Frans’ Art from the Heart

Frans Uunona was born in a small village near Oshikati. It was through visiting someone’s home, filled with art that, at age four, the artist in him was awakened. Today, art is his lifestyle, as not only does he produced beautiful works of art, but he teaches young Namibian children art, as well. 99FM’s MYD Art spoke to Frans to …

AON Out & About 24 – 30 April 2017

Art, Games Nights, Comedy, Music and The Happiest 5K in the World – Windhoek has you covered this week!   THE ARTS ASSOCIATION HERITAGE TRUST PRESENTS FRANS UUNONA THE YOUNG MAN’S HE[ART] EXHIBITION Date: Monday, 24 – 27 April 2017 between 09:00 – 17:00 Venue: Omba Gallery at the Craft Centre Frans Uunona was born in 1990 in the small …

Crafting a Future for Namibian Fine Art

A new beginning for the Arts Association Heritage Trust as a revival exhibition is asking all the lovers of art, to travel back in time to see the future of Namibian art. 99FM’s MYD Art spoke to the Manager and Curator of the Arts Association Heritage Trust (AAHT), Elize van Huyssteen, about this revival as well as the global and …

In the Footsteps of John Muafangejo

The John Muafangejo Season is underway, a season to remember the iconic Namibian artist who helped to put art in Namibia on the map. Despite his very evident influence, little is known about the man and the artist. “Many printmakers today will say that John Muafangejo was an inspiration in their work.” Says Gina Figueira the Collections Curator at the National Art …

Social Commentary Through Art

John Kalunda is a Namibian artist who is not only making a living off his art, but also contributing to the narrative of our social identity. Born in Kavango East in Northern Namibia, John has just opened his first solo exhibition in Windhoek, titled Urban Identity. His determination is palpable amongst those that work with him and with pride he …