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the Glit Pottery from between the
years 1958 and 1973.
Runs until May 26
The National Gallery
Old Treasures
A display of past Icelandic and
foreign artist.
Runs until May 5
Foreign Influences
A collection of various foreign
artworks which influecend the
Icelandic Art.
Runs until May 5
The National Museum
Across Greenland, 1912 - 1913
This exhibit features photos taken by
four explorers who traversed across
Greenland for a year.
Runs until May 26
The Making of a Nation -
Heritage and History in Iceland
This exhibition is intended to provide
insight into the history of the
Icelandic nation from the Settlement
to the present day.
On permanent view
The People Þórsgata
Alda Lóa Leifsdóttir documents
the residents of Þórsgata through
photographs over an eight year
span. She aims to capture the
beauty and individuality of the
residents.
Runs until May 26
Behind the scenes - making of a
museum
Concering the 150th anniversary, the
national museum invited a group of
students to creat an exhibition.
Runs until May 12
Photography in Iceland 1970 -
1990
Runs until May 26
Icelandic silverwork
A collection of the Icelandic silver
work is displayed. The exhibtion
shows pieces from different time
periods.
Runs until May 26
Nordic House
Water and Earth
A Jewellery exhibition presented by
a Finnish-Icelandic group who let
them inspire by the wild nature
Runs until April 14
The Long Moment by Cooper and
Gorfer
Sarah Cooper and Nina Gorfer
combine digital photography and
classic painting. Since 2005 they
have worked together and had
various exhibitions in Europe
Runs until April 21
The Icelandic Phallological
Museum
The museum contains a collection
of more than two hundred and
fifteen penises and penile parts
belonging to almost all the land and
sea mammals that can be found in
Iceland.
On permanent view.
The Reykjavík City Library
The collection centers around new
Nordic literature, both fiction and
nonfiction. The library lends out
novels, academic publications, audio
books and more.
On permanent view
Reykjavík Art Museum - Ásmun-
darsafn
The Fire Within
A collection of sculptures by
Ásmundur Sveinsson housed in his
former home. The pieces explore
three major themes: the woman as
lover, the brutality of war and the
unknown frontier of outer space.
Runs until April 14
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
Spill - Ívar Valgarðsson
The artist comprises three drips of
paint which are on the floor of the
Art Museum and three photographs.
Runs until April 14
Reykjavík Art Museum - Kja-
valsstaðir
Kjarval - Key Works
Reykjavík Art Museum draws on
its extensive collection of works
by Jóhannes S. Kjarval for ongoing
exhibitions at Kjarvalsstaðir.
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
Socrates once said that life’s greatest blessings come by way
of madness. As long as it’s not completely incapacitating, los-
ing ones mind can be the best way to find creative energy. Most
great art has been made by people who were right on the edge
of a total madness, just past the brink, or just full-on irrevocably
insane. Whatever the mental state of the dancers and choreog-
raphers at the Iceland Dance Company, we can at least expect
to find humour and delight from the madness of their newest
production, ‘Walking Mad’. The evening will begin with a redux of
their production ‘Ótta’, a word which translates to the wee hours
between midnight and dawn when a creative streak is most likely
to strike hard. RL
A R T
ONGOING
– continued –
Find all art listings
online
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Ministry Of Silly Walks
Iceland Dance Company premieres
‘Walking Mad’
Reykjavík City Theatre, Listabraut 3
April 12 - May 28 | 20:00 | 3.900 ISK
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
My Perception
Erla Stefánsdóttir
An Attempt to Harness
the Light
Press Photo Exhibition
A Glimps of Glit
– Icelandic Ceramics
Travel the
world of
music
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