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George Town, the capital of the northern state of Penang, Malaysia, is a hip and laid-back city on the shore. In recent years, it has also become a prime location for street art spotting.
Visitors line up to get the perfect photo opp with some of the most well-known works.
The most iconic graffiti in George Town are by Lithuanian artist, Ernest Zacharevic. In 2012, the city commissioned him to create several pieces for the Georgetown Arts and Culture Festival. His works feature children interacting with the environment around the location of the artwork.
Since then, street art has popped up everywhere. Another popular series by 101 Lost Kittens seeks to bring more awareness to finding homes for stray animals. In recent years, Urban Xchange brought local artists and international artists to Penang to develop the George Town and Butterworth neighborhoods and cultivate creative opportunities.
Welded iron caricatures by Malaysian sculpture studio, STUDIOATWORK, are placed throughout the city. These sculptures are strategically positioned at places of historical significance. The accompanying description provides a whimsical look into the culture of Penang.
The artistic landscape is constantly changing and new works continue to pop up on the streets of George Town.
Follow our guide and map below for a walking tour of George Town street art.
Ernest Zacharevic works
Kids on Bicycle
Boy on Chair
Brother & Sister
Brother & Sister on Swing
Children Playing Basketball
Boy on Motorbike
Kung Fu Girl
101 Lost Kittens
Kittens
Cats and Humans Living Happily Together
Skippy
Please Care & Bathe Me
Love Me Like Your Fortune Cat
Bruce Lee
Rat
I Can Help Catch Rats
Urban Exchange
Bouquet of Flowers
Melaut Dahulu
Old Man’s Face
Old Woman with Monkey
Others
Indian Old Woman
Lions Dance
Grandma & Grandson
Lang Hoose Girl
Teach You Speak Hokkien
Three Dolls
Young Indian Woman
Young Malaysian Man
Chubby Chipmunk
Bride & Groom
Burning
Feed the Stray
Rhinoceros Hornbill
Security
Oscar the Grouch
Cat on Tire Swing
Wizard & Kids
Have we missed any street art in Georgetown? Let us know in the comments!
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