A steel rod sculpture depicting how Cannon Street got its name. During the Penang Riots back in 1867 between two major triad factions, cannons were fired upon this area and the street was damaged from holes made by the shots.
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Penang Street Art (The Lady in Qipao)
A wall mural art depicting an oriental lady wearing a cheongsam or qipao waiting by the sidewalk. This painting can be found at the sidewalk of a building along Nagore Road.
Armenian Street: A Curious Old Bicycle Shop
An old bicycle shop located along Armenian Street with a cartoon-painted steel door. A recent boom in cycling at the heritage town has helped many old bicycle shops such as this to flourish.
Penang Street Art (Pigeon House)
A pigeon house mural (presumably inspired by Zacharevic’s art work) painted at the wall of an old building located along Nagore Road, George Town.
Penang Street Art (Cats Walking for Awareness)
Painted on the side alley wall of the Beach Street Fire Station, this mural is created by a group of artists calling themselves Artists for Stray Animals as part of their effort to create awareness on stray animals.
For the art’s location, please click HERE for the map.
Penang Street Art (Umbrella for Cats)
This 101 Lost Kittens project street art by Artists for Stray Animals can be found along Victoria Street.
For the art’s location, please click HERE for the map.
Penang Street Art (Cats Procession)
Found at one of the walls of the recently expanded compound area of Cheah Kongsi, this mural depicts a traditional Chinese procession. This mural is part of the 101 Lost Kittens project by ASA (Artists for Stray Animals) in conjunction with George Town Festival.
For the art’s location, please click HERE for the map.
Penang Street Art (A Cat Statue)
This artwork found at the Victoria Street entrance of China House is created by ASA or Artists for Stray Animals, as part of the 101 Lost Kittens project. It depicts a big cat on a cart with a signboard saying “Even if handicapped, still love me”.
Penang Street Art (Fine for Littering)
This piece of artwork is created by ASA (Artists for Stray Animals) as part of their 101 Lost Kittens project. This particular artwork located along Armenian Street encourages pet owners to sterilize their pets rather than throwing them out on the streets.
Penang Street Art (Lost Kittens)
Part of the 101 Lost Kittens project by ASA (Artists for Stray Animals) in conjunction with the George Town Festival. Visit their Facebook page for more info; https://www.facebook.com/101lostkittens.
