Reykjavík Grapevine


Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.09.2018, Blaðsíða 46

Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.09.2018, Blaðsíða 46
The Reykjavík Grapevine Best of Reykjavík 2018 46 “There’s an extra space that holds a bunch of negative sheets that are accessible to anyone who’s interested.” BEST OF GUIDE Photo Galleries Where to check out contemporary photography in Reykjavík Words: Noemi Ehrat Photos: Art Bicnick While Iceland is famous for its photogenic landscapes (Vol- canoes! Waterfalls!), animals (Fluffy horses! Cute puffins!) and even inhabitants (uhm, have you ever been on the streets of Reykjavik?), it all gets kinda vague when it comes to exhibition spaces for photog- raphy. You might ask yourself if there are any dedicated photo galleries at all—and if so, where are they? Well, photo-lovers, don’t despair, because we’ve got you covered: The following places are definitely worth a visit. Fótógrafí Skólavörðustígur 22 Fótógrafí claims to have been the one of the first photo galleries in town. While its interior is tiny, there’s a surprising number of photos to be found inside. The pictures on display are mainly shot in Reykjavík or elsewhere in Iceland and all of them have a slightly different, edgy take on the island, instead of adding to the abundance of touristy sub- jects. Another highlight for any photophile are the numerous old cameras, which, along with old records playing in the back- ground, give the room a certain vintage vibe. If you’re lucky, you might even encounter the shop’s owner and creator of most of the pictures, Ari Sigvaldason, and bore him with your questions. Ramskram Njálsgata 49 Dedicated to contemporary pho- tography, Ramskram hosts about seven shows a year featuring both international and Icelandic art- ists. The founder and owner of the space is Bára Kristinsdóttir, a photographer herself and one of the founding members of The Icelandic Contemporary Photog- raphy Association. “We choose current photographers such Þórsteinn Cameron who is pres- ently exhibiting his work and who won this year’s Magnús Ólafsson grant,” Bára explains. Ramskram is the place for photography pur- ists, since it’s a non-commercial space where you won’t run the risk of rubbing shoulders with tourists looking for a cheesy souvenir. What the place lacks in size it definitely makes up for in quality, so don’t miss out on this tucked-away gem. Arctic Photo Gallery Laugavegur 50 This purely commercial gallery is the most likely to attract tour- ists: northern lights, puffins and vibrantly coloured landscapes decorate the walls in the back of a regular tourist shop. However, don’t write this place off imme- diately, as Örvar Þorgeirsson, the photographer behind Arctic Pho- to Gallery, has won several prizes for his photography, including the National Geographic Traveller Photograph of the year 2008 and European Wildlife Photographer of the year 2011. Örvar even offers photo tours around Iceland for those who want to combine their visit with lessons on photogra- phy. If you’re into stunning and colourful landscape and nature shots, this should be your go-to. Ljósmyndasafn Reykjavíkur Tryggvagata 15, top floor Ljósmyndasafn Reykjavíkur, or the Reykjavík Museum of Pho- tography, is everything you’d ex- pect from a proper photography museum. It’s located on the top floor of the Grófin Culture House and currently features two ex- hibitions, one featuring photos from Iceland and Greenland by the German photographer Olaf Otto Becker, and a smaller one on the Icelandic black metal scene by Hafsteinn Viðar Ársælsson. As a special treat, the museum offers an extra space which not only holds the Reykjavík City Li- brary’s section on photography, but a bunch of negative sheets that are accessible to anyone who’s interested. For those who simply cannot withstand an op- portunity to engage in some good old capitalism, there are also nice postcards and other photo-relat- ed stuff to buy. Fótógrafí serves up an edgy take on Iceland INGÓLFSSTRÆTI 8 MI CASA SU CASA
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