Reykjavík Grapevine - 31.07.2015, Blaðsíða 63

Icelandic art songs
and folk music.
English introductions.
Warning: Some songs
may contain elves,
ghosts, outlaws and
other creatures.
Concert dates:
July: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 21. 22. 23.
24. 25. 26. 28. 29. 30. 31.
August: 1. 2. 6. 7. 8. 9. 11. 12. 13.
14. 15. 16. 18. 19. 20. 21
Concerts in Harpa
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The Reykjavík Grapevine
Issue 11 — 2015ART
ONGOING
collaboration between the National
Museum and the University of Iceland.
Runs until August 9
‘The Making Of A Nation’
This exhibition is intended to provide
insight into the history of the Icelandic
nation from Settlement to the present day.
On permanent view
‘Nesstofa - House and History’
Nesstofa is one of the oldest stone
buildings in Iceland, and this exhibition
discusses the construction and repair
history of the historical structure. Because
it was once a pharmacy, there are many
showings of Icelandic herbs used not only
for medicine but also for nutrition and
health.
Runs until December 31
‘The People Downtown’ by Davíð
Þorsteinsson
In this exhibit, Davíð Þorsteinsson presents
a series of portraits inspired by downtown
life, using subjects from all walks of life,
from bankers to parking inspectors.
Runs until August 30
‘What Is So Interesting About it?’
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of
women gaining the right to vote in Iceland,
this exhibit will present examples of the
work and struggles women have faced
since gaining that suffrage. This show will
celebrate women who have achieved in
fields that were previously dominated by
men, such as politics, business, arts, and
sports.
Runs until December 31
‘I - Portraits’ by Valdimar Thorlacius
In this exhibit, Valdimar Thorlacius presents
portraits of Icelandic loners, hermits and
recluses and their living spaces. Aiming to
provide a glimpse into the life of those who
live in seclusion, Valdimar shows subjects
in both rural and urban Iceland.
Runs until December 31
‘Bundled Up In Blue’
This exhibition is centred around new
archeological findings from bones believed
to belong to a woman from the settlement
era, discovered in 1938 in East Iceland.
New research provides answers as to the
age of the woman in question, where she
came from, together with indications of
what she may have looked like and how
she would have dressed.
Runs until December 31
Nordic House
‘Aalto Masterpiece’
The Nordic House itself will be on exhibit
for people who are interested in learning
more about the architecture of this sleek
house, designed by Finnish architect Alvar
Aalto. The exhibition focuses on the story of
the Nordic House and all the little details of
the house that you might miss just walking
through.
Runs until August 29
‘Foyer Exhibition’
This exhibition will feature the artwork of
Artótek
Runs until August 29
Núllið
‘Coming Soon’
This exhibition is the first to open in Núllið,
a new project space on Bankastræti 0
that used to be a women’s bathroom. It
features works by Brynjar Helgason, Ívar
Glói Gunnarsson, Logi Leó Gunnarsson and
Una Björg Magnúsdóttir, all of whom are
recent art school graduates.
Runs until August 30
Reykjavík Art Museum -
Ásmundarsafn
‘Artistic Inclination’ by Ásmundur
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
‘Still-Life’
This showing marks the fourth exhibition
in the Kunstschlager series, and features
the works of 19 artists creating works that
offer their own take on the term “still-life.”
Artists include Þorvaldur Jónsson, Sindri
Leifsson and many others. The exhibit aims
to encourage viewers to take a closer look
at the world around us and appreciate the
everyday.
Runs until August 9
Reykjavík Art Museum -
Kjarvalsstaðir
‘Marginalia—texts, sketches, and
doodles in Kjarval’s art’
This exhibit dives into Jóhannes S. Kjarval’s
personal world, presenting drawings,
letters and writings collected over the
artist’s life. By showing everything from
sketches on envelops to doodles on paper
napkins, this exhibit hopes to allow the
viewer to enter the intimate and eccentric
world of Kjarval.
Runs until November 29
'TWO STRONG WOMEN’ by Júlíana
Sveinsdóttir & Ruth Smith
Celebrating the centenary of women’s
suffrage in Iceland and the Faroe Islands,
this exhibit presents the works of Icelander
Júlíana Sveinsdóttir and Faroese Ruth
Smith. With 90 works, both oil paintings
and drawings, these artists explore
everything from basic still lifes and
landscapes, to depression, ageing, and
deterioration.
Runs until August 31
‘Vertical / horizontal’ by Júlíana
Sveinsdóttir & Anni Albers
This exhibit presents weavings by Júlíana
Sveinsdóttir and Anni Albers who use both
conventional and unconventional materials
in their textiles, creating works that are
both abstract and modern.
Runs until August 31
Reykjavík City Library
‘Comics’ by Halldór Baldursson
Halldór Baldursson is one of Iceland’s most
prolific comic artists. His works, or rather
the works behind the works, sketches and
coffee house scribblings, are on display.
Runs until August 31
Reykjavík City Museum
Reykjavík 871 +/- 2
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
‘Rough seas’ by Þröstur Njálsson
This amateur photography exhibit gives
the viewer a glimpse into the life of a
contemporary seaman through Þröstur’s
work on a fishing trawler that sails through
rough and calm waters alike. ‘Rough Seas’
is Þröstur’s second photography exhibition.
Runs until September 20
‘Seawomen - the fishing women of
Iceland, past and present’
This new exhibition, in celebration of the
centennial anniversary of women’s suffrage
in Iceland, explores Icelandic women at
sea. It is based on research conducted by
the anthropologist Dr. Margaret E. Willson,
who discovered that Icelandic women have
been working at sea since the mid-900s.
The exhibit presents not only historical
material but also interviews with Icelandic
women who work in the fishing industry
today.
On permanent view
‘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 more than 200 ships.
On permanent view
The Reykjavík Museum of
Photography
‘All the signs indicated’
This exhibit features the work of six
photographers including Agnieszku
Sosnowska, Bára Kristinsdóttir, and
others. Each of the pictures includes the
photographers themselves, and aims
to capture their feelings and personal
experiences.
Runs until September 13
‘In Passing’ by Dagur Gunnarsson
In this exhibit, Dagur Gunnarsson displays
portraits he has taken around Reykjavík
that each aim to capture the strong
impression that people have left on him.
Runs until August 30
‘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 umtil 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
Spark Design Space
'New Iceland' by Bjarni H.
Þórarinsson
Bjarni's new photography exhibit features
landscape photos taken on single-use
cameras, arranged in a manner described
as "visual constructive poetry."
Runs until September 19
Spöngin
‘Re-Booking’ by Arkir
This exhibit features book art from eight
artists, all members of the all-women
group Arkir. The artists used methods
including paper folding, cutting and
blotting techniques in order to re-work old
books into new creations.
Runs until October 3.
Tveir Hrafnar Gallery
In-house summer exhibition
An assorted collection of artworks by Tveir
Hrafnar’s represented artists, including
Guðbjörg Lind Jónsdóttir, Hallgrímur
Helgason, and Jón Óskar, among others.
Runs until September 1
Wind And Weather Gallery
‘The Shower/ Sturtan’ by Ólöf Helga
Helgadóttir
Paper, paint, and wood are used in Ólöf
Helga Hegadóttir's exhibit, now showing at
Wind And Weather.
Runs until August 30