• Venue. Royal University of Fine Arts
• Date. Nov, 12 2026 to Nov, 16 2026 Time. 09:00 to 17:00
• Address. Royal University of Fine Arts, 72 Preah Ang Yukanthor Street (Street 19), corner of Street 178, Sangkat Chey Chumneas, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh Contemporary is a five-day celebration of contemporary art set to take place at the Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA) from November 12–16, 2026. The exhibition seeks to highlight Cambodian contemporary art, connect artists with collectors and institutions, and position Phnom Penh as an emerging renowned cultural destination in Southeast Asia.

The art exhibition is presented with the personal encouragement of His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, the Royal University of Fine Arts and the Henry Luce Foundation, reflecting a unique collaboration between key Cambodian institutions, international philanthropy and Cambodia’s creative community.

Nheak Oknha Sear Rithy, Founder and Chairman of WorldBridge Group, and Melita Koulmandas, Founder & CEO of Song Saa Collective, will act as the exhibition's Founding Patrons.

Throughout five days, visitors will experience:

• A curated exhibition featuring Cambodia’s leading contemporary artists Dedicated spaces for emerging artists and Indigenous sacred art.
• Artist talks and live discussions exploring creativity, heritage and identity
• A silent auction featuring modern artworks from a private collection.
• A vibrant Contemporary Alley with food, student artists and community activities.
• School visits designed to inspire Cambodia’s next generation of creative talent.

The first two days are dedicated to partners, media, collectors, embassies through exclusive curator and director-led preview tours, before the exhibition opens to the public for a weekend of exhibitions, performances and cultural experiences.

A key feature of the inaugural edition is the strong emphasis on developing Cambodia’s creative ecosystem. Phnom Penh Contemporary works closely with the Royal University of Fine Arts to provide students with hands-on experience in exhibition management, while creating opportunities for young artists to present and sell their work and compete for the inaugural PPC Young Artist Award.