NAGN’s Contemporary Permanent Collection showcases contemporary and traditional Art and Craft. Quality and Innovations by autodidacts, professionals and academics provide a wide and rich variety of artworks.  The collections typifies Namibia’s Independence slogan of “Unity in Diversity”.

The abstract painting “Crown of Thorns” by established artist, Barbara Bohlke encourages Rothko-like contemplation; whilst Joe Madisia’s naturalistic and controversial “Culture and Privacy”  provides for scintillating debates on African Culture in the Modern world.

Relief work by sculptor Erik Schnack evidences the resourcefulness in the use of found objects which characterizes contemporary Afrikan Art, and characterizes its appeal for European artists.

Paul Kiddo’s narrative, “Babylon Suburb” gives us insight into contemporary Katatura with his meticulous attention to detail, humor and cultural references.  

Contemporary printmakers such as Ndasunye Shikongeni, Phillipus Sheehama, Shiya Karuseb and Ismael Tjijenda are examples of a strong contemporary generation of printmaking, beginning originally with John Muafangejo, and continued by Joseph Madisia.  

The collection also houses works by Muafangejo – the first black Namibian Artist to gain us international acclaim.  His linocuts depict the liberation struggle from a religious and narrative perspective.  

Other subjects include cultural life, historical and religious events, as well as stories about the artist’s personal life.  

The images below show details of these works.

 

Babra Bohike "Crown of Thorns" Oil on canvas	Joseph Madesia "Culture and Privacy" Oil on canvas	Erick Scnack "Solicit Condomon" Mixed media	Unknown "Untitled" Wooden sculpture	Mtambo "Traditional Chkwe Mask" Mixed media
Paul Kiddo "Coming" Oil on board	Inatu Indongo "Determination past present and future" Mixed media	Pedro Vorster "Symbols have oshonnas for umbilical cords" Oil on canvas	Kaleb Haipinge "Culture Boy" Cardboard print 1/4	John Muafangejo "Ovambo" Lino Print
Ponofi Veico & Karina Nambahu "Emty Dress"	Susan Mitchinson "Young Man" Oil on canvas	Grabriel Kashava "Dream of Home" Lino Print 10/100	Liena Kakongo "Traditional Dress" Clay Sculpture	John Muafangejo "St. Michael Church in Windhoek  Lino Print