Reykjavík Grapevine - 06.03.2009, Síða 20

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.
Hafnarborg
Strandgötu 34,
Hafnarfjörður
Hafnarborg is a mu-
seum and venue in the
center of Hafnarfjörður.
There are three exhibi-
tion galleries in the
museum and there is
also a café gallery and
an entrance installa-
tion space.
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
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Prikid
22:00 DJ Gauti.
Q-Bar
22:00 YouTube night with Unnar An-
drea.
Rósenberg
22:00 Janis Joplin tribute. Actors and
musicians from recent Janis Joplin
musical will be performing.
Sólon
23:00 Ground floor: DJ Áki Pain.
Upstairs: Ingó Idol with green thursday
session.
FridaY mar 13
Bar 11
00:00 DJ Ómar.
Café Cultura
21:00 DJ Gísli Galdur.
Café Paris
22:00 Cocktail Night.
Celtic Cross
01:00 Live Music.
Dubliner
22:30 Live Music.
English Pub
22:00 Live Music.
Hressó
22:00 Band Góðir Landsmenn in con-
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Jacobsen
22:00 Voodoo Take 2. Yamaho vs Karius
& Baktus.
Kaffibarinn
23:45 Maggi Lego.
NASA
00:00 Óstaðfest- over 20’s.
Oliver
23:00 DJ Brynjar Már.
Prikið
22:00 Trans Kvintett followed by DJ
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Q-Bar
22:00 DJ Anna Rakel.
Rósenberg
22:00 Bjarki Sigurðsson, better known
as B Sig, in concert.
Sódóma Reykjavík
21:00 Dr Spock and special guests
playing a live concert. 1000ISK.
Sólon
23:00 DJ Áki Pain with Lucky Friday
Session.
saturdaY mar 14
Bar 11
00:00 DJ Gulli.
Café Amsterdam
01:00 DJ Fúsi.
Café Cultura
21:00 Karius & Baktus.
Celtic Cross
01:00 Live Music.
Dubliner
22:30 Live Music.
English Pub
22:00 Live Music.
Hressó
22:00 Band Napoleon in concert fol-
lowed by DJ Erling.
Jacobsen
22:00 DJ Sexy Lazer and Hunk of a Man
on the lower level.
Kaffibarinn
23:00 Fancy Dress Party.
The Icelandic Opera
20:00 The Primadonnas. Four Icelandic
opera singers in concert. Auður Gun-
narsdóttir, Elín Ósk Óskarsdóttir, Hulda
Björk Garðarsdóttir og Þóra Einarsdót-
tir. 4200ISK
NASA
00:00 Techno.is - over 20’s.
Græni hatturinn(Akureyri)
20:00 Af fingrum fram concert series,
now with Magnús Eiríksson Icelandic
composer in concert. 2500ISK.
Oliver
23:00 DJ Brynjar Már.
Prikið
22:00 DJ Addi Intro.
Q-Bar
23:00 Steed Lord, Who´s The Black
Private Dicks, Thats A Sex machine To
All The Chicks, SHAFT.
Rósenberg
22:00 Bjarki Sigurðsson, better known
as B Sig in, concert.
Sódóma Reykjavík
21:00 Ingi, The Giant Viking Show and
cult hero Bjartmar Guðlaugsson in
concert. 500ISK.
Sólon
23:00 Ground floor: Guest DJ.
Upstairs: DJ Áki Pain with Dance festi-
val Sólon.
suNdaY mar 15
Dubliner
22:30 Live Music.
Græni hatturinn(Akureyri)
20:00 Af fingrum fram concert series,
now with Magnús Eiríksson Icelandic
composer in concert. 2500ISK.
Prikið
22:00 Hangover Cinema with Popcorn
& Coke.
Q-Bar
23:00 Every Fancied DJ at Q-Bar- Open
Deck Night with cheap beers all night.
Rósenberg
21:00 Halli Davíðs Troubador in concert.
Sólon
20:00 University Dance.
moNdaY mar 16
Dubliner
22:30 Live Music.
Rósenberg
21:00 Anna María and a an FÍH based
Jazz band in concert.
Sólon
20:00 Salsa with Salsa Iceland.
tuesdaY mar 17
Dubliner
22:30 Live Music.
Oliver
22:00 Raggi Trubador (Live Karaoke).
Guests can sing songs accompanied by
Oliver’s troubador Raggi.
Q-Bar
22:00 Seth Sharpe.
Rósenberg
21:00 Trúbatrixur. Ten female Trouba-
dors will be performing.
WedNesdaY mar 18
Café Cultura
21:00 Female Frequenzies: Session 2:
DJ Flugvél og Geimskip and Kira Kira in
concert.
Dubliner
22:30 Live Music.
Prikið
22.00 Milknight with House DJ. large
beer for 490ISK.
Q-Bar
22:00 Pub Quiz Night.
Rósenberg
22:00 Band Árstíðir in concert.
tHursdaY mar 19
Café Cultura
21:00 Cultura Pop Quiz.
Dubliner
22:30 Live Music.
Háskólabíó
19:30 In celebration of Atli Heimir
composer’s seventieth birthday the
Icelandic Symphonie Orchestra will be
playing. 3500ISK.
English Pub
22:00 Live Music
Hressó
22:00 Troubadours Böddi & Dabbi play.
Jacobsen
22:00 Live Music Venue. Solo artists
will be performing.
Oliver
22:00 Trans Quintett in concert. Burger
or nachos for 500 ISK and a large beer
for 500 ISK.
Prikið
22.00 DJ Árni Kocoon.
Q-Bar
22:00 Diva De La Rosa.
Rósenberg
22:00 Robin Nolan Trio in concert.
Sólon
23:00 Ground floor: DJ Áki Pain.
Upstairs: Ingó Idol with green thursday
session.
FridaY mar 20
Bar 11
00:00 DJ Biggi.
Café Cultura
23:00 DJ Margeir.
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