Art Spaces: The 5 Impressive Art Galleries in Penang to Visit

Artistic Spaces: 5 Impressive art galleries to get your culture fix in Penang

ashley

27 Sep 2017

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The Art Gallery
The Art Gallery offers a rich insight into the rich culture and history of Malaysia. Exhibiting works completed by pioneering Malaysian artists, the Art Gallery aptly showcases the renaissance of Malaysian art for the past 30 years. One can expect to see notable local names like Abdullah Ariff, Yong Mun Sen and Lee Cheng Yong at this Art paradise.

368-4-8, Bellisa Row, Pulau Tikus

Photo: The Art Gallery (Facebook)
2/5
Art Space at Chinahouse
Situated at Chinahouse, Art Space expertly combines magnificent art and breath-taking architecture to formulate an impressive whole. Should you get peckish while strolling around the gallery, satiate your food fix with the multitude of restaurants, cafes and bars found in Chinahouse!

153 & 155, Lebuh Pantai and 183B, Lebuh Victoria

Photo: Chinahouse (Facebook)
3/5
Run Amok
Art aficionados - if you're tired of your contemporary artworks, this is the place for you! Dedicated to providing a platform for unknown artists, Run Amok is a wonderful place to visit if you're looking for unique and fresh pieces that showcase the buzzing contemporary art scene in Penang!

59A, Jalan Timah, 10300 George Town

Photo: Run Amok
4/5
Hin Bus Depot Art Centre
Once a bustling bus depot at its prime, it is now a converted art gallery that aims to reinvents the progressive art scene. Located a stone's throw away from Run Amok, you can satisfy your culture fix aplenty in this area. We especially recommend notable exhibitions such as the 'Art is Rubbish is Art' which was curated by the reputed mural-creator Ernest Zacharevic.

31a Jalan Gurdwara, George Town

Photo: Hin Bus Depot (Facebook)
5/5
Barbara Moore Gallery
Located at a small shophouse on a lane in Georgetown, this gallery was the brainchild of celebrated Canadian artist Barbara Moore. Moore lives above the gallery and allows visitors to browse her works and other art pieces in her studio.

13 Lorong Toh Aka, George Town

Photo: Barbara Moore (Facebook)

Feed your soul with the best of Penang’s local art galleries.

Planning a weekend staycation to Penang? With its wide food landscape and unique culture, Penang indeed is a culturally-thriving city that merits a visit. This world-renowned exotic destination is home to legendary local delicacies like Char Kway Teow, Chendol and Laksa.

However, at Penang, one can feed so much more than your tummies. Reputed for their internationally acclaimed street art and murals, Penang houses a myriad of art galleries, brimming with creative and diverse masterpieces. Ranging from contemporary to classical pieces, the Malaysian creative scene is one art aficionados and culture vultures should definitely check out!

We’ve compiled a compendium of must-visit art galleries in Penang for art enthusiasts. Since art is the food of the soul, allow us to whet your (aesthetic) appetite! Browse the gallery above for your dose of art the next time you head to the city.

Ashley Anand

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