Untitled (prisoner #389 of the Khmer Rouge)
1975 · Gelatin silver print, printed 1994
10 1/4 × 10 1/4" (26 × 26 cm)
Museum of Modern Art
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Nhem Ein
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16
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- MoMA bulk 2026-05-04Tier 1 · Institutional92%
About
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Nhem Ein is a Cambodian photographer whose practice centers on documenting and bearing witness to Cambodia's postwar history and collective memory. Working primarily with archival photography and witness testimony, Ein has devoted his career to preserving evidence of Cambodia's recent past. His work operates at the intersection of historical documentation and personal recollection, creating a visual record of resilience and recovery in the aftermath of conflict.
Source: Moma Bulk 2026 05 04 · Trust score: 92% · Updated 28d ago
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Museum of Modern Art
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