Reykjavík Grapevine - 10.10.2014, Blaðsíða 47

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
Prýði / Splendour
Icelandic jewellery
Track
An exhibition of work by
Icelandic artists Daníel
Magnússon, Guðrún Hrönn
Ragnarsdóttir, Ívar Valgarðs-
son, Ívar Brynjólfsson,
Sólveig Aðalsteinsdóttir
and Þóra Sigurðardóttir
AIM XV
Helgi Hjaltalín Eyjólfsson
and Pétur Örn Friðriksson
Route 40
Books from
The UniversiTy of iceland Press
AvAilABle
aT major booksTores
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GRJNKT‘FEM
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TradiTions
& ConTinuiTies
Ragnar Ingi Aðalsteinsson
A lucid and authoraitative
treatment of Old Icelandic
alliterative metre.
Fires oF
THe earTH
Jon Steingrimsson
A unique eye-witness record of the
greatest lava flow which occurred
in Iceland only 200 years ago.
THe FirsT seTTLers
oF THe neW WorLd
Jonas Kristjansson
Accounts of Norse voyages
to North-America and their
attempts to settle there.
GaeLiC inFLuenCe
in iCeLand
Gisli Sigurdsson
Historical and Literary
Contacts. A Survey of
Research
ASÍ Art Gallery
Ladies, Beautiful Ladies
Birgir Birgisson follows up on the
questions at the heart of the politics
of representation, addressed through
the visual negotiations of blondes
in our cultural environment. This
exhibition presents a variety of works
that reach from painting on canvas
to installation to works on paper
and connects them to the issue of
how identities are made, shaped,
distributed and retold.
Runs until December 31
The Einar Jónsson Museum
The museum contains close to 300
artworks including a beautiful garden
with 26 bronze casts of the artist’s
sculptures.
On permanent view
Ekkisens
Inaugural Opening
This new art venue's exhibition
features nineteen recently graduated
art students who fill every nook and
cranny of this former workshop with
visual art and sculptures.
Runs until October 14
Gallerí Skilti
Pura Vida
British artist S. Mark Gubb went
to Costa Rica, got inspired by the
casual atmosphere and the concept
of “pura vida,” the catchall phrase
for positivity. So he brought it to
Reykjavík with a sign that points
anyone in the right direction to find
their own Pura Vida, or good life.
Runs until December 15
Hafnarborg
Track
This exhibit brings together works
of interesting artists who are known
for tackling abstract experiences
in a tangible and impressive way.
The artists involved are Daníel
Magnússon, Guðrún Hrönn
Ragnarsdóttir, Ívar Brynjólfsson, Ívar
Valgarðsson, Sólveig Aðalsteinsdóttir
and Þóra Sigurðardóttir.
Runs until October 19
Harbinger
Sweet Life
Artist Arna Óttarsdóttir explores the
conflict between the precious and
the worthless, such as a hand-woven
cotton cloth presented as a plain
t-shirt and kitchen counter crumbs
converted to a sculpture. By defying
the common notions of value, a new
meaning is created. When brought
together the works create a glorified
atmosphere of the everyday.
Runs until October 26
Hverfisgallery
Artist Sigtryggur Bjarni Baldvinsson
presents paintings, watercolours and
photographic work in his new exhibit.
Water-based leitmotifs such as
running water and oceanic surfaces
are woven into his work, reflecting
the elements of light, air and earth
and nature’s unique powers such
as wind and gravity. With growing
urgency, the artist’s work now
reflects his concern with questions
that relate to modern man’s
relationship with, and responsibilities
for, untouched nature.
Runs until November 22
i8 Gallery
Revelation
This photo exhibition by Hrafnkell
Sigurðsson explores themes
relating to nature, the man-made,
the sublime, culture and consumer
society. For example, the bubble wrap
in water could seem nothing more
than drifting litter, the air trapped in
the plastic generates a sense of life
within the inorganic shells, imbuing
the shapes with an eerie power.
Runs until October 11
The Icelandic Phallological
Museum
The museum contains a collection
of more than 215 penises and penile
parts belonging to almost all the
land and sea mammals that can be
found in Iceland. There's also a penis
sculpture honoring the Icelandic
men's handball team, though
confusingly it does not feature their
actual penises.
On permanent view
Freeze The Moment
‘Inside – Out’ by Lene Bennike
Icelandic Printmaker’s Association
Tryggvagata 17 (D3) | Oct 11- 26 | 14:00-18:00 | Free!
Knitting Iceland
Whether you are a beginner or pro,
you can come knit at Laugavegur
25, 3rd floor, every Thursday, 14:00
- 18:00.
On permanent view
Kunstschlager
Feng Shui Problem
An exhibition of new works by Emma
Heiðarsdóttir and Nikulás Stefán
Nikulásson. Their inspiration comes
from contemplating the boundaries
between space and objects, creating
a diverse range of results.
Runs until October 11
Listamenn Gallery
Paintings produced around the
subject of JBK Ransu's book called
'The painting that escaped from its
frame.'
Runs until October 10
Mokka Kaffi
Our city
An exhibition where artist and
designer Elsa Nilsen lets her
imagination flow through the city,
reimagining it.
Runs until November 5
Museum of Design and Applied
Art
Are you ready, Madam President?
The exhibition displays clothing
and other accessories from the
wardrobe of former Icelandic
President Vigdís Finnbogadóttir. The
exhibition gives visitors a glimpse
into Vigdís's preferences in choosing
her wardrobe and style, and also the
personal lives and habits of heads
of state.
Runs until December 31
This Is How I Do It
Hjalti Karlsson, last year’s recipient
of the Nordic Torsten and Wanja
Söderberg prize is holding an
Danish artist Lene Bennike fell in love with Iceland during her artist
residency in 2011. She was inspired by the same scenery that draws
everyone to Iceland: fire-spewing volcanoes, thermal pools, massive
bodies of water, the sagas, friendly culture, et al. Lene came back
this year, and felt immediately like one chapter had been completed,
while another just began, which is as good a reason for opening
a new exhibit as any. Her exhibit focuses on capturing moments,
in particular through photogravure, a medium that combines
photography and graphic art. SV
ART
ONGOING