The ever-delightful Public Relations Officer at the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN), Annapaula Vakamuena shares here her learnings and lessons from the past year, her self examination from Africa… her Afrospection. Looking Back… Q: How would you describe your 2017? A: Rewarding. Q: What was something good that came out of 2017? A: Honest self-introspection and personal growth. Q: …
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 …
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 …
It started as a politically inspired project and became a thought provoking statement that questions individual inner perspectives. Ndasuunje Papa Shikongeni is about to open his first photographic exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Namibia, titled ‘Inspiration through the lens – Home is where the heart belongs’. The images, stirring and beautiful, are contradictory; warm yet chilling. The story …
In this episode of the MYD Earth Show we talk about innovation in the space of sustainability and how even in the arts you can be environmentally conscious with Dr. Paul Godard and Lisa Scriven. Dr. Paul Godard is a world renowned photographer whose work is a celebration of nature. He is in Namibia together with Lisa, to launch an …
Drumming, art, painting and music – get your creative juices flowing this week with all the inspiring events on in Windhoek. PUBLIC DRUMMING CIRCLE Date: Wednesday, 17 May 2017 @ 18:00 Venue: Joe’s Beerhouse Drum Café Namibia and Joe’s Beerhouse presents: A Drumming Circle, every Wednesday at the boma of Joe’s Beerhouse! Anyone can join. A limited number of …
An exhibition that looks at Namibian architecture, past, present and future, is about to open its doors to the public to view an artistic counter point of static and active, which is what architecture, is described as. Namibian architect Nina Maritz, notes, “What is interesting about architecture, it’s probably the most stunning art in one sense, because you build a …
Tulina Nakashona is a Namibian textile artist, Thabo Pitso is a South African sculptor and installation artist. What connects these two artists is that their work stands side by side at the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) as part of the Tulipamwe International Artists’ Workshop and Exhibition. The workshop and exhibition brings together artists from all over the globe …
Since it’s inception, 23 years ago, the Tulipamwe International Artists’ Workshop has been a showcase of the power artists derive from collaboration. Now running at the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN), the exhibition of the works produced through this workshop show a spirit of togetherness that is the calling card of this event. “The point of the workshop was …
Pashuka, which means to be alert, enlightened, wise and with open eyes, has just opened up at the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN). It’s a reading corner housed inside the NAGN that is aiming to be a home for artists to commune and be inspired through developing their knowledge of art. According to the NAGN of Namibia, “the Pashuka …