Reykjavík Grapevine - 07.06.2013, Qupperneq 55

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le!
From 1.500 ISK / 2 hours
( incl. a helmet & city map)
Get on the saddle and
discover Reykjavík!
The Icelandic Phallological
Museum
The museum contains a collection of
more than two hundred and fifteen
penises and penile parts.
On permanent view.
Reykjavík Art Museum -
Ásmundarsafn
Tales From the Vault
A collection of Ásmundur
Sveinsson’s sculptures tied together
by a common literary thread.
Runs until December 30
Reykjavík Art Museum -
Hafnarhús
Erró - Graphic Art, 1949-2009
For the first time the general public
are able to view Erró´s graphic art
spanning half a century.
Runs until August 25
All State
Theresa Himmer’s elevator sound
installation.
Runs until September 1
Reykjavík Art Museum -
Kjavalsstaðir
Icelandic Art 1900-1950
A collection of over 200 Icelandic
works from the period of 1900-1950.
Runs until September 22
The Reykjavík City Library
The collection centers around new
Nordic literature, both fiction and
nonfiction.
On permanent view
Reykjavík City Museum
Reykjavík 871 +/- 2: The
Settlement Exhibition
Archaeological findings from ruins
of one of the first houses in Iceland
and other excavations in the city
centre.
On permanent view
Reykjavík Maritime Museum
From Poverty to Abundance
Photos documenting Icelandic
fishermen at the turn of the 20th
century.
On permanent view
The History of Sailing
Iceland's maritime history and the
growth of the Reykjavík Harbour.
On permanent view
The Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn
This vessel sailed through all three
Cod Wars and also served as a
rescue ship to over 200 ships.
On permanent view
The Reykjavík Museum of Pho-
tography
Horse With No Name - Spessi
Spessi took portrait photographs of
numerous bikers during his travels
and exploration of the biker culture.
Runs until September 15
Skotið: David W. Lewis
Old remnants with Bromoil
photographic process.
Runs until July 16
Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum
De Profundis
A collection of sculptures by
Sigurjón Ólafsson and the paintings
of his contemporaries.
Runs until September 1
Þoka
SEIZE
An exhibition by Darri Lorenzen
involving hands that point.
Runs until June 9
A R T
ONGOING
– continued –
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June 17 | Downtown Reykjavík |
It’s time to celebrate 69 years of Icelanders being free from
Danish tyranny, no longer forced to eat disgusting rotten food
or taking pride in being descended from marauding murderous
Vikings. Or wait, do we still do that? Well, we’re celebrating with
hot dogs, flags and balloons, and a lot of free events. Expect to
be rudely awaken as all the church bells in the capital go off at
once, reminding you to see our bishop preaching in Dómkirkjan.
The festivities begin just after 11 at Austurvöllur with a number of
people wanting to show off their excellent voice, including choirs,
singers, and our new prime minister (we hope he does Duran
Duran’s ‘Wild Boys,’ but we suspect he’ll just make a speech). At
13:00, parades start from Hlemmur, as well as festivities in Hljóm-
skálagarður and children’s events at Arnarhóll. Then Arnarhóll
turns into a stage, so head there to catch bands like Retro Stefson
and Ojba Rasta play for free. You are pretty much guaranteed to
see something fun if you head out, so stop reading this and just
have a good time already! Don’t expect to get any good parking
spots, but busses will be running on a Sunday schedule. TGB
Photo by Sigfús Már Pétursson
National Pride, Candy Floss & Hot Dogs!
Icelandic Independence Day
Free!
Get Lost
"A Small World" by Soffía Sæmundsdóttir
"A real traveller doesn't need a place to stay but for the night,"
reads Soffía Sæmundsdóttir's artist statement. Soffía's latest
exhibition, "A Small World," explores the relationship between the
fleeting freedom of travel and the comfort of permanence. Get
lost. Get found. Move around. In the end, it's all about locating
yourself. PY
June 1-16 | The Icelandic Printmakers Association | Free!
Travel the
world of
music
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Hönnunarsafn Íslands
Museum of Design
and Applied Art
Garðatorg 1, Garðabær
Tel. +354 512 1525
Open 12–17
Closed on Mondays
www.honnunarsafn.is
Kópavogur
Art Museum-
Gerðarsafn
Hamraborg 4, Kópavogur
Tel. +354 570 0440
Open 11–17
Closed on Mondays
www.gerdarsafn.is
Hafnarborg
The Hafnarfjordur
Centre of Culture
and Fine Art
Strandgata 34, Hafnarfjörður
Tel. +354 585 5790
Open 12–17
Thursdays 12–21
Closed on Tuesdays
www.hafnarborg.is
To the Blue Lagoon
Hellisgerði
Pleasure Garden
Art=Text=Art
Works by Contemporary Artists
Chance Encounters
Towards Modernity in
Icelandic Design