The Artistic windows and doors of George Town, Malaysia - A stare into the soul of the town.

Although a Chinese-majority City, the populace also includes Ethnic Malays and Indians and one can effortlessly notice the mélange of all the cultures. Even though Mural Street art is one of the primary reasons people are drawn to visit the streets, what stood out for me are the old-world windows/shutters and the individualistic entrances.

In 2012, as part of the annual George Town Festival, Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic created a series of wall murals depicting local culture, inhabitants, and lifestyles. They now stand as celebrated cultural landmarks of George Town, with Children on a Bicycle becoming one of the most photographed spots in the city. Since then, the street art scene has blossomed. Be sure it is impossible to cover all of the street art in a few hours or days time. That is the beauty of it, meaning you’re more likely to not come across all the murals as finding them is like playing a game of ‘Treasure Hunt’.

Also, there are still some major pieces within the city that one should visit to pay homage to the originators of the unique creative vibes that started the entire culture.