Andy Brouwer
@andybrouwer.bsky.social
Consumed by the history and art of the Khmer of Cambodia l UK born l Phnom Penh resident l football fanatic & music lover (Steel Pulse, Ennio Morricone).
10th century Stele with inscription and Buddha decoration, dug up by construction workers in Bavel district in Battambang, #Cambodia yesterday.
December 28, 2025 at 6:45 AM
10th century Stele with inscription and Buddha decoration, dug up by construction workers in Bavel district in Battambang, #Cambodia yesterday.
With Prof Vasudha (left) and Dr Sokuntheary at this week’s lecture in Phnom Penh on India and Cambodia narratives in Khmer temples. I’m the thorn between two roses.
December 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
With Prof Vasudha (left) and Dr Sokuntheary at this week’s lecture in Phnom Penh on India and Cambodia narratives in Khmer temples. I’m the thorn between two roses.
A fabulous Churning of the Ocean of Milk lintel at Prasat Chonloeng in Srei Santhor district of Kompong Cham, visited recently. #Cambodia
December 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
A fabulous Churning of the Ocean of Milk lintel at Prasat Chonloeng in Srei Santhor district of Kompong Cham, visited recently. #Cambodia
Positive news for #Cambodia with the Smithsonian’s Asian Art Museum in Washington DC announcing the return of 3 Khmer artworks to Cambodia, and San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum doing the same for 13 pieces. Once looted but now coming home.
December 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Positive news for #Cambodia with the Smithsonian’s Asian Art Museum in Washington DC announcing the return of 3 Khmer artworks to Cambodia, and San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum doing the same for 13 pieces. Once looted but now coming home.
Prasat Ta Krabey, an 11/12th century temple, has been shelled and virtually demolished by Thailand’s military attacks over the past 2 days, as hostilities between Cambodia and Thailand ramp up. Targeting cultural property is heinous.
December 11, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Prasat Ta Krabey, an 11/12th century temple, has been shelled and virtually demolished by Thailand’s military attacks over the past 2 days, as hostilities between Cambodia and Thailand ramp up. Targeting cultural property is heinous.
Celebrating another goal in Phnom Penh Crown women’s team 8-0 win over Boeung Ket as they clinch their 3rd successive women’s league championship, playing quality football. Played 14 and won 14.
November 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Celebrating another goal in Phnom Penh Crown women’s team 8-0 win over Boeung Ket as they clinch their 3rd successive women’s league championship, playing quality football. Played 14 and won 14.
A photo of the Foreign Languages Building at RUPP, an example of the golden era of Khmer architecture of the 1960s, which will be the focus of Walter Koditek’s next book on #Cambodia’s architectural heritage.
November 16, 2025 at 2:37 AM
A photo of the Foreign Languages Building at RUPP, an example of the golden era of Khmer architecture of the 1960s, which will be the focus of Walter Koditek’s next book on #Cambodia’s architectural heritage.
At the opening night of Chhim Sothy’s Highlands exhibition at The Gallerist in Phnom Penh, with the artist (left) and Solinn (center).
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
At the opening night of Chhim Sothy’s Highlands exhibition at The Gallerist in Phnom Penh, with the artist (left) and Solinn (center).
The torch is still alight inside the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh this evening, after yesterday’s anniversary of #Cambodia’s Independence Day from France, dating back to 9 Nov 1953. It was lit by the king yesterday and will be extinguished tomorrow.
November 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The torch is still alight inside the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh this evening, after yesterday’s anniversary of #Cambodia’s Independence Day from France, dating back to 9 Nov 1953. It was lit by the king yesterday and will be extinguished tomorrow.
This 7th century sandstone linga was found buried in 2017 as Prasat Baset in Battambang, #Cambodia was undergoing renovation. Now at the Battambang Museum, surrounded by other artifacts from the same temple.
November 3, 2025 at 10:40 AM
This 7th century sandstone linga was found buried in 2017 as Prasat Baset in Battambang, #Cambodia was undergoing renovation. Now at the Battambang Museum, surrounded by other artifacts from the same temple.
I’m pictured asking a question after watching the Prue Leith documentary of her and her adopted daughter, Li-Da, returning to #Cambodia to use DNA testing in the search for her close relatives. Picture by the Bophana Center team, who hosted the screening.
October 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
I’m pictured asking a question after watching the Prue Leith documentary of her and her adopted daughter, Li-Da, returning to #Cambodia to use DNA testing in the search for her close relatives. Picture by the Bophana Center team, who hosted the screening.
I’m pictured top far left, at the after-match celebrations for Phnom Penh Crown women’s team, who just beat Mr Leng’s team 12-0, to take their record to played 10, won 10, goals scored 95, goals conceded 0. The Crown women are unstoppable.
October 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I’m pictured top far left, at the after-match celebrations for Phnom Penh Crown women’s team, who just beat Mr Leng’s team 12-0, to take their record to played 10, won 10, goals scored 95, goals conceded 0. The Crown women are unstoppable.
A temporary exhibition at Wat Phnom in Phnom Penh, #Cambodia is providing a look at the fabulous sculptures that have been repatriated in recent years, with a panel with pictures and details for each artifact.
October 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
A temporary exhibition at Wat Phnom in Phnom Penh, #Cambodia is providing a look at the fabulous sculptures that have been repatriated in recent years, with a panel with pictures and details for each artifact.
Pictured at the opening of the ALIVE memory exhibition at Bophana Center, Phnom Penh, #Cambodia LtoR: me, Kim Hak (artist) and Rithy Panh (film director). Photo credit: Smith.
October 20, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Pictured at the opening of the ALIVE memory exhibition at Bophana Center, Phnom Penh, #Cambodia LtoR: me, Kim Hak (artist) and Rithy Panh (film director). Photo credit: Smith.
Post Sunday brunch at Novotel BKK in Phnom Penh #Cambodia to celebrate Rumnea’s success in obtaining her 2nd master’s degree, this one in economics and trade. Her hard work pays off.
October 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Post Sunday brunch at Novotel BKK in Phnom Penh #Cambodia to celebrate Rumnea’s success in obtaining her 2nd master’s degree, this one in economics and trade. Her hard work pays off.
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Part 2 of my conversation with Ky Chamna at Cambodianess, delving into my search for Cambodia's remote temples in the 1990s and 2000s and more recently, seeking out Khmer art overseas. My thanks to the Cambodianess/Thmey Thmey media team for their interest.
Part 2 of my conversation with Ky Chamna at Cambodianess, delving into my search for Cambodia's remote temples in the 1990s and 2000s and more recently, seeking out Khmer art overseas. My thanks to the Cambodianess/Thmey Thmey media team for their interest.
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October 19, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Part 2 of my conversation with Ky Chamna at Cambodianess, delving into my search for Cambodia's remote temples in the 1990s and 2000s and more recently, seeking out Khmer art overseas. My thanks to the Cambodianess/Thmey Thmey media team for their interest.
Part 2 of my conversation with Ky Chamna at Cambodianess, delving into my search for Cambodia's remote temples in the 1990s and 2000s and more recently, seeking out Khmer art overseas. My thanks to the Cambodianess/Thmey Thmey media team for their interest.
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October 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
www.facebook.com/share/v/18a7... Part 1 of a long chat with Ky Chamna at Cambodianess, kicking off with my first-ever trip to Cambodia in 1994. My thanks to the Cambodianess/Thmey Thmey media team for their gracious welcome.
I’m pictured in the office of Cambodianess news agency after a video-interview about my love of #Cambodia, which will be published at the weekend.
October 15, 2025 at 9:39 AM
I’m pictured in the office of Cambodianess news agency after a video-interview about my love of #Cambodia, which will be published at the weekend.
Enjoyed watching the Phnom Penh Crown ladies team demolish their rivals from Preah Khan Reach at RSN yesterday - they walloped them 9-0 with Japanese star Airi netting a hattrick. #Cambodia
October 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Enjoyed watching the Phnom Penh Crown ladies team demolish their rivals from Preah Khan Reach at RSN yesterday - they walloped them 9-0 with Japanese star Airi netting a hattrick. #Cambodia
A Brahmanic stele with 8-arm Ganesha on one side and 4-arm Male Deity on the other, unknown provenance, 2nd half 11th century, sandstone. On display at the Battambang Provincial Museum (Bbka.150). #Cambodia
October 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
A Brahmanic stele with 8-arm Ganesha on one side and 4-arm Male Deity on the other, unknown provenance, 2nd half 11th century, sandstone. On display at the Battambang Provincial Museum (Bbka.150). #Cambodia
With the team at the English-language online news service at Cambodianess, part of the general news website Thmey Thmey, recording an in-depth video-conversation about my passion for all-things #Cambodia, primarily with reporter Ky Chamna and the founder and director of Thmey Thmey, Ky Soklim.
October 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
With the team at the English-language online news service at Cambodianess, part of the general news website Thmey Thmey, recording an in-depth video-conversation about my passion for all-things #Cambodia, primarily with reporter Ky Chamna and the founder and director of Thmey Thmey, Ky Soklim.
This gorgeous colonial-style building along the riverside of Battambang will soon by the Sosoro Money Museum, when work is completed sometime next year. A project by the National Bank. #Cambodia.
October 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This gorgeous colonial-style building along the riverside of Battambang will soon by the Sosoro Money Museum, when work is completed sometime next year. A project by the National Bank. #Cambodia.
I’m far left, watching a lecture on films made by the Khmer Rouge, at Bophana Center last week. Quite interesting but not earth-shattering tbh. #Cambodia
October 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I’m far left, watching a lecture on films made by the Khmer Rouge, at Bophana Center last week. Quite interesting but not earth-shattering tbh. #Cambodia