National Art Gallery of Namibia

The National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) is an institution for art and culture of the government of Namibia and is situated in Windhoek, Namibia. Its aims are to encourage and cultivate art in Namibia.

In the National Art Gallery of Namibia there is a permanent exhibition of international recognition showing Namibian, African and European art. The Gallery shows also local art. Hercules Viljoen – former Professor and Head of Department in Visual and Performing Arts at the University of Namibia – is the director at the moment.

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Coordinates: 22°33′42″S 17°05′08″E / 22.56167°S 17.08556°E / -22.56167; 17.08556

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