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.
National Art Gallery of Namibiais hostingCynthia Schimming's exhibition 'Fashion Beyond Trends' until 9 November
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“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.”
National Art Gallery of Namibiais hosting'Fashion Beyond Trends' by Cynthia Schimming from tomorrow until 9 November
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“The National Art Gallery of Namibia is hosting 'Fashion Beyond Trends' by Namibian fashion designer Cynthia Schimming from tomorrow until 9 November.”
National Art Gallery of Namibiais displayingexhibition 'Ovizire – Somgu: From Where Do We Speak?' until 24 August
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“'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.”
National Art Gallery of Namibiais showcasingexhibition 'Ovizire Somgu: From Where Do We Speak?' until 24 August
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“'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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.