Category: George Town / Island

Penang Street Art (Chicken Alley)

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This steel rod sculpture can be found at Che Em Lane, a narrow lane off Beach Street. According to the steel caricature, Che Em Lane was once known as “Chicken Alley” as it was mostly used by poulterers in the olden days.

Che Em Lane

The Che Em Lane is one of the narrowest lanes in George Town, Penang.

Penang Street Art (The Giant Cat)

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This Giant Cat mural is part of the 101 Lost Kittens project by by local artist Tang Yeok Khang along with his two friends, Natthaton Muangkliang from Thailand and Louise Low from Kuala Lumpur. Created in conjunction with the George Town Festival 2013, the project will have 12 street murals to be completed by June 29. The artists hope to help create a public awareness of the need to protect stray animals and to love their pets through their project. This giant mural can be found along Armenian Street, George Town.

Giant Cat Mural

The mural proves to be a popular attraction for photography. For the art’s location, please click HERE for the map.

Penang Street Art (Dual Role – Part 2)

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A steel rod caricature installed at a building along Chulia Street Ghaut depicting the dual role performed by policemen of Penang island in the early 1900s who also acted as firefighters.

The Theater of Ships

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As part of the George Town Festival 2013, the Theater of Ships, is an art installation by Indonesian artist Joko Dwi Avianto and can be found at the Town Hall and City Hall area. This bamboo art work will remain there for public viewing during the festival’s month long duration.