ART BEYOND THE CANVAS
Discover PICAF, a collection of large-scale installations that transform shipping containers into striking works of art by Malaysian and international artists.
ABOUT PICAF
In 2019, the Penang International Container Art Festival (PICAF) brought together
Malaysian and international artists in a creative showcase of large-scale container
art at various locations in Penang.
Today, these installations continue to add a bold artistic presence to Penang’s
landscape, offering visitors a different way to experience art beyond conventional
gallery spaces.
EXPLORE THE ART
Explore each PICAF artwork up close and uncover the stories and inspiration behind its creation. Together, they capture different facets of Penang, highlighting its people, everyday life, culture, heritage and natural surroundings.
KAMPUNG TERANG, BALIK PULAU
DATARAN PEMUDA MERDEKA, BUTTERWORTH
BATU KAWAN INDUSTRIAL PARK (BESIDE VITROX)
BANDAR CASSIA, BATU KAWAN
DESIGN VILLAGE OUTLET MALL - BANDAR CASSIA, BATU KAWAN
SQUARE@CASSIA - BANDAR CASSIA, BATU KAWAN
THE ARTISTS
PICAF brought together 12 Malaysian and international artists, each contributing their own creative perspective to this collection of container art.
Marat Danilyan (Morik)
Novosibirsk, RussiaKong Chak Kiong (Aries Kong a.k.a. Jagung)
Sibu, Sarawak, MalaysiaSiaw Quan Cheng (Leonard)
Kuching, Sarawak, MalaysiaJudith de Leeuw (JDL Street Art)
Amsterdam, the NetherlandsAbdul Rashid B. Abdul Rahman (Abdulrashade)
Balik Pulau, Penang, MalaysiaAmir Andhar B. Abu Samah (Andharas)
Malacca, MalaysiaFIND PICAF
SHARE YOUR PICAF MOMENT!
Spotted PICAF? Capture and share the moment on Instagram with #PICAF.
KAMPUNG TERANG - BALIK PULAU




















