Questioning What Comfort Is?

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 …

Perspectives for the Environment in the Arts

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 …

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 …

Naked Spaces – 10 May to 2 June

After hosting self-funded solo exhibitions in 2015, 23 year old self-taught Namibian nude Art photographer and performance artist, Julia Hango, widely known as JuliART, returns with an exhilarating raw showcase titled #NakedSpaces. The series of photographs documents spaces where different Namibian people feel most comfortable being naked. An exploration of the “human in nature”, the conservative mindset, the hypocritical mindset, as well …

Painting with a Lens

“It’s very important to have a sense of self-worth, as artists we need to express that importance with the work we do.” A young Namibian with a strong sense of self worth and artistic flare, Oshoveli Shipoh is making his mark from behind the camera. Working as a designer in the advertising arena, Oshoveli is also becoming a well-known Namibian …