Travel Secrets September - October 2015 | Page 49

MALAYSIASECRETS There is a lot of street art around Georgetown and each unique in its own ways–some prominent, others well hidden, some by established international artists and others by aspiring local talent as one moves through a maze of narrow passages. There is a lot of street art around Georgetown and each unique in its own ways–some prominent, others well hidden, some by established international artists and others by aspiring local talent. The best way to negotiate them is by foot or on a bicycle, which can be rented from local shops. Maps that mark exact spots are available at all hotels and tourism bureaus to discern the artistic treasure hunt. Street art in Georgetown is of two kinds. Firstly, there are mural paintings. One man who single handedly put Georgetown on global street art map is Ernest Zacharevic, whose September-October 2015 Travel Secrets  49