Biggest three-day art festival in Penang kicks off this weekend
One of the exhibits at 'House Dialogues' by Marianne Klerk which will be at Ome Space. ― Picture courtesy of Marianne KlerkIt leads to the birth of the inaugural Open Studios Penang, an art festival featuring 100 leading and emerging artists and their works., will be officially opened on Thursday evening with events kicking off on Friday.
Open Studios Penang, as its name suggests, will have artists opening their studios to the public and holding meet-the-artist sessions during the three days. Local artists such as Datuk Chong Hon Fatt and Ch’ng Kiah Kiean will be participating in the festival and there will also be works showcased by artists from Australia, Denmark, India, Sweden, Bulgaria, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam.The 8” x 6” Project
One of the highlights of the festival is the Art Trail by Lusy Koror of LAH Studios. She will take registered guests on a guided tour of some of her favourite exhibits in George Town.The Art Trail, at RM30 per day, will be from 4pm to 6pm on June 15 and 11am to 1pm on June 16. The trail starts at Narrow Marrow Cafe in Carnavon Street.
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