Contemporary dancers performing at the launch of 'Here: Poems For Our Planet' at Hin Bus Depot in Jalan Gurdwara, George Town in Penang in April 2019. Photo: The Star/Chan Boon Kai
From paintings on the walls to creative spaces in the mind, Penang’s art scene is complicated to say the least.
Striving to break out of its shell, the scene’s identity today is in constant conflict – from Insta-crazed murals and a struggling-yet-determined musical stage to independent art collectives that are soldiering on in a George Town that has seen freer days.
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Gallery : Penang's art scene
Contemporary dancers performing at the launch of 'Here: Poems For Our Planet' at Hin Bus Depot in Jalan Gurdwara, George Town in Penang in April 2019. Photo: The Star/Chan Boon Kai
During last year's Obscura Festival of Photography, Japan-born photographer Hiro Tanaka (left) appeared at Soundmaker Studio (in August) to talk about his life on the road photographing punk bands. The talk was part of the 'Subculture' exhibition. Photo: Handout
Soundmaker Studio is one of the major venues for non-mainstream music in Penang. Photo: Handout
A film screening and book launch event by the Nusantara Archive in Penang community at Ruang Kongsi. Photo: Ruang Kongsi
Contemporary artist Ajim Juxta's exhibition 'Tugu|Ugut' at Hin Bus Depot in April 2019. Photo: Hin Bus Depot
Visitors taking a look at 'Metamorfosis' by artist Tang Tze Lye at 'The Kecik Kecik Group Show Finale' at the Hin Bus Depot in October 2019. Photo: Andrea Filmer
Ruang Kongsi has over 1,200 books. The library is aimed at promoting life-long learning beyond the traditional school system. Photo: Ruang Kongsi
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