I AM Cambodia is an exhibition at Walcot Chapel, Bath, BA1 16th-28th September 2008. Photographer Alistair Baird is joining forces with Frome-based artist, Mandy Robertson to give their backing to a revolutionary “Self-help tourism” company based in Cambodia. Visitors will be treated to evocative painting and crafted monochrome prints inspired by recent tours of Angkor Wat, Cambodia as well as a chance to understand what can and is being achieved by responsible tourism in Cambodia. If you're considering a trip to Cambodia or just intrigued by its exotic Khmer art and history, it will be worth a visit. For further information, contact David Stoyle, The Old School, Compton Dando, BS39 4JZ
AFRICAN ODYSSEY
For his latest book, wildlife photographer Steve Bloom focuses not just on the animals, but also on the people of the African continent. Bob Aylott finds out how he brought his subjects so vividly to life