Reykjavík Grapevine - 16.08.2013, Síða 63

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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, open daily 10:00-17:00, 1.100
ISK per adult, 650 ISK per person in
groups (10+) and free for children 18
and under.
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
75th Anniversary of the
Seaman’s Day Council
An exhibit celebrating the 75th
anniversary of Seaman’s Day by
telling the story of the Day from
its first envisionment to current
celebrations.
Runs until November 30
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
in the United States from 2011 to
2012.
Runs until September 15
Wild Cats - Sunna Ben
Fragments of the ever-growing
photography collection that Sunna
Ben has accumulated from carrying
her camera with her day and night
for the past seven years.
Runs until September 10
Saga Museum
A Viking Museum that intimately
recreates key moments in Iceland's
history, giving a compelling view
into how Icelanders have lived for
more than a millenium. From the
time of the earliest settlers, history
is brought to life in a unique and
exciting way with life-like figurines.
On permanent view
Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum
De Profundis
A collection of sculptures by
Sigurjón Ólafsson and the paintings
of his contemporaries. This group
of artists are known today as
“trailblazers of modernism” in
Iceland. As the title points out,
beneath the smooth surface of
the works lies the turbulence and
anguish of the Cold War tensions.
Runs until September 1
SÍM Gallery
Manual For A Lanscape
Four international artists in
residence interpret human
relationships to Icelandic nature
through various media.
Runs until August 28
Spark Design Space
Anatomy of Letters
Sigriður Rún explores ancient
Icelandic letters by imagining
them as organisms with their own
particular anatomies. She has just
received the Art Directors Award of
Europe in the student category, one
of the most distinguished graphic
design awards in the world.
Runs until September 30
Wind and Weather Window Gallery
Claudia Hausfeld - A Self Portrait
This exhibit focuses on the character
and life of houses. The aim of the
window gallery is to connect art in
the urban setting of Reykjavík with
the people on the street.
Runs until August 30
Volcano House
The exhibition gives a brief overview
of Iceland’s geological history and
volcanic systems, and there are
superb photographs of volcanic
eruptions and other magnificent
aspects of Icelandic nature. A large
collection of semi-precious rocks
and minerals from around the
country are also on display.
On permanent view
If there were a manual that told us how to interact with Icelandic nature,
what would it say? The international artists in residence at SÍM Gal-
lery answer this question with various manual or hand-made art pieces
ranging from found-art displays to tintype portraits. Manuals can both
simplify the complex and complicate the simple. See how Thais Graciotti
from Brazil, Minna Kurjenluoma from Finland, John Steck Jr. from the US
and Karen Stentaford from Canada interpret human relationships to the
Icelandic landscape. Hopefully we don't wait to consult this manual until
the landscape has been broken. AB
SÍM Gallery | Until August 28 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Free
Consult The Manual
Manual For A Landscape
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This exhibition provides insights into the life and struggles of LGBT peo-
ple in Iceland over the years, as described in their own words at different
times. They recount the ways in which they learned to face their own
feelings, and recall different stages in the campaign for human rights
for LGBT people. Each individual has his or her own view of the world.
Different voices unite in harmony – accompanied by photographs of the
people who speak. Thirteen people express their views and feelings in
these Snapshots of Queer History. Some are young, others older, but all
have in their own way played a part in LGBT life in Iceland. TGB
The National Museum | Until November 25 | 1,200 ISK
Queer Eye For The Icelandic Eye
I Can’t Bring Myself to Retreat
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
Existence Eiríkur Smith
Icelandic realist paintings
Chance Encounters
Towards Modernity in
Icelandic Design
Works by sculptor
Gerður Helgadóttir