While Namibian artists from all disciplines have not taken advantage of digital platforms, recent developments around the world have made it clear that digital is the way to go. Around the world, artists and art collectors have embraced the digital age with museums curating collections on a virtual space to musicians prioritizing online sales to physical distribution which has been …
Rundu born, Luis Munana, is an International Model, Big Brother Africa Housemate, TV Producer and more. Luis shares here his learnings and lessons from the past year, his self-examination from Africa… his Afrospection. Luis’ favourite quote right now : “You Cannot Pour From An Empty Cup!” If you could wake up tomorrow having gained any one quality or ability, what …
“Last year was the thirtieth anniversary of his death, and I felt that there was not enough done to celebrate his life.” Says Sandy Rudd the Theatre Director for a play that celebrates the life of the late legendary Namibian Visual Artist John Muafangejo, at the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN). “He was just a man but also a visionary, …
A Quarterly Exhibition Festival For Start ups/SMEs Lace-up your All-Stars, Vans, and Tommy’s, all sneakers are heading to Kasi Vibes, Vol 4. Ekse ouens, it finna get lit. Kasi: A name used to refer to the township, also known as “the location” or “the hood”. Vibes: A feeling, and/or an atmosphere Kasi Vibe is an urban, raw, authentic, artistic spirit …
In this episode of the MYD Show we’re joined in studio by the award winning Namibian artist, Isabel Katjavivi. Isabel is an artist, photographer and film maker who last year won first place at the Bank Windhoek Triennial. Here Isabel shares with us about art as a conduit for reconciliation, as we continue with our theme Discussing Tolerance on the …
Don’t miss Elemotho at the Warehouse Theatre to start off your weekend. Saturday has something for everyone – fitness fiends at the Nampower Earth Day Fun Run, Yogis & Art Lovers can combine the two at StArt @ The Wolfshack and Party Animals join the Olmeca Soul Train adventure. ELEMOTHO – KALAHARI INVOCATIONS Date: Friday, 20 April 2018 at 20:00 …
Art that is not only a something to admire but also acts as a mirror of our social identity in the here and now, is what the StArt Art Gallery’s collections are fast becoming known for. This new Contemporary Art Gallery, StArt @ The Wolfshack, is about to open its second exhibition, titled ‘Being Here’, a group exhibition showcases the …
With her father as an ambassador to Namibia, Isabel Katjavivi was exposed to politics early on in life; this is what led her to study international relations but visual art called to her, the unspoken conversation that needed to be had. Drawing from her cultural history, her family history and the past that needs to be seen, looked at and …
The art of today, contemporary art, challenges traditional boundaries and forms part of cultural dialogue. A bridge for Namibian contemporary art is about to open as the capitals first contemporary private art gallery, the StArt Art Gallery. A bridge that hopes to connect Namibian Artists with their audiences, because while Namibian art is on par with the rest of the …
Art can be a form of self-expression or a reflection of our society, it can also be a tool to heal. The latter was what initiated Namibian painter Silke Berens’ solo exhibition titled ´Brothers in Arms´. Faced with the trauma of war that spanned generations in her family, Silke took to her canvas to explore hard issues that are often …