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National Art Gallery of Namibia

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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What’s been said

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  1. June 2019
  2. The Namibian

    National Art Gallery of Namibia will have on display Lynette Diergaardt's exhibition 'Namibian Identity Through Textiles' from today until 6 July

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    The gallery will also have Lynette Diergaardt's exhibition, 'Namibian Identity Through Textiles', on display from today until 6 July.

    The Scene
  3. February 2019
  4. The Namibian

    National Art Gallery of Namibia is hosting College of the Arts' 'New Beginnings' exhibition

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    The National Art Gallery of Namibia is hosting the College of the Arts' 'New Beginnings' exhibition.

    the Scene
World & Region

Namibia-Portugal trade and investment ties have room to grow

The News

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

Thursday 11 June

  1. Namibia-Portugal trade and investment ties have room to grow

    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

Thursday 21 May

  1. Weekly events calendar across Namibia highlights arts and training

    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

Saturday 25 April

  1. Windhoek College of the Arts students examine cultural identity and heritage

    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

Friday 27 March

  1. Coming weeks offer markets, runs, music and creative workshops

    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

Thursday 26 February

  1. Windhoek events guide: dance, fashion, workshops this week

    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

Saturday 14 February

  1. Five affordable Valentine's Day date ideas for Namibians

    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

Saturday 7 February

  1. Unam graduates explore motherhood and trauma through art

    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

Monday 2 February

  1. Final days to experience 'Art as Poetry' at NAGN

    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

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