Icelandic Art Manual 2016 – 2017

Icelandic Art Manual

2016– 2017

Gabríela Friðriksdóttir

21 May to 27 August 2016

Gallery GAMMA, in cooperation with the Reykjavík Arts Festival, exhibits new work by Gabríela Friðriksdóttir.

Gallery GAMMA

Garðastræti 37 101 Reykjavík Tel. + 354 519 3300

Open 11–16 weekdays

For older and upcom-ing exhibitions see www.gallerygamma.is

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ReykjavíkArt Museum

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ÁSMUNDARSAFN SIGTÚN

www.artmuseum.is / [email protected] / +354 411 6400

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ONE ADMISSION TO THREE MUSEUMS

VISIT ICELAND’S LARGEST ART MUSEUMContemporary Modern Sculpture

Open daily

The Culture HouseHverfisgata 15 101 Reykjavík

The exhibition, shop and café are open daily 10 – 17

Closed on Mondays 16/9 – 30/4

The Culture House is part of the National Museum of Iceland

A journey through the visual world of Iceland

Illuminated manuscripts, textiles, carvings, photographs, paintings and contemporary Icelandic art www.culturehouse.is

Speciality coffee and artisan pastery

The Culture House, Hverfisgata 15, The National Museum of Iceland

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Nýló is a non-profit, artist-run museum and venue for contemporary art in Reykjavík, Iceland.

www.nylo.is

www.cycle.is www.gerdarsafn.is

27/10 – 30/10 2016

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Listasafnið á Akureyri / Akureyri Art MuseumJune - August Every day 10 am - 5 pmSeptember - May Tuesdays to Sundays 12 noon - 5 pm www.listak.is

March 19ᵗʰ - May 29ᵗʰ Group exhibition, photographs – Fólk / People

May 21ˢᵗ - August 28ᵗʰ Architecture & Akureyri

June 11ᵗʰ - August 21ˢᵗ Group exhibition – Nautn / Conspiracy of Pleasure

August 27ᵗʰ - October 23ʳᵈ Gunnar Kr. – For the Sake of the Form

September 1ˢᵗ - September 4ᵗʰ A! Performance Festival

September 10ᵗʰ - November 13ᵗʰ Thora Karlsdottir – Dress Performance

October 29ᵗʰ - January 8ᵗʰ 2017 Joan Jonas – Under the Glacier

October 29ᵗʰ - January 8ᵗʰ 2017 Ásdís Sif Gunnarsdóttir – Misty Rain

March 19ᵗʰ - May 29ᵗʰ Group exhibition, photographs – Fólk / People

May 21ˢᵗ - August 28ᵗʰ Architecture & Akureyri

June 11ᵗʰ - August 21ˢᵗ Group exhibition – Nautn / Conspiracy of Pleasure

August 27ᵗʰ - October 23ʳᵈ Gunnar Kr. – For the Sake of the Form

September 1ˢᵗ - September 4ᵗʰ A! Performance Festival

September 10ᵗʰ - November 13ᵗʰ Thora Karlsdottir – Dress Performance

October 29ᵗʰ - January 8ᵗʰ 2017 Joan Jonas – Under the Glacier

October 29ᵗʰ - January 8ᵗʰ 2017 Ásdís Sif Gunnarsdóttir – Misty Rain

The IPA runs an open studio for artists

www.islenskgrafik.isThe Icelandic Printmakers Association

The Association strives to provide the best equipment and working environment for all methods of printmaking.

The studio is a vital part of it’s activities and members and guest artists are able to hire the studio by the day, week or year.

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The Center introduces the local art scene to the international art world by assisting artists in realizing their projects abroad and serving as an information liaison for international professionals.

SÍM is a non-profit organization and works for the wide professional interests of Icelandic visual artists. The association runs an office and information centre for its members in addition to a showroom in the SÍM-house.

Icelandic Art Center

SÍMThe Association of Icelandic Visual Artists

SÍMHafnarstræti 16101 Reykjavík

(354) 551 13 [email protected]

Opening hoursMon – Fri: 10 am – 4 pm

Icelandic Art CenterGimli – Lækjargata 3 101 Reykjavík

(354) 562 72 62 [email protected] www.icelandicartcenter.is

Opening hoursMon – Fri: 10 am – 2 pmand by appointment

The National Gallery of Iceland was established in 1884. The National Gallery’s main role is to collect, preserve, research and exhibit Icelandic art.

The Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum exhibits works by Icelandic sculptor Sigurjón Ólafsson (1908 – 1982) in the artist’s former studio at Laugarnes.

National Gallery

National Gallery

Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum

Listasafn Sigurjóns Ólafssonar Laugarnestangi 70 105 Reykjavík(354) 553 29 06 [email protected] www.lso.is

Opening hours1 June – 31 Aug Tue – Sun: 2 – 5 pm

1 Sept – 31 MaySat & Sun: 2 – 5 pm

Listasafn ÍslandsFríkirkjuvegur 7 101 Reykjavík

(354) 515 96 00 [email protected] www.listasafn.is

Opening hours15 May – 15 SeptTue – Sun: 10 am – 5 pm

16 Sept – 14 MayTue – Sun: 11 am – 5 pmClosed Mondays

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Ásgrímur Jónsson (1876 – 1958) is one of the pioneers of Icelandic art. The Ásgrímur Jónsson Museum hosts the artist’s studio and home. The museum regularly holds exhibitions of the artist’s works.

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Bergstaðastræti 74 101 Reykjavík(354) 515 96 25 [email protected] www.listasafn.is

Opening hours15 May – 14 SeptSun, Tue, Thu: 2 – 5 pm

15 Sept – 14 May Sun: 2 – 5 pmand by appointment for groupsClosed in December and January

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The Einar Jónsson Museum is a collection of the work of Iceland’s first sculptor, Einar Jónsson (1874 – 1954).

Listasafn Einars JónssonarEiríksgata 3101 Reykjavík

(354) 551 37 97 [email protected] www.lej.is

Opening hours1 June – 15 SeptTue – Sun: 10 pm – 5 pm

16 Sept – 31 MaySat – Sun: 10 pm – 5 pm

Closed in December and January

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Reykjavík Art Museum

HafnarhúsListasafn Reykjavíkur– Hafnarhús Tryggvagata 17101 Reykjavík

(354) 411 64 10 [email protected] www.artmuseum.is

Opening hoursDaily: 10 am – 5 pmThu: 10 am – 8 pm

Listasafn Reykjavíkur – Kjarvalsstaðir Flókagata 24105 Reykjavík


Opening hoursDaily: 10 am – 5 pm

Kjarvalsstaðir houses permanent exhibitions by the painter Jóhannes S. Kjarval (1885 – 1972) and temporary exhibitions by leading 20th century Icelandic and international artists.

This renovated ware-house by the harbour boasts a permanent exhibition by pop artist Erró (b. 1932) and experimental exhibitions by local and international contemporary artists.


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Listasafn Reykjavíkur– Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum Sigtún104 Reykjavík

(354) 411 64 [email protected] www.artmuseum.is

Opening hoursMay – SeptDaily: 10 am – 5 pm

Oct – April Daily: 1 – 5 pm

Listasafn Reykjavíkur– Perlufesti Hljómskálagarður101 Reykjavík


Opening hoursArt in public space

The museum is dedicated to the sculptures and drawings of Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893 – 1982). The museum is a former home of the artist and is mostly designed by him. Surrounded by a sculpture garden.


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String of Pearls

The beautiful sculpture garden “String of Pearls” is dedicated to the work of six pioneer women sculptors.

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The Reykjavík Museum of Photography presents historical and contemporary photography in an artistic, social and cultural context.

Reykjavík Museum of Photography

Ljósmyndasafn ReykjavíkurTryggvagata 15/6th. fl. 101 Reykjavík

(354) 411 63 00 [email protected] www.photomuseum.is

Opening hoursMon – Thu: 12 – 7 pm Fri: 12 – 6 pm Sat – Sun: 1 – 5 pm

The Nordic House is a cultural centre run by the Nordic Council of Ministers. It organizes an extensive programme of cultural events and exhibitions. Architect: Alvar Aalto.

Opening hoursReceptionMon – Fri: 9 am – 5 pmSat – Sun: 12 – 5 pm The LibraryMon – Fri: 11 am – 5 pmSat – Sun: 12 – 5 pm ExhibitionhallsDaily: 11 am – 5 pm

The Nordic House

Norræna húsið Sturlugata 5101 Reykjavík


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Þjóðminjasafn ÍslandsSuðurgata 41101 Reykjavík


Opening hoursDaily: 10 am – 5 pm Closed Mondays from 16 Sept – 30 April

NationalMuseum of Iceland

The National Museum of Iceland displays objects that provide insight into Icelandic cultural history.

The exhibition Points of View in the Culture House takes guests on a journey through the Icelandic visual world of past and present. Artefacts and works of art from the varied collections of six institutions provide a reflection of Iceland’s visual art history and cultural heritage.

Safnahúsið Hverfisgata 15101 Reykjavík

(354) 530 22 10nationalmuseum@ nationalmuseum.iswww.culturehouse.is

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Núllið occupies the underground space of a former female public lavatories, which are culturally protected and have been renovated and opened up again for the public as an exhibition space with the aim of promoting contemporary art.

NÝLÓ – NúlliðBankastræti 0101 Reykjavík

(354) 551 43 50 [email protected]

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The ASÍ Art Gallery is a lively forum of contemporary Icelandic art and at the same time the proud owner of an extensive collection, including some of the country’s most precious works of art.

Listasafn ASÍFreyjugata 41101 Reykjavík

(354) 511 53 53 [email protected] www.listasafnasi.is

Opening hoursDaily: 1 – 5 pm except Monday

Closed 26 June – 13 August

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NÝLÓ´s collection is comprised of approximately 2000 works by Icelandic and international artists, and includes the Archive of Artists Run Initiatives and the Performance Archive.

The Living Art Museum (NÝLÓ) is a non-profit, artist-run space and museum, founded in 1978. The exhibition programme at Nýló currently operates in two locations; the project space in Breiðholt and Núllið in downtown Reykjavík.

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NÝLÓ – Project SpaceVölvufell 13 – 21111 Reykjavík


Opening hoursTue – Fri: 12 – 5 pmSat – Sun: 13 – 5 pmPlease contact the museum by email for group visits

NÝLÓ – SafneignVölvufell 13 – 21111 Reykjavík


Opening hoursTue – Fri: 12 – 5 pmSat – Sun: 13 – 5 pmPlease contact the museum by email for group visits

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In January 2017 NÝLÓ will move the museum´s main exhibition space to the Marshall House, Grandagarður 20, 101 Reykjavík.

Gerðarsafn is an art museum founded in honour of artist Gerður Helgadóttir (1928 – 1975). A wide range of temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art are displayed at the museum.

Gerðarsafn Kópavogur Art Museum

GerðarsafnHamraborg 4200 Kópavogur

(354) 441 76 00 [email protected] www.gerdarsafn.is

Opening hoursTue – Sun: 11 am – 5 pm

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Hafnarborg – The Hafnarfjörður Centre for Culture and Fine Art presides over a collection of Icelandic art and has regular exhibitions that present leading Icelandic and international artists.

Hafnarborg menningar- og listamiðstöð HafnarfjarðarStrandgata 34220 Hafnarfjörður

(354) 585 57 90 [email protected] www.hafnarborg.is

Opening hoursWed – Mon: 12 – 5 pm Closed Tuesdays

Hafnarborg Centre of Culture and Fine Art

The Museum of Design and Applied Art is situated in the heart of the Capital area, 8 km from central Reykjavík. The museum’s objective is to collect, study and reflect upon Icelandic design and craft from 1900 to the present day.

Hönnunarsafn ÍslandsGarðatorg 1210 Garðabær


Opening hoursTue – Sun: 12 – 5 pm

GerðarsafnHamraborg 4200 Kópavogur

(354) 441 76 00 [email protected] www.gerdarsafn.is

Opening hoursTue – Sun: 11 am – 5 pm

Museum of Design & Applied Art

Listasalur MosfellsbæjarKjarna, Þverholt 2270 Mosfellsbær

(354) 566 68 22 [email protected] www.bokmos.is/listasalur

Opening hoursWeekdays: 12 – 6 pm except Wed: 10 am – 6 pm Sat: 1 – 5 pm

Art Gallery MosfellsbærArt Gallery Mosfellsbær is an exhibition space in the Mosfellsbær public library where art exhibitions are held every four weeks.

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i8 presents a programme of 22 contemporary artists. The gallery was established in 1995.

i8 Gallery

i8 GalleryTryggvagata 16 101 Reykjavík

(354) 551 36 [email protected] www.i8.is

Opening hoursTue – Fri: 11 am – 5 pm Sat: 1 – 5 pmand by appointment

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Safn is the private art collection of Pétur Arason and Ragna Róbertsdóttir. Among the artworks in Safn´s collection are works by leading artists in contemporary Icelandic and international art.

Safn SafnBergstaðastræti 52101 Reykjavík

[email protected]

Opening hoursBy appointment

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Hverfisgallerí Hverfisgata 4 101 Reykjavík


Opening hoursTue – Fri: 1 – 5 pmSat: 2 – 5 pmand by appointment

Hverfisgallerí represents 15 contemporary artists, both emerging and established. The gallery takes pride in offering diverse and ambitious exhibitions reflecting the current ethos of art.

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Listamenn opened in 2005 and is located at Skúlagata 32 – 34 near Kex hostel. Listamenn operates as a framing service and a gallery. It holds 8 – 12 shows a year of contemporary and 20th century Icelandic artists.

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Listamenn GalleríSkúlagata 32 – 34101 Reykjavík


Opening hoursMon – Fri: 9 am – 6 pm Sat: 12 – 4 pm

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GAMMA

Gallery GAMMA Garðastræti 37101 Reykjavík

(354) 519 33 00www.gallerygamma.is [email protected]

Opening hoursMon – Fri: 1 – 5 pm

Gallery GAMMA is an independent art space that hosts regular exhibitions of Icelandic and international art.

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BERG Contemporary aims to provide a diversified forum for contemporary art by representing emerging and established artists, and by seeking the resonant tone of the present in new and innovative exhibitions.

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BERG ContemporaryKlapparstígur 16101 Reykjavík

(354) 562 00 01 [email protected] www.bergcontemporary.is

Opening hoursTue – Fri: 11 am – 5 pmSat: 1 – 5 pmand by appointment

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The gallery specialises in showing the works of contemporary Icelandic artists and selected works of the major Icelandic artists of the 20th century.

Gallery Bakarí

Gallery BakaríSkólavörðustígur 40 101 Reykjavík

(354) 551 01 61 (354) 690 09 31

[email protected] www.facebook.com/gallerybakari

Opening hoursMon – Fri: 10 am – 6 pm Sat: 12 – 4 pm

Tveir Hrafnar is run by a couple that have extensive experience in promoting art to individuals and businesses. They offer a range of work by contemporary Icelandic artists, and host solo and group shows.

Tveir Hrafnar ListhúsBaldursgata 12101 Reykjavík

(354) 552 88 22(354) 863 68 60 [email protected] www.tveirhrafnar.is

Opening hoursThu – Fri: 12 – 5 pmSat: 1 – 4 pmand by appointment

Tveir Hrafnar Listhús – Art Gallery

BERG ContemporaryKlapparstígur 16101 Reykjavík

(354) 562 00 01 [email protected] www.bergcontemporary.is

Opening hoursTue – Fri: 11 am – 5 pmSat: 1 – 5 pmand by appointment

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Harbinger is a non-profit artist-run exhibition venue housed in a former fishmongers. Harbinger presents shows from a varied group of local and international artists.

Harbinger

HarbingerFreyjugata 1 101 Reykjavík

(354) 618 04 40 [email protected] www.harbinger.is

Opening hoursThu – Sat: 2 – 5 pmand by appointment

Port Project space is an artist run experimental gallery and a studio, showcasing various happenings, exhibitions and performances. The events only last for two weeks or less and the opening hours depend on each ongoing event.

Port Project Space

Port verkefnarýmiLaugavegur 23b101 Reykjavik

(354) 780 43 [email protected] www.portverk.tumblr.com

Opening hoursBy appointment

Artist-Run Space

Ekkisens is an artist-run space located in Reykjavík. It was founded in 2014 by artist Freyja Eilíf and is located in a former apartment in the basement of her grandmother’s house. Ekkisens focuses on exhibiting works by emerging visual artists.

Ekkisens – Art Space Bergstaðastræti 25b 101 Reykjavík


Opening hoursVaries between exhibitions and by appointment

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Kling & Bang Gallery was established by artists in 2003. It has garnered widespread attention for promoting contemporary art that challenges the context and content of creative thinking.

Kling & Bang Gallery opens in The Marshall House, autumn 2016 Grandagarður 20

(354) 691 42 43 [email protected] www.this.is/klingandbang

Opening hoursKling & Bang Gallery opens at a new location in the Marshall house

Kling & Bang Gallery Artist-Run Space

Wind and Weather Window Gallery

Better Weather Window Gallery

Veður og vindurHverfisgata 37101 Reykjavík

(354) 863 80 33www.windandweather.is [email protected]

Opening hoursThe gallery is open daily with lights on from 7 – 2 am

Betra veðurLaugavegur 41101 Reykjavík


Opening hours24/7 all year round

The aim of the gallery is to connect art in the urban setting of Reykjavík with the people on the street. The exhibitions focus mainly on local contemporary mixed media installations.

The aim of the window gallery is to connect art in the urban setting of Reykjavík with the people on the street. The exhibitions change every one and two months and focus mainly on local contemporary artists that are interested in creating site- specific, mixed-media installations.

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Crymogea is the leading publisher of books on art and photography in Iceland with a worldwide distribution. A store and a showroom for books and related products.C

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Opening hoursMon – Fri: 10 am – 4 pm and by appointment

CrymogeaBarónsstígur 27101 Reykjavík

(354) 511 09 10 [email protected] www.crymogea.is

Mengi is a combination of a performance venue, art gallery and a shop. It’s the home of experimental arts and hosts events and art exhibitions by some of Iceland’s most exciting contemporary artists.

MengiÓðinsgata 2101 Reykjavík


Opening hoursOpening hours vary depending on what’s going on at the venue. Wed – Sat: 12 – 6 pm. Events start at 9 pm every Thu – Sat and sometimes other nights as well

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The association runs a work studio and an exhibition room for graphic artists.

Félagið íslensk grafík Tryggvagata 17101 Reykjavík


Opening hoursThu – Sun: 2 – 6 pm

Icelandic Printmakers Association

The Sculpture Association was established in 1972. It brings together a broad variety of artists and has around 200 members. The association runs a sculpture garden in downtown Reykjavík open all year round.

Höggmyndagarður MyndhöggvarafélagsinsNýlendugata 17a101 Reykjavík

[email protected] www.mhr.is


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Gallery Sign

Gallerí skiltiDugguvogur 3104 Reykjavík

www.gallerysign.com [email protected]


Gallery Sign is an outdoor gallery, in the form of a sign, collaborating with national and international artists. There are two exhibitions per year, opening on the longest day of the year, 21 June, and on the shortest day of the year, 21 December.

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Reykjanes Art Museum Duus hosts regular exhibitions of contemporary Icelandic and international art.

Listasafn ReykjanesbæjarDuusgötu 2 – 8231 Reykjanesbær

(354) 420 32 45www.reykjanesbaer.is/listasafn [email protected]

Opening hours Daily: 12 – 5 pm

Reykjanes Art Museum

LÁ Art Museum runs ambitious shows of contemporary and modern art in its four spacious exhibition rooms.

Listasafn ÁrnesingaAusturmörk 21810 Hveragerði

(354) 483 17 27www.listasafnarnesinga.is [email protected]

Opening hours1 May – 30 SeptDaily: 12 – 6 pm

1 Oct – 30 AprilThu – Sun: 12 – 6 pm

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Vatnasafn – Library of Water is a project by the American artist Roni Horn.

Roni Horn – VatnasafnBókhlöðustígur 17340 Stykkishólmur


Opening hours June – Aug Daily: 1 – 6 pm

Sept – May by appointment

Roni Horn – Library of Water

Placed in a recently renovated old hospital, one of the pearls of Icelandic architecture from early last century.

Listasafn ÍsafjarðarGamla sjúkrahúsinu400 Ísafjörður


Opening hours Mon – Fri: 1 – 6 pm Sat: 1 – 4 pm

Ísafjörður Art Collection

Placed in Edinborg, an elegant old warehouse, close to the harbour of Ísafjörður. The opening hours are variable and in different showrooms of the house.Slunkariki EdinborgAðalstræti 7Vestur-Ísafjarðarsýsla400 Ísafjörður


Opening hours May – Sept 8 am – 11 pmOct – Apr 12 – 9 pm

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Outvert Art Space is a not-for-profit organization and a dynamic, contemporary cultural arts space where varied perspectives and issues are explored through visual arts, music, performance and other media. Outvert Art Space collaborates closely with the ArtsIceland programs.

Gallerí ÚthverfaAðalstræti 22400 Ísafjörður

(354) 868 18 45(354) 865 45 [email protected]

Opening hoursDepending on current exhibition

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Verksmiðjan was founded in 2008 by fourteen artists from three countries, in a disused, eroded herring factory, focusing on international contemporary art exhibitions and workshops.

Verksmiðjan á Hjalteyri 601 Hjalteyri


Opening hoursMay – July Daily: 2 – 5 pmApril – Sept weekends: 2 – 5 pm

The Factory in Hjalteyri

Alþýðuhúsið is run by Aðalheiður S. Eysteinsdóttir, it serves as her home, work studio and a gallery, named Kompan. Showcasing various events and happenings.

Alþýðuhúsið / KompanAlþýðuhúsið580 Siglufjörður


Opening hours Daily: 2 – 5 pmwhen there is a sign outside

Alþýðuhúsið / Kompan

Two exhibition venues fall under the umbrella of Akureyri Art Museum; the Art Museum building and Ketilhús. The emphasis is on a variety of exhibitions and high artistic standard.

Listasafnið á Akureyri Kaupvangsstræti 8 – 12 600 Akureyri


Opening hours June – Aug Daily: 10 am – 5 pm

Sept – May Tue – Sun: 12 – 5 pm

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Salur Myndlistarfélagsins is an exhbition space run by the Visual Artists’ Society.

Salur Myndlistarfélagsins Kaupvangsstræti 10600 Akureyri

www.mynd.blog.is [email protected]

Opening hours Sat – Sun: 2 – 5 pmand by appointment

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Flóra is a studio, workshop and exhibition space, founded in 2011, showing the works of selected artists, with strong emphasis on installations and video art.

FlóraHafnarstræti 90600 Akureyri


Opening hours Mon – Sat: 9 am – 7 pmSun: 1 – 7 pm

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Mjólkurbúðin Art Gallery is a small gallery located in the same building as Akureyri Art Museum, in the heart of Akureyri. It is run by local artist Dagrún Matthíasdóttir.

Mjólkurbúðin Art Gallery Kaupvangsstræti 12600 Akureyri


Opening hours Sat – Sun: 2 – 5 pmand by appointment when exhibited

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Safnasafnið – The Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum presents folk and outsider art together with progressive modern art without discrimination.

Safnasafnið – The Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum presents folk and outsider art together with progressive modern art without discrimination.

KaktusKaupvangsstræti 10–12600 Akureyri


Opening hours Varies between exhibitions and by appointment

Safnasafnið Svalbarðsströnd601 Akureyri


Opening hours 14 May – 4 SeptDaily: 10 am – 5 pm groups can make appointments throughout middle of Sept.

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The Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum

The Kunsthalle Tropical is experimenting with alternative exhibition formats . It is located at a specific place and unfolds in the mental space of the visitor.

N 65° 20.246‘ W 15° 51.140‘Möðrudalur

[email protected]


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Fjúk is a series of artist-run spaces in the old hook-baiting houses of Húsavík harbour. One exhibition area has unusual wooden cladding whilst another is set in an old walk-in fridge. Monthly open studios showcase the work of the artists in residence.

Fjúk Arts Centre Verbúð 1117 Hafnarstétt640 Húsavík

(354) 694 20 74www.fjukartscentre.com [email protected]

Opening hours SummerMon – Fri: 12 – 5 pmTimes may vary,call in advance to be sure

Winterby appointment

Fjúk Arts Centre

Skaftfell is an exhibition space and residency with an emphasis on contemporary art.

Skaftfell – Center for Visual Art Austurvegur 42 710 Seyðisfjörður

(354) 472 16 32www.skaftfell.is [email protected]

Opening hoursSummer Daily: 12 – 6 pm

Winter Daily: 3 – 9 pm

Skaftfell – Center for Visual Art

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Galleries and Project Spaces.© Icelandic Art Center,

Reykjavík 2016

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1 Icelandic Art Center Gimli – Lækjargata 3 / 101 Reykjavík

2 SÍM – The Association of Icelandic Visual Artists Hafnarstræti 16 / 101 Reykjavík

3 The National Gallery Fríkirkjuvegur 7 / 101 Reykjavík

4 The National Gallery – Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum Laugarnestangi 70 / 105 Reykjavík

5 The National Gallery – Ásgrímur Jónsson collection Bergstaðastræti 74 / 101 Reykjavík

6 Einar Jónsson Museum Eiríksgata / 101 Reykjavík

7 Reykjavík Art Museum – Hafnarhús Tryggvagata 17 / 101 Reykjavík

8 Reykjavík Art Museum – Kjarvalsstaðir Flókagata / 105 Reykjavík

9 Reykjavík Art Museum – Ásmundarsafn Sigtún / 104 Reykjavík

10 Reykjavík Art Museum – String of Pearls Hljómskálagarður / 101 Reykjavík

11 Reykjavík Museum of Photography Tryggvagata 15/6th. fl. / 101 Reykjavík

12 The Nordic House Sturlugata 5 / 101 Reykjavík

13 The Culture House Hverfisgata 15 / 101 Reykjavík

14 The National Museum of Iceland Suðurgata 41 / 101 Reykjavík

15 ASÍ Art Gallery Freyjugata 41 / 101 Reykjavík

16 The Living Art Museum – Núllið Bankastræti 0 / 101 Reykjavík

17 The Living Art Museum – Project Space Völvufell 13 – 21 / 111 Reykjavík

18 The Living Art Museum – Collection & Archives Völvufell 13 – 21 / 111 Reykjavík

19 Hafnarborg Centre of Culture and Fine Art Strandgata 34 / 220 Hafnarfjörður

20 Gerðarsafn Kópavogur Art Museum Hamraborg 4 / 200 Kópavogur

21 Museum of Design & Applied Art Garðatorg 1 / 210 Garðabær

22 Art Gallery Mosfellsbær Kjarna, Þverholt 2 / 270 Mosfellsbær

23 Safn Bergstaðastræti 52 / 101 Reykjavík

24 i8 Gallery Tryggvagata 16 / 101 Reykjavík

25 Hverfisgallerí Hverfisgata 4 / 101 Reykjavík

26 Listamenn Gallerí Skúlagata 32 – 34 / 101 Reykjavík

27 BERG Contemporary Klapparstígur 16 / 101 Reykjavík

28 Gallery GAMMA Garðastræti 37 / 101 Reykjavík

29 Tveir Hrafnar Listhús – Art Gallery Baldursgata 12 / 101 Reykjavík

30 Gallery Bakarí Skólavörðustígur 40 / 101 Reykjavík

31 Harbinger Freyjugata 1 / 101 Reykjavík

32 Port Project Space Laugavegur 23b / 101 Reykjavík

33 Ekkisens – Art Space Bergstaðastræti 25b / 101 Reykjavík

34 Kling & Bang Gallery Grandagarður 20 / 101 Reykjavík

35 Wind and Weather Window Gallery Hverfisgata 37 / 101 Reykjavík

36 Better Weather Window Gallery Laugavegur 41 / 101 Reykjavík

37 Mengi Óðinsgata 2 / 101 Reykjavík

38 Crymogea Barónsstígur 27 / 101 Reykjavík

39 Icelandic Printmakers Association Tryggvagata 17 / 101 Reykjavík

40 The Sculpture Association Nýlendugata 17a / 101 Reykjavík

41 Gallery Sign Dugguvogur 3 / 104 Reykjavík

42 The Corridor Rekagrandi 8 / 101 Reykjavík

42 Anarkía Hamraborg 3 / 200 Kópavogur

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Breiðholt8 km from Reykjavík City Centre

Garðabær10 km from Reykjavík City Centre

Hafnarfjörður12 km from Reykjavík City Centre

Kópavogur6 km from Reykjavík City Centre

Mosfellsbær15 km from Reykjavík City Centre

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Icelandic Art Manual 2016 – 2017

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Transcript of Icelandic Art Manual 2016 – 2017