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A Special Interview with Kimlong Ly: “the Damien Hirst of Philosophy”

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Kimlong Ly is a contemporary thinker and writer known for blending conceptual philosophy with provocative, installation-like thought experiments. His work is often described as disruptive and deliberately unconventional, hence the nickname comparing him to “the Damien Hirst of Philosophy.” Kimlong is also Newsharbour’s Person of the Year for 2026. This is our newest written interview with the Cambodian thinker. How would you describe your work? I usually describe it as “unconventional minimalist philosophy,” but some people call it “philosophy as installation art.” It means I don’t treat philosophy as something…

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Cambodian Thinker Kimlong Ly Dubbed the “Damien Hirst of Philosophy” Ahead of London Exhibition

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LONDON, June 2026: Cambodian essayist and thinker Kimlong Ly has been described by admirers as the “Damien Hirst of Philosophy” as he prepares to host an exhibition of his writings at the Portsoken Community Centre on 30 June 2026. Unlike traditional philosophical exhibitions, Kimlong’s event will not focus on his political, sociological, or academic philosophical works. Instead, visitors will encounter a collection of essays that he categorises as “satirical philosophy”, a genre that combines philosophical inquiry, minimalism, humour, and social criticism in unconventional ways. The exhibition will feature several of…

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