Time & Location
May 19, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Seattle, 608 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Guests
About the event
1:00pm - art sale by featured artists in documentary
2:00pm - movie screening
2:30-3:30pm - Q&A with makers of film
Made In Cambodia is a short documentary about contemporary artists in Cambodia, where an explosion of creativity, vibrance and genius is currently taking place. Through the artists’ own voices, we learn about the state of the arts, what inspires them, and what it’s like to be an artist in Cambodia today. To better understand where they’re coming from, it helps to have a bit of historical context.
Often referred to as “The Kingdom of Wonder,” Cambodia is the home to a rich artistic heritage spanning back many centuries. The Angkor Empire, the predecessor to modern-day Cambodia was, at its zenith, one of the world’s greatest civilizations. The crown jewel of its cultural and artistic expression was the majestic temple complex Angkor Wat. For most outsiders, this is what they picture…