Reykjavík Grapevine - 07.05.2010, Page 22

A R T
GALLERIES & MUSEUMS
Cocktail pleasures and
Visual stimulation
How to use the listings: Venues are listed
alphabetically by day. For complete listings
and detailed information on venues visit
www.grapevine.is
oPENINg
May
14
i8
Sigurður guðmundsson
Situations and other photo works from
1970-1982. Ongoing until June 19.
14
Hamraborg
Þórgunnur guðgeirsdóttir/Hogga
Art exhibition in the assemblyroom of the
Left Green movement. Ongoing until May
30.
15
Ási Art Museum
Ólöf Nordal
Models, a series of photographs inspired
by the story of a man preserved in a
glacier, and his son who discovers him
Gallery. Ongoing until May 6.
16
Gerðuberg Cultural Centre
Breiðholt – In the beginning
An exhibition of photographs in collabo-
ration with the Reykjavík Photographic
Archive. Ongoing until May 9.
20
Kling & Bang
Erling T.V. Klingenberg
A collection of Klingenberg's work, in-
cluding self-portraits. Ongoing until June
20.
oNgoINg
Arbæjarsafn / Reykjavík City
Museum
1 September - 31 May
Winter Program
This open-air historical museum offers
guided tours Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday at 13:00.
The Culture House
Permanent Exhibition:
Medieval Manuscripts
February 3 - ongoing
Icelanders
Exhibit featuring a selection of photo-
graphs from the book "Icelanders" by Un-
nur Jökulsdóttir and Sigurgeir Sigurjóns-
son.
March 28 2009 - September 2010
ICELAND :: FILM
Traces the evolution of Icelandic filmmak-
ing, exploring myths versus modernity.
March 10 - ongoing
The Nation and Nature
Thirty-minute film about the relationship
between humans and nature. Film plays
continuously during open hours.
The Library Room
12 August 2009 - ongoing
National Archives of Iceland - 90
years in the museum building.
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of
the Culture House.
The Dwarf Gallery
Ongoing
An independent art gallery with ongoing
exhibitions. It ś located in an old base-
ment. Do you really need to know any
more than that?
The Einar Jónsson Museum
Permanent exhibition:
The work of sculptor Einar Jónsson.
Gljúfrasteinn Laxness Museum
Gljúfrasteinn was the home and work-
place of Halldór Laxness (winner of the
Nobel Prize for Literature in 1955).
i8 Gallery
31 March - 8 May
New works by Lawrence Weiner.
Living Art Museum / Nýló
11 March - 9 May
Intercurse With The Collection
The National Museum
Permanent exhibition:
The Making of a Nation
Heritage and History in Iceland is intend-
ed to provide insight into the history of
the Icelandic nation from the Settlement
to the present day.
Ása Wright - From Iceland to Trinidad
Collection of objects that belonged to the
adventuress Ása Guðmundsdóttir.
The Nordic House
10 April - 30 September
Land of Experiments
Interactive exhibit based on scientific
contraptions from Tom Tits Experimen-
tarium in Sweden. Play!
Ráðhús Reykjavíkur
Dulin Himintungl
Kim Linnet exhibits her 360° panorama
photos of Iceland.
Reykjavík 871 +/- 2
Permanent exhibition:
The Settlement Exhibition
Reykjavík Art Museum
Hafnarhús
May 28, 2009 - August 29
Erró - Portraits
March 18 - May 23
Erró - Portraits - Women from North
Africa
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
Permanent exhibition:
Boats, fishing, and coastal culture.
Special exhibition hall hosts short-term
exhibitions.
Reykjavik Museum of Photography
January 23 - May 9
Jóna Þorvaldsdóttir - SENSES
Mysterious, often sensual photos made
using antiquated techniques.
January 23 - May 9
Jakob Jakobsson - AT WoRK
Artist draws on 50 years as a civil
engineer. Black and white industrial
landscapes and portraits.
Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum
February 12 - ongoing
Who is who?
February 15 - ongoing
A Moment with Sigurjón Ólafsson
Hafnarborg
March 13 - May 9
Children's Sizes
Print sized design.
REYKJA-
VIK ARTS
FESTIVAL
May
12
Amadou & Mariam, Laugardalshöll
Concert Hall, 5500 / 4500 ISK
20:30
13
LEIF OVE ANDSNES, Christian Tetzlaff,
Tanja Tetzlaff; Haskolabio, Large Hall;
Price: ISK 4900 / 4200
20:00
14
ROMEO AND JULIET; The Reykjavik
City Theatre; Price: ISK 4500 / 3950
20:00
15
PUNZELLE, Puppetry story-telling; Reyk-
javik City Centre; Price: Free
13:00, 14:30, 16:00
14
A SOUND EXPERIENCE; The Icelandic
Opera; Price: ISK 3500
20:00
15 16
CARMINA VOCAL ENSEMBLE; Krist-
skirkja ‚Christ‚'s Church; Price: ISK 2500
16:00
16
Bedroom Community, the Whale
Watching Tour; The National Theatre of
Iceland; Price: ISK 3500
16
SUNDAY MORNING CONCERTS; The
Free Lutheran Church; Price: ISK 4500
/ 2000 Schubert's Three-Song Cycle: a
series of concerts, three Sunday morn-
ings in a row. The first Sunday morning,
May 16, they perform Die Schöne
11:00
19
SONGS OF LAUGHTER AND LA-
MENT - Vaasa City Orchestra and
Caput soloists perform Icelandic and
Finnish compositions; The Icelandic
Opera; Price: ISK 2500
20:00
Up to date info at http://artfest.is
Activity
adventure
A visit to the Glacier lagoon and an
ATV excursion in the area of Europe’s
largest glacier Vatnajökull.
Adventure tours Air charter servicesScheduled flights
+354 562 4200
info@eagleair.is
www.eagleair.is
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
15%discount in May

Woolens factory store,
located in Vik
Víkurprjón ehf
Phone: 487-1250
www.vikwool.is
Genuine woolen goods,
made in Iceland_______
Also wide selection
of souvenirs