiti on a wall and some even participated. All the artists sold that night. First time I ever saw an artist sold out: congratulation Théo!

Installation by Linda Saphan and photography by Chhin Taingchhea: new construction for whom?

Gasolina’s exhibition space

October 22nd, 2007

Graffiti with Théo

Sunday 28th October
Selapak Neari candidates did the graffiti workshop with the Stiev Selapak. The result is surprising for a first graffiti!

Sunday 21st October
Selapak Neari did a graffiti workshop with Théo Vallier.

After, they did a learning session on a wall of the exhibition space Gasolina. Thank you Théo for sharing your passion and art expression!

Sunday 7th of October
Théo Vallier gave a lecture on graffiti art in France and its history to the Selapak Neari and the Stiev Selapak.

October 12th, 2007