Also known as: National Art Gallery of Namibia in Windhoek · NAGN
Namibian art institution hosting exhibitions by students, visual artists, and established artists exploring cultural identity, heritage, and contemporary themes.
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The 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 Namibian
National Art Gallery of Namibia is hosting the exhibition 'The Insight of Intrusive Women' until 18 July
“'The Insight of Intrusive Women' will be on display at the National Art Gallery of Namibia until 18 July.”
In Honour Of Intrusive WomenThe Namibian
National Art Gallery of Namibia is hosting the 'Landscape' group exhibition
“In 'Landscape', a group exhibition currently on display at the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN), space is spiritual, memorial, industrialised and contested.”
Namibian Landscapes – Dreamy And DireThe Namibian
National Art Gallery of Namibia is hosting 'African Modernism – The Architecture of Independence' exhibition
“The social media competition, which will run until 28 February, is taking place in line with the 'African Modernism – The Architecture of Independence' exhibition currently on display at the National Art Gallery of Namibia.”
Take a Selfie, Win Cash with Goethe-InstitutMinister 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 →
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 →