Khvay Samnang

Newspaper Man / Human Nature

  • Installation

Khvay Samnang is an internationally renowned video and performance artist who will open an exhibition of selected works at the beginning of the thematic weekend. His installations “Human Nature” and “Newspaper Man” can be seen on the 2nd floor of HAU2 and as large-format projections in the windows of the HAU2 offices from January 16 to 19. Using subtle humour and containing messages that can’t be deciphered at first glance, Khvay Samnang is one of a generation of young Cambodian artists who are attempting to reinterpret their own history, contentious current events, and traditional cultural prac- tices. Khvay Samnang works from the unabashed perspective of a participant, searching through everyday life for unresolved problems that he thinks require an intervention, even if it is only a symbolic one.

Concept: Michael Laub/ Remote Control Productions, Annemie Vanackere.

Co-production: HAU Hebbel am Ufer, Phare Ponleu Selpak Association, BIT Teatergarasjen, Bergen and House on Fire with the support of the Cultural programme of the European Union.

Funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and The Norwegian Association for Performing Arts.

Cast

Dates

Past
  • Thu 16.1.2014, 18:00 / HAU2
  • Fri 17.1.2014, 18:00 / HAU2
  • Sat 18.1.2014, 18:00 / HAU2
  • Sun 19.1.2014, 16:00 / HAU2

Location

HAU2
Hallesches Ufer 34, 10963 Berlin

There are two marked parking spots in front of the building. Barrier-free restroom facilities are available. Four relaxed seats are available in the first row of HAU2. Tickets for wheelchair users and accompanying persons can also be booked via the ticketing system. If you need help, please contact our Ticketing & Service team at +49 (0)30 259004-27 or send us an email to tickets@hebbel-am-ufer.de.

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