Reykjavík Grapevine - 07.06.2013, Side 50

Reykjavík Grapevine - 07.06.2013, Side 50
A R T OPENINGS AND ONGOING June 7 - June 20 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 Opening i8 Gallery June 6 Belief Ólafur Elíasson’s new exhibit, Belief, is an exploration of natural phenomena and perception. His work often combines design, architecture, and science to create thought-provoking work and spaces. Runs until August 17 Museum of Design and Applied Art June 7 Chance Encounters - Toward Modernity In Iceland Design The exhibit focuses on the introduction of modernism in Icelandic domestic interiors from the 1930s to the 1980s. It will feature well-known designs that have emerged from the modernist movement of the 20th century and made their way to Iceland. Runs until October 13 Ongoing ASÍ Art Museum Face To Face-Portraits An examination of the varying approaches to portraiture. Runs until June 23 The Culture House Lightplay Derek Mundell displays 26 paintings, large and small, that portray Iceland’s particularly ethereal light. Runs until August 30 Medieval Manuscripts, Eddas, and Sagas It includes principal medieval manuscripts. 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 Millennium - Phase One A selection of pieces from the collection of the National Gallery. On permanent view The Library Room The old reading room of the National Library displays books of Icelandic cultural history dating from the 16th century to the present day. On permanent view The Einar Jónsson Museum The museum contains close to 300 art works including a beautiful tree- clad garden adorned with 26 bronze casts of the artist's works is located behind the museum. On permanent view Gallerí Bakarí Brot / Fraction A new exhibition of paintings and other work by Þórvaldur Jónsson. Runs until June 18 Hafnarborg Art=Text=Art An exhibition of more than 80 drawings, prints, and artist’s books by close to 50 artists. Runs until June 23 Hellisgerði, Flower and Recreation Park The exhibition looks at the public's use of the park, vegetation and overall mood of the park in different time periods. Runs until June 17 Hverfisgallerí Magnús Kjartansson Works from 1978-1983. Runs until June 22 Knitting Iceland Come and knit at Laugavegur 25, 3rd floor, every Thursday, 14:00 - 18:00. On permanent view Kling and Bang Clive Murphy Exhibit Kling & Bang Gallery hosts Clive Murphey, a New-York based artist who upcycles materials. Runs until June 23 Kunstschlager Primitive Jungle Heat A new exhibition by Guðlaug Mía Eyþórsdóttir. Runs until June 15 Latin Dance Studio, Faxafen 12 Guided Practica Argentine tango, Sundays from 17:30-19:30. Register by phone 821 6929 or email tangoadventure@ gmail.com, 500 ISK for students, 800 ISK for others. Six-week courses are also available. On permanent view Living Art Museum The 6th Volume The 6th Volume presents works and writings chosen by Katrín in an attempt to define contemporary art via the Icelandic practices that have influenced her. Runs until August 25 Mokka Kaffi Mokka Fólk - Mokka People Established in 1958 this café is celebrating its 55th birthday with an exhibition of black and white portraits of its favourite patrons. Runs until June 27 The National Gallery Subjective Maps- Disappearances Work from over 40 artists from 15 small European countries. Runs until June 30 Treasures Three separate exhibitions showing different periods from The National Gallery’s personal collection. Runs until June 30 The Making of a Nation - Heritage and History in Iceland An insight into the history of the Icelandic nation from the Settlement to the present day. On permanent view The Long Moment Sarah Cooper and Nina Gorfer fiddle with the Icelandic folktale, blurring the line between photography and painting to create “dreamlike realities.” Runs until June 17 Segway tours in Reykjavik SCan me +354 7778808 www.sway.is The original Have you ever been blown away by Harpa? The way its windows glisten a mermaid-teal, the hard lines cutting harshly against the natural background, and where did they get all that glass? Well, if you have ever been to Iceland, then I can answer for you: yes. Yes you have. Because it's absolutely jaw-dropping, eye-popping, heart-stopping magnificent. From June 6 - August 17 Harpa's Danish-bred designer Ólafur Elíasson presents Tiltrú/Belief, his fourth solo exhibition at i8 Gallery. The exhibit features all new works by Ólafur which play with human sensory experience and tickle our understanding of reality. He seems to know what he's doing, so yeah, it might be kind of decent. PY i8 Gallery | June 6 - August 17 | Free! A Mildly Impressive Man Tiltrú/Belief by Ólafur Elíasson i8 Gallery Tryggvagata 16 101 Reykjavík www.i8.is ÓLAFUR ELÍASSON 6 June - 17 August 2013 A4 bréfsefni. PMS 412. Hverf isgata 4 101 Reykjavík Iceland +354 537 4007 f +354 537 4008 info@hverf isgalleri.is www.hverf isgalleri.is MAGNÚS KJARTANSSON 18 May - 22 June 2013

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