{
  "id": 14555529,
  "title": "Over 75 artists, creative spaces open their doors this weekend at Open Studios Penang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/over-75-artists-creative-spaces-open-their-doors-this-weekend-at-open",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T23:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2026/10/15/over-75-artists-creative-spaces-open-their-doors-this-weekend-at-open-studios-penang/238947"
  },
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  "account": "In the upcoming weekend, George Town will witness the opening of over 75 artists' studios and creative spaces during the sixth installment of Open Studios Penang. The festival, themed 'It's All A Surprise', aims to offer visitors an exclusive peek into the creative processes and raw ideas behind the art before it reaches gallery walls. This year, the festival expands beyond visual arts, incorporating spoken word, performing arts, DJ sets, storytelling, and other creative practices.\n\nOrganizer Meghna Sharma, chair of Open Studios Penang, emphasizes the festival's mission to make art more accessible and strengthen the island's creative ecosystem. The festival kicks off at Hin Bus Depot at 7pm today and continues across various locations throughout the weekend.\n\nAmong the highlights are 'Main Wayang', a cultural storytelling and immersive installation at the historic East Indies Mansion, featuring artists Sharon Kow, Richard Bryan Sebastian, and Esther Geh, alongside botanical art workshops led by the same artists. Another exhibition, 'Men With Plants IV', showcases 11 artists working with botanical themes across multiple mediums.\n\nVisitors can also explore the independent publicizing house at Inkling Studio, learn about Risograph printmaking, and attend a group exhibition from 11 artists working with botanical themes. The festival's official opening provides an accessible entry point, allowing all to explore the raw and unpolished sides of art creation before it graces gallery walls.",
  "summary": "GEORGE TOWN, Oct 15 — If you’ve always wondered about the art processes and behind-the-scenes of artists&rsq...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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