By Adolf Kaure. Italian artist, Stefano Zagalia won the Africa Wildlife Artist of the Year competition at the crowning ceremony which took place at Swakopmund’s Fine Art Gallery on Saturday. Gallery owner, Martina von Wenzel, said Zagalia is renowned for skillfully portraying the beauty and elegance of leopards and cheetahs. “He draws inspiration from the...
December 27, 2024
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Focus FM collaborates with Yango for local artist support – Windhoek Observer
Martin Endjala This week, Focus FM, a leading Namibian radio station, has entered into a strategic partnership with Hannes and Eve Rides, a Yango partner, to bolster support for “The Vault,” a Namibian music countdown show hosted by local artist Don Kamati. The collaboration marks a significant milestone for Hannes and Eve Rides as they...
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RMB Namibia and local artist unveil white marble rhino sculpture for anti-poaching efforts
By Michel Haoses. RMB Namibia, in partnership with local artist Alfeus Mvula, unveiled a striking white marble rhino sculpture last week in a show of support for anti-poaching efforts. Commissioned by the Namibia Professional Hunters Association (NAPHA), the sculpture will be temporarily displayed on Independence Avenue for public viewing until it finds a buyer. Proceeds...
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EDs, CROs and an Iconic Visual Artist
Straight talk Wwas the order of the day at a retreat for senior civil servants at Swakopmund over the weekend. Hosted by the Cabinet secretary George Simataa, participants included executive directors (EDs) of ministries and chief regional officers (CROs) of Namibia’s administrative regions. Simataa said the objective was for the top echelon of Namibia’s public...
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Visual artist creates suicide awareness through art
A visual artist is using his talent to raise awareness about suicide in Rundu. Paulus Kanyanga believes that his “Suicide Mural Project” will encourage more Namibians to open up about the realities behind the act. Titled “Only in the Darkness Can You See the Stars,” this piece of art depicts a reality that many Namibians...
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Artist challenge to showcase local talent ahead of Windhoek Jazz Festival
The City of Windhoek will host the Local Artist Challenge on 19 August at the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN), as a build-up to this year’s Windhoek Jazz Festival 2023. The challenge aims to showcase the talent of local jazz musicians, providing them with a platform to captivate the audience with their harmonious creations. The...
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Artist in the spotlight:Takudzwa Mukesi – WINDHOEK OBSERVER
Takudzwa Mukesi is a 22year old Zimbabwean national living in Namibia. He is an all-round senior architectural technologist, artist, and researcher. He has completed his bachelor’s and honors degrees in architecture and currently pursuing his master’s in architecture at the Namibia University of Science and Technology. He makes visual art and architectural explorations under the...
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Namibian visual artist scoops 2nd prize in painting competition
A Namibian visual artist, Laimi Mbangula, received a second prize from more than 2,000 African applicants, who took part in the ‘My Dream’ painting competition. The event was organised by Chinese organisations. 41 Namibians participated in the competition, and five were shortlisted. Mbangula’s painting, which won the second prize, symbolises the long-lasting friendship between Namibia...