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New Exhibition Showcases Artistic Reflections on Genocide, Identity, and Remembrance

Holocaust Centre North is set to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian Genocide with a powerful temporary exhibition, Cambodia: 50 Years of Reckoning.

Running from 31st March to 4th April, the exhibition arrives just ahead of Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day on 17th April, which marks the Khmer Rouge’s takeover of Phnom Penh—the start of one of the darkest chapters in Cambodia’s history.

A Unique Artistic Perspective

The exhibition brings together three distinguished artists—Dayanny So, Charles Fox, and Komarine Romdenh-Romluc—whose work reflects on personal and collective experiences of the genocide, the journey of reclaiming identity, and the process of coming to terms with the past.

Holocaust Centre North, based at the University of Huddersfield, is committed to sharing the global story of the Holocaust through a local lens, ensuring that the atrocities of genocide are never forgotten.

The exhibition supports the remembrance of the Cambodian genocide that saw nearly two million people—almost 25% of Cambodia’s population—tortured, starved, and executed between 1975 and 1979 under the Khmer Rouge regime.

Image Credit: Komarine Romdenh-Romluc [Courtesy of Holocaust Centre North]

Meet the Artists

Komarine Romdenh-Romluc

An academic and DJ, Komarine’s work explores questions of diaspora identity and belonging.

Her exhibition piece, Thread, recounts her journey to Cambodia with her father and brother in 2022, introducing her daughter and niece to their ancestral homeland.

The piece is both a personal reflection on her Cambodian heritage and a tribute to her father’s final visit to his homeland.

Dayanny So

A Cambodian diaspora artist, Dayanny survived the Khmer Rouge regime and now channels his experiences into evocative artwork.

His practice is deeply influenced by his upbringing in Cambodia and his unexpected journey to the UK as a young adult.

His work sheds light on the complexities of displacement, often overlooked in post-genocide narratives.

Charles Fox

A photographer and practice-based researcher, Charles specialises in visual methodologies and collaborative community-based storytelling.

Having worked in Cambodia since 2006, he splits his time between the UK and Southeast Asia, documenting the region’s history and culture through photography.

Honouring Shared Histories

Hannah Randall, Head of Learning at Holocaust Centre North, expressed the significance of this exhibition: “We are proud to be hosting these three remarkable artists to share their work on the Cambodian Genocide at Holocaust Centre North.

“Their work showcases and highlights the human experiences of living through and surviving a genocide, as well as stories of finding refuge and rebuilding lives after trauma.

“These are experiences that are shared with the stories of the Holocaust that we preserve and share here at the Centre to ensure nobody forgets.

“Dayanny, Charles, and Komarine each make work that is unique and engaging and encapsulates our mission of telling global history through personal and local stories.”

Image Credit: Dayanny So [Courtesy of Holocaust Centre North]

Exhibition Launch and Free Entry

The exhibition will be launched with an in-person artist talk at Holocaust Centre North on 31st March at 5 pm, where Dayanny, Charles, and Komarine will discuss their artwork, their shared experiences, and the importance of reflecting on the Cambodian Genocide 50 years on.

Both the exhibition and launch event are free to attend, but tickets must be reserved in advance.

For more details and to book tickets, visit: Cambodia: 50 Years of Reckoning – Holocaust Centre North