… Tickets are available at the gate. ‘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. …
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Monday, 11 May 2026
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National Art Gallery of Namibia
Also known as: National Art Gallery of Namibia in Windhoek · NAGN
National Art Gallery of Namibia — hosts exhibitions of contemporary and graduate artwork, along with displays of children's art and collaborative works by visual artists.
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- August 2019
… Get your seats from 20h00 and tickets are available at the door or in advance at webtickets.com.na. ‘We Me’, an exhibition by womxn, is currently on at the National Art Gallery of Namibia. …
The Scene- July 2019
… Find the exhibition ‘Nature At Its Best’ at Swakopmund’s Woermannhaus Gallery in Bismarck Street until 20 July. ‘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 Scene… Lynette Diergaardt’s exhibition ‘Namibian Identity Through Textiles’ is still on display at the National Art Gallery of Namibia until tomorrow. …
The Scene- June 2019
… Alpheus Mvula’s exhibition ‘Metaphor’ is on at the National Art Gallery of Namibia from today until 22 June. …
The SceneCheck out what is happening on the social scene this weekend and next… The National Art Gallery of Namibia is welcoming guests to witness Alpheus Mvula’s exhibition ‘Metaphor’ from today until 22 June. …
The Scene- May 2019
… The event starts from 21h00 and entrance is free. ‘Metaphor’, an exhibition by Alfeus Mvula, is on display at the National Art Gallery of Namibia. …
the Scene- February 2019
… The National Art Gallery of Namibia is hosting the College of the Arts’ ‘New Beginnings’ exhibition. …
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Culture
Windhoek College of the Arts students examine cultural identity and heritage
The News
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.
Why it matters
Windhoek College of the Arts exhibition explores cultural identity and heritage preservation as Namibian society navigates tradition and modernity.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 25 April
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
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
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
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
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
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 →