Reykjavík Grapevine - 05.12.2014, Page 48

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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
Kópavogur Art Museum
Gerðarsafn
‘Impressions’ by Hólmfríður
Árnadóttir
Hólmfríður has a series of textile and paper
works from early parts of her career on
exhibit.
Runs until January 4
‘Óp/Op’ by Jón B. K. Ransu
Jón B. K. Ransu has an exhibit with
numerous artworks on display.
Runs until January 4
Kunstschlager
'The mask is the face' by Arnfinnur
Amazeen
As with Arnfinnur’s previous work, the
artist plays with different mediums,
resulting in unusual outcomes. Daily
objects are placed side by side and
next to other works of the exhibitions.
This results in a reasonable amount
of beauty, ugliness, profoundness and
lightness, hardship, fineness, humour and
seriousness.
Runs until December 12
Mokka Kaffi
‘Músik & Sport’ by Stephan
Stephensen
In this exhibition Stephen revisits an odd
little shop from his childhood, that he
cites as the starting point where he
embarked on the journey to become
the man he is today. The show offers a
glimpse into that journey. As a founding
member of electronic band Gusgus, the
exhibition also features a photographic
chronicle of his time with the group.
Runs until 6 December
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 February 22
Prýði
To celebrate 90 years of the Goldsmith’s
Association of Iceland, 40 icelandic
goldsmiths will exhibit their works. Expect
a diverse variety of jewellery and other
pieces, with inspiration spanning from over
the century.
Runs until January 25
The National Museum
Icelandic Silverwork
See various silver pieces and the
methods of their making at this exhibit
commemorating the 150th anniversary of
the National Museum of Iceland.
Runs until December 31
‘Sodium Sun’ by Stuart Richardson
Photographer Stuart Richardson exhibits
a series of photographs on Icelandic
streetlights, their locales and the weather.
Runs until December 31
The Making Of A Nation
This exhibition is intended to provide insight
into the history of the Icelandic nation from
the Settlement to the present day.
On permanent view
‘Snapshots Of A Moment’ by
Þorsteinn Jósepsson
Þorsteinn Jósepsson was a widely travelled
author and journalist. Þorsteinn’s
photography presents an intricate
panorama of Icelandic life and a rapidly
changing rural landscape. His collection
of photographs is one of the largest, most
important and most comprehensive private
collections from the 20th century.
Runs until December 31
Nordic House
‘Forest Embrace and Home’ by
Yvonne Larsson
The title consists of two themes that Yvonne
Larsson has been working with in the
form of fourteen big paintings. According
to many, Yvonne’s work glides between
memory and the present, between the
mundane and the existentially ambiguous.
With her paintings, Yvonne is trying to see
beyond and to make the intangible things
visible.
Runs until January 11
Christmas Calendar 2014
The Christmas calendar in the Nordic
House takes place daily in the festival hall
in December until Christmas. The first
window of the calendar will be opened on
December 1, and the audience will then
get to know about the performance of the
day. There are numerous participating
artists, but the order in which they perform
is a secret. There will be live music, dance
performances, readings, yoga, and games
requiring audience participation.
Runs until December 23
The Old Harbour
Iceland Expo Pavillion
Every day from 10:00 to 22:00, Saga Films
projects a film of Icelandic scenery inside
their Iceland Expo Pavillion which provides
a unique 360 degree movie experience.
On permanent view
Reykjavík Art Museum -
Ásmundarsafn
A posteriori: House, Sculpture
A posteriori, or “from what comes after,”
is a selection of artworks with original
references to buildings or houses. The
artists involved in the exhibition have
used existing or fabricated architecture to
create new works.
Runs until February 1
Home Sweet Home
‘Forest Embrace and Home’ by Yvonne Larsson
Nordic House
Sturlugata 5 (F5) | Nov 29 –Jan 1 | 12:00- 17:00 | Free!
In this exhibit, the Swedish artist Yvonne Larsson examines and
exhibits her own interpretation of the term “home.” Her work
has been said to glide between memory and present, reality and
imagination. In her patterns, she plays with sunlight, shadows and
half-tone effects. Her raster graphics give the viewer space to
recall their own stories and own interpretation of home, all in an
attempt to trigger an emotional reaction from the viewer. Yvonne
wants the viewer to see that home isn’t just a place; it’s a feeling.
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