Reykjavík Grapevine - 23.05.2014, Síða 53

O U T S I D E
REYKJAVÍK MAY 23 TO JUNE 5
Stöðvarfjörður
Petra’s Stone Collection
In the small fjord of Stöðvarfjörður you’ll
find a wonderful collection of rare rocks
and minerals most of which derive from
the area. Local enthusiast and collector
Petra Sveinsdóttir who has gathered the
stone gems of Icelandic nature since
1946. Her collection of stones is now
reputedly the world’s largest private
collection of rocks. Her collection also
extends to other things, including pens,
cups, sea shells and all sorts of small
items.
On permanent display
South Iceland
Hafnarfjörður
Hafnarborg
Fancy Cake in the Sun
Fancy Cake in the Sun displays selected
graphic prints and artistic books by
Swiss artist Dieter Roth, one of the
most important post-war European
artists. The exhibition focuses on his
contributions to the print world. It is
divided into eleven periods covering
Dieter’s artwork from 1957 to 1993.
Runs until June 9
Hvolsvöllur
Skógar Museum
The museum is divided into three
parts: the folk museum which offers a
huge variety of tools and implements
used for fishing and farming, as well as
artifacts dating back to the Viking age.
In the rebuilt turfhouses in the open-air
museum you can catch a glimpse of
the atmosphere of times long gone and
experience how Icelanders lived through
the centuries. The museum of transport,
which also houses a souvenir shop and
the Skógakaffi cafeteria, tells the story
of technology and transportation and its
development in Iceland in the 19th and
20th century.
On permanent display
Kópavogur
Kópavogur Art Museum
20th Anniversary Exhibition
Kópavogur Art Museum celebrates
its 20th Anniversary, curating a new
exhibition consisting of works from
the museum’s permanent collection
and from the private collection of
Þorvaldur Guðmundsson and Ingibjörg
Guðmundsóttir that they donated to
the museum in 2001. Free admission on
Wednesdays.
Runs until July 27
Mosfellsbær
Gljúfrasteinn
Gljúfrasteinn was the home and
workplace of Halldór Laxness and
his family for fifty years. Today, it is a
museum, allowing visitors insight into
the great writer’s world. All facilities,
including the library, have been
meticulously maintained.
On permanent display
Kaldi, Icelandic
microbrewery
Stella Artois
White- and red wine
Sparkling wine
Cocktail of the day
NEW BAR MENU
Bergstaðastræti 37
Tel: 552 5700
www.galleryrestaurant.is
gallery@holt.is
Selected drinks
at half price
Go Fish!
Phishing The Landscape, Hjalteyri, Eyjafjardarsysla
May 29 - June 29 | ISK Free!
‘A collective of artists take the term ‘phishing’ to new heights. Usually
used to refer to dodgy email scams involving Viagra or random banks
trying to give you that inheritance from a family member you’ve never
heard of. The collective reinterpret and re-appropriate phishing in urban
and non-urban landscapes, 'hacking' and ‘updating’ man-made structures
as they please, thus gently warping perceptions of identity and history.
Former labour-focused areas become places of art and recreation, repro-
duced and sculpted by digital means and technical terminologies. LC
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Suðurgata 41 / 101 Reykjavík
Along with the permanent exhibition
that features Iceland’s history from
settlement to present day the
museum offers a variety of exhibitions
during the year, e.g. on Icelandic
silver and photography.
The National
Museum of
Iceland
Westman Islands
Pompei of the North
Excavation project at the site of the
1973 volcanic eruption on the island of
Heimaey.
On permanent display
West Iceland
Borgarfjörður
Hjálmaklettur
IsNord Music Festival
IsNord is a music festival which
focuses on Icelandic and Nordic music
and making it more accessible. The
festival takes place in Borgarfjordur, in
West Iceland, performed at different
locations in Borgarfjörður, Surtshellir,
a very large cave and the churches in
Borgarnes and Reykholt.
June 5, 6, 9, 14 & 15
Borgarnes
The Icelandic Settlement Centre
The Settlement Exhibition
A 30 minute-long multi-media
exhibit that provides insight into the
settlement of Iceland, from the first
man to step foot on the island, to
the establishment of the world’s first
parliament, Þingvellir.
On permanent display
The Egils Saga Exhibition
Located in the stone-walled basement
of the centre, this exhibit leads visitors
through the colourful saga of Egill
Skallagrímsson, one of Iceland's first
settlers and greatest heroes.
On permanent display
Reykholt
Snorrastofa
Sitting on the ground floor of local
church, Snorrastofa has an exhibition
dedicated to poet, historian and
politician Snorri Sturluson as well as
the middle ages in Iceland.
On permanent display
Rif
Frystiklefinn
HETJA (Hero)
A one-man show based on the Saga
of Bárður Snæfellsás and his family
of humans, trolls and vultures. HETJA
is a comedy in an exaggerated style
where dozens of characters, as well
as the audience itself, play a big part.
Admission: 2,990 ISK.
Shown on May 9, 10, 16, 17, 23.
Stykkishólmur
Vatnasafnið / Library of Water
Water, Selected
An ongoing exhibition with 24 columns
filled with glacier water from all over
the country.
On permanent display

To Place
An audio exhibit offering insight into
the Icelandic psyche, where you can
listen to recordings of people talking
about the weather.
On permanent display
Eldfjallasafnið
The museum includes works of art,
old and recent, showing volcanic
eruptions, as well as objects and
artifacts. It also boasts volcanic rocks
from the unique collection of professor
Haraldur Sigurðsson who has carried
out research on volcanoes worldwide
for 40 years.
Runs until September 30
Books from
The UniversiTy of iceland Press
VIKING SETTLE-
MENTS & VIKING
62&,(7<‹Svavar
Sigmundsson ed.
Scholars of archaeol-
ogy, philology, history,
toponymy, numis-
matics and a number
of other disciplines
to discuss the Viking
Age from a variety of
viewpoints.
RING OF SEASONS
Terry G. Lacy
A long-term resident
brings inside and out-
side perspectives to this
delightful exploration
of all facets of Iceland,
past and present.
A PIECE OF
HORSE LIVER
Jon Hnefill
Adalsteinsson
Studies of Old
Norse religion
and Icelandi folk
beliefs.
SURTSEY. ECO-
SYSTEMS FORMED
Sturla Fridriksson
A study of how
pioneers invaded
the island and
were gradually
joined by others in
forming primitive
societies and simple
ecosystems.
MEDITATION
AT THE EDGE OF ASKJA
Pall Skulason
A perfect buy for anyone who
loves Icelandic nature and the
unique experience of traveling
through the Icelandic wilderness.
Also available
in German and French.
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