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Art Galleries in George Town

THE 10 BEST George Town Art Galleries

Art Galleries in George Town

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  • Rosli
    Sydney, Australia1,832 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely market with great food and one of the best coffee’s in Penang. The traders are all selling wares that they have mostly created themselves.

    Most items had no appeal to us but if you have children or relatives with children there are some great products that would make good gifts.

    They had a wonderful trio singing and playing music which created a fun vibe. There was an exhibition of paintings showing the various monkies of Malaysia. Very, very expensive.

    I would highly recommend a visit even if it’s just to have a perfect coffee and snack to go with it.
    Written 20 October 2024
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  • Yasin J
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely wonderfully curated antique store - a unique gem in Penang consisting of very accessible pricing to more rare finds for the very selective seekers. Something for everyone hunting for beautiful pieces.
    Written 2 July 2023
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  • Sojourner
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia33 contributions
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    TAG Penang is not just an art gallery, but an institution dedicated to arts. Penang is fortunate that Ee Lene has not only taken up the baton, but has kept the passion very much alive.
    What piqued my interest was TAG's collection of works by Lim Jee Yuan, of which I made my first purchase during my visit. With TAG's extensive collection of works, it wasn't long before I made my second and subsequent purchases from artists like Alex Leong and Kek Hoon Pin.
    Ee Lene was even most helpful in commissioning a talented young artist, Tan Jun Wei, to complete a piece for me (as I had missed out on some of his other pieces showcased during TAG's 'Here & Now' exhibition).
    In all likelihood, there will be something in TAG, Penang that will appeal to art lovers. And the fact that TAG provides a platform for budding artists to display their works is an absolute plus.
    It's someway off the heritage section of Georgetown, but worth the trip, even if it's only to appreciate the wealth of talent Penang has to offer. Do call in advance to set viewing appointments though.
    Written 18 September 2024
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  • Ben B
    17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fantastic small gallery, with a beautifully curated collection. Powerful works by a range of mid-career artists from South-East Asia.
    Had a great chat with the curator.
    Highly recommend!
    Good cafe and museum on the ground floor as well.
    Written 29 May 2024
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  • Aikiben
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia66 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Located about 100m from the main gate you will find this captivating shop amidst these houses on stilts in the sea.

    Unlike many other Asian places where the shop mainly retails art this is the workshop of Mr Amila who hails from Sri Lanka and is a naturalized Malaysian

    You can find him mostly from noon onwards making his masterpieces of abstract art of life , human and nature

    With his extensive experience in living life and practicing Buddhist meditation you can almost feel the intensity and yet the calmness in his work

    Do find some time to chat with him as he can bring you towards a journey of his art pieces

    See how the coexistence of nature, buddhism , meditation and art has created a blend of interdependence in his artwork

    Written 5 August 2018
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  • Mihir_tx
    Dhahran, Saudi Arabia70 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have been visiting the Galeri Seni Mutiara for several years now and every time I go, I am always impressed at the proprietor, Mr. Quay's keen eye for artistic talent. I have purchased several unique pieces and have also been very pleased with the efficiency in delivery.
    Written 5 December 2016
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  • Katherine T
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was an amazing and great experience. The exhibitions were well curated, showcasing all types of artifacts from different time periods and cultures. We enjoyed it and will visit again.
    Written 28 October 2024
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  • GDay1044
    Durban, South Africa1,195 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We were staying at the hotel and the receptionist suggested we had a look here - the history of the hotel going back to its founding and the influence it had on George Town and visa versa is detailed with posters and photos together with some exhibits - obviously the Hotel is proud of this associated and are to be commended for putting aside the space to mount this exhibition.
    Written 11 June 2018
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