The Project Room — Windhoek gallery hosting exhibitions of contemporary art, photography, and fiber works.
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The Namibian
The Project Room hosts 'Material Memories' exhibition at 5 Crohn Street in Windhoek
“Painstakingly crocheted with gifted and sourced plastic, 'Material Memories' is currently on display at The Project Room at 5 Crohn Street in Windhoek.”
Musukubili Crochets ‘Material Memories’The Namibian
The Project Room is hosting Helga Kohl's exhibition titled 'Time & Light' until 11 April
“'Time & Light' will be on display at Windhoek's The Project Room until 11 April.”
Kohl captures time and lightThe Namibian
The Project Room is open on Saturdays between 10h00 and 13h00
“On Saturdays, you can visit the National Art Gallery of Namibia in Windhoek from 09h00 to 14h00, The Project Room between 10h00 and 13h00 and Bellhaus Atelier & Galerie is open from 09h00 to 13h00.”
Five Easy Valentine’s Day DatesThe Namibian
The Project Room represented artists Anne Lacheiner-Kuhn and Maria Mbereshu at last year's fair
“Last year's fair welcomed over 30 000 visitors and featured Windhoek-based gallery The Project Room representing artists Anne Lacheiner-Kuhn and Maria Mbereshu.”
Cape Town art fair returns to the Mother CityThe Namibian
The Project Room hosted 'Kraal of Origins' where 'Kina' came alive
“Emanating from the 'Kraal of Origins' at The Project Room recently, the Owela Live Arts Trust piece came alive in the sound of drums, the clang of hoes and in the grounding sand.”
‘Kina’ tells stories of migration and returnThe Namibian
The Project Room presents 'Kina, a Kinaesthetic Choreopoem for Otherwise Grandchildren' next Friday and Saturday
“The Project Room presents 'Kina, a Kinaesthetic Choreopoem for Otherwise Grandchildren' next Friday and Saturday from 19h00.”
Fun Activities Over the Next Few WeeksThe Namibian
The Project Room moved from Jenner Street in Windhoek West to Julius K Nyerere Street in July
“The Project Room moved from Jenner Street in Windhoek West to Julius K Nyerere Street in July this year.”
So … About Southern Industrial?The Namibian
The Project Room is an independent gallery hosting Seibeb's exhibition
“Seibeb ambles into the independent gallery and sees his exhibition for the very first time.”
Seibeb Paints The PandemicThe Namibian
The Project Room is displaying Shitaatala's collection on Facebook and Instagram pages
“Joining the ranks of visual artists whose work is being touted online, the Namibia University of Science and Technology student's collection is currently on display on The Project Room's Facebook and Instagram pages.”
Shitaatala's Surreal DebutThe Namibian
The Project Room was initially slated to host 'Flashback' exhibition in collaboration with StArt Art Gallery
“Initially slated to be on show at The Project Room in collaboration with StArt Art Gallery and currently hosted at startartgallery.com, 'Flashback' catapults the viewer to the days when young Figueira chased the liberation.”
‘Flashback' by Tony FigueiraWindhoek'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 →
Artist Lynette Musukubili presents 'Material Memories', a solo exhibition of crocheted tapestries made from gifted and sourced plastic on display at The Project Room in Windhoek. The works document her daily life in the capital, exploring how memory lives in materials and the mundanity of everyday urban experiences.
1 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 →
Drag Night Namibia's 'Pride Kiki Ball' brought together LGBTQI+ community members and allies for competitions in categories including corporate realness, face, runway, body and performance at Le Roof. The event, held under the theme 'Show us Your Pride', was the first in Windhoek's Pride Month celebrations.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Esteemed analogue photographer Helga Kohl's exhibition "Time & Light" showcases her decades-long documentation of Kolmanskop, a ghost town in southern Namibia, capturing the decay and reclamation of what was once a thriving diamond mining settlement. The exhibition, on display at The Project Room in Windhoek until 11 April, features images of the abandoned town's interiors alongside photographs from Elizabeth Bay and Windhoek's city centre.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Visual artist Ndako Nghipandulwa has created a 12-work series titled "Job is Job" using discarded road signs to honour construction workers and celebrate the dignity of everyday work. The Windhoek City Police warned that altering public road signs is illegal, though Nghipandulwa's works were made from signs already being discarded and not in active use.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
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 Investec Cape Town Art Fair returns to Cape Town from 20–22 February with 126 exhibitors from 23 cities and 490 artists from 44 countries, exploring the theme "Listen". The 13th edition will feature expanded programming, four curated sections, new awards including the Orms International Photography Prize, and exhibitions beyond the convention centre, with Windhoek's The Project Room having participated in the previous year's fair.
4 February 2026 · The Namibian →