Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.07.2011, Blaðsíða 55

Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.07.2011, Blaðsíða 55
A R T GALLERIES & MUSEUMS IN JULY 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 Send us your listings: listings@grapevine.is OPENINGS Hönnunarsafn – Museum of Design The Icelandic Museum Day July 10 Free entrance on Museum Day in Ice- land The Nordic House Relations July 9 The title refers to the relations between different kinds of phenomena. The works are mixed media on canvas Runs until August 14 Paintings by Agneta Ekholm July 9 The Swedish artist opens an exhibition of selected paintings in the main entrance of the gallery Runs until August 14 Tjarnarbíó Ö Faktor July 1 Sirkus Íslands presents this show featuring their usual blend of amazing acrobatics, crazy costumes, insane stunts and off the wall comedy Runs until July 3 exhibition ONGOING Café Babalú Reykjavík In Colour & Line A photography exhibition by Clemence Floris, a 22 year old from France who has been living in Reykjavík for a short time. Open daily between 11:00 and 23:00 Runs until July 13 ASÍ Art Museum The ASÍ 50 Years Anniversary Runs until September 11 The Culture House Millennium - phase one Selection of pieces from the collection of the National Gallery displaying a variety of works by Icelandic artists from the last two centuries Medieval Manuscripts - Eddas and Sagas Some of Iceland's medieval manuscripts on display. Guided tour in English on Mondays & Fridays at 15:00 On permanent view Child of Hope - Youth and Jón Sigurðsson Exploring the life of Icelandic national hero Jón Sigurðsson, made especially accessible to children, families, and school groups On permanent view The Library Room The old reading room of the National Library. Displaying books of Icelandic cultural history dating from the 16th century to the present. Works include oldest published versions of the Sagas, Eddic Poems, and more On permanent view Gallerí Fold Marta Rosolska Photography Runs until November 14 Gallerí Tukt Yellow, Red, Green and Blue For the last five years Sigrún Guðmunds- dóttir has been working with different media, from painting to performance art. In this exhitbion there will be paintings exclusively Runs until July 9 Gerðarsafn Fellow Icelanders Installations Exhibition by Icelandic artists Árni Páll Jóhannsson and Pétur Finnbogason. Runs until July 31 Gerðuberg Gagn og gaman Exhibition of works produced by children who took part in 'Gagn og gaman' craft and activity courses in the period 1988- 2004 Runs until August 28 Hafnarborg Ingenuity - Einar Thorsteinn Exhibition of works by Icelandic architect and artist Einar Thorsteinn Ásgeirsson. Runs until August 14 From Hafnarborg collection Display of works by the most important Icelandic artists from the early 20th century Runs until August 14 This summer, the city of Reykjavík is of- fering young people the chance to work as something called ‘live road guides’. What’s a live road guide then? Well, Reykjavík’s team of live road guides counts eleven youngsters that base their operations at the Tourist Informa- tion Centre in 101 Reykjavík. From there they will venture every day and spread around the city with the declared aim of helping tourists, giving information and answering questions—absolutely free of charge. The group’s members are definitely easy to spot in their blue fleece sweat- ers (this is funnily appropriate, since as Icelanders share a silent, almost sub- conscious understanding of colourful outdoor clothing as being strictly ‘for tourists’). Along with guiding tourist passers-by downtown, the crew will also welcome the passengers of cruise ships and airport buses. One of the group's projects is the experimental ‘Reykjavík Green Table’. It is a collaborative effort with Reykjavik City Hostel in Laugardalur. At the ‘Green Table’ one may find information about eco-friendly tourism; tips on travelling green around the country, where to get healthy foodstuffs and the like. We spoke with the group of guides about the project, which was started in 2006. Then, they were fresh out of the preparatory introduction week, where they visited the main museums and his- torical sites. “Most of the time, the tour- ists don't come up to you and ask ques- tions. You have to approach them in a polite way, make it clear that the service is free of charge and that we're not sell- ing anything.” says Davíð Þór Katrínar- son, an 18-year-old road guide. The kids agree that, so far, the job has taught them much about the city itself, its his- tory, and how to live an eco-friendly life- style. Live Road Guides: At Your Service! ÞóRðUR INGI JóNSSON On a short stopover to Iceland, you’ll likely be advised to do the so-called ‘Golden Circle’. Not only is it relatively close to Reykjavík, but it also features three prototypical Icelandic attractions in one fell swoop—namely, a waterfall, a geyser, and a national park. While Icelanders are proud to show off these sites to thousands of people every year, it’s inevitable that all those heavy-duty hiking boots are going to leave their mark. So, the national park Þingvellir is now calling on people to come up with ideas about how to re- ceive the busloads of guests without, yes, spoiling the experience for the fu- ture busloads of guests. In case you’re not familiar with Þingvellir, the stakes are high. It’s one of the most spectacular places to walk, snorkel or dive between the North American and Eurasian continental plates. Not to mention, it’s where the world’s oldest parliament, Alþingi, con- vened in 930 AD. Really, the ‘Golden Cir- cle’ would be a far less golden without it, and it might not even be a circle. Send your ideas to the Þingvellir committee by August 22 and if you’re clever enough, you could win 200.000 ISK. More information about the contest rules can be found at www.thingvellir.is/ hugmyndaleit (Unfortunately they are in Icelandic, but you know, Google is get- ting better and better at translating). Þingvellir Launches Contest: How To Share & Safeguard The National Park ANNA ANDERSEN Enjoy covers the ambiance, food and location of 32 restaurants in Reykjavík Seafood, steakhouses, vegetarian, innovative cuisine and more . . . Enjoy dining out www.salka.is Vegetarian Fish Deserts Cream of lobster soup Garlic roasted lobster Lobster & escargot “ragout” Mushrooms, garlic Whale “sashimi” dip sauce Mushrooms, herbs, ginger, red beets Lobster “maki” Avocado, mango, cucumber, chilli mayo Lobster salad Rucola, pumpkin seeds, fruit chutney Veggie steak Red beets, potatoes, parsnip Catch of the day Please ask your waiter Lobster grill 200 gr. lobster, horseradish, salad Chocolate “2 ways” White and dark chocolade, fruits “Lazy-daisy” Coconut, yoghurt Lunch Humarhúsið the lobster house R E S T A U R A N T Located in Central Reykjavik Amtmannsstíg 1 · 101 Reykjavík · Tel: 561 3303 humarhusid@humarhusid.is 1 R ey kj av ik Ju n io r C o ll eg e LÆ K JA R G A TA SK Ó LA ST R Æ TI AMTMANNSSTÍGUR BANKASTRÆTI 1490.- 1590.- 1290.- 1590.- 1490.- 1790.- 1990.- 4890.- 990.- 990.- Reykjavík Literally A Guided Walking Tour Join us for a fun introduction to Icelandic literature, with a bit of history mixed in. This 90 min. walk is at an easy pace and suits everyone. Starts at Reykjavik City Library in Tryggvagata 15. Free of charge. Reykjavik City Library www.literature.is Tel. 411 6100 Every Thursday in July and August at 5 pm.
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