Iceland review - 2015, Page 119

ICELAND REVIEW 117
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A Salute to Iceland’s Master Artists
Housed in three unique buildings across the capital, Reykjavík Art Museum
maintains 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 tempo-
rary shows tend toward the progressive and experimental, emphasizing works
from established contemporary, local and international artists. The exhibitions
at Kjarvalsstaðir focus primarily on paintings and sculptures of the established
masters of modern art, holding the works of one of Iceland’s most influen-
tial 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, interwo-
ven 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 com-
posed by Barði Jóhannsson, 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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