“Galerie Huit at Muntri Street”, the Malaysian little sister of Galerie Huit-Arles, is situated in a traditional shophouse, in the historic centre of George Town, on the island of Penang. Listed as an Unesco World Heritage site since 2008, the multi-cultural city of George Town is now recognised as a Southeast Asian urban treasure.

“Galerie Huit at Muntri Street” showcases both local and international artists in an informal setting. Visits are either by appointment (email to contact@galeriehuit.com) or by invitation to special events. Upcoming events will include the travelling exhibition for the finalists of the Galerie Huit Open Salon 2011, in January 2012 (www.galeriehuitopensalon.com)

Muntri Street, once the domain of wealthy Chinese spice merchants, is fast regaining another lease of life, with cafes (Soul Kitchen, Moon Tree) and boutique hotels (Muntri Mews, Straits Collection) attracting new energy back to the inner city.

For an insider’s view on Penang, see ‘Penang: Through Gilded Doors ‘ (Areca Books, author Julia de Bierre, photography James Bain Smith, 2nd edition).
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Galerie Huit Penang
Muntri Street, 10200 Penang, Malaysia
contact@galeriehuit.com
www.galeriehuit.my

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