Also known as: National Art Gallery of Namibia in Windhoek · NAGN
National Art Gallery of Namibia — venue hosting exhibitions of contemporary and student visual art, including the annual Art Splash show and works by Namibian artists.
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The Namibian
National Art Gallery of Namibia hosts Andrew van Wyk's retrospective 'Art Through the Eye of An Artist' in lower gallery
“Van Wyk takes patrons down the proverbial rabbit hole in 'Art Through the Eye of An Artist', which is currently on display in the NAGN's lower gallery.”
Now Showing: Promising Student and Vivid Veteran ArtThe Namibian
National Art Gallery of Namibia hosts 'Art Splash' College of the Arts student exhibition until 7 June
“Back at the NAGN and also at the Namibian Arts Association (NAA), 'Art Splash', an annual College of the Arts student exhibition is currently on display.”
Now Showing: Promising Student and Vivid Veteran ArtThe Namibian
National Art Gallery of Namibia will host 'Happy Art Hour' exhibition social on 19 July
“This Friday, 19 July, the National Art Gallery of Namibia will be hosting its popular exhibition social, called 'Happy Art Hour', featuring live art demonstrations by College of the Arts alumni.”
Windhoek events in the near futureThe Namibian
National Art Gallery of Namibia is presenting the 'Everyday Life' exhibition featuring diverse visual artists
“New and veteran visual artists exhibit side by side in the National Art Gallery of Namibia's (NAGN) 'Everyday Life'.”
‘Everyday Life' is dull at the art galleryThe Namibian
the NAGN's collection seems thoroughly flung together and carelessly curated
“unfortunately, the NAGN's collection seems thoroughly flung together and carelessly curated.”
‘Everyday Life' is dull at the art galleryThe Namibian
National Art Gallery of Namibia has no entrance fee for visitors
“There isn't one and the boys are free to explore as their mother trails patiently behind them.”
Four MomsThe Namibian
National Art Gallery of Namibia hosts College of the Arts annual ArtSplash exhibition
“The College of the Art's annual ArtSplash returns to the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN), featuring a selection of work from the institution's visual arts and design diploma students.”
Cota's ArtSplash Is ErraticThe Namibian
National Art Gallery of Namibia is organizing 'NAGN Narrating John Muafangejo's Story' exhibition
“As part of 'NAGN Narrating John Muafangejo's Story', a showcase of the artist's works from the NAGN's permanent collection, the gallery invites those who knew Muafangejo to expand on what has already been written, distorted or remains untold.”
Narrating John MuafangejoThe Namibian
National Art Gallery of Namibia featured Anna Shalihu in the exhibition titled 'What's Your Story'
“She has been featured in the latest National Art Gallery of Namibia exhibition titled 'What's Your Story', which was the culmination of a dynamic countrywide campaign involving more than 70 artists to partner the NAGN in producing artworks reflective of the times.”
Anna Shalihu the Creative Triple ThreatThe Namibian
National Art Gallery of Namibia is hosting group exhibition #WhatsYourStory? with 82 artists
“Nalishuwa tells his tale in #WhatsYourStory?, a sprawling group exhibition featuring 82 artists who have received funding and materials to create pieces reflecting on the pandemic.”
Artists Tell Covid-19 Stories at Art GalleryThe cities of Windhoek and Mannheim have opened "Namibia – A Photographic View," an exhibition exploring Namibia's people, communities, and environmental challenges, featuring work by photographers Margaret Courtney-Clarke and Rachel Ngeitokondjo Sakeus, on display for two weeks at the City of Windhoek Function Hall.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
The cities of Windhoek and Mannheim have opened "Namibia – A Photographic View," an exhibition exploring Namibia's people, communities, and environmental challenges, featuring work by photographers Margaret Courtney-Clarke and Rachel Ngeitokondjo Sakeus, on display for two weeks at the City of Windhoek Function Hall.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Bank Windhoek Triennial awards ceremony at the National Theatre honoured Namibian visual artists, with 277 submissions received exploring the theme "Namibian Identity." First prize winner Josef Madisia receives N$50,000 and a solo exhibition, while second and third prize winners receive N$35,000 and N$25,000 respectively.
22 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia must recognise the creative sector as a contributor to job creation, enterprise and economic growth rather than viewing culture solely as heritage preservation, Khomas governor Sam Nujoma said at the opening of a photographic exhibition in Windhoek. Nujoma urged deeper international cultural cooperation through joint exhibitions, artist residencies and skills-transfer programmes to create practical opportunities for Namibian creatives and bring investment and visibility to the sector.
22 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Khomas governor Sam Shafishuna Nujoma has called for Windhoek to position itself as a cultural destination rather than a tourist transit point, to keep visitors longer and distribute tourism income to creatives, hospitality businesses and residents. He said culture should be treated as an economic opportunity alongside heritage preservation.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Windhoek's downtown galleries hosted "Moonlight @ The Galleries," an evening event featuring exhibitions across four spaces including a Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre showcase of 35 artists for the centre's 35th anniversary, accompanied by a night market with food, crafts, and locally made beer.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Windhoek, while lacking the energy of Lagos, has distinctive character and appeal, particularly for well-travelled visitors, and that finding things to do depends on the visitor's mindset and effort.
2 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A writer reflects on Windhoek's cultural calendar, highlighting the annual Bastille Day garden party at the French ambassador's house, where short speeches, quality charcuterie, and champagne celebrate 14 July and France's art de vivre. The article notes that Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, a key event of the French Revolution that ended the French monarchy.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Frans Nambinga, who last held a solo show in 2008, is currently displaying abstract acrylic paintings inspired by African wisdom, culture and peoples at the Namibian Arts Association. The artist credits his long absence from solo exhibitions to fully booked galleries and time spent working as a DJ and running an arts training school in Katutura.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank Windhoek Triennial, a contemporary art competition for visual artists nationwide, has completed its judging process ahead of its 18 August exhibition opening. The competition invited submissions around the theme "Namibia's Identity: The Linework of a Country's Contours and Wealth," and was judged by multidisciplinary artists Lungiswa Gqunta and Tuli Mekondjo, scholars André du Pisani and Nashilongweshipwe Mushaandja, and curator Rapheal Chikukwa.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi said Namibia's relationship with Portugal still has significant potential for expansion, particularly in trade and investment, though the countries have developed cultural and trading ties. She noted that while trade volumes are improving, they have not yet matched the scale of ambition or depth of friendship between the two nations.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A listing of upcoming events in Namibia includes theatre workshops, art exhibitions, training sessions, and family expos over the coming weeks. Events range from stage actor training labs at the National Theatre of Namibia to an art exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Namibia, along with workshops on farm safety and urban gardening.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The annual 'Art Splash' exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Namibia showcases work by Windhoek College of the Arts students exploring themes of cultural preservation, identity and the effects of modernity on tradition through textiles, ceramics, sculpture, photography and mixed media until 23 May. Featured artists examine how ancestral knowledge, indigenous symbolism and cultural practice intersect with urbanisation, religious faith and contemporary life.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's event calendar features live music, rooftop jazz in Windhoek, community markets, marathon runs, acting workshops in Swakopmund, puppet-making sessions, and the start of Windhoek Karneval season, with activities ranging from free to N$600.
27 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Franco Namibian Cultural Centre hosts a Namibia-Japan dance exchange tonight, while the National Art Gallery displays children's artwork until April. The weekend features an Easter night market, a 5km–20km night race, and a children's Disney-themed fashion show at Wanderers sport grounds.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian suggests five low-pressure date options for Valentine's Day: making a shared playlist, painting together over wine, cooking an intimate meal at home, visiting a local art gallery, or simply resting together as a couple. The piece notes that Saturday Valentine's Day dates offer more time for celebration without the constraint of work hours.
14 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The University of Namibia's 2025 visual arts graduate exhibition, on display at the National Art Gallery of Namibia until 14 February, features work by six final-year students centred on motherhood, personal trauma and Namibian cultural heritage. Key installations include textiles honouring childbirth and motherhood, masks reflecting illness and resilience, and works engaging with the Herero and Nama genocide and indigenous cultural practices.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Art Gallery of Namibia's joint exhibition 'Art as Poetry', featuring works by André du Pisani and Helen Vale, closes on 5 February. The exhibition brings together approximately 50 artworks in various media, including painting, sculpture, pottery and found objects collected over 34 years, exploring how visual art conveys meaning through colour, texture, rhythm and form.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →