Part of a series of recently painted wall murals by local artists along Magazine Road Ghaut, George Town. This series of murals depicts scenes from George Town’s past.
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Penang Street Art (Vision of a Future)
Part of the series of various murals painted on the wall along Magazine Road Ghaut. This series of murals depicts scenes of a possible future of Penang.
Penang Street Art (George Town Attractions Murals)
Part of the series of various murals painted on the wall along Magazine Road Ghaut. These murals showcase an overview of the popular destinations and things to do in Penang.
Penang Street Art (The Chinese Bard)
This art mural depicts a local Chinese bard named Tan Tong Tong who was famous as a Yue Qin (a traditional Chinese lute) musician during the 1950s to 1960s. He had a local radio program back then which was broadcasting his recordings before it got cancelled.
This rather secluded mural can be found along a small alley between Bishop Street and Light Street which also connects King Street and Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling (Pitt Street).
It is right at the back of the Delta (office furniture shop) building. For its precise location, please click HERE.
Penang Street Art (P. Ramlee, a Local Legend)
P. Ramlee was a Malaysian entertainment legend popularly known for his contribution in the country’s movie and music industry. He was a movie actor, director, singer, songwriter, composer, and producer. Till now, he is still considered as the icon of Malay entertainment in Malaysia, Singapore, and Sumatra.
P. Ramlee was born on 22 March 1929 in Penang and was educated in Penang Free School. During his times as both a prolific actor and singer, he had starred in more than 50 movies and made more than 300 songs. He passed away on 29 May 1973 due to a heart attack and was subsequently honored with titles as well as a number of streets in the country named after him (including Jalan P. Ramlee in Penang).
This large portraiture mural of P. Ramlee is located at Batu Uban, Gelugor, Penang and is part of the The Silent Figures Project by Lebuh Acheh Interpretation Center, Penang.
For more info on the project, please visit https://www.facebook.com/LebuhAcheh.
Penang Street Art (Magazine Road Ghaut Murals)
Part of a series of recently painted wall murals by Penang local artists along Magazine Road Ghaut, George Town.
Penang Street Art Map (Part 3)
The third part of my Penang Street Art map. Please click on the image for a larger size and feel free to share it.
For other street art locations, please click HERE.
Penang Street Art Map (Part 2)
The second part of George Town Street Art locations. Please click on the image for a larger size and feel free to share it.
For other street art locations, please click HERE.
Penang Street Art Map (Part 1)
A partial map showing the Street Arts / Murals located at the heart of George Town Heritage Zone. Please zoom in on the image for a larger size and feel free to share it.
For other street art locations, please click HERE.
Penang Street Art (A Minion Hydrant)
A painting of a minion on a wall beside a fire hydrant along Ah Quee Street. Possessing no significant cultural or heritage value related to George Town, to some, this ‘art’ begs the question whether it is an art or rather a vandalism act.
For the art’s location, please click HERE for the map.