Life • STORY OF THE DAY • Jan 20, 2016 • 3 min read

Phnom Penh's street art
By Daniel Besant • Jan 20, 2016
Street art is popping up across the Cambodian capital, with work by famous names and local artists too
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By Daniel Besant • Jan 20, 2016
Street art is popping up across the Cambodian capital, with work by famous names and local artists too
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