Joko AviAnto’s BAMBUA GTF2013 Special Commission7 June - 7 JulyMPPP Town Hall

i MUsiciItalian Chamber Music Orchestra8.30pm, 7 JuneDewan Sri Pinang

secret gArdens of eArthly delightsA GTF2013 Special Commission7 June - 7 JulyVarious Locations

An astounding installation is arriving at the MPPP Town Hall area by Indonesian sculptural artist Joko Avianto. This will be the most photographed installations in the Festival and will be unveiled on 7 June.

A one-night performance of most famous classical music presented by I Musici, the oldest chamber music group in Italy. It is great honor for us present this world-class act here in Penang! Tickets are now on sale on RedTix!

This site-specific project is GTF’s second venture into public installations that capture the spirit and living heritage of George Town and Penang. It is supported by the city council, Think City’s cultural mapping grant, artists, landscape gardeners and local residents.

I Musici Sutra Mini Concert Gala Concert

A town cAlled georgeby Marie Dargent7 June - 7 July, 10am - 6pmVictory Annexe Lobby, E&O Hotel

Paris-based artist Marie Dargent gives George Town a new tinge, hue and perspective through a complex series of processes that includes the ancient method of hand-printing on a stone lithographic press. A stunning and powerful visual experience.

legend of conteMporAry liUli ArtGlass art by Liuligongfang7 June - 16 JuneHeritage Wing Lobby, E&O Hotel

MeMories of goldby Tiao Nithakong Somsanith7 June - 16 JuneVictory Annexe Lobby, E&O Hotel

Liuligongfang founders Loretta Yang and Chang Yi are exhibiting their latest Liuli art creations here in Penang, Malaysia. We warmly welcome the duo following their tour starting from Shanghai, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the National Art Musuem of China.

A collection of gold-thread embroidery by Tiao Nithakhong Somsanith, a direct descendent of the Royal House of Luang Prabang, Laos. The artist-embroider will also hold a demonstrative workshop on traditional Laotian stencil art on 9 June.

tAking offGTF2013 Opening Ceremony8 JuneEsplanade

Join us in this opening ceremony at Esplanade as we take to the skies with master kite makers and kite flyers from around the region, percussion music, kite-making and stiltwalking workshops, and events and activities from our NGO and community friends. It will be a colourful and chilled out day of fun…. With lots of free kites! The event’s main highlight happens in the evening, so hang around!

strAnge pArAdiseby Anurendra Jegadeva7 June - 7 JulyChina House

singApore hoUseKeepers Goes to George Town7 June - 7 July179, Victoria Street

feAsts of penAng: MUsliM cUlinAry heritAgeOrganised by Think City Sdn Bhd9 JuneLebuh Acheh & Lebuh Armenian

Strange Paradise presents ten new works by Anurendra Jegadeva and revisits three of his major works (Portrait of My Mother as the Queen, An Alphabet for the Middle-aged, Middle Classes and This Is Where We Live). Anu, one of Malaysia’s foremost contemporary artists, will also launch a book produced collaboratively with writer Rahel Joseph.

A pop-up retail and art showcase from Singapore: Books Actually, The Gentleman’s Press, Monster Gallery, Sarah and Schooling, a film installation, an art exhibition from LASALLE College of the Arts, and the multi-brand independent retail showcase Keepers Goes to George Town with: Ling Wu Bags, Priscilla Ong Shumugan, Carrie K, Artisan Jewellery Edypoi Timepieces and the multidisplinary creative collective IEX.

A seven hour feast celebrating the heritage of of Penang Malays: Jawi Peranakan, Indian-Muslim, Middle Eastern, Arabian, European Muslim, Indonesian and Chinese Muslims represented by local associations and small-scale women enterprises in Penang.

Art @ whiteAwAysValentine Willie presents 7 artists8 JuneThe Whiteaways Arcade

Seven of the region’s best artists will present over 50 pieces of artwork at this special exhibition presented by Valentine Willie. They are: Ahmad Zakii Anwar, Jalaini Abu Hassan, Chong Siew Ying, Kow Leong Kiang, Rebecca Wilkinson and Chan Kok Hooi from Malaysia, and Agus Baqul Purnomo from Indonesia.