Reykjavík Grapevine - 23.07.2004, Blaðsíða 25

Auglýsing Auglýsing
Iðnó - Theatre
Summer Season of Light nights July 5th - August
27th. Every Monday and Friday at 8.30 p.m. (dura-
tion 2 hours). Light Nights is presented in English.
Volcano show: Red rock cinema
11:00-22:00 every day
If you don’t want to wait for the next volcanic erup-
tion, then just go watch a video of the last, it’s less
dangerous and much more reliable then nature.
Admission 750ISK
Gallery Kolbrún S. Kjarval
Uniquely designed, hand-made ceramics
Ásmundarsafn, Sculpture museum
10:00-16:00 every day
The Man and Material. A retrospective exhibition of
works by Asmundur Sveinsson.
Telecommunications Museum
Tue,Thu&Sun 11:00-17:00
Pictures and items related to the history of tele-
communications.
Reykjavík Zoo and Family Park
10:00-18:00 every day
Icelandic horse and sheep, along with local variet-
ies other animals in the zoo. Right beside it is
the Park, which has various activities for the whole
family.
Reykjavík Botanical Garden
10:00-22:00 every day
All kinds of plants and flowers on display.
Kjarvalsstaðir Art Museum
10:00-17:00 every day
Roni Horn: Her, her, her and her: Photographs
taken in the Reykjavik Swimming Hall. Francesco
Clemente: New Works. Works from the Kjarval Col-
lection. An overview of Kjarval’s work which shows
how he developed as an artist.
Einar Jónsson Sculpture Museum
Tue-Sun 14:00-17:00
Works of Einar Jónsson, Iceland´s first sculptor.
Hafnarhúsið, Reykjavík Art Museum
10:00-17:00 every day
I Didn’t Do It. Private exhibition of Thorvaldur Thor-
steinsson - the museum’s summer exhibition. And
part of the Erró Collection on show.
Sigurjón Ólafsson Sculpture Museum
Tue-Sun 14:00-17:00
Sigurjón Ólafsson’s Works in public Space: Poster
exhibition and sculptures related to Ólafsson’s
monuments and public sculptures.
Reykjavík Museum of Photography
Mon-Fri 12:00-19:00, Sat&Sun 13:00-
17:00.
A collection of Finnish contemporary photographs.
Museum of Medical History
Sun,Tue,Thu,Sat 13:00-17:00
Artefacts, tools, instruments and pictures on the
subject.
Numismatic Collection of the Central Bank
Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00, Closed 12:00-13:00.
Icelandic coins and banknotes.
Icelandic Institute of Natural History
Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun 13:00-17:00
Geological, botanical and zoological exhibits, dis-
playing the nature of Iceland.
Saga Museum
10:00-16:00 every day.
The Saga museum intimately recreates key mo-
ments in Icelandic history and gives a compelling
view into how Icelanders have lived and thought for
more than a millenium through the use of life size
likenesses
Reykjavík Electricity Museum
Tue-Sun 13:00-17:00
A historical survey of the uses of electricity in the
city of Reykjavik, from the time of the first hydro-
electric station at Elliðaár, in operation from 1921
onwards. Ends August 1
Reykjavík City Library
Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00
Books and periodicals in Icelandic as well as Eng-
lish, Scandinavian and other languages. Also has a
childrens and a comic book section.
Hafnarborg Art Gallery
Wed-Sun 11:00-17:00
Contemporary Japanese art. The works include
paintings, sculpture and installations by 40 artists.
Ends August 2
Gallery Fold
Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00 Sat 11:00-17:00 Sun
14:00-17:00
One of the largest Galleries in Iceland, works by
many know artists.
Gallery Hnoss
Mon-Fri 12:00-18:00 Sat 11:00-16:00
Auður Eysteinsdóttir works with aquarelle, pastels
and stained glass. Hildur Margrétardóttir works
with oil on canvas and aquarelle.
Gallery Meistari Jakob
Mon-Fri 11:00-18:00, Sat 11:00-14:00
The gallery is run by eleven artists who work in ce-
ramics, textiles, printmaking and paintings and you
will always find one of them at the gallery.
Gallery Tukt
Mon-Thu 13:00-18:00, Fri 13:00 - 17:00
Various artists.
Safn
Wed-Fri 14:00-18:00. Sat&Sun 14:00-17:00
The works were the artists’ most current works at
the time of the museums purchase. The artists in
Safn include: Donald Judd, On Kawara, Karin Sand-
er, Lawrence Weiner, Dan Flavin, and Dieter Roth.
Art Studio Gallery
Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00
Ceramic by Svetlana Matusa and oilpaintings by
Helgi Hálfdánarson
SATURDAY
JULY 24
Sirkus
Sirkus Flea Market, see picks for details
Hallgrímskirkja Church
Lunch Time Concert - By Gary Verkade playing on
a organ
Austurbær
The musical Hair: Is known world over for its catchy
music and hippie ambiance. Some of Iceland´s
most popular entertainers are involved in the show.
SUNDAY
JULY 25
Klink og bank artist workplace
Pancakes concert in Russia
Árbæjarsafn, Folk Museum
Haymaking: learn to wield a scythe and rake.
Viðey Island
Family Day on Viðey: Commencing at 13:30 with
a cruise aboard the Árnes from Miðbakki dock at
Reykjavík Harbour. Cruise to Viðey, guided by Ör-
lygur Hálfdanarson.
Hallgrímskirkja Church
Evening Concerts Sundays - By Gary Verkade play-
ing on a organ
Austurbær
The musical Hair: Is known world over for its catchy
music and hippie ambiance. Some of Iceland´s
most popular entertainers are involved in the show.
TUESDAY
JULY 27
Viðey Island
Guided walk around Viðey: The focus on the history
of Viðey and especially the western island. Guided
with the Rev. Þórir Stephensen
Sigurjón Ólafsson Sculpture Museum
Summerconcerts: The Czech ensemble Musica
ad Gaudium; Andrea Brozáková soprano, Jaromír
Tichý, flute, Václav Kapusta, bassoon and Alena
Tichá, harpsichord, joined by the Icelandic oboist
Eydís Franzdóttir.
THURSDAY
JULY 29
Hallgrímskirkja Church
Lunch Time Concert - By Magnús Ragnarsson play-
ing on a organ
SATURDAY
JULY 31
Hallgrímskirkja Church
Lunch Time Concert - By Kári Þormar playing on
a organ
SUNDAY
AUGUST 1
Árbæjarsafn, Folk Museum
Postal history. Old-style mail delivery.
Viðey Island
Family Day on Viðey: Cruise to Viðey, guided by the
Rev. Þórir Stephensen, commencing at 13:30 with
a cruise aboard the Árnes from Miðbakki dock at
Reykjavík Harbour.
Hallgrímskirkja Church
Evening Concerts Sundays - By Kári Þormar playing
on a organ, Kári Þormar has given concerts both
here in Iceland and abroad and has on several
occasions accompanied the Hallgrímskirkja Motet
Choir both in concerts and on television.
MONDAY
AUGUST 2
Árbæjarsafn, Folk Museum
Family Day at Reykjavik Museum: Childhood and
toys in olden days. Children’s horse rides. Chil-
dren’s games and activities.
TUESDAY
AUGUST 3
Safn
Opening of two exhibiton, The German painter
Katharina Grosse (b. 1961) is among the most in-
teresting contemporary artists working with this old
medium, the painting. Other is Eggert Pétursson,
Pétursson´s (b. 1956) canvases have to make you
think of all the hours spent on completing them.
Viðey Island
Guided walk around Viðey: Guided walk with geolo-
gist Ásta Þorleifsdóttir, who tells visitors about the
geology of Viðey and the surrounding area.
by Marcie Hume
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ONGOING
ASÍ museum
Tue-Sun 14:00-18:00
Exhibition by the artist Hafstein Austmann, the
name of the show is Colours of the water
Gallery Sævar Karl
Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00
Exhibition by Sigríður Bachman
Gallery of the Icelandic printmakers as-
sociation
Tue-Sun 14:00-18:00
Exhibition by ólafur Þórðarson
Culture House
11:00-17:00 every day
A summer exhibition entitled The Poetic Edda.
The exhibition is intended to provide visitors with
some insights into these ancient poems. Many
of Iceland’s national treasures are on display in
the Culture House’s featured exhibition Medieval
Manuscripts – Eddas and Sagas. Exhibition Home
Rule 1904.
Gerðarsafn, Kóparvogur Art Gallery
Tue-Sun 11:00-17:00.
RECENT AQUISITIONS:
Works by Icelandic artists having exhibited at the
museum in recent years. The summer exhibition
features a broad spectrum of paintings, drawings,
photographs, sculptures and textiles owned by
the museum.
Nordic House
Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00, Sat&Sun 12:00-17:00
7-A View from the North: Travelling exhibition - 7
artists from the Nordic Countrie. The artists in
this group have exhibited extensively and received
awards and recognition for their work on an
international level. Admission: Icel. kr. 300.-
Kling og Bang Gallery
Thu-Sun 14:00-18:00
Exhibition by world famous american artists Paul
McCarthy and Jason Rhoades
Árbæjarsafn, Folk Museum
Tue-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat&Sun 10:00-
18:00
Árbæjarsafn, Folk Museum is Reykjavík City´s folk
museum and the largest open air museum in Ice-
land. It is composed of around 30 buildings from
different periods, most of which have been moved
from downtown Reykjavík.
Austurvöllur out door exhibition
Icelanders: Photography Exhibition in Austurvellir,
A Meeting with the Icelanders over a period of two
years, photographer Sigurgeir Sigurjónsson and
author Unnur Jökulsdóttir travelled the length and
breadth of Iceland and visited people from all over
the country.
101 Gallery
Exhibition by various artists
Gallery i8
Thu&Fri 11:00-18:00
Exhibition by Jeanine Cohen. Cohen has never
been to Iceland, however. Her work is the result of
a more general kind of intense observation.
National Gallery of Iceland
11:00-17:00 every day
This year’s summer exhibition will address the
theme Environment and nature in Icelandic 20th-
century art.
Handverk og Hönnun
Mon-Fri 09.00-16:00
Summer Exhibition of contemporary and tradi-
tional Icelandic art and crafts.
Pearl
10:00-21:30 every day
The sculptor Teddi displays his artwork of wood
and metal at the Pearl in July. Ends July 31
Hafnarborg Art Gallery
Wed-Sun 11:00-17:00
Waiting: Sculptures donated to the museum by
the artist Einar Már Guðvarðarson.
Contemporary Japanese art: An exhibition of
contemporary Japanese art made by 40 artists.
The works include paintings, sculpture and instal-
lations. Ends August 2
CULTUREARTS and
In the footsteps of fictional characters
by Eydís Björnsdóttir
I leaned against the firm wall of the City Library. I was early. Not a soul in sight. Did I get the ad-
dress wrong? I grabbed hold of my mobile to ensure I was at the right place. Yep, right place. An elderly
man approached the building. Waiting for the same tour, I wondered? Or maybe it was the tour guide?
He walked passed me. Finally, the tour guide arrived and we followed the brilliant blue outfit which
served as our beacon of light on our voyage through Reykjavík’s streets and corners.
The City Library organises guided
walking tours around Reykjavík cen-
tre, where scenes of great Icelandic
literature are visited. There is a guide
who delicately blends the world of
fiction with history, while an actor
reads excerpts from selected books
and brings them to life at the very
places they are set in. At noteworthy
places, we would stop to listen to
her learned lectures on buildings of
importance to the city’s history.
The first building we came upon is
the oldest house in Reykjavík, which
happens to be right next to where the
first settler of Iceland lived. Workers
attempted to drown out the voice of
our tour guide with their vehement
sawing but we outsmarted them by
relocating. We also saw the govern-
ment building, where our actor read
about its fictional inmates. Yes, it
used to be a prison. Then we saw the
lake, where the ducks tried to drown
out the voice of the actor, but his
deep bellowing overpowered their
measly squeaks. Another building we
came upon was the first elementary
school in Reykjavík. A car roamed
the parking lot, but gave way to our
insistent method of simply standing
there. Our tour guide then bravely
confronted a car when we stood
outside a local bar, Kaffibarinn, and
gracefully manoeuvred it to drive on
the further side of the street while
we listened to more knowledge. The
tour then ended in the middle of a
crowded book store as we listened to
the last book excerpt. It was refresh-
ing to see how the whole tour gained
a certain charm from all its distrac-
tions instead of losing ground to it.
Not only will visitors benefit from
this walk, but more locals also
should sign up to see what Reykjavík
was like before the time of mobile
phones. Either way, it’s definitely
not necessary to have read any of
the local subject matter to be able to
enjoy the walk, and you´ll certainly
have a fine introduction to the great-
est works of Icelandic literature.H
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