Iceland review - 2015, Page 86

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A Salute to Iceland’s Master Artists
Housed in three unique buildings across the capital, Reykjavík Art Museum main-
tains some of the most distinguished works of Iceland’s artistic heritage. Hafnarhús,
downtown by the old harbor, houses the permanent collection of the works of Erró
(1932-), one of Europe’s most notable pop artists. Its temporary shows tend toward
the progressive and experimental, emphasizing works from established contempo-
rary, local and international artists. The exhibitions at Kjarvalsstaðir focus primar-
ily on paintings and sculptures of the established masters of modern art, holding
the works of one of Iceland’s most influential and recognized artists, Jóhannes S.
Kjarval (1885-1972). The Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum is the former
home and workshop of artist Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893-1982), one of Iceland’s
pioneering sculptors. The museum displays the largest collection of his sculptures,
both inside and outside the building. Reykjavík Art Museum is open daily and the
entrance ticket is valid for all three museums on the same day. artmuseum.is
Fákasel Horse Park
Fákasel, the Icelandic Horse Park, is the only one of its kind. In the 45-minute Horse
Theater performance the audience is introduced to the history of the trusty and
treasured Icelandic horse, highlighting its special qualities, interwoven with scenes
from Norse mythology. The show is performed on the biggest stage in Iceland and
professionals in the field of theater took part in designing costumes, lighting and
everything in between. An original soundtrack was composed by Barði Jóhanns-
son, one of Iceland’s leading musicians. Located near Hveragerði in South Iceland,
Fákasel is just 30-40 minutes from Reykjavík. The Horse Theater, which can be
combined with dinner at the in-house gourmet restaurant, runs daily at 7 pm. A
Horse Encounter is also available, dropping by for a visit to the stables every day
from 10 am to 5 pm. fakasel.is
Magical Mystery Tours
Sit back, relax and enjoy everything that this magical island has to offer,
with the leading tour operator in Iceland. Gray Line Iceland’s staff are
ready to welcome you at our sales desk at Keflavík International Airport
as soon as you step off your plane. With a ticket for our Airport Express
in your pocket and dreams of your upcoming Gray Line Iceland tours,
you’re already on your way to making some unforgettable memories.
If you haven’t yet made up your mind, drop into our sales office in
Hafnar stræti 20, in downtown Reykjavík, where our service-minded sales
personnel will guide you in your choice of tours. Whether you would
like to be introduced to the Icelandic horse, do some city sightseeing,
experience the northern lights or hop on a classic Golden Circle tour, you
are sure to find something that suits your budget and time schedule in
our large selections of tours. All tours run in English, with selected tours
in French, German and the Scandinavian languages. grayline.is
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