Although only the 2 main galleries and 4 of its 8 artist's studios are ready, we were able to open the space already to the public. Here are photos from the launch party on Friday, February 25th...
Presenting 1961...
The Cold War Gallery by Russian artist Inal Kabaloev
The Kennedys Gallery by American artist Rachel Faller
The Thy Kingdom Pop Gallery by Kyota Hyoda
Jam & Don
Love Grace blending in with the Kennedy Gallery
Lomo photo-artist Tim Robertson with his works in the Vann Molyvann Gallery
Friends from Poland, UK and Russia
Friends from Germany and Japan
with Raffles Chef Mawa from Indonesia... our galleries used to be the Raffles warehouse!
Ines...
Kyo with his paintings...
Cambodian artist Ben Thynal and friends with his works at the Galerie V
Vintage bags and luggage at the Nostalgia
Ben Thynal with Tim Robertson... two of the most amazing artists I've worked with!
At the Norodoms Gallery
Furniture details at the Vann Molyvann Gallery... the glass table is the old switchboard from the house.
check out our website at www.the1961.com
Four other artist studios are opening soon with the cafe!