Reykjavík Grapevine - 26.09.2014, Page 51

Experience
Icelandic Art
and Design
Kópavogur Art Museum
/ Gerðarsafn
Hamraborg 4, Kópavogur
Open 11–17 / Closed on Mondays
www.gerdarsafn.is
Hönnunarsafn Íslands
/ Museum of Design
and Applied Art
Garðatorg 1, Garðabær
Open 12–17 / Closed on Mondays
www.honnunarsafn.is
Hafnarborg
/ The Hafnarfjordur Centre
of Culture and Fine Art
Strandgata 34, Hafnarfjörður
Open 12–17 / Thursdays 12–21
Closed on Tuesdays
www.hafnarborg.is
Route 40 takes you to
on your way to the Blue Lagoon
Are you ready
Madam President?
This is how I do it
Hjalti Karlsson
graphic designer
Track
An exhibition of work by Ice-
landic artists Daníel Magnús-
son, Guðrún Hrönn Ragnars-
dóttir, Ívar Brynjólfsson, Ívar
Valgarðsson, Sólveig Aðal-
steinsdóttir and Þóra Sig-
urðardóttir.
Mireya Samper
Route 40
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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Runs until September 27 2015
FutureCrash / Tribal TV
Ásdís Sif works with performance art
in her video works, which take place
in different ways in various places in
time and space. Her FutureCrash/
Tribal TV is a large video installation
which springs from a previous piece
by the artist, from the 2006 exhibition
‘Apostles' Clubhouse.’
Runs until October 19
Mojoko & Shang Liang: Reactive
Wall
The interactive artwork Reactive
Wall is one of several collaborations
between artist Mojoko and computer
programmer Shang Liang. Visitors
interact with the work by making
sounds through a microphone:
the pitch and volume received is
interpreted by the software, which
in turn manipulates how the icons
appear.
Runs until October 19
Synthesis
This international exhibition
comprises works by seven artists.
The artists make three-dimensional
installations which share the qualities
of reflecting a certain perception,
thinking and rhythm, which may be
seen as an echo of life itself, of primal
forces, the structure of the fabric of
the world and the ongoing genesis of
the universe.
Runs until January 15
Hlýnun
Kristín Pálmadóttir opens her
exhibition 'Hlýnun' this month. Her
focus point has been the nature,
it's power and the effect of global
warming.
Runs until October 5
Reykjavík Art Museum -
Kjarvalsstaðir
The Seasons in Kjarval’s Art
Every season imbues the land with
new life, and every cloud casts new
colour upon the mountains. This
exhibit focuses on how land and saga
merge to become one in the works of
celebrated Icelandic artist 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,
audiobooks 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 10:00-17:00
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 that
showcases the growth of the
Reykjavík Harbour.
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 over 200 ships.
On permanent view
The Reykjavík Museum of
Photography
Girl Culture
The exhibit focuses on the central
role occupied by popular culture in
the construction or deconstruction
of female identity. The exhibition
consists of portrait images and
interviews that cast a light on the
experiences and expressions of
women today.
Runs until January 11
Twosomes
This exhibit represents an almost-
culmination of Mark Chester’s 40+
years of travelling with a camera.
Runs Until October 14
Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum
Tracks in Sand
The National Gallery of Iceland opens
a retrospective exhibition of the
works of abstract sculptor Sigurjón
Ólafsson (1908-1982), Ólafsson was
one of the most influential Icelandic
Graffiti & Rugs
‘Rugs’ by Jonathan Josefsson
Nordic House
Sturlugata 5 | Sept 20 – Oct 5 | 12:00-17:00 | Free!
artists in the postwar era, and was
throughout his life in the forefront of
Icelandic sculpture.
Runs until October 31
Sólon Bistro
Veteran photographer Elvar Örn
Kjartansson opens a new exhibition,
with a wide selection of works from
his career.
Runs until October 27
Spark Design Space
Urban Shape
The exhibition by artist Paolo
Gianfrancesco is a series of maps of
every European capital. Using Open
Street Map (OSM) data, the maps
are meant to represent a view of the
cities rather than try to capture the
reality of them.
Runs until November 11
Tveir Hrafnar - Art Gallery
The Paris Package
Painter, novelist, translator and
columnist Hallgrímur Helgason
exhibits his ‘lost paintings’ from Paris
along with earlier works. He had lost
those paintings for 13 years until they
finally appeared in a storage space
in Paris.
Runs until October 11
Týsgallerí
Mót/Print
Artist Karlotta Blöndal has a solo
exhibition which explores the notion
of language through text.
Runs until September 28
Préliminaires
David Subhi just launched his first
exhibition in Iceland. Through his
work he questions everything,
including what a painting is, what can
be the subject of a painting, whether
it is acceptable to follow a trend, or if
everyone has to be a trailblazer, and
so on.
Runs until October 15
Wind And Weather Gallery
Alex
Video and sculpture mixed media
installation by artist Sigga Björg
Sigurðardóttir.
Runs until September 30
It’s Over
Artist Erica Eyres' work is primarily
concerned with narrative, and is
realized through series of drawings,
videos, and sculptures. Most recently,
she has been developing a body of
ceramic wigs, balloons and gloves
that are are rendered flat.
Runs until October 30
Volcano House
The exhibition gives a brief overview
of Iceland’s geological history
and volcanic systems with superb
photographs of volcanic eruptions
and other magnificent aspects of
Icelandic nature.
On permanent view
Þoka
Grayscale
This exhibition by artist Curver
consists of a brand new video
performance in which Curver plays
with the contrasts of the grayscale, in
his humoristically banal and playful
style. He uses a range of mediums;
videos, installations, performances
and relational aesthetics to examine
ideas of self, popular culture and
society.
Runs until October 19
Don’t you sometimes think that a colourful rug would lighten up a
room and make it look way more inviting? Well, that’s probably what
Jonathan Josefsson thought when he came up with his latest exhibit
which mixes graffiti with rugs to create something very exotic, and
yet familiar. Whilst studying at the School of Design and Crafts in
Gothenburg, Sweden, he discovered the similarities between the
spray can and the carpet tufting machine and allowed his playful
artistic idiom to be transferred onto carpets. Whether you’re thinking
about redecorating or just want to see something colourful and lively,
check out Jonathan’s exhibit. SV