Wall Art in George Town has become one of the main tourist drawcards to the island. Truth be told, there are so many tourists coming specifically because of Penang Street Art, and not because of Penang history, that the whole trend has started to annoy us a tad bit. Originally started in 2012 by Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic,… Continue reading Penang Street Art: 13 Furry Murals of Penang Cats
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Why do Penangites move to Singapore? An interview with Arty Guava
We already know that not all Penangites think the island has what they need to succeed. Some go far, to Australia, and others are a bit closer. This time, we want to explore why Penangites move to Singapore (see our guide to crossing the Malaysia-Singapore border, choose the best time to go to Singapore and… Continue reading Why do Penangites move to Singapore? An interview with Arty Guava
James Springer: Writing George Town’s Canvas
James Springer in his Own Words After spending six years in Penang’s wine scene as a trained Sommelier, I began writing as a full-time career at the start of 2016. Since then I have been working on my first book, “Malaysia’s Canvas”, the story of George Town’s burgeoning art scene from 2010 to 2016. You… Continue reading James Springer: Writing George Town’s Canvas