Reykjavík Grapevine - 10.10.2008, Page 32

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 Kling & Bang
Hverfisgata 42 | 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.
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.
B4 | The Reykjavík Grapevine | Issue 16 2008
Listings
The Icelandic Symphony
Orchestra
19:30 Sibelius Symphony Cycle.
Vegamót
23:45 DJ Simon.
saturdaY oct 18
Around Down Town Reykjavik
Iceland Airwaves Festival.
Apótek
21:00 Dance music with various
DJs.
B5
23:45 DJ Simon.
Café Cultura
21:00 Majiker live, DJ Nuno Lx
and DJ Avanty.
Glaumbar
23:00 DJ Valdi.
Hressó
1:00 DJ Maggi
Oliver
23:00 DJ Brynjar Már.
Prikið
22:00 Hangover cinema.
Q-Bar
23:00 Party Zone Night with
Multiple DJs.
Rósenberg
22:00 Hraun concert.
Sólon
23:00 Downstairs: Party. Upstairs:
Dance.
The Icelandic Symphony
Orchestra
17:00 Sibelius Symphony Cycle.
Vegamót
22:00 DJ Hannes.
sundaY oct 19
B5
21:00 Live band chillout.
Café Cultura
21:00 Iberian DJ set, Avanty,
Vasco Fortes, and Nuno Lx.
Hallgrimskirkja
17:00 Concert by the oratorial
choir of Nidaros cathedral. from
Trondheim, Norway.
Prikið
21:00 Hang-Over Cinema.
Popcorn and Coke available.
Rósenberg
23:00 Andrea Gylfa.
tuesdaY oct 21
Oliver
21:00 Live music.
Q-Bar
21:00 Open Mic with Elín Ey and
Myrra.
Rósenberg
20:00 Hek band.
wednesdaY oct 22
Café Cultura
23:00 DJ Gauti.
Kaffibarinn
23:00 Bedroom Community
#4. Ben Frost feat. Borgar
Magnússon.
Kaffitár Café
20:00 Tango Milonga.
Prikið
22:00 Milk night with DJ Rósa.
Q-Bar
23:00 DJ Ási.
Rósenberg
21:00 Árstiðir band.
Solón
23:00 DJ Andres & 110.
thursdaY oct 23
B5
23:00 DJ Jónas.
Café Cultura
23:00 DJ Örn.
Glaumbar
23:00 Bít Box Rvk Beat
Generation.
Hressó
22:00 Live music by troubadours
Jogvan and Vignir.
Oliver
21:00 Live music.
Prikið
23:00 Milk night with DJ Gaudi.
Q-Bar
23:00 DJ de la rosa.
Rósenberg
21:00 Múlinn Jazz Company
present another 3 days of live jazz.
Solón
21:00 Troubadour on second floor.
Salurinn
21:00 Svona eru Menn.
The Icelandic Symphony
Orchestra
19:30 A Gypsy Gala.
Vegamót
23:00 DJ Hannes.
fridaY oct 24
Apótek
23:00 Dance DJ.
B5
23:00 DJ Einar.
Café Cultura
23:00 DJ Jón Atli.
Café Paris
23:00 DJ Andri Ramirex and
Stjáni.
Glaumbar
23:00 DJ Lurkur.
Hressó
22:00 Live music by Mama’s
Handbag.
Oliver
23:00 DJ Brynjar Már.
Prikið
21:00 HipHop Hip Hop act 32c
Crew in concert. After that DJ
Danni Deluxe.
Q-Bar
23:00 DJ de la rosa.
Rósenberg
21:00 Hraun concert.
Salurinn
21:00 Svona eru Menn.
Solón
23:00 Party downstairs, dance
upstairs.
Tunglið
23:00 DJ Casanova.
Vegamót
23:00 DJ Jónas.
saturdaY oct 25
Apótek
23:00 Dance DJs.
B5
23:00 DJ Leifur.
Café Cultura
23:00 Alfons X.
Café Paris
23:00 DJ Andri Ramirex
and Stjáni.
Glaumbar
23:00 DJ Lurkur.
Hressó
22:00 Live music by band Ímynd
followed by DJ Stjáni.
Kaffibarinn
23:00 DJ Kari.
Oliver
23:00 DJ Brynjar Már.
Prikið
22:00 Band Ultra Mega
Technóbandið Stefán in concert.
After that DJ Anna Brá.
Q-Bar
23:00 Somewhere farewell
concert.
Rósenberg
21:00 Ljótu fávitarnir.
Solón
21:00 Party downstairs, dance
upstairs.
Tunglið
23:00 DJs AJ and Ghozt.V í k i n
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Maritime Museum
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Grandagarði 8 - 101 Reykjavík
Tel: 517 9400
Open daily from 11am to 5pm
Closed Mondays
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