The 16th edition of the Photo Phnom Penh festival will run from November 19 to December 19, 2025, in the heart of Cambodia's capital city. This month-long photography festival has established itself as a significant cultural event that brings together artists and audiences from across the globe.
Originally founded in 2008 by the French Cultural Center, which is now known as the French Institute of Cambodia, the Photo Phnom Penh festival continues to evolve and expand its reach in 2025. The festival has positioned itself as a unique platform for dialogue between Europe and Asia, fostering cross-cultural understanding through the medium of photography.
The festival is carefully designed to serve multiple audiences, welcoming both emerging and established artists as well as members of the general public. It actively promotes interaction between different genres and styles of photography, creating opportunities for diverse artistic voices to be heard and appreciated.
The 2025 edition will feature a compelling combination of historical photographic works alongside contemporary creations. This long-term perspective allows visitors and participants to consider photography in its complex relationship to the past, present, and future, examining how the medium has evolved and continues to shape our understanding of the world.
The festival's programming explores fundamental questions about the role of images in society. Between memory and creation, document and fiction, transmission and reinvention, the event addresses essential inquiries: How do images influence the way we see and remember our world? How do photographs allow us to tell the story of our times and take action to change them?
The comprehensive program includes a variety of engaging activities for all participants. Attendees can enjoy screening evenings featuring photographic works, participate in panel discussions with industry experts, and attend portfolio reviews for professional development. The festival will also host book presentations, hands-on workshops for skill development, and unique tuk-tuk tours that will guide visitors through the various exhibition venues throughout the city.
For more information about the festival and its programming, interested parties can visit the official website at https://www.photophnompenh.com/. The Photo Phnom Penh 2025 festival promises to be an enriching cultural experience that celebrates the power of photography to connect people across cultures and continents.
