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The Reykjavík Grapevine
Issue 7 — 2015ART
ONGOING
Sveinsson
Works that span the entire career of
sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893-1982)
from when he was a student at the Sate
Academy in Sweden to abstract pieces
created towards the end of his life. His
work is inspired by nature, literature and
the Icelandic people.
Runs until October 4
Reykjavík Art Museum -
Hafnarhús
‘Áfangar’ by Richard Serra
Richard Serra unveiled his environmental
art installation on Viðey Island 25 years ago.
In honour of the anniversary, Hafnarhús
presents an exhibition of Richard’s
drawings and graphic works, as well as film
and photographs from ‘Áfangar’ on Viðey.
Runs until September 20
‘bears; truths…’ by Kathy Clark
Using teddy bears discarded by Reykjavík
children, Kathy develops a narrative about
life’s journey. Throughout her career, she
has shown work in Iceland and the United
States, and is the founder of two window
galleries in downtown Reykjavík.
Runs until October 18
‘Erró and Art History’
The exhibition provides an insight into
the work of the Icelandic painter Erró. He
maintains a style that fluctuates between
surrealism and pop art, integrating
elements of comics and science fiction.
This exhibition presents works in which
he has borrowed images and fragments of
pictures by some of the leading artists in
history, such as Picasso and Léger.
Runs until September 27
Kunstschlager Chamber
The art initiative Kunstschlager has
moved all of its activities into the upper
level of Hafnarhús. This offers visitors the
opportunity to walk around, pause and
experience the ambiance of Kunstschlager.
The space is devoted to audio and video
works, two- and three-dimensional
pieces, as well as specially-designed
Kunstschlager furniture, on which guests
can comfortably relax.
Runs until September 30
‘Process & Pretense’ by Magnús
Sigurðarson
Best known for his pop-culture-referencing
photographic series and video art, Magnús
Sigurðarson addresses in this exhibit the
universal human yearning for the sublime.
There will be a special performance and
book release party on July 23 at 20:00.
Runs until October 18
Reykjavík Art Museum -
Kjarvalsstadir
‘Just Painted 2’
Nýmálað 2 (Just Painted 2) is the second
instalment of a large art exhibition. The
first instalment, Nýmálað 1, opened in
Hafnarhúsið last February. This overview
of contemporary paintings features the
works of 60 artists. Never before has such
an extensive showcasing of Icelandic art
taken place.
Runs until June 6
Reykjavík City Hall (Ráðhús
Reykjavíkur)
'Being:Female:Being' By Guðrún
Sigríður Haraldsdóttir
In this mixed-media installation, artist
Guðrún searches for an idea, not
dissimilar from Plato's theory of forms, of
something making up the concept of a
collective female self. In searching for it,
she bases it on Kristín Gunnlaugsdóttir's
'SKÖPUNARVERK I', and handwritten
letters and portraits of women from ca.
1915, found in the Municipal Archives of
Reykjavík.
Runs until June 22
Reykjavík City Museum
The Settlement Exhibition
Archaeological findings from ruins of one
of the first houses in Iceland and other
excavations in the city centre, open daily
09:00-20:00.
On permanent view
‘Settlement Sagas - Accounts from
manuscripts’
This special exhibition is held in
collaboration with the Árni Magnússon
Institute for Icelandic Studies. At the centre
of this special exhibition are rarely seen
manuscripts that tell the history of the
settlement of Reykjavík.
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
Wa(tercolou)r And Peace
‘So many men, so many minds’ by María Manda
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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 more than 200 ships.
On permanent view
Reykjavík Municipal Archives
‘Visions of Women’
This exhibit features numerous
photographs and documents from 1910-
20, a period around women’s suffrage in
Iceland, that shows the attitude of women
at the time. A part of Guðrún Sigríður
Haraldsdóttir’s multimedia installation
‘Being:Female:Being’ is included in this
exhibit.
Runs until July 12
The Reykjavík Museum of
Photography
‘The Workshop’ by Bára
Kristinsdóttir
A new display is opening in the Cube in
the Reykjavík Museum of Photography. It’s
a combination of photos and video works
in which we get to know two elderly men
and their nylon coating business. Theirs is
a story about old vs. new and tradition vs.
progress and how time changes everything.
Runs until June 26
‘Melancholy’ by Dominik
Smialowski
Based on a science-fiction narrative,
photographer Domoinik Smialowski’s new
exhibit presents a series of staged scenes.
The story starts with a plane crash, and
revolves around the pilot, who remains lost
and desperate after his unexpected landing
in the foreign land.
Runs until August 11
‘Traces of Life: The Subjective and
Personal in Photography Today’
The exhibition consists of photographs by
Agnieszka Sosnowska, Bára Kristinsdóttir,
Daniel Reuter, Hallgerður Hallgrímsdóttir,
Kristina Petrošiut and Skúta. It turns the
lens and makes the photographer the
subject by looking into their personal lives
and emotions.
Runs until September 13
Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum
‘Interplay’ by Sigurjón Ólafsson &
Finn Juhl
This exhibition focuses on the relationship
between the Danish architect Finn Juhl
(1912-1989) and the Icelandic sculptor
Sigurjón Ólafsson in the years of 1940 to
1945. Both were pioneers, each in his field,
and both went unexplored paths in their
experiments with form and material.
Runs until August 30
Tveir Hrafnar Gallery
‘Cliffs, sunshine, heroes, sky, sea
and birds’ by Hulda Hákon
With texts, paintings wall reliefs, and
sculptures, renowned Icelandic artist Hulda
Hákon transforms small everyday feats into
heroic victories.
Runs until June 20
Týsgallerí
‘Swirl’ by Kari Ósk Grétudóttir Ege
Kari Ósk Ege graduated from the Icelandic
Academy of Art in 2007 and has continued
her art education, been in group exhibitions
and written articles and a play since then.
Her exhibition at Týsgallerí consists of
visual artworks that look at the kinesthetics
of everyday life.
Runs until June 7
‘Physique’ by Bryndís Hrönn
Ragnarsdóttir
This mixed media exhibition is made up of
a hand drawn wall relief, metal sculptures
and drawings of fat people. There is an
artist’s talk on May 22 at 17:00.
Runs until June 7
Wind And Weather Gallery
‘Collection/Samansafn’ by
Ragnhildur Jóhanns
Ragnhildur is both a visual artist and a
poet, and much of her work shows her love
of both art forms through mix media pieces
that make use of pages from old books.
Runs until June 29
Volcano House
‘The Volcano House Geology
Exhibition’
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
The title of María Manda’s new exhibit, ‘So many men, so many
minds’, comes from a famous Tolstoy quote, so be sure to tell your
date that when you go to this watercolour and drawing exhibit.
You’ll be sure to seem super knowledgeable. If you’re too lazy to
google it, here’s the full quote: “If so many men, so many minds,
certainly so many hearts, so many kinds of love.” The exhibit
features pieces that often started as simple sketches, and then
evolved into something completely different on canvas, where
María Manda projects her ideas of alter egos, thoughts and
dreams. This is her second private art exhibition. We think Tolstoy