An old worn out facade of a pre-war building in George Town.
Tag: wall
Penang Street Art: Random Graffiti I
Apart from the usual popular wall murals, like all cities in the world, Penang is also no stranger to street graffiti. This was found painted on a wooden wall at an area nearby Hutton Lane, George Town.
Nagore Road: A Corner Shophouse
A shophouse with old pre-war architecture dated back to the 1900s which is located at the corner of the junction of Nagore Road and Burmah Road. Two art murals (Pigeon House and the Lady in Qipao) can be seen painted on the wall of the building’s sidewalk.
Penang Street Art (Cannon Street)
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.
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.
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 (Love Lane II)
Another new steel rod art sculpture located at Love Lane. This steel rod caricature is newly installed as compared to the one on the opposite side, and it depicts how Love Lane is presently also a popular street known for its budget inns.
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 (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 (Bathtub Kittens)
This mural can be found nearby the Giant Cat mural at Armenian Street and is also painted by the ASA (Artists for Stray Animals) to create awareness on stray animals care and protection. It is located at the same alley of the Giant Rat (just walk several steps further) and is on the wall of a yellow building.
For the art’s location, please click HERE for the map.