Lisa Mam & Peap Tarr
Lisa Mam and Peap Tarr are the pioneering duo behind Cambodia’s modern street art movement. Based in Phnom Penh, their vibrant collaborations blend traditional Khmer patterns with bold contemporary expression. Peap, of Cambodian and New Zealand heritage, merges the mythic and modern to explore the balance between light and darkness. Lisa, originally got recognised as a young trailblazing artist painting Khmer inspired Street Art inspired by her culture. Together they have been in exhibitions around parts of Asia all the way to Paris, France and the United States collaborating with global brands such as Stussy Japan, Adidas, Puma, Swatch Watch, BMW, Toyota, PMC Malaysia x Air Asia just to name a few. Their work has been featured from the streets of Phnom Penh to the Maldives all the way to Paris, transforming Cambodia’s Creative Scene — and identity — through art that connects heritage, creativity, and hope. For more info, please visit her website and Instagram / his Instagram.
Title: THE PAST PRESENT & FUTURE
Description: Through echoes of Apsaras and Angkor stone carvings, Lisa Mam and Peap Tarr breathe new life into Cambodia’s heritage. Their fusion of Khmer tradition and modern street art revives cultural pride from the shadows of history.
Title: PHNOM PENH CITY
Description: With bold, dripping Khmer script spelling “ភ្នំពេញ” (Phnom Penh), this digital artwork embodies Peap Tarr’s mission to fuse cultures and reclaim identity. By merging Western graffiti style with Khmer language, it declares pride in place and heritage — a visual anthem for Cambodia’s new urban art movement.