Reykjavík Grapevine - 12.09.2008, Blaðsíða 35

Art | Venue finder
101 Gallery
Hverfisgata 18A | F6
Thu–Sat 14–17 and by
appointment
www.101hotel.
is/101hotel/101gallery/
Located in the 101
Hotel, features a
broad selection of
international and local
contemporary art.
Artótek
Tryggvagata 15 | D5
Mon 10–21, Tue–Thu
10–19, Fri 11–19, Sat
and Sun 13–17
www.sim.is/Index/
Islenska/Artotek
An Icelandic art
exhibition space and
art dealer. Pieces are
available for purchase
or lease.
ASÍ Art Museum
Freyugata 41 | G10
Tue–Sun 13–17
Run by the ASÍ labour
union, features mostly
contemporary Icelan-
dic art. Free entry.
Árbæjarsafn
Kistuhylur 4
An open-air museum
featuring arts-and-
crafts fairs and exhibi-
tions in the summer.
The Culture House
Hverfisgata 15 | F6
Open daily 11–17
www.thjodmenning.is
A Museum of Icelandic
cultural history, with
an ongoing exhibition
of the original manu-
scripts of the sagas
and eddas.
Dwarf Gallery
Grundarstígur 21
| H8
Opening Hours: Fri
and Sat 18–20
www.this.is/birta
An independently
run basement Gallery,
Gallery Dwarf hosts
exhibitions which
speak straight to the
hearts of the “cute”
generation.
The Einar Jónsson
Museum
Eiriksgata | G9
Tue–Sun 14–17
www.skulptur.is
Features a permanent
exhibition on the
sculptor Einar Jónsson
as well as temporary
exhibits.
Fótógrafí
Skólavörðustígur 4a
| F7
www.fotografi.is
Features photographic
exhibitions by local
photographers.
Gallery 100°
Bæjarháls 1
www.or.is/Forsida/Gal-
lery100/
Open weekdays from
08:30–16:00
An art museum run
by the Orkuveita
Reykjavíkur energy
corporation. Features
contemporary art by
Icelandic and foreign
artists.
Gallery Auga fyrir
Auga
Hverfisgata 35 | G7
Independently run
art museum featuring
Icelandic art.
Gallery StartArt
Laugavegur 12B | G7
Tue–Sat 1–17
www.startart.is
Contemporary
Icelandic and foreign
art. Admission is free
and the gallery is run
without any govern-
ment funding.
Gallery Ágúst
Baldursgata 12 | F9
Wed–Sat 12–17
www.galleriagust.is
Gallerí Ágúst is a
contemporary art
gallery in the centre
of Reykjavík. With an
ambitious programme
of exhibitions, it also
presents and sells art-
work of Icelandic and
international artists.
Gallery Fold
Rauðarástígur 14-16
| J9
Mon–Fri 10–18 / Sat
11–16 / Sun 14–16
www.myndlist.is
More of an art auction
than just a gallery, Fold
also evaluates and
exhibits art.
Gallery Ibiza Bunker
Þingholtsstræti 31
| F7
Open Fridays 17-20
www.myspace.com/
ibizabunker
This gallery is actually
a project by one of Hitt
Húsið’s creative sum-
mer groups. Art by the
young folks, for the
young folks.
Gallery Kling & Bang
Laugavegur 23 | G7
Thurs–Sun from 14–18
this.is/klingogbang/
Exhibits upcoming
and established
contemporary artists
as well as hosting
screenings, lectures
and performances.
Gallery Turpentine
Ingólfstræti 5 | F7
Tue–Fri 12–18 / Sat
11–16
www.turpentine.is
Houses a collection of
Icelandic contempo-
rary artwork as well
as works from old
Icelandic masters both
for display and sale.
Gel Gallery
Hverfisgata 37 | H7
Mon–Fri 13–18 / Sat
11–16 / Sun 14–16
www.myspace.com/
gallerigel
Both an art gallery and
a barber shop. Way
cool.
Gerðuberg Cultural
Centre
Gerðuberg 3-5
Mon–Thu 11–17 / Wed
11–21 / Thu–Fri 11–17
/ Sat–Sun 13–16
www.gerduberg.is
Located in Breiðholt,
the Gerðuberg cultural
centre hosts both exhi-
bitions and events.
Hitt Húsið
– Gallery Tukt
Pósthússtræti 3-5
| E6
www.hitthusid.is
Initially thought of
as a hobby centre to
keep the youth from
drinking, Hitt húsið is
still operational and
organises events as
well as hosting art
exhibitions in their Gal-
lery – Gallery Tukt.
i8 Gallery
Klapparstígur 33 | G7
Tue–Fri 11–17 / Sat
13–17 and by appoint-
ment. www.i8.is
Represents work by an
eclectic mix of Icelan-
dic and international
contemporary artists.
Living Art Museum
Vatnsstígur 3 – G7
Wed, Fri–Sun 13–17 /
Thu 13–22. www.nylo.is
A non-profit gallery
that organises 8–10
larger exhibitions every
year as well as other
cultural events.
Lost Horse Gallery
Skólastræti 1 | F6
Weekends from 13–19
and by appointment on
weekdays.
Located in a renovated
stable off Laugavegur,
features work by local
artists.
The National Film
Archive
Hvaleyrarbraut 13
www.kvikmyndasafn.is
The National Film
Archive of Iceland
screens old movie
classics and master-
pieces twice a week for
500 ISK per ticket.
The National Gallery
of Iceland
Fríkirkjuvegur 7 | E8
Tue–Sun 11–17
www.listasafn.is
Houses the national
art collection and is
the centre of research
and documentation of
Icelandic art.
The National
Museum
Suðurgata 41 | C9
Open daily 10–17
natmus.is/
Established in 1863,
this museum features
exhibits on Icelandic
cultural heritage.
The Nordic House
Sturlugata 5 | C11
Tue–Sun 12–17
www.nordice.is/
Explores and promotes
Scandinavian culture
with regular lectures,
films and exhibitions.
The Numismatic
Museum
Einholt 4 | K9
Open Mon–Fri
13:30–15:30.
Presents a cultural his-
tory of Iceland through
analysis of collected
coins, medals and
books.
Reykjavík 871+/-2
Aðalstræti 17 | D6
Open daily 10–17
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 Gallery
Skúlagata 28 | H6
Tuesday through
Sunday 14–18
The city’s public art
gallery features works
by Icelandic artists.
Reykjavík Art
Museum
Open daily 10–16
www.listasafnreykja-
vikur.is
Ásmundur Sveinsson
Sculpture Museum
Sigtún
Hafnarhús
Tryggvagata 17 | E5
Kjarvalsstaðir
Flókagata | K11
Specialising in
contemporary art by
local and international
artists. Free entrance.
Reykjavík City
Theatre
Listabraut 3
Presenting Icelandic
music and dance
performances as well
as dramatic theatre,
produces six new
shows each year.
Reykjavík Maritime
Museum
Grandagarður 8 | C3
With a fishing trawler-
turned-exhibit space,
educates on the
maritime and fishing
traditions of Iceland.
Reykjavík Museum
of Photography
Tryggvagata 16 | D5
Weekdays 12–19 /
Sat–Sun 13–17
www.ljosmyndasafn-
reykjavikur.is
Features work by
local and international
photographers, as well
as an archive on the
history of photography.
Sigurjón Ólafsson
Museum
Laugarnestangi 70
Features a permanent
exhibition of sculptor
Sigurjón Ólafsson’s
works.
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Rósenberg
22:00 Band Túbilakar, a folk duet
from Húsavík, in concert
Sólon
23:00 Downstairs: Party. Upstairs:
Dance
Vegamót
23:00 DJ Dóri
sundaY sept 21
B5
Sunday Chillout. Live jazz music.
Prikið
Hang-Over Cinema. Popcorn and
Coke available
Rósenberg
Andrea Glyfa and Eddi Lár play
the blues
mondaY sept 22
Sólon
Salsa Night
Rósenberg
Traditional jazz performance by
Gummi P. and Einar Scheving
WednesdaY sept 24
Café Cultura
21:00 Rock band Wulfgang in
Concert.
22:00 DJ Frosti Gringo
Kaffitár
Tango Milonga
Rósenberg
21:00 Jóhann Kristinsson album
release concert
tHursdaY sept 25
B5
22:00 DJ Símon
Café Cultura
22:00 Beatmaking Troopa & Pan
Hressó
21:00 Live Music
Óliver
22:00 DJ Schram
Prikið
22:00 DJ Moonshine
Rósenberg
21:00 Django Jazz band
Krummafótur in Concert
Q-Bar
22:00 Girls Night Out. DJ Yamaho
Sólon
22:00 Troubadour on 2nd floor
Vegamót
22:00 DJ Benni B-Ruff
Art
101 Gallery
Aug 22 – Oct 5
ZEÐRIK - Instalments by Sigga
Björg Sigurðardóttir
ASÍ Art Museum
Aug 30 – Sept 21
Sólveig Aðalsteinsdóttir exhibits
various pieces all linked to time
and space. You can find drawings
on paper, wood sculptures as well
as photos.
Sept 27- Oct 19
Haraldur Jónsson – Myrkurlampi
The Culture House
Permanent exhibitions:
Medieval Manuscripts; The
Library Room.
Current exhibitions:
Surtsey – Genesis
The exhibition traces the
emergence and evolution of the
island Surtsey until the present
day and predicts its geographical
and ecological development over
the next 120 years.
From Beyond the Oceans –
Translations 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 also proved to
be a good photographer. This is
an exhibition of his works.
Exhibition Series
Ásta Ólafsdóttir displays her
artwork at the Culture Shop.
The Einar Jónsson Museum
Permanent exhibition:
The work of sculptor Einar
Jónsson.
Gallery StartArt
Aug 28 – Sept 24
Six solo exhibitions by Anna
Eyjólfsdóttir, Magnús Pálsson,
Magnea Ásmundsdóttir, Ásdís
Spano, Harpa Dögg Kjartansdóttir,
Didda Hjartadóttir Leaman as well
as START ART artists.
Gallery Ágúst
Aug 16 – Sept 27
Exhibition by Katrín Elvarsdóttir
Gallery Fold
Current exhibition: Gallery Fold’s
summer exhibition. Paintings
by Ásgrímur Jónsson, Jón
Stefánsson, Jóhannes S. Kjarval,
Finnur Jónsson, Þorvaldur
Skúlason, Jóhann Briem and Nína
Tryggvadótti
Gallery Kling & Bang
Sept 9 – Sept 28
The Orange Fire that you showed
me in Hljómskálagarðurinn
Exhibition by Ásdís Sif
Gunnarsdóttir
Gallery Turpentine
Current Exhibition:
Paintings by Stórval
Gerðuberg Cultural Centre
Sept 12 – Nov 2
Mola. An exhibition of knitting art
by Colombian Indian tribe Cuna.
Sept 21 – Nov 2
Video Art exhibition.
Living Art Museum
Aug 16 – Sept 29
Tillit – rúcksicht – regards
Exhibition by Hlynur Hallson
Sept 5 - Sept 14
Students from the Icelandic
academy of arts
The poster collection (selection)
Sept 9 - Oct 18
Grassroot 2008-Björk
Viggósdóttir-Guðmundur Vignir
Karlsson-Halldór Ragnarsson-
Jeanette Castroni-Jóna Hlíf
Halldórsdóttir
Oct 11 - Oct 22
Bj Nielsen-Darri Lorenzen-
Finnbogi Pétursson-Ingólfur
Arnrasson-Mika Vanio-Bjorn
Quiring
The National Film Archive of
Iceland
The National Film Archive of
Iceland screens old movie classics
and masterpieces twice a week
for 500 ISK per ticket.
Since opening its doors a year ago, Lost
Horse Gallery has proved a welcome
addition to Reykjavík’s vibrant art scene,
hosting a multitude of impressive shows
on a shoestring budget. This weekend
sees it opening a group exhibition
where six accomplished photographers,
five Icelanders and an American, will
display their works in the gallery’s rustic
showroom.
The photographers in question – Björn
Árnason, Friðrik Örn, Guðmundur Ó.
Pálmason, Guðmundur R. Guðmunds-
son, Ingvar Högnason and Julia Staples
– plan to offer up some of the most
exciting artful photography being pro-
duced in Iceland today. They all come
from different backgrounds and work in
different styles on different subject mat-
ters, so the show is sure to be a diverse
foray into modern photography.
Where:
Gallery Lost Horse,
Skólastræti 1, 101 Reykjavík
When:
Opening Saturday
September 13, 18:00
Art
pHotograpHY exHiBit at
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The Forget-Me-Not Burger – Simply Magical!
Bergþórugata 21 – 101 Reykjavík – Tel.: 5517200
The Icelandic Army shop
ARMY.IS
WANTS YOU!
at kolaportið fleamarket
Great selection of
new and used army surplus
and collectable militaria
Open 11 to 5 Weekends
26.09.08 | FIRE AND ICE | 7.30 pm
Conductor | Petri Sakari
Soloists | Ari Þór Vilhjálmsson and Hallfríður Ólafsdóttir
Atli Heimir Sveinsson | Icerapp 2000
Áskell Másson | Rún
Hafliði Hallgrímsson | Poemi
Jón Leifs | Three Abstract Paintings
Jórunn Viðar | Eldur /Fire
Þorkell Sigurbjörnsson | Columbine
02.10.08 | FAR EAST | 7.30 pm
Conductor | James Gaffigan
Soloists | Roland Pöntinen and Love Derwinger
Claude Debussy | La Mer
Colin McPhee | Tabuh-Tabuhan
Francis Poulenc | Concerto for two pianos
Nico Muhly | Wish you were here
03.10.08 | NOW LISTEN! – GAMELAN | 9.00 pm
Conductor | James Gaffigan
Colin McPhee | Tabuh-Tabuhan
Nico Muhly | Wish you were here
09.10.08 | A GYPSY GALA | 7.30 pm
Conductor | Sebastian Tewinkel
Soloist | Rachel Barton Pine
Emmanuel Chabrier | Espana
Johann Strauss | The Gypsy Baron, overture
Johannes Brahms | Hungarian Dances
Manuel de Falla | Dances from the Three-cornered Hat
Maurice Ravel | Tzigane
Pablo Sarasate | Carmen-fantasy
Pablo Sarasate | Zigeunerweisen
11.10.08 | GYPSIES – A FAMILY CONCERT | 2.00 pm
Conductor | Sebastian Tewinkel
Soloist | Rachel Barton Pine
Host | Barbara the Clown
Tickets sold at www.sinfonia.is
or tel. 545 2500.
All concerts take place in Háskólabíó.
Stoðir is the main sponsor of
the Iceland Symphony Orchestra
UPCOMING
CONCERTS
ISK 1.000
I8 Gallery exhibits a selection of work
on paper by artists, whose projects are
created whilst outside. Working ‘plein
air’ has a long history: while it was the
very foundation of modern landscape
art during the nineteenth century, it
first became popular among landscape
painters in seventeenth-century Rome.
The watercolours, collages, paintings,
texts, videos, drawings and photographs
display a broad range of strategies:
while some artists are intent on directly
representing the world they inhabit,
others seek to reinvent what ‘plein air’
means in a contemporary context.
Much of work in the exhibition was
made outdoors using natural light, and
in response to the sun’s position, the
surrounding scene and weather con-
ditions—bound by the time constraints
as light changes and fades to darkness.
While some artists allude to a natural
world that is on the verge of disappear-
ing, other artists explore how a ‘plein
air’ approach measures up against the
more complex image-making technolo-
gies available to the modern artist.
The exhibition features over 50 works
by 38 artists and is curated by Kitty
Scott, director of Visual Arts at the Banff
Centre, Banff.
Where:
i8 Gallery
When:
12 September – 26 October
Art
pleinairism
4 F6
5 G7