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Intriguing Street Art of Asia by Top Travel Bloggers

Street Art seen in Bastakiya in Dubai, UAE
A collection of street art from Asia from Top Travel Bloggers around the world. This example is from Dubai.

The street art of Asia is playful, creative, and fun. This is the fifth and final in the collaborative series of Street Art Around the World. The first shot is my own; the others were taken by top travel bloggers.

I found the street art of Asia to be the most unique of the collections. Have a look and see if you agree.

Street Art of Asia: Southeast Asia

Malaysia

Street art Seremban KarolinaPatryk.com
Seremban, Malaysia

We found this amazing street art in Seremban, a small town in Malaysia that is forgotten by the tourists. We love it! It shows the cultural diversity of this country. Malay Muslim girl, Hindu boy and Chinese immigrants, sitting together on the magic carpet and having fun. One painting show more than thousand words. Love, tolerance and acceptance are the clues to happiness not only in Malaysia but in any other country in the world. Photo contributed by Karolina of Karolina and Patryk

DimSumKids Street Art in Penang Malaysia
Penang, Malaysia

The famous ‘I Want Pau’ kids of George Town are probably gracing many a family album and Instagram account as they are as iconic as they come when it comes to Penang’s street art. But this arty gem has a bit of family history. In fact, these two cheeky kids grace the outer wall of the Ming Xiang Tai Pastry Shop on Armenian Street. The children are the son and daughter of the pastry shop’s owner and the mural was painted by family friend WK Setor, who named the painting ‘Childhood’. The mural was completed on Chinese New Year, 2014 and is more commonly referred to as the ‘I Want Pau’ Mural. Photo contributed by Vanessa Workman of The Island Drum

Malaysia Street Art
Penang, Malaysia

Mural “Big mouth” or “The bearded face” was painted by British artist Gabriel Pitcher in conjunction with the “Different Strokes” street art festival in Penang. You can find it in Muntri Street (beside Ryokan Muntri Boutique hostel), George Town, Penang island, Malaysia. Photo contributed by Ria of Life in Big Tent. See more at: Disappearing and resurgent street art in Penang

Singapore

Tiong Bahru, Street art in Singapore
Singapore

Tiong Bahru in SIngapore. Photo contributed by Mar Pages of Once in a Lifetime Journey

Cambodia

Street art in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Boeung Kak, the former lakeside area in Phnom Penh, was once a hub of activity for locals and travellers. The government sold off the land in 2007, and tragically the lake was filled in, destroying the natural beauty of the area. Hundreds of local families were displaced and thousands of people, who depended on income from fishing in the lake and who owned businesses in the area, were out of work. In the past few years, Boeung Kak has transformed into a thriving art scene, with local artists, expats and visitors looking to beautify the neighbourhoods and create opportunities and outlets for youth and the arts in the city. It is well worth visiting the area to see the unique, constantly changing street art, and to glimpse a side of Phnom Penh few travellers experience. Photo contributed by Jen Joslin of Two Can Travel

Thailand

Street Art in Chiang Mai Thailand
Chiang Mai

There is a deluge of street art scattered throughout Chiang Mai, Thailand. I am a huge fan of street art and have been tracking it down all over the globe. Photo contributed by Matthew of Travelationship

India

Street Art in India of Ganesh
India

The Hindu god Ganesh. Photo contributed by Shyr Gelber, a traveller and co-founder of Forty Thieves, the fantastic nut butter company we sampled at the Food Show.

Street art in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka

Another photo contributed by Shyr Gelber.

Street Art of Asia: East Asia

Taiwan

Stair Street Art in Taipei Taiwan
Alex Face Street Art in Taipei Taiwan
Artist: Alex Face

Street art in Taipei, Taiwan is taken to a new level. While often subtle and unobtrusive, it can be seen in many forms, on many surfaces, throughout the city. From walls to electrical boxes, even on steps, the city truly is a canvas on which artists may ply their trade. Photos contributed by Carolann & Macrae of One Modern Couple.

South Korea

Street Art of Asia, Seoul, South Korea
Seoul

Seoul is such a great city for contemporary art. The Bukchon neighbourhood, located just beside the traditional Hanok Village is full of little galleries, creative spaces and street art. This huge mural was particularly impressive. The colours are gorgeous, and the girl’s gaze is fierce yet soft. Photo contributed by Catherine Benoit of The Go Fever.

Street Art of Asia: Middle East

United Arab Emirates

Street Art seen in Bastakiya in Dubai, UAE
Dubai

This car made an unusual canvas for street art in historical Bastakiya in Dubai. I took this shot a few years ago and wonder if this car is still there. See more at Bastakiya and the Old Souqs in Dubai.

Thinking about becoming a street artist?

Often larger than life, creating street art takes a certain set of skills. If you’re thinking about becoming a street artist, this “cookbook” might be useful: Street Art Cookbook: Street Art Cookbook: A Guide to Techniques and Materials.

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A collection of street art from Asia from Top Travel Bloggers around the world. This example is from Dubai.

Were you surprised by these examples of the street art of Asia?

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Capturing the essence of travel through photography, Rhonda Albom is the primary author and photographer at Albom Adventures. She is an American expat based in New Zealand. She travels the world with her husband.

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  1. Lisa Dorenfest

    December 10, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    You’ve gotten me very excited to see the street art in this part of the world. Have enjoyed finding street art on my sailing travels from Hawaii to Indonesia and recent arrived in Malaysia. Heading to Penang at the end of the month and will be on the look out for the two murals posted here.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      December 10, 2016 at 5:44 pm

      There is some amazing street art in Asia.

      Reply
  2. Claudya Martinez

    August 29, 2016 at 2:23 pm

    Bravo to all the contributors, what a wonderful collection of images.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 30, 2016 at 10:02 am

      I was pretty pleased with it as well.

      Reply
  3. Oakland Daily Photo

    August 24, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    If there was ever a doubt, your post has ended it: street art is a global phenomenon.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 25, 2016 at 8:48 am

      I hope you checked out the rest of the series. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Rhonda Albom

    August 24, 2016 at 10:01 am

    I wish they were all my shots.

    Reply
  5. Patrick Weseman

    August 24, 2016 at 2:41 am

    Those photos are so cool and interesting. I love the one one the stairs.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 24, 2016 at 10:13 am

      I would love to see the one on the stairs. Also, credit to the photographer on that one, as taken on a different angle it would have a different effect.

      Reply
  6. Teresa Kindred

    August 24, 2016 at 2:23 am

    You find the “coolest” stuff! I love all these. The big open mouth one and the car are my favs!

    Reply
  7. Jackie

    August 24, 2016 at 12:43 am

    I post street art from our travels every Monday at Monday Murals. http://oaklanddailyphoto.blogspot.ca/

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 24, 2016 at 10:11 am

      Cool. I will be sure to check it out. I love street art.

      Reply
  8. Vanessa Workman

    August 23, 2016 at 11:35 pm

    Great piece! Funny you should ask, because I was surprised by the eclectic selections. These are art works I’ve not seen before in other street art write ups. I’ve never seen that bearded guy in Penang either! I only just saw those I Want Pau kids just a few months ago and I’ve been in Malaysia 12 years. 😀

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 24, 2016 at 10:10 am

      I was really impressed with the choices people made to contribute. This collection really makes me want to visit S.E.A. soon.

      Reply
  9. Matt

    August 23, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    Thank you so much for including our submission in your post. It’s a great list of some beautiful art.

    Reply
  10. Ria (@lifeinbigtent)

    August 23, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    love it! to see all those murals all around the world 🙂 Just came back again from Penang in Malaysia and found many other murals 🙂 But I know still left few to discover and see 🙂

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 24, 2016 at 10:07 am

      Actually, it is the street art that I keep seeing photos of that is attracting me to Penang. I have never been.

      Reply
  11. Johanna Bradley

    August 23, 2016 at 8:18 pm

    Great fun! I like the steps and that car would look great sitting on our drive. 🙂

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 24, 2016 at 10:06 am

      LOL – I don’t think they drive that car, look at the tyres.

      Reply
  12. Catherine

    August 23, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    Wow, these look amazing! Thanks for including me 🙂

    Reply
  13. Photo Cache

    August 23, 2016 at 11:23 am

    Wonderful collection. More to come I hope.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 24, 2016 at 10:01 am

      This is the last in this series, but I have a few other interesting ideas for the future.

      Reply
  14. Cascia Talbert

    August 23, 2016 at 7:20 am

    That artwork is amazing. I love all of it.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 23, 2016 at 9:14 am

      I am a huge fan of street art, and find this collection to be a bit different than the others around the world.

      Reply
  15. Pat

    August 23, 2016 at 4:52 am

    What interesting murals! I had to look at some of them a couple times to realize what I thought was real was really painted.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 23, 2016 at 9:14 am

      LOL – me too when they were submitted for the article.

      Reply
  16. Indah nuria

    August 22, 2016 at 10:57 pm

    They look lovely, Rhonda. I was wondering whether you have some from Indonesia. We have a lot of artistic murals back home 🙂

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 23, 2016 at 9:12 am

      This is all that was submitted, and I have not yet been to Indonesia.

      Reply
  17. Comedy Plus

    August 22, 2016 at 2:35 am

    They are all cool, but I like the car the best too.

    Have a fabulous day. 🙂

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 22, 2016 at 9:01 am

      I am biased towards the car, as it is the only one I actually saw live.

      Reply
  18. Alex J. Cavanaugh

    August 22, 2016 at 12:31 am

    Such a variety. I wonder how many do a double take on those two kids, thinking they are real. And the steps with the couch is amazing.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 22, 2016 at 9:00 am

      I know I did when I was first sent the photo.

      Reply
  19. Neha

    August 22, 2016 at 12:05 am

    Interesting! Loved the photos.

    Reply
  20. Lyn aka The Travelling Lindfields

    August 21, 2016 at 11:15 pm

    I love the cat on the couch one – and the car of course.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 22, 2016 at 9:00 am

      That car was a pretty cool find in Dubai, way out of character for the city. The stairs are just so cool.

      Reply
  21. Glen - Crazy Old Lady

    August 21, 2016 at 8:22 pm

    Love the artwork.

    Reply
  22. Joyce Lansky

    August 21, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    Very cool art work! I love the car and the couch on the stairs the best.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 22, 2016 at 8:57 am

      I was pretty impressed when I saw that car in Dubai. That couch is awesome, I would love to see that some day myself.

      Reply
  23. Kreete

    August 21, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    Wow, I love these photos! I love taking photos of street art myself and I must say, this is an impressive collection! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

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