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George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site

George Town Street Art

George Town’s street art scene gained international fame following the 2012 George Town Festival, when artist Ernest Zacharevic created several interactive murals. These works often blend painted figures with physical objects like bicycles and chairs. Complementing the murals is the 'Marking George Town' project, featuring over 50 steel-rod caricatures by Sculptureatwork. These sculptures are installed across the UNESCO World Heritage site, illustrating local history, traditional trades, and street names through humor and creative metalwork.

Street Art - "Boy On Chair" A

Street Art - "Boy On Chair"

Located on Lebuh Cannon, this interactive mural by Ernest Zacharevic depicts a young boy standing on a real wooden chair to reach a small opening in the wall.

"Little Children on a Bicycle" mural B

"Little Children on a Bicycle" mural

Situated on Lebuh Armenian, this iconic mural by Ernest Zacharevic features two siblings riding a real vintage bicycle frame mounted to the building's exterior.

Ernest Zacharevic C

Ernest Zacharevic

Ernest Zacharevic is a multidiscipline contemporary and public artist based in Penang, Malaysia.

Ernest Zacharevic D

Ernest Zacharevic

Ernest Zacharevic is a multidiscipline contemporary and public artist based in Penang, Malaysia.

Kids on the window with bicycle E

Kids on the window with bicycle

This mural on Lebuh Ah Quee depicts children peering out of a window above a bicycle, utilizing the interactive style found throughout the heritage zone.

"Brother and Sister on a Swing" Mural F

"Brother and Sister on a Swing" Mural

Created by local artist Louis Gan on Gat Lebuh Chulia, this piece features two children on a real double swing frame integrated into the wall.

"Children Playing Basketball" Mural G

"Children Playing Basketball" Mural

A mural by Louis Gan on Gat Lebuh Chulia featuring children jumping toward a real basketball hoop attached to the building facade.

"Cultural Girls" mural H

"Cultural Girls" mural

A large-scale mural on Lebuh Armenian depicting young girls in traditional dress, reflecting the multicultural heritage of the UNESCO site.

Art Lane I

Art Lane

A public walkway through a converted shophouse on Beach Street that serves as an open-air gallery for rotating murals and creative installations.

Street art - Cheating Husband J

Street art - Cheating Husband

A steel-rod caricature on Love Lane from the 'Marking George Town' project, illustrating the street's historical reputation for housing mistresses.

Marking George Town - "Ting Ting Thong" K

Marking George Town - "Ting Ting Thong"

Located on Lebuh Armenian, this iron rod sculpture depicts a traditional rock candy seller, named for the clinking sound of tools used to break the candy.

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George Town Street Art
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