Cover image via Cultprint (Provided to SAYS)
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A new art exhibition called Subculture is opening in George Town this March, featuring more than 20 artists from Malaysia and around the world, all showcasing works inspired by different communities, lifestyles, and creative scenes
Presented by Cultprint, Subculture highlights artists whose work is shaped by real-life experiences, personal stories, and the communities they're part of.
Instead of positioning subculture as rebellion against the mainstream, the exhibition looks at it as something lived, formed through everyday experiences, personal codes, and ways of seeing the world.
Visitors can expect a mix of paintings, sculptures, photography, installations, and printed works, so there's plenty to explore even if you're not a regular gallery-goer
The exhibition opens to the public from 7 March to 3 May 2026, coinciding with the Penang Long Art Weekend (6 March – 9 March), an independent citywide initiative that aligns exhibitions and art events across Penang to encourage dialogue within the regional art community.
In other words, it's a great weekend to walk around George Town and discover multiple art spaces in one trip.
The lineup includes both well-known and emerging artists, giving visitors a chance to discover new names alongside familiar ones
Among them are Lithuanian street artist Ernest Zacharevic, Malaysian artist Kenji Chai, Singapore-based artist Jolene Liam, and Ukrainian tattoo artist Kuro Neko, together with many other creatives working across different styles and mediums.
Here's everyone featured in Subculture:
- Alex Face (Thailand)
- Antoine Loncle (Malaysia)
- Bibichun (Malaysia)
- Bono Stellar (Malaysia)
- Cloakwork (Malaysia)
- Ernest Zacharevic (Lithuania)
- Hoo Fan Chon (Malaysia)
- Isaac Cordal (Spain)
- Jolene Liam (Singapore)
- Kenji Chai (Malaysia)
- Kuro Neko (Ukraine)
- Sam Lo (Singapore)
- Sheena Liam (Malaysia)
- Teebai (Malaysia)
- TAZONE (Malaysia)
- Trexus (Lithuania)
- Trina Teoh (Malaysia)
- Tep York (Malaysia)
- Zozo (Malaysia)
- Yok & Sheryo (USA)
Antoine Loncle
Image via Antoine Loncle (Provided to SAYS)
Isaac Cordal
Image via Antoine Loncle (Provided to SAYS)
Kuro Neko (Ukraine)
Image via Antoine Loncle (Provided to SAYS)
Teebai
Image via Teebai (Provided to SAYS)Cultprint was founded in 2020 by artists Sheena Liam and Ernest Zacharevic as a space where artists could experiment freely and collaborate with one another.
"We founded Cultprint on the principle that artistic practice is not solitary but communal; shaped and strengthened through exchange. Our annual group exhibitions reaffirm this commitment to dialogue, collaboration, and cultural continuity," said Sheena.
Today, the space has grown into a platform supporting exhibitions, collaborations, and creative projects within the local and regional art scene.
Sheena Liam and Ernest Zacharevic
Image via Cultprint (Provided to SAYS)Subculture takes place at Cultprint's gallery along Lebuh Melayu in George Town, housed inside a charming heritage building that blends Penang's history with contemporary art
The show also marks the first group exhibition in the gallery's newly upgraded space.
Venue
Cultprint, 35 Lebuh Melayu, George Town, Penang
Date
7 March – 3 May 2026
Opening hours
12pm – 7pm
There will also be an opening party for Penang Long Art Weekend on 7 March from 6pm onwards at Ng Fok Thong Association, open to the public if you want to experience the city's art scene after hours.
