The Project Room

Windhoek gallery hosting exhibitions by Namibian and international visual artists, including photography, mixed media, and fibre works.

2019-02-152026-10-06

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March 2020
27 MarThe Namibian
The Project Room was initially slated to host 'Flashback' exhibition in collaboration with StArt Art Gallery
Source
“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 Figueira
20 MarThe Namibian
The Project Room will be moving their retrospective 'Flashback' online in collaboration with StArt Art Gallery
Source
“Turning to the digital in these trying times is The Project Room in collaboration with StArt Art Gallery, who will be moving their retrospective 'Flashback' by Tony Figueira online.”
Coronavirus: The Arts Spaces Are Closed
August 2019
16 AugThe Namibian
The Project Room is displaying 'Stars & Ashes' exhibition by Urte Remmert, ends today
Source
“'Stars & Ashes' by Urte Remmert is available for viewing at The Project Room, situated at 32 Jenner Street in Windhoek.”
The Scene
2 AugThe Namibian
The Project Room is hosting 'Stars and Ashes' by Urte Remmert tonight
Source
“'Stars and Ashes' by Urte Remmert will open at The Project Room tonight.”
The Scene

Culture

Visual artist Nghipandulwa exhibits mixed media on recycled road signs

The News

Artist and civil engineer Ndako Nghipandulwa's 'Signs Of The Times' exhibition at Windhoek's The Project Room uses discarded road signs as canvases to depict construction workers, Namibian children, and critiques of authority. The work explores themes of childhood naivety, life's unpredictability, and generational hope through pieces like 'Winding Road' and 'We Could Never Fly, Maybe You Can'.

19 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 19 September

Visual artist Nghipandulwa exhibits mixed media on recycled road signs
Artist and civil engineer Ndako Nghipandulwa's 'Signs Of The Times' exhibition at Windhoek's The Project Room uses discarded road signs as canvases to depict construction workers, Namibian children, and critiques of authority. The work explores themes of childhood naivety, life's unpredictability, and generational hope through pieces like 'Winding Road' and 'We Could Never Fly, Maybe You Can'.
19 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 5 August

Moonlight @ The Galleries celebrates Windhoek's art scene
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 →

Sunday 2 August

Windhoek offers charm despite recent boredom claims
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 →

Saturday 1 August

Lynette Musukubili showcases crocheted tapestries in Windhoek gallery
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 →

Saturday 18 July

Bastille Day celebration at French ambassador's residence in Windhoek
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 →

Tuesday 9 June

Drag ball launches Windhoek's LGBTQI+ Pride Month celebrations
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 →

Wednesday 8 April

Analogue photographer Kohl exhibits decades of Kolmanskop images
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 →

Friday 27 February

Artist uses discarded road signs to celebrate construction workers
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 →

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 →

Wednesday 4 February

Cape Town art fair returns with global artists and new focus
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 →