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Hrafnkell Sigurdsson a series of sculp-
tures and images encorporating various
waste materials.
Living Art Museum
Mar 5- Show and See Series- Perfor-
mance by Dr Gunna at 20.00.
Lost Horse Gallery
Feb 20 - Mar 14.
Bergthor Morthens - IS - Painter
The National Gallery of Iceland
Feb 13 - May 5
SEVERAL FRIENDS: The exhibition
sheds light on the period in Icelandic
art when formalism, confronted by
informal values, retreated and other at-
titudes started to invade the art scene
in the second half of the 20th century.
The National Museum
Permanent exhibition:
The Making of a Nation-Heritage and
History in Iceland is intended to provide
insight into the history of the Icelandic
nation from the Settlement to the pres-
ent day.
Mar 7: 15:00 - 17:00. The Icelandic
National Costume. Guests who are
wearing traditional costumes, Icleandic
or from other Nations, get Free Admis-
sion. Others: 600ISK
Mar 8: 14:00 - 16:00. Do you have a
historic object? Bring along old objects
Jan 31 - Nov 30. Encounters. Archaeo-
logical excavations at many locations
around Iceland have been funded by
Kristnihátíðarsjóður (the Millenium
Fund). Finds from some of these exca-
vations are on display in an exhibition
suitable for the whole family.
Sep 6 - Feb 25.Child Labour or Training
for Life? Photographs of young children
at work, on land or at sea, during the
period 1930-50. From the National
Museum’s Collection of Photographs
and Prints.
The Nordic House
Feb 13 - Mar 9. Ipseity-abeyance.
Mar 19 - Apr 5. The Nordic Fashion
Biennale - Focusing on Fashion and
Jewellery from West-Nordic Nations:
Faroe Isalnds, Greenland and Iceland.
Feb 16- Mar 13. Sugar sweet snow-
houses built on a roman foundation:
Students will be looking at the building
history and wonder about the 2009
possibilites of construction material
from the perspective of an engineer.
Feb 13. - Mar 8. The Icelandic Society
for the Preservation of Birds is now
displaying photographs of the Icelandic
birdlife.
The Numismatic Museum
Permanent exhibition: The Central Bank
of Iceland and the National Museum
of Iceland jointly operate a numismatic
collection consisting of Icelandic notes
and coins.
Reykjavík 871 +/- 2
Permanent exhibition:
The Settlement Exhibition
-Reykjavík Art Gallery
Current exhibition: Magnús Tómasson,
Pétur Már Pétursson and Tolli
Reykjavík Art Museum Ásmundur
Sveinsson Sculpture Museum
Permanent Exhibition. The Shape of
Line. A new retrospective of works by
Ásmundur Sveinsson. The exhibition
focuses on abstract works from 1945
onwards.
Reykjavík Art Museum
Hafnarhús
Feb 05 - May 10. SHADOW BOY – THE
WORLD OF ALFRED FLÓKI.
Jan 5- May 17. Erró - Point to the east,
point to the west
Jan 17 -May 17. The Erró Game- an-
interactive exhibtion, kids can recon-
struct paintings by Erró.
Jan 22 - Mar 8. Ásmundur Ásmunds-
son: individual artist is invited to create
an exhibition that underlines connec-
tion with life that is happening outside
the walls of the museum.
Reykjavík Art Museum
Kjarvalsstaðir
Jan 10 - Apr 13. Kjarval Complete: A sa-
lon style exhibtion displaying the whole
collection of Icelands most beloved
painter Kjarval
Jan 24 – Apr 13. The Art of Chess:
Fifteen unique chess sets and boards
made by internationally renowned
artsits. each chess set has its own
concept reflecting the artists’ vivid
imagination. Artist including Damien
Hirst, Maurizio Cattelan, the Chapman
brothers, and Rachel Whiteread exhibit.
Jan 24 – Apr 13. Creative Move: An on
going workshop for the whole family
where they can create chess sets out of
unusual materials.
Reykjavík Maritime Museum
Current Exhibitions: Living Museum
by the Sea; Arterial for Country and
City; From Poverty to Abundance; The
Shark – Light and Life Energy; Hidden
Craftsman.
The Reykjavík Museum of Photography
Jan 15 - Mar 10.The photographs by
Thomas Graics, also a pilot, are all
taken from air. The artist has been in
Iceland many times in his search for
material for his photos
Jan 17 - May 10. Tíra: The art of Bjargey
Ólafsdóttir.
Mar 27 12:00. Humor & Amor - Unex-
pected lunch Event & Love Drink.
101 Projects
Feb 28 - Mar 22. Exhibition by artist,
Susan Hiller (US)
outside reYKjavÍK
For more information about art outside
Reykjavík visit grapevine.is
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12 Tónar
Skólavörðust. 15 | G8
A record label as well as
a store, all the best new
Icelandic music on CDs or
live on Fridays at 5 PM.
66°¨North
Bankastræti 5 | F6
One of the most recog-
nised icelandic products
66gráður North provides
world class arctic clothing.
Aftur
Laugavegur 23 | G7
Aftur’s internationally
acclaimed label is proudly
displayed here in their
shop/studio.
Belleville
Laugavegur 25 | G7
Stuffed with trendy
streetwear designs as well
as funky magazines and
media.
Blue Lagoon Store
Laugavegur 15 | G7
All the natural skincare
products from the famous
geothermal spa at their
outlet here.
Brim
Laugurvegur 71 | H7
Big surf wear, skate wear,
and snowboard shop.
Börn Náttúrunnar
Skólavörðustígur 17a
| G8
The basement children’s
toy store sells clothes and
toys only made of organic
products as well as books
about childcare and
parenthood.
Cintamani
Laugavegur 11 | F7
Featuring quality Icelandic
outdoor gear, you can
even book an excursion on
the spot.
Dead
Laugavegur 29 | G7
Artist Jón Sæmundur
Auðarson’s own hand-
printed Rock and Roll
label, Dead, plus others.
Dogma
Laugavegur 32 | H7
Dogma offers street
clothing with interesting
prints. Hooded sweaters
and T-shirts made by
both Icelandic and foreign
designers can be found.
Einvera
Laugavegur 35 | H7
A cosy little shop with
a great selection of
hand-picked second hand
clothing for girls who like
to dress differently. Also
available is the Icelandic
designer label Kalda.
Friða Frænka
Vesturgata 3 | D5
A real treasure chest of
antique furniture and
vintage accoutrements to
perk up your apartment.
G-Star Raw
Laugavegur 86 | I8
A store for the Dutch jeans
brand, an edgy collection
with innovative details and
washes.
Galleri Sautján
Laugavegur 91 | I8
Stocking many hip labels,
a unisex store offering
casual business wear to
evening dress wear.
Gilbert
Laugavegur 62 | H8
Watchmaker Gilbert
Guðjónsson has sold
watches and clocks on
Laugavegur for over 40
years. Recently, Gilbert
designed his own line of
wristwatches.
Glamúr
Laugavegur 41 | H7
A flashy vintage clothing
shop with everything from
necklaces to fur coats to
kimonos.
Green Apple
Laugavegur 20 | G7
The tiny shop combines
massage and other
relaxation products with
organic products.
Gyllti Kötturinn
Austurstræti 8 | E6
One of a few second hand
shops that have popped
up in recent year, Gyllti
Kötturinn also offers some
pieces by locals.
Handprjóna-
sambandið
Sklólavörðustígur 19A
| G7
All sorts of hand knit
woollen clothing as well
as fine yarns and knitting
supplies.
Iða
Lækjargata 2A | E6
A great source for all kinds
of reading material, with
restaurants on the second
floor.
Kisan
Laugavegur 7 | F7
An interesting mix of items
from all around the world
you won’t find anywhere
else.
Kisuberjatréð
Vesturgata 4 | D5
A lovely gallery/gift shop
run by ten artists and
designers where they sell
their products.
Kolaportið
Tryggvagata 19 | E5
Open on weekends, you
can get a bargain on
almost anything at this
indoor flea market.
Kraum
Aðalstræti 10 | D6
Featuring the best in
contemporary Icelandic
design of everyday items
of any kind.
Kronkron
Laugavegi 63B | I8
This hip new shop stocks
the latest trends in
everything from socks to
sweaters.
KVK
Laugavegur 27 | G7
Small yet stuffed designer
shop KVK, which stocks
a nice selection of local
designs.
Marimekko
Laugavegur 56 | H8
Finnish designer brand
Marimekko has found its
spot on Laugavegur. The
Marimekko concept store
stocks a wide selection
of the colourfully printed
designer products.
Mál og Menning
Laugavegur 18 | G7
A multi-level store with
games, books, souvenirs
and a bustling café on the
top floor.
Moods of Norway
Laugavegur 51 | H8
The new clothing shop
on Laugavegur closes the
gap between the clothes
you wear on Saturday for
your night off and those
you wear the following
Sunday at church. From
casual shirts and pants to
the eye-catching tux: they
have it.
Nakti Apinn
Bankastræti 14 | F7
Offers an amazing array
of colourful designer wear
as well as contemporary
media.
Nexus
Hverfisgata 103 | I8
The biggest comic book
and gaming store in
Reykjavík has something
for everyone.
Rokk og Rósir
Laugavegur 17 | G7
Second-hand clothing for
the fairer sex at a reason-
able price.
Skarthúsið
Laugavegur 12 | F7
Glittery accessory shop
stuffed with cheap jewel-
lery, bags or other small
items.
Skífan
Laugavegur 26 | G7
Selection of CDs, DVDs
and computer games as
well as some Icelandic
films with English subtitles.
Spúútnik
Laugavegur 32 | G7
One of the best second-
hand shops in the country,
with recycled clothes at a
range of prices.
Systur
Laugavegur 70 | H7
For whatever women’s
lingerie needs you might
have, this is the store to
satisfy them.
Trilogia
Laugavegur 7 | F7
A collection of trendy
designer wear fills the
shop, summery dresses,
sweaters and skirts.
The Viking
Hafnarstræti 3 | E5
This large tourist shop sells
all sorts of smart souvenirs
to bring back home.
Þorsteinn Bergmann
Skólavörðustígur 36 | G8
Since the 1940s this small
store has offered a huge
selections of household
supplies for a laughable
low price.
Anatomie
Skólavörðustígur | G8
A great little shop with
an excellent selection of
sportswear.
Hanna Design Shop
Laugavegur 20B | G7
Hanna Design Shop
provides elegantIce-landic
design, made exclusively
out of Icelandic wool.
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