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ICELANDIC GOURMET FEAST
Starts with a shot of the infamous
Icelandic spirit Brennívín
Followed by 7 delicious tapas
• Smoked puffin with blueberry
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• Icelandic Arctic Charr with peppers-salsa
• Lobster tails baked in garlic
• Pan-fried line caught blue ling with
lobster-sauce
• Grilled Icelandic lamb Samfaina
• Minke Whale with cranberry-sauce
And for dessert
• White chocolate "Skyr" mousse with passion
fruit coulis
late night dining
Our kitchen is open
until 23:30 on weekdays
and 01:00 on weekends
ART
ONGOING
the dialogue between visions of the future,
spatial and formal perception, and the
genre blend between science fiction and
modernist art.
Runs until February 7
Reykjavík Art Museum -
Hafnarhús
‘The Making of Erró’
This exhibitions explores Erró’s early days
as an artist, showing his experiments
with self-expression, and his move from
impressionist art to collages.
Runs until October 9
‘Back to the Sandbox: Art and
Radical Pedagogy’
Some evidence suggests that potential
for learning declines while in school. This
exhibit features works by artists who are
inspired by this paradox and who consider
learning and education a key issue in
today’s world.
Runs until April 10
‘Envoi’ by Monika Grzymala
Monika Grzymala is known for her
three-dimensional drawings, as well as
her unique and innovative approach to
contemporary drawing and installation art.
Runs until April 10
‘Rate of Return %’ by Sæmundur
Þór Helgason
In this exhibit, Sæmundur Þór explores
the functions and pathways of art in
today’s technologically advanced and
economically-driven world. Gallery D at
Hafnarhús primarily shows work by artists
who have not yet held a solo show in one of
Iceland’s major galleries.
Runs until February 21
Reykjavík City Library
‘Drawings and Nice Things –
A Comics Exhibition’ by Lilja
Hólmfriðar Pétursdóttir &
Sigmundur B. Þorgeirsson
The exhibition features a variety of
drawings and sketches by cartoonists Lilja
and Simmi, some of which are taken from
Simmi‘s graduation project, the graphic
novel ‘Super Viking Boy: When Alien
Robots Attack!’
Runs until February 27
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
‘Wigry - a wrecked polish cargo
ship’
On January 15, 1942, the Polish cargo ship
Wigry was wrecked while sailing through
heavy weather on the southwest coast of
Iceland. This exhibition is dedicated to that
ship and its perilous voyage.
Runs until February 5
‘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. 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
‘The Eye of Timelessness’ by Arnór
Kári
The Eye of Timelessness is the name of
a new exhibition in Skotið at Reykjavík
Museum of Photography with photos shot
by Arnór Kári.
Runs until March 29
‘MOOD’ by Friðgeir Helgason
This exhibit features photographs from
both Friðgeir’s homeland, Iceland, and
the United States. The exhibit brings
attention to the identity-shaping powers of
location. Filmmaker Þorgeir Guðmundsson
talks about the Friðgeir Helgason Moods
exhibition February 5 at 19:00.
Runs until May 15
Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum
‘Female Idols’ by Sigurjón Ólafsson
To mark the centennial anniversary of
women in Iceland winning the right to vote,
Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum has created an
exhibition of classical portrait sculptures of
women produced by Sigurjón.
Runs until May 31
Spark Design Space’s Annual
SALON
‘Female Idols’ by Sigurjón Ólafsson
Spark’s Annual SALON shows work by
designers and artist that have exhibited in
the space during the past five years.
Runs until February 27
Tveir Hrafnar Gallery
‘Nýtt Ár / New Year’
This exhibit shows selected works from
some of the gallery’s most beloved artists,
including Guðbjörg Lind Jónsdóttir,
Hallgrímur Helgason, Húbert Nói
Jóhannesson, Jón Óskar, óli G. Jóhannsson,
Steinnun Þórarinsdóttir, Georg Óskar,
Hadda Fjóla Reykdal, Hulda Hákon, Nína
Tryggvadóttir, and Kristján Davíðsson.
Runs until further notice
Wind And Weather Gallery
‘Svona sirka nákvæmlega svona’ by
Halldór Ragnarsson
Halldór’s exhibition is a mixed-media
installation with text on paper and wood.
Runs until February 27
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. Oh, and you’re
allowed to touch the exhibits.
On permanent view
Open:
Mondays-Saturdays 11:30-22:30
Sundays 16:00-22:00
Now offering
catering service!
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