Colin Grafton
I first came to Cambodia in 1972 as a teacher, and while I was here I took photos. From these have come several exhibitions on classical dancers, wartime Cambodia, and Pailin. Now I am retired, I've been working on projects at Bophana Center and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, as well as a book version of “Dancers”. I don’t take so many photos any more, but I decided to take this opportunity to offer something that’s not 50 years old! Please visit his Website for more information.
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One of the dancers from my photos in the early ‘70s was arranging photos of herself as a young woman, in preparation for an exhibition. (January 2016)
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This workman and his friend were enjoying an afternoon nap in Vat Basaet, near Battambang. (May 2018)
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A nimble steeplejack climbed the central tower of the Bayon temple barefoot to do some weeding. (June 2020)
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Man at work — lunch break. (Siem Reap, January 2021)
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These are old colonial houses along the riverside in Battambang. The late afternoon light was beautiful and the group of saffron-robed mannequins were enjoying every moment. (January 2021)