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 …
The stage is set for an exhibition that is also the scene of a murder mystery. An anonymous artist has, in a mischievous yet meticulous style, prepared an entertaining journey in art for all who visit the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN). On this voyage you will be provoked to look deeper into art history and question what mythology …
To practice is to learn and learning is ultimately how we succeed at anything. A new exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN), is about to open that will showcase up and coming Namibian artistic talent that has been moulded through learning. The College of the Arts (COTA) Visual Arts Department have become known for producing some of …
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 …
A portrayal of life in the place that assisted him to be able to practice as an artist, is Tity Tshilumba’s latest solo exhibition titled The Daily Life which is currently on exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Namibia in the Main Gallery. Tity graduated with a distinction in painting from the Institute des Beaux Arts in Lubumbashi in …