Reykjavík Grapevine - 04.07.2008, Blaðsíða 44

Art | Venue finder
101 Gallery
Hverfisgata 18A | F6
Located in the 101
Hotel, features a
broad selection of
international and local
contemporary art.
Artótek
Tryggvagata 15 | D5
An Icelandic art
exhibition space and
art dealer. Pieces are
available for purchase
or lease.
ASÍ Art Museum
Freyugata 41 | G10
Run by the ASI labor
union, features mostly
contemporary Icelan-
dic art. Free entry.
Árbæjarsafn
Kistuhylur 4 | Off the
Grid
An open-air museum
featuring arts-and-
crafts fairs and exhibi-
tions in the summer.
The Einar Jónsson
Museum
Eiriksgata | G9
Features a permanent
exhibition on the
sculptor Einar Jónsson
as well as temporary
exhibits.
The Culture House
Hverfisgata 15 | F6
A Museum of Icelandic
cultural history, with
an ongoing exhibition
of the original manu-
scripts of the sagas
and eddas.
Gallery Kling & Bang
Laugavegur 23 | G7
Exhibits upcoming and
established contem-
porary artists as well
as hosting screenings,
lectures and perfor-
mances.
Gallery Turpentine
Ingólfstræti 5 | F7
Houses a collection of
Icelandic contempo-
rary artwork as well as
works from old Icelan-
dic masters both for
display and sale.
i8 Gallery
Klapparstígur 33 | G7
Represents work by an
eclectic mix of Icelan-
dic and international
contemporary art.
Living Art Museum
Vatnsstígur 3 | G7
A non-profit gallery
that organizes 8-10
larger exhibitions every
year as well as other
cultural events.
Lost Horse Gallery
Skólastræti 1 | F6
Located in a renovated
stable off Laugavegur,
features work by local
artists.
The National Gallery
of Iceland
Fríkirkjuvegur 7 | E8
Houses the national
art collection and is
the center of research
and documentation of
Icelandic art.
The National Mu-
seum
Suðurgata 41 | C9
Established in 1863,
this museum features
exhibits on Icelandic
cultural heritage.
The Nordic House
Sturlugata 5 | C11
Explores and promotes
Scandinavian culture
with regular lectures,
films and exhibitions.
The Numismatic
Museum
Einholt 4 | K9
Presents a cultural his-
tory of Iceland through
analysis of collected
coins, medals and
books.
Reykjavík 871+/-2
Aðalstræti 17 | D6
Museum on the
founding of Reykjavík.
Located in the oldest
house in the city. Tours
in English on Mondays
and Saturdays at 14.00
Reykjavík Art Mu-
seum
Ásmundur Sveinsson
Sculpture Museum,
Sigtún | Off the
Grid
Hafnarhús, Tryggva-
gata 17 | E5
Kjarvalsstaðir, Flóka-
gata | K11
Specializing in con-
temporary art by local
and international art-
ists. Entrance free on
Thursdays.
Reykjavík City
Theater
Listabraut 3 | Off the
Grid
Presenting Icelandic
Music and Dance per-
formances as well as
Dramatic Theater, pro-
duces six new shows
each year.
Reykjavík Maritime
Museum
Grandagarður 8 | C3
With a fishing trawler-
turned-exhibit space,
educates on the mari-
time and fishing tradi-
tions of Iceland.
Reykjavík Museum
of Photography
Tryggvagata 16 | D5
Features work by local
and international pho-
tographers, as well as
an archive on the his-
tory of photography.
B4 | The Reykjavík Grapevine | Issue 09 2008
Listings
Idenstam play their transcriptions
of works by Richard Wagner,
Sergei Prokofiev, Maurice Ravel
and work by themselves. Starts at
20:00. Admission: 1.500 ISK.
mondaY julY 14
Hellirinn
Contradiction Concert. Also
performing will be Severed
Crotch, Dark Harvest and Agent
Fresco.
Organ
Grapevine’s Happy Monday’s:
Snorri Hergill Stand-up.
Prikið
Troubadour Jude
tuesdaY julY 15
Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum
Performance by Sebastiano
Brusco on piano.
Organ
Hip-Hop Night (Triangle
Productions), performances by
Josh Martinez (CAN), Sleep
(CAN), DJ Flip (IRE) and more.
Prikið
Performance by Hvar er
Draumurinn.
WednesdaY julY 16
Organ
Groundfloor Release Concert
Prikið
DJ Gauti
thursdaY julY 17
Dómkirkjan (Reykjavík Cathedral)
The International Organ
Summer: Sólveig Samúelsdóttir,
mezzosoprano and Lenka
Mátéová, organ. Starts at 12:15.
Admission: 1.000 ISK.
Organ
Performance by Dikta and Kuroi
Prikið
DJ Natalie
Q-Bar
Djúpa Laugin. Date-show
theme night, where three lovely
ladies compete for a date with a
handsome young man. The night
starts at 21:00.
Vegamót
DJ Danni Deluxe
fridaY julY 18
Café Paris
DJ Stjáni
Prikið
Franz and Jenni followed by Danni
Deluxe
Q-Bar
DJ Sexual Chocolate
Tunglið
Performance by Trentemöller and
Kasper Björke.
Vegamót
DJs Anna and Jónas
Art
101 Gallery
Hverfisgata 18
Thu–Sat 14–17
and by appointment
www.101hotel.
is/101hotel/101gallery/
July 4 – August 15
Aðlögun (Adaptation): Exhibition
by Jóna Hlíf Halldórsdóttir
Artótek
Tryggvagata 15
Mon 10–21, Tue–Thu 10–19, Fri
11–19, Sat and Sun 13–17
www.sim.is/Index/Islenska/Artotek
ASÍ Art Museum
Freyjugata 41
Tue–Sun 13–17
Free Entrance
June 21 – August 24
Currents: Masterpieces from the
ASÍ Art Museum Collection
The Culture House
Hverfisgata 15
Open daily 11–17
www.thjodmenning.is
Permanent exhibitions:
Medieval Manuscripts;
The Library Room.
Current exhibitions:
Surtsey – Genesis
The exhibition traces the emer-
gence and evolution of the island
Surtsey until the present day and
predicts its geographical and eco-
logical development over the next
120 years.
From Beyond the Oceans – Trans-
lations and original writings by
Helgi Hálfdanarson
The thematic exhibition currently
on view in the Library Room is
dedicated to Helgi Hálfdanarson’s
translations and original writings.
The Late View – Halldór Laxness’
Photographs
Nobel Laureate and cosmopolitan
Halldór Laxness was better known
for his writing but proved to be
also a good photographer. This is
an exhibition of his works.
Exhibition Series
Ásta Ólafsdóttir displays her art-
work at the Culture Shop.
Dwarf Gallery
Grundarstígur 21
Opening Hours: Fri and Sat 18–20
www.this.is/birta
The Einar Jónsson Museum
Eiríksgata
Tue–Sun 14–17
www.skulptur.is
Permanent exhibition:
The work of sculptor
Einar Jónsson.
Fotografí
Skólavörðustígur 4a
www.fotografi.is
July 5 – August 2
Mist: Photographic exhibition by
Berglind Björnsdóttir
Gallery 100º
Bæjarháls 1
www.or.is/Forsida/Gallery100/
Open weekdays from 08:30 – 16:00
Current Exhibition:
Contemporary Art from Croatia
Gallery Auga Fyrir Auga
Hverfisgata 35
June 14 – July 5
Candyshop: Exhibition by Kristjana
Rós Oddsdóttir Guðjohnsen
From July 12th
Sally and Mo, Take a plunge
Opening hours are Wednesday to
Sunday from 14:00-18:00.
Gallery StartArt
Laugavegur 12b
Tue-Sat 13 – 17
Free entrance
www.startart.is
July 3 – July 30
Exhibition by Berit Lindfeldt.
April 16 – July 30
Heima: Exhibition by Anna
Eyjólfsdóttir, Ása Ólafsdóttir,
Magdalena Margrét Kjartansdóttir,
Ragnhildur Stefánsdóttir, Þórdís
Alda Sigurðardóttir and Þuríður
Sigurðardóttir.
Gallery Ágúst
Baldursgata 12
Wed–Sat 12–17
www.galleriagust.is
July 5 – July 26
Summershow: Overview of the gal-
lery’s first year.
Gallery Fold
Rauðarárstígur 14–16
Mon–Fri 10–18
Sat 11–16
Sun 14–16
www.myndlist.is
Gallery Ibiza Bunker
Þingholtsstræti 31
Open Fridays 17-20
www.myspace.com/ibizabunker
July 4
Collaboration between artists Anna
Hrund Másdóttir and Bergdís Hörn
Guðvarðardóttir,
July 11
Guðmundur Thoroddsen exhibition
Gallery Kling & Bang
Hverfisgata 42
Thursday - Sunday from 14-18
Free admission
this.is/klingogbang/
July 4 – August 8
Artist on the Verge of Something II
Gallery Turpentine
Ingólfsstræti 5
Tue–Fri 12–18
Sat 11–16
www.turpentine.is
Current Exhibition:
Paintings by Eyjólfur Einarsson
Gel Gallery
Hverfisgata 37
Mon–Fri 13–18
Sat 11–16
Sun 14–16
www.myspace.com/gallerigel
July 5 – July 22
Effervescent Delights: Exhibition by
Namita Kapoor
Gerðuberg Cultural Centre
Gerðuberg 3–5
Mon–Thu 11–17
Wed 11–21
Thu–Fri 11–17
Sat–Sun 13–16
www.gerduberg.is
May 3 – Sep 7
Between Mountain and Shore:
Exhibition of landscape paint-
ings from popular-artist couple
Michael Guðvarðarson and Ósk
Guðmundsdóttir
May 3 – Sep 7
Magical Beings From the Folk
Tales of Iceland: Drawings from
Jón Baldur Hlíðberg
The Forget-Me-Not Burger – Simply Magical!
Bergþórugata 21 – 101 Reykjavík – Tel.: 5517200
Situated in the Central Bank´s main building in Kalkofnsvegur 1, Reykjavík.
Open Mon.-Fri. 13:30-15:30. Free admittance.
Numismatic Museum