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The National Museum of Iceland
From A Different Angle: Photogra-
phy By Icelandic Women 1872-
2013
The exhibition features one hundred
pictures taken by Icelandic women
in the past 125 years, and showcases
what women have been doing in that
period. The pictures are shown in the
two museums simultaneously. See
also Reykjavík Museum of Photog-
raphy.
Runs until May 11
The Making Of A Nation
This exhibition is intended to provide
insight into the history of the Icelandic
nation, from its settlement to the
present day.
On permanent view
The Old Harbour
Iceland Expo Pavillion
From 10:00 to 22:00 every day,
Sagafilms projects a film of Icelandic
scenery inside their Iceland Expo
Pavillion, providing a unique 360° film
experience.
On permanent view
Reykjavík Art Museum -
Ásmundarsafn
"I’ve Never Seen Figurative Electric-
ity"
The exhibition displays works by Ice-
landic sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson
(1893-1982) along with new works by
nine Icelandic contemporary artists.
By highlighting abstract works from
the later period of his career, the exhi-
bition seeks to shed light on similari-
ties found in works of contemporary
art today.
Runs until April 27
Reykjavík Art Museum -
Hafnarhús
Cadences Of Line And Color
Featuring works by over 30 artists, the
exhibition showcases art in the spirit
of "visual music." The exhibition was
organized in collaboration with the
Reykjavík Centre for Visual Music.
Runs until April 13
Erró: The World Today
The Reykjavík Art Museum's already-
extensive collection of paintings by
Erró has grown considerably in recent
years. The Icelandic master's colourful
postmodern pastiches are both play-
ful and profound.
Runs until August 24
Katrín Sigurðardóttir: Foundation
Katrín Sigurðardóttir's large-scale
installation is comprised of a raised
floor which extends beyond the walls
of the exhibition space. Visitors can
step onto the platform and walk on it.
Runs until April 13
Reykjavík Art Museum -
Kjarvalsstaðir
Harro
The exhibition will display Finnish artist
Harro's pop-art period, and present
several of his best-known works from
1968 to 1972. Harro's art is particularly
relevant to current affairs in Icelandic
society because of the ongoing recov-
ery from the financial collapse, as it
asks us to reevaluate cultural values.
Runs until May 18
Core
Hildur Ásgeirsdóttir Jónsson's exhibition
features a collection of large-scale
woven paintings made on a three-
metre-wide loom, including several
newly created pieces.
Runs until May 18
The Seasons In Kjarval's Art
Every season imbues the land with new
life, and every cloud sheds new colour
upon the mountains. This exhibit fo-
cuses on how land and saga merge to
become one in the works of Jóhannes
Kjarval.
Runs until October 12
The Reykjavík City Library
The collection centres around new
Nordic literature, both fiction and
nonfiction. The library lends out
novels, academic publications, audio
books and more.
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,
open daily from 10:00 to 17:00.
On permanent view
Reykjavík Maritime Museum
From Poverty To Abundance
Photos documenting Icelandic fisher-
men at the turn of the 20th century.
On permanent view
The History of Sailing
Iceland's maritime history museum
showcases the growth of the Reykja-
vík harbour and how it has changed
with the times.
On permanent view
The Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn
This vessel sailed through all three Cod
Wars and has also served as a rescue
ship to more than 200 ships.
On permanent view
Reykjavík Museum of
Photography
From A Different Angle: Photogra-
phy By Icelandic Women 1872-
2013
The exhibition features one hundred
pictures taken by Icelandic women
in the past 125 years, and showcases
what women have been doing in that
period. The pictures are sourced
both from amateur and professional
photographers, and shown in the two
museums simultaneously. See also
The National Museum of Iceland
Runs until May 11
Petites Pauses
In 'Petites Pauses,' the French pho-
tographer, composer and musician
Vincent Malassis focuses on the daily
lives of inhabitants of a small village
in Brittany, France. His photographic
style borrows equally from realism
and traditional contemporary western
paintings.
Runs until May 9
Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum
Children At Play
An exhibition of sculptures from the
oeuvre of Sigurjón Ólafsson. The title
of the exhibition refers both to Sig-
urjón's 1938 relief of the same name
and other works in the exhibition that
might awaken children and teen's
interest in Sigurjón's art.
Runs until May 11
SÍM
Celestial Navigation
Artist Húbert Nói Jóhannesson has
painted a piece, painstakingly recre-
ated entirely from memory: a box
which depicts the stars of the night
sky. The installation questions the
limitations of mankind's memory and
the connection between accuracy and
art. It is on display in Neskirkja.
Runs until March 31
Ufsilon
What are the graduates from the Ice-
land Academy 2013 working on? You
can find the answer at SÍM Audito-
rium, where six graduates created and
designed a group exhibition together.
It consists of drawings, interactive
sculpture, windows installation, pho-
tography and video work.
Runs until March 24
Spark Design Space
Attikatti - Teaser
The Attikatti Team — consisting of 11
designers — opens up an experimen-
tal teahouse at Spark Design Space
that completely reinterprets traditional
teahouse culture by playing with
various aspects of tea. Don't expect
your tea to be served in a traditional
cup, but rather in unusual ways that
appeal to all your senses and make for
a unique experience.
Runs until March 20
Tysgallerí
I Am So Funny
Iceland's enfant terrible Snorri
Ásmundsson celebrates his 25th solo
exhibition. He draws from various
media, from videos to performances
on different scales, but in recent years
he has focused on canvas painting. In
this exhibition, Snorri displays paint-
ings which he comment on political
and social phenomena.
Runs until March 23
Volcano House
The exhibition gives a brief overview of
Iceland’s geological history and volca-
nic systems, with superb photographs
of volcanic eruptions and other mag-
nificent aspects of Icelandic nature.
On permanent view
Wind and Weather Gallery
Street Performances
Guðlaug Mía Eyþórsdóttir's mixed-
media installation includes a creature
performing hypnotic dance moves.
Guðlaug's work can safely be called
magical, as it gives materials an
altered context by combining them in
new and unusual ways.
Runs until March 29
ÞOKA
Rolling Repeat Cycles And Turns
International artist Rebekka Moran's
new exhibition explores the nomadic
tumbleweed plant that symbolizes
the passage of time across empty
landscapes. It inspired her to create a
loop-driven sculpture made of 16mm
film for this exhibition.
Runs until March 21
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Women And Water
Reykjavík Museum of Photography | Mar 20 to Apr 29 |
The new exhibition opening at the Reykjavík Museum of
Photography is going to make a big splash. Created by
photographer Íris Dögg Einarsdóttir and stylist-designer Erna
Bergman, the exhibition displays photographs inspired by the
mystical yet commonplace connection between femininity and
water. The photographs capture the rawer side of femininity
and birth, while also illustrating the romantic and idyllic
notions attributed to the female body. BS
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
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Press Photo
Exhibition
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