Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.07.2016, Síða 52

Art 52The Reykjavík GrapevineIssue 9 — 2016
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
belonging to almost all the land and sea
mammals that can be found in Iceland.
On permanent view
Tjarnarbíó - Dracula's Pack
A show where dance, theatre and music
merge.
Runs on July 2 and July 5, 20:30
Tjarnarbíó - The Greatest
Show in Iceland (Starring Björk
Buðmundsdóttir* not the singer)
A comedic performance by the theatre
group Krass.
Runs July 8 at 20:30
Volcano House
The exhibition gives a brief overview of
Iceland’s magnificent nature.
On permanent view
Art Listings
Shopping On The
Streets
Vesturbæjar Flea Market
July 3, 12:00 - 17:00 | Hofsvallagata, 107 Reykjavík | Admission: Free!
Summer is here, which means it’s time to explore some of
Reykjavík’s many flea markets! This Sunday, vendors will take
over Hofsvallagata in the city’s Vesturbæjar neighbourhood,
just west of downtown. New and used merchandise will be for
sale, so come prepared for some good finds and to maybe even
pick out that perfect summer outfit. The forecast is for sun,
but because this is Reykjavík and we can never be too certain
about the weather, nearby Kaffihús Vesturbæjar is the perfect
place to compare flea market finds with friends and neigh-
bours whatever the weather. IW
Starring Björk
Guðmundsdóttir*
*Not the singer
The Greatest Show in Iceland
July 8, 20:30 | Tjarnarbíó, Tjarnargata 12 (E3) | Admission: 3,500 ISK
“It’s sort of like reality TV on stage, exaggerated and eye-
catching,” says Vilhelm Neto, one of the actors in 'The Great-
est Show In Iceland, Starring Björk Guðmundsdóttir*'. The
theatre production is performed and created by Krass, a group
consisting of theatre students and aspiring actors. The show
discusses matters such as whether or not Icelandic women
are the most beautiful, whether Björk Guðmundsdóttir re-
ally is the best musician in the world, or if Iceland really is the
best country. A comedic performance, which tackles Iceland’s
self image in a hilarious way, enjoyable for locals and visitors
alike. HBG