Award winning Namibian artist, Isabel Katjavivi, is not afraid to use her art to share an important message. Artist, Photographer and Film Maker, Isabel shares here her learnings and lessons from the past year, her self examination from Africa… her Afrospection. Isabel’s favourite quote right now: ‘Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until …
In this episode of the MYD Earth Show, we speak to a Namibian Artist whose research into the origins of the Brandberg White Lady has lead to an interesting hypothesis. Sharing his opinion as an artist, Linus Malherbe, has drawn deductions based on artistic style that offer an interesting opinion to this world-renowned piece of art’s origins. Take a listen …
A collection of alternative photographic prints depicting various medicinal plants of the Topnaar and Ju’/Hoansi people, their application and the wealth of wisdom that lies in ancient astuteness. This is what can be expected from Namibian Artist, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Environmental and Social Activist, Marita van Rooyen’s latest exhibition, ‘The Elders Called it Medicine’. “Having grown up in this wonderfully …
In this episode of the MYD Show, a Namibian artist who uses music and visual art, to create awareness around social issues and drive a message of inclusivity for all humanity, joined us in studio. That artist is Papa Ndasuunje Shikongeni, popularly known as Papa Shikongeni. “I had to leave to exile, with my young age. I became a solider… …
Nicky Marais’ artwork is known for telling the story of the Namibian landscape, and the social and political history of the Namibian people. Her most recent collection, that adorned the walls of the National Art Gallery of Namibia’s Main Gallery and was titled Presence In Absence, saw this acclaimed Namibian artist, and Lecturer at the College of the Arts, explore …
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 …
Foibe Amundaba is a Namibian artist whose exhibition, “Contrasting colours of a Namibian”, is on at the FNCC right now. Her work is a collection of breathtaking images where colour dances, yet a poignant and powerful message is felt. Contrasting colours of a Namibian, Foibe explains, “is a theme inspired by the mood and feelings of me as a Namibian …
Hangula Werner is a Namibian artist who captures audiences with his vivid surrealist art pieces and who has re-emerged after a six-year hiatus with an exhibition, titled Hangula Werner Surreal, at the FNCC in Windhoek. 99FM’s MYD Art caught up with the animated yet humble artist whose style is unique and multi-faceted, “some people say that they’re looking at more than one …
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 …
Namibian artist Petrus Amuthenu is, through his work, contributing to our international acclaim for the exceptional print makers that come out of Namibia. His solo exhibition is testament to the artistic talent in our country. 99FM’s MYD Art sat down with the young artist to talk about his artistic journey, his mentor and his collection which is defined by powerful …