The Capital’s first contemporary private art gallery, the StArt Art Gallery, opened its doors this year to rave reviews. StArt Art Gallery aims to be a bridge that connects Namibian Artists with their audiences, and through doing so support the growth of this industry. The names behind the gallery Gina Figueira and Helen Harris share here their learnings and lessons …
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 …
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 …
The Magic Moments episode from the MYD series, Independent Connection. Here we look back at the series, and the many voices that gave insight into the strength of connection, and how this enables freedom and independence. “If you humble yourself and choose to uplift and serve others in the process, through that, you will be uplifted. For me that is what connecting …
Curator of Collections at the National Art Gallery of Namibia and Artist, Gina Figueira, joined us in studio for this episode of the MYD Show. “Artists are giving something of themselves in their art making, and that’s a vulnerability that you produce when you open yourself up for that sharing, and I think that it’s only though making yourself vulnerable …
Creativity is something not limited to artists, but something that is alive in every human being. As with anything though, creativity is a cumulative activity; the more you do it, the better you get at it. While we may feel tired from the year that was, the holiday season is a great time to get the creative juices flowing and …
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 …