Maynard’s Street Art Obsession: George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by Travelationship

George Town on the island of Penang is home to some of the most renowned and interactive street art. Going to Malaysia and taking the trek to Penang is like a pilgrimage for street art enthusiasts. Working the pieces into the surrounding environment is something of a specialty for these artists. Work is prominently displayed throughout the town and surrounding island, but we will be focusing on the city.

Street Art in George Town, Penang

It is impressive to see and can be a lot of fun to interact with Penang’s murals. The reactions from the spectators seem to be some of the most enthusiastic I have seen. While you are walking the trail in search of some of the pieces, you are almost guaranteed to run into fellow street art hunters. We enjoyed our time in Penang and would recommend it to anyone.

Interested in learning more about our time in George Town, this will help. Want to see more street art from around the world, check here. If you are interested in learning more about street art, read my guide here.

The Boat Man, Artist: Julia Volchkova.
The Boat Man, Artist: Julia Volchkova.
The Awaiting Trishaw Peddler, Artist: Ernest Zacharevic.
The Awaiting Trishaw Peddler, Artist: Ernest Zacharevic.
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Penang Street Art 04
Brother and Sister on a Swing, Artist: Louis Gan.
Brother and Sister on a Swing, Artist: Louis Gan.
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Kids Playing Basketball, Artist: Ernest Zacherevic.
Kids Playing Basketball, Artist: Ernest Zacherevic.
Love Me Like Your Fortune Cat, Artist: Gat Lebuh.
Love Me Like Your Fortune Cat, Artist: Gat Lebuh.
Little Children on a Bicycle, Artist: Ernest Zacharevic.
Little Children on a Bicycle, Artist: Ernest Zacharevic.
Part of The Lost Kittens Project 101 by Artists for Stray Animals.
Part of The Lost Kittens Project 101 by Artists for Stray Animals.
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Penang Street Art 14
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Part of The Lost Kittens Project 101 by Artists for Stray Animals.
Part of The Lost Kittens Project 101 by Artists for Stray Animals.
Magic, Artist: Unknown.
Magic, Artist: Unknown.
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Reaching Up, Artist: Ernest Zacherevic.
Reaching Up, Artist: Ernest Zacherevic.
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The Old Indian Lady, Artist: Julia Volchkova.
The Old Indian Lady, Artist: Julia Volchkova.
Girl on Turtle, Artist: Ernest Zacharevic and Martin Ron.
Girl on Turtle, Artist: Ernest Zacharevic and Martin Ron.
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Penang Street Art 27

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Maynard's Street Art Obsession Visits George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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