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CHORAL CONCERT ON ALL SAINTS DAY
NOVEMBER 1st 2015 at 5 PM IN HALLGRÍMSKIRKJA
SCHOLA CANTORUM
CHAMBER CHOIR
Conductor:
Hörður Áskelsson
At All Saints Day, November 1st 2015 at 5 pm, Schola Cantorum chamber choir will give a
candlelight concert in Hallgrimskirkja under the title Rest.
Schola Cantorum’s candlelight concerts on this ancient holiday, where the deceased
are remembered, have become a tradition. This year’s programme consists of intensely
beautiful 20th and 21st century music truly fit for the eternal rest. Among them are John
Tavener’s simple but stirring The Lamb, Eric Whitacre’s unearthly Lux aurumque and two
of the most beautiful Icelandic choir pieces ever written: Jon Leifs’ Requiem for the young
daughter he lost and Thorkell Sigurbjornsson’s Heyr himna smiður (Hear Heaven’s Maker).
Admission 3.500 ISK - ticket sale in Hallgrimskirkja and TIX.IS.
Works by James MacMillan, John Tavener, Hugi Guðmundsson, Jón Leifs, Ēriks Ešen-
valds, Morten Lauridsen, Sigurður Sævarsson, Thorkell Sigurbjörnsson, Eric Whitacre,
Arvo Pärt, Anna Þorvaldsdóttir, Hörður Áskelsson and Hreiðar Ingi Thorsteinsson.
The Hallgrímskirkja Friends of the Arts Society 33rd season
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ONGOING
‘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
‘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
‘What Is So Interesting About it?’
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of
women gaining the right to vote in Iceland,
this exhibit presents examples of the work
and struggles women have faced since
gaining that suffrage. This show celebrates
women who have achieved in fields that
were previously dominated by men, such as
politics, business, arts, and sports.
Runs until December 31
Núllið
‘Nothing Really Matters (Except
Me)’ by Simon Buckley
For the exhibition in Núllið, Simon has
rendered a series of pen and ink drawings
directly onto the space’s walls. The images
show a medieval torturer attempting
to extract a confession from his victim.
Sprawled around the two protagonists
are schizophrenic dialogues between the
characters ‘Simon 1’ and ‘Simon 2’.
Runs until October 18
Reykjavík Art Museum -
Hafnarhús
‘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
‘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.
Runs until October 18
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 envelopes 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
‘Women’s Time - Here and Now
Thirty Years Later’
An exhibition of art by Icelandic women to
commemorate the centennial anniversary
of women’s suffrage. The artists
collaborated 30 years ago in an exhibition
called ‘Here and Now’ to increase the
visibility of women’s art and how come
together again to demonstrate their
creative processes, spanning back 30
years.
Runs until November 29
Reykjavík City Library
‘We are ÓS’
This exhibit is the first by the ÓS
organisation, which focuses on
foregrounding the voices of upcoming
poets from the margins of society. Seven
poets present their works, tell their stories,
and share their experiences.
Runs until November 2
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
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
‘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
‘Seawomen - the fishing women of
Iceland, past and present’
This 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
The Reykjavík Museum of
Photography
Gunnar Rúnar Ólafsson - a
retrospective
The late photographer Gunnar Rúnar
Olafsson (1917-65) is honoured by The
Reykjavík Museum of Photography with
a selection of his works. The collection
contains many great photos that show for
example how Reykjavík developed from a
small village to a city in just few decades.
Gunnar Rúnar took many photos of his wife
Amy Bjarnadóttir (1925-2012) and their
children who would often accompany him
on his journeys.
Runs until January 10
‘Höfnin / The Harbour’ by Julie
Fuster
In her first exhibit, Julie Fuster calls on 5
poems, 5 photographs, and 5 short stories
to depict a one-year journey through
memories, seasons, and the Icelandic
landscape.
Runs until December 1
SÍM
Pálína Guðmundsdóttir Exhibition
Pálína Guðmundsdóttir is exhibiting her
works in the SÍM gallery! The art in this
exhibition was created in the summer of
2014, and has at its focus both faces and
the urban landscape, reflecting the chaotic
and varied nature of both people and their
surroundings.
Runs until October 26
Spark Design Space
Rán Flygenring Exhibit
Rán Flygenring exhibits over 150 works
drawn in the summer of 2015, documenting
her nomadic travels through Iceland,
highlighting quirks in Icelandic culture.
Additionally, she will show some of her
three dimensional pieces.
Runs until December 1
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
Wind And Weather Gallery
‘Popo & Co’ by Serge Comte
Popo & Co is a window installation,
featuring a character that’s been on Serge’s
mind for over two decades—sometimes by
himself, sometimes with three heads, and
sometimes as an unsuccessful magician—
that is constructed entirely from Lego
pieces.
Runs until October 29