Reykjavík Grapevine - 16.06.2016, Blaðsíða 48

Reykjavík Grapevine - 16.06.2016, Blaðsíða 48
Art 48The Reykjavík GrapevineIssue 8 — 2016 Reykjavík Art Museum - Hafnarhús - 'Subselves Mean Well' by Arnfinnur Amazeen Arnfinnur examines the monotonous round of everyday life and the contradictory role of the person within. Runs until August 7 Reykjavík Art Museum - Hafnarhús - 'KINGDOM: Flora, Fauna, Fable' A group exhibition by contemporary artists who explore the nature in their works. Opens May 28 - Runs until September 18 Reykjavík Art Museum - Kjarvalsstaðir - 'Jóhannes S. Karval: Mind and World' The exhibition is compromised of rarely seen works form the private collection of Þorvaldur Guðmundsson and his wife Ingibjörg Guðmundsdóttir. Guided tours in English on May 20 and 27, and June 3. Runs until August 21 Reykjavík City Library - Dark Deeds Literary Walking Tour A free tour of Icelandic literary landmarks, with a focus on ghost stories and crime fiction. Runs every Thursday in June, July & August at 15:00 Reykjavík City Museum - 'Settlement Sagas: Accounts from Manuscripts' This exhibition has rarely seen manuscripts that tell the history of the settlement of Reykjavík. On permanent view Reykjavík Maritime Museum - 'For Cod's Sake' An exhibition to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the end of the Cod Wars. Runs until August 31 Reykjavík Maritime Museum - 'From Poverty to Abundance' Photos documenting Icelandic fishermen at the turn of the 20th century. On permanent view Reykjavík Maritime Museum - 'Seawomen - the fishing women of Iceland, past and present' On permanent view Reykjavík Museum of Photography - 'Outlook' by Charlotta María Hauksdóttir A series of photographs shot in Iceland in the fall of 2015. Opens June 2 - Runs to October 9 Reykjavík Museum of Photography - 'Vanishing Cultures: Westfjords' by Þorvald Örn Kristmundsson Photos that depict the old way of life in the Westfjords, and the harsh conditions that have marked the daily lives of farmers. Opens May 21 - Runs until September 11 Reykjavík Museum of Photography - 'An Island in Ölfus' by Valdimar Thorlacius Photos the depict a town in the south of Iceland, which is also the hometown of the photographer. Opens May 21 - Runs until September 11 The National Gallery - Berlinde De Bruyckere Belgian artist Berlinde exhibits drawings and sculptures shaped by the traditions of the Flemish and German Renaissance. Guided tours are held every Friday at 12:10. Opens May 21 - Runs until September 4 The National Gallery - 'Ljósmálun' Various artists come together to study this connection between paintings and photographs and how the limits of the two different art forms are mixed. Runs until September 9 The National Gallery - 'Udstilling af islandsk kunst' In 1927, the exhibition presented Icelandic art to the public in Copenhagen for the first time. This exhibition explores some of the works presented then. Runs until September 11 The National Gallery - 'Vasulka Chamber' Steina and Woody Vasulka are some of the pioneers in multimedia and video art, and have a show at the National Gallery. They began experimenting with electronic sound, stroboscopic light, and video in the late '60s and haven't stopped since. On permanent view The National Gallery - 'En plain air - Along the South Coast' by Ásgrímur Jónsson He documented his travels and homecoming in oil and watercolour paintings. Runs until September 16 The National Museum of Iceland - '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. Runs until August 31 The National Museum of Iceland - '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 The National Museum of Iceland - '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. Runs until August 31 The Einar Jónsson Museum The museum contains close to 300 artworks including a beautiful garden with 26 bronze casts of the artist’s sculptures. On permanent view Tveir Hrafnar Gallery - 'Mósaík' by Steinunn Thóarinsdóttir Steinnun uses digital technology in an exhibition inspired by the ancient and the new. Opens May 21 The Icelandic Phallological Museum The museum contains a collection of more than 215 penises and penile parts Art Listings Body Art 'Conspiracy Of Pleasure' Until August 21 | Akureyri Art Museum, Kaupvangsstræti 12 | Admission: 1,000 ISK We’ve all got a body, and the latest exhibition at the Akureyri Art Museum examines how these bodies are used and regu- lated. ‘Conspiracy Of Pleasure’ displays the work of six artists approaching this concept from their own unique perspective, bringing interpretations that range from explorations of sex to consumerism to fetish. Because our bodies so often lie at the intersection of pleasure and politics, they provide ample creative fodder for artists of all disciplines. Prepare to get to know your bodies a little bit better at this exciting new show. IW belonging to almost all the land and sea mammals that can be found in Iceland. On permanent view 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 - 'Special Offer' by Haraldur Jónsson Haraldur Jónsson exhibits a site specific installation for passers-by. Runs until June 28
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