Also known as: National Art Gallery of Namibia in Windhoek · NAGN
Gallery hosting contemporary and student art exhibitions in Windhoek, including works on cultural identity and heritage.
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The 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-InstitutThe Namibian
National Art Gallery of Namibia hosted Safari Line exhibition on display until 30 November
“'Safari Line' was launched by Matheus last Friday at the National Art Gallery of Namibia in Windhoek, where it will be on display until 30 November.”
Inspired By Namibian Culture and History CBK's ‘Safari Line'The Namibian
National Art Gallery of Namibia hosted Lukas Amakali's '#Selfie' exhibition from 10 October to 9 November
“The exhibition officially opened at the National Art Gallery of Namibia in Windhoek on 10 October and will be on display until 9 November.”
‘#Selfie' with AmakaliThe Namibian
National Art Gallery of Namibia is hosting 'Fashion Beyond Trends' by Cynthia Schimming until Saturday, 9 November
“The National Art Gallery of Namibia is hosting 'Fashion Beyond Trends' by Namibian fashion designer Cynthia Schimming until Saturday, 9 November.”
The SceneThe Namibian
National Art Gallery of Namibia is hosting Cynthia Schimming's exhibition 'Fashion Beyond Trends' until 9 November
“Former model, lecturer, clothing technologist and fashion designer Cynthia Schimming has ventured out of her comfort zone to host her first exhibition, 'Fashion Beyond Trends', currently on at the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) until 9 November.”
Cynthia Schimming Showcases ‘Fashion Beyond Trends'The Namibian
National Art Gallery of Namibia is hosting 'Fashion Beyond Trends' by Cynthia Schimming from tomorrow until 9 November
“The National Art Gallery of Namibia is hosting 'Fashion Beyond Trends' by Namibian fashion designer Cynthia Schimming from tomorrow until 9 November.”
The SceneThe Namibian
National Art Gallery of Namibia is displaying exhibition 'Ovizire – Somgu: From Where Do We Speak?' until 24 August
“'Ovizire – Somgu: From Where Do We Speak?', an exhibition of video installations, photography and soundscape, is currently on at the National Art Gallery of Namibia until 24 August.”
The SceneThe Namibian
National Art Gallery of Namibia is displaying 'We Me' exhibition by womxn ending Thursday 8 August
“'We Me', an exhibition by womxn, is currently on at the National Art Gallery of Namibia.”
The SceneThe Namibian
National Art Gallery of Namibia is showcasing exhibition 'Ovizire Somgu: From Where Do We Speak?' until 24 August
“'Ovizire Somgu: From Where Do We Speak?', an exhibition of video installations, photography and soundscape, will be showcased at the National Art Gallery of Namibia.”
The SceneWindhoek'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 →
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 →