What a fun shop! Full of unique treasures and lovely photographs by the talented owner. Howard was very friendly and helpful in answering our questions. He’s got a great wealth of knowledge and connections in Penang. If you’re looking for special gifts that don’t look touristy, this is a terrific place to shop! Easy to find. Highly recommend!

Beautiful up-cycled bags a la “Freitag meets Malaysia”!

Not another tacky souvenir shop. This store has actual art and tasteful things you can buy as a reminder of your trip to Penang. I settled on some kitchen magnets featuring some small photographs of iconic Penang street art (I travel light but the printed art was tempting.) Definitely worth a stop and don’t blame me if you leave with something that barely fits into your luggage.

Original and really creative products. Lovely people too

Owner has a nice taste of book selection & art work. Highly recommended

Found an awesome store that my wife and daughters would have happily spent a couple hours in called Shop Howard. He's a photographer❤️ and has a ton of his own matted framed and otherwise photos of Penang and other series. Many other creative or d items for sale... Mostly in nick-nack or some touristy items. Howard is in the photo. Been in business 15 years!

Such a lovely experience. I came here because another traveler had recommended it and the place is filled with beautiful pictures and souvenirs from Georgetown (the kind you would want to buy and hang in your home). It's definitely not your average tourist shop. Howard takes and sells photos picturing Georgetown life, from street art to the facades of the old houses in Chinatown. After carefully selecting a couple of pictures to take home, the owner wrapped them against a plywood plate so they'd survive the backpacking travel. They also sell post cards and stamps.

Unique and special art made from antique pieces and collages. Local artists and other antique pieces. Perfect for a gift and souvenir no one else will have

Despite being located at probably the most touristy precinct in Georgetown, this vintage-art-photography shop is nothing but. It is run by a passionate guy in his 40’s named Howard who double as the art & heritage catalyst/community builder in Georgetown & beyond. You can find interesting print /art / photography items arising from his cross-disciplinary approach & a keen eye on perspectives that others will easily overlook. Enter with an open mind & savour the visual feast within.

If you love print arts showing Penang, this would be the perfect place! Lots of second hand and DIY product here. Very nice owner, friendly of him to talk with us.

Quaint little shop with an interesting mix of things. Had a good time looking at everything and got myself a recycled cushion cover made from gunny sacks! Do stop by and have a browse in this shop when walking around in georgetown!

René Magritte inspired art piece by Howard Tan,a must visit while in Penang

So much interesting stuff to look at, we bought a really cool original bit of art! Howard is also a super sweet and friendly guy to talk to

Friendly and informative owner. Full of interesting oldies stuff reminded of childhood. A must visit collectible store in Penang.

Fun shop with fun items, some true gems, art prints and random vintage stuff. A nice change to the ever same tourist shops around here.

So much to see and discover, eclectic and fun collections. Came out with lots of books, art and a wonderful stone pig