Penang Long Art Weekend 2026

6 – 8 MARCH 2026

Collaborators:
Cultprint
ChinaHouse
COEX
Hin Bus Depot
MassHaus
O Sculpture Art Space
Ritual Café

Full Programme Schedule: View Here
Programme by Blank Canvas: View Here

This year, even more of Penang’s independent art spaces are throwing their doors open to welcome you to explore our ever-changing art scene. Blank Canvas, China House Art Space, Cultprint and Hin Bus Depot are joined by COEX, MassHaus, O Sculpture Art Space and Ritual Café to put on a series of solo and group exhibitions, art events and happenings, and showcase Penang as Malaysia’s artistic heart.

Dialogue with Leonardo Bigazzi

6 March 2026, Friday, 4.30pm
Venue: Gilda (81, Lorong Soo Hong, George Town, Penang, Malaysia)

Florence-based curator Leonardo Bigazzi, in conversation with our founder, KY, on his curatorial practice and recent projects.

A Wind-Blown Fire Needs Little Effort 因风吹火用力不多

6 MARCH – 10 MAY 2026

Artist Sharing
7 March 2026, Saturday, 5pm
Venue: Gilda (81, Lorong Soo Hong)
In conversation with Blank Canvas founder KY Leong, He An will talk about his exhibition ‘A Wind-Blown Fire Needs Little Effort ’, and the process of making the work with a local paper effigy artisan. The sharing will be in Mandarin with live translation provided on screen.

Opening
7 March 2026, Saturday, 6pm
Venue: Blank Canvas (85, Lorong Soo Hong)

Research Lecture
8 March 2026, Sunday, 8pm
Venue: Event Hall, Level 1, UAB Building (Gat Lebuh China)
‘A Wind-Blown Fire Needs Little Effort’ is a response to three visits to Malaysia by Beijing-based artist He An under the Blank Canvas annual residency programme. On his first visit in August 2024, he was introduced to various local religious rituals and community ecologies.

7 – 8 MARCH 2026

Introduction and Open Exchange
7 March 2026, Sat, 9.30am – 12.30pm; 1.30pm – 4pm
Session 1:
Centre / Kapallorek Artspace / STORAGE / 6okken / Think School / Yellow Pen Club / KUNCI / MAIX

Session 2:
Pangrok Sulap / SEASUN / Amefurashi / TRA-TRAVEL / Zit Dim Art Space / DRC. No 12 / Kala Kulo / Spare Bedroom

Introduction & Keyword Mapping Session
8 March 2026, Sunday, 10am
Participants will be divided into 4 discussion groups, each exploring different aspects of creative practice, sharing experiences and exchanging ideas.

Presentation & Sharing Session
8 March 2026, Sunday, 1.30pm
1.30pm – 3.30pm Presentation of the morning keyword mapping session
3.30pm – 4.00pm ReformARTsi sharing
4.00pm – 5.00pm Closing