Syrian Street Art: Painter works to lift the spirits of his city

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Syrian Street Art: Painter works to lift the spirits of his city

Many painters usually work on canvas, but for Aziz al Asmar, his city is his canvas. The Syrian artist paints to lift the spirits of his neighbours as they endure nearly seven years of war. Keiran Burke has more.

January 13, 2018