To establish Namad as one of the leading international art galleries, celebrating diversity, cultural heritage, and creativity, while nurturing a sense of unity and understanding among art enthusiasts worldwide.
Vision
Our Story
Namad Gallery draws its name from the Persian word 'Namad,' meaning felt, a material deeply woven into Afghanistan's cultural heritage. Founded by Marzia Panahi in 2020, Namad began its journey, envisioning a fusion of Afghan artistry with the contemporary world, and use Namad as the canvas for paintings. We started by providing a platform for local artists to showcase their talent on this unique canvas, propelling a fusion of tradition and modernity. Namad quickly expanded, crafting diverse items like walnut wood Chess boards in addition to paintings. Namad's artworks gained national and regional recognition, evolving from a local initiative to a recognized brand. Notably, Namad's pieces were chosen by several entities as gifts for their esteemed guests and delegates, symbolizing Afghanistan's rich artistry. However, this chapter of Namad's story saw a crucial conclusion in August 2021 due to the political changes in Afghanistan.
Now, we are an officially registered gallery in Germany since April 2024, and our VR Gallery has been online since September 2023.
Latif Eshraq
Expressing art through heart.
Faiqa Sultani
Graduate of Sociology of Art from India.
Behrang Ati
A self-taught contemporary artist.
OUR ARTISTS
These are some of our artists from Afghanistan who have been with Namad since day one. Each artist has their own style of working and express their stories in unique ways.
EXECUTIVE
OUR TEAM
EXECUTIVE
Business and art drive her force.
Marzia Panahi
Director
Architect with entrepreneurial spirit.
Ferdous Samim
Creative Director
An intersection of technology and art.
GLRY
Technical Partner
Oscar-nominated filmmaker & writer.
Anders Hammer
Consultant
Events
Programs
Step into a world where creativity knows no limits. You can experience the collections of artworks by Latif Eshraq, and engage with artworks from the comfort of your own space.
Namad's Virtual Reality (VR) Gallery
Global Canvas aims to ignite profound dialogues among artists hailing from Afghanistan and diverse corners of the world through the medium of art.
