City Hall Is Searching For Artists Who Drew A Picture Of A Woman On The Wall Of The White Building

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Should have painted this:

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If so, the building will never be sold.
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White Building Mural Erased; City Says Subject Not Worthy

https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/whit ... hy-103355/

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“I think that the picture is not good for painting on the wall because [Ms. Thary] is not a famous woman. They should have painted a picture of a Khmer hero,” she said.
Of course she is a Khmer hero, working hard to make ends meet. But of course in Khmer eyes a hero is someone that drives the latest Range Rover :facepalm:
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Samouth is spot on and this happens to buildings around the world. You can see that the top part of the wall is still covered in bird shit that has stained it black and grey. The authorities don't want this building to become a cultural icon since that would lead to public opposition to the buildings removal to make way for a real estate development.

There's an artist in the UK called Wanksy who paints dicks around pot holes. Apparently it's the only way to get the local council to repair them.

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Can someone put me on the right track to buy a portrait size or bigger of this painting.


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I'm just curious as to why they'd apply for the permit and then go ahead before they had permission. Seems like handing a free excuse for authorities to paint over it.

And, as much outcry as there was from the almighty facebook community, I'm sure there were many people who would have been opposed to it in the first place as stated. Lots of jealous onlookers and tenants most likely, but still, I really doubt everyone was lauding the piece unanimously.
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