Reykjavík Grapevine - 12.09.2014, Qupperneq 57

OUTSIDE
REYKJAVÍK SEPTEMBER 12 - 25
world of stones is now reputedly the
world's largest private collection of
rocks. Avid stone collector as she may
be, her collection also extends to other
things, including pens, cups, sea shells
and all sorts of small items.
On Permanent Display
South Iceland
Hella
Hekla Centre
The centre houses a contemporary
multimedia exhibition on Hekla
mountain, its history, and its influence
on human life in Iceland from the time
of the settlement to the present. The
exhibition emphasises the influence
of the volcano on the inhabited areas
close to it, the districts of Landsveit,
Holt, and Rangárvellir.
On permanent display
Höfn í Hornafirði
Þórbergssetur
Established in memory of the famous
Icelandic writer Þórbergur Þórðarsson
(1888–1974), who was born in Hali
í Suðursveit. The centre includes
a heritage museum and unique
exhibitions of the district Sudursveit
and the writer Þórbergur Þórðarson,
his life and works.
On permanent display
Hvolsvöllur
Skógar Museum
This folk museum offers artifacts
dating to the Viking age. In the rebuilt
turfhouses you can catch a glimpse
of the atmosphere of times long
gone and experience how Icelanders
lived through the centuries. The
museum of transport, tells the story of
technology and transportation and its
development.
On permanent display
Mosfellsbær
Gljúfrasteinn
Gljúfrasteinn was the home and
workplace of Halldór Laxness and
his family for 50 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
Westman Islands
Sagnheimar Folk Museum
This folk museum's aim is to let
visitors of all ages experience the
island's history in both traditional and
more untraditional ways, through
photography, multimedia and
interactive pieces.
On permanent display
Victor Ocares’s newest exhibition deals with the Cartesian concept
of certainty and knowledge, exploring how faulty perception can play
tricks on our mind. Victor is a recent graduate from the Iceland Acad-
emy of the Arts, and his works show a strong influence from a mixture
of mysticism, philosophy and science. This exhibition uses a variety of
mediums such as audio, sculpture and visual art, leaving something
for everyone to enjoy. SV
West Iceland
Borgarnes
The Icelandic Settlement Centre
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
The Settlement Exhibition
A 30-minute long multimedia
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
Grundarfjörður
The Heritage Center
The first half of the 20th century comes
alive as narrators guide guests through
exhibitions of how developments in
farming, fishing and housing marked
the beginning of modern life in Iceland.
On permanent display
Reykholt
Snorrastofa
Snorri Sturluson
Sitting on the ground floor of the 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
Stykkishólmur
Vatnasafnið / Library of Water
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
Water, Selected
An ongoing exhibition with 24 columns
filled with glacier water from all over
the country.
On permanent display
Eldfjallasafnið
Works of art, old and recent, showing
volcanic eruptions, and artifacts.
It also boasts volcanic rocks from
the collection of professor Haraldur
Sigurðsson, who's researched
volcanoes worldwide for 40 years.
Runs until September 30
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TVEIR HRAFNAR listhús, Art Gallery
Baldursgata 12 101 Reykjavík (at the corner of Baldursgata and Nönnugata, facing Þrír Frakkar Restaurant)
Phone: +354 552 8822 +354 863 6860 +354 863 6885 art@tveirhrafnar.is www.tveirhrafnar.is
Opening hours: Thu-Fri 12pm - 5pm, Sat 1pm - 4pm and by appointment +354 863 6860
TVEIR HRAFNAR
listhús, Art Gallery
offers a range of artwork by
contemporary Icelandic artists
represented by the gallery,
selected works by acclaimed
artists and past Icelandic
masters.
Hallgrímur Helgason
Hulda Hákon
Húbert Nói Jóhannesson
Jón Óskar
Óli G. Jóhannsson
Ragnar Þórisson
Steinunn Þórarinsdóttir
Also works by:
Guðbjörg Lind Jónsdóttir
Sara Oskarsson
Kristján Davíðsson
Nína Tryggvadóttir
– among others
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HELGASON
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