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recognised internationally right
now.”
In the past, an Icelandic artist had
to go abroad to earn recognition, but
recently, thanks in part to the
Carnegie Art Award’s promotion of
Scandinavian artists, it’s possible to get
noticed in the small community of
Reykjavík.
“The Icelandic art scene has served as
an international intersection for many of
us. Sometimes it’s been better to stay in
Iceland and let the world come to
Iceland, rather than bring Iceland to the
world,” says Sigurdardóttir.
And with the Carnegie Art Awards
opening here in Reykjavík, the art
world will be coming to Iceland.
Edward Weinman is a staff writer.
THE CARNEGIE ART AWARD 2002
ARTIST: HENRY WUORILA-STENBERG
ARTIST: LENA CRONQVIST
ARTIST: MARKUS HEIKKERÖ ARTIST: JOHN CORNER
ARTIST: VIKTOR KOPPARTIST: HENRIK PLENGE JAKOBSEN
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