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Icelandic Art Manual
2015– 2016
Icelandic
Art Center
Texts and images© Provided by the Art Museums,
Galleries and Project Spaces.© Icelandic Art Center,
Reykjavík 2015
Design and LayoutStudio Arnar Freyr Guðmundsson, Birna Geirfinnsdóttir PrintingPrentmet
Published byIcelandic Art Center
HafnarHús
Kjarvalsstaðir
Ásmundarsafn
artmuseum.is
Visit iceland’s largest art museum
Erró, Two Faces, 1985
ReykjavíkArt Museum
One admissiOn tO three museums
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
Nýló is a non-profit, artist-run museum and venue for contemporary art in Reykjavík, Iceland.
www.nylo.is
Experience Icelandic Art and Design
Gerðarsafn / Kópavogur Art MuseumHamraborg 4, Kópavogur
Open 11–17 / Closed on Mondayswww.gerdarsafn.is
Hönnunarsafn Íslands / Museum of Design and Applied ArtGarðatorg 1, Garðabær
Open 12–17 / Closed on Mondayswww.honnunarsafn.is
Hafnarborg / The Hafnarfjordur Centre of Culture and Fine ArtStrandgata 34, Hafnarfjörður
Open 12–17 / Thursdays 12–21 / Closed on Tuesdayswww.hafnarborg.is
Route 40 takes you to
on your way to the Blue Lagoon
Bus no. 1Route 40
New ReleaseExhibtion at Gerðarsafn13/8 – 27/9
www.cycle.is www.gerdarsafn.is
13/8 – 16/8 2015
Gerðarsafn Kópavogur Art Museum
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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July 11-October 25 2015
www.skaftfell.is
Upcoming
Nov 2015 - Feb 2016 : Eygló Harðardóttir & Eyborg Guðmundsdóttir
Feb - Apr 2016 :Seyðisfjörður Workshop, students from the Iceland Academy of the Arts and the Dieter Roth Academy
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at your reception
on www.re.is
Free WiFi
WE’LL TAKE YOU THERE!ALL THE MOST EXCITING PLACES IN ICELAND
BSÍ Bus Terminal101 Reykjavík
+354 580 [email protected] • www.re.is
The Greater Reykjavík Area
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 hours10 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
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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.
The National Gallery
The 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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Museum
Museum
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.
The National Gallery
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Listasafn Ásgríms JónssonarBergstaðastræti 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
Museum
Museum
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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 JónssonarEiríksgata101 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
Einar JónssonMuseum
Reykjavík Art Museum
HafnarhúsListasafn Reykjavíkur– Hafnarhús Tryggvagata 17101 Reykjavík
(354) 590 12 00 [email protected] www.artmuseum.is
Opening hoursDaily: 10 am – 5 pmThu: 10 am – 8 pm
Listasafn Reykjavíkur – Kjarvalsstaðir Flókagata105 Reykjavík
(354) 517 12 90 [email protected] www.artmuseum.is
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.
Reykjavík Art Museum
Kjarvalsstaðir
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Museum
Museum
Listasafn Reykjavíkur– Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum Sigtún104 Reykjavík
(354) 590 12 [email protected] www.artmuseum.is
Opening hoursMay – SeptDaily: 10 am – 5 pmOct – April Daily: 1 – 5 pm
Listasafn Reykjavíkur– Perlufesti Hljómskálagarður101 Reykjavík
(354) 590 12 00 [email protected] www.artmuseum.is
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.
Reykjavík Art Museum
Ásmundarsafn
Reykjavík Art Museum
String of Pearls
The beautiful sculpture garden “String of Pearls” is dedicated to the work of six pioneer women sculptors.
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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 90 [email protected] www.ljosmyndasafnreykjavikur.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 hoursReception/shopMon – Fri: 9 am – 5 pmSat – Sun: 12 – 5 pm
LibraryDaily: 12 – 5 pm
Exhibition hallsTue – Sun: 12 – 5 pmClosed on Mondays
The Nordic House
Norræna húsið Sturlugata 5101 Reykjavík
(354) 551 70 [email protected]
Museum
Museum
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Þjóðminjasafn ÍslandsSuðurgata 41101 Reykjavík
(354) 530 22 [email protected]
Opening hoursDaily: 10 am – 5 pm
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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. Artifacts 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
Opening hoursDaily: 10 am – 5 pm Closed Mondays from 16 Sept – 30 April
The Culture House
Nýló is a non-profit, artist- run space and a museum, founded in 1978. The exhibition programme at Nýló currently operates in two locations; the project space in Breiðholt and Núllið.
The Living Art Museum
Project Space
NÝLÓ – Project SpaceVölvufell 13 – 21111 Reykjavík
(354) 551 43 50 [email protected]
Opening hoursTue – Sat: 12 – 5 pm
Museum
Museum
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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 July
ASÍ Art Gallery
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.
The collection of Nýló comprises around 2,000 works by Icelandic and international artists, along with the main archives; the Archive of Artist-Run Initiatives and the Performance Archive.
NÝLÓ – NúlliðBankastræti 0101 Reykjavík
(354) 551 43 50 [email protected]
Opening hoursThu – Sun: 2 – 6 pmand by an appointment
The Living Art Museum
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NÝLÓ – SafneignVölvufell 13 – 21111 Reykjavík
(354) 551 43 50 [email protected]
Opening hoursTue – Sat: 12 – 5 pm
Museum
Museum
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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) 570 04 40 [email protected] www.gerdarsafn.is
Opening hoursTue – Sun: 11 am – 5 pm
Museum
Museum
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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.
Hafnarborgmenningar- og listamiðstöð HafnarfjarðarStrandgata 34220 Hafnarfjörður
(354) 585 57 90 [email protected] www.hafnarborg.is
Opening hoursWed – Mon: 12 – 5 pm Thu: 12 – 9 pmClosed 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 present Icelandic design and craft from 1900 to the present day.
Hönnunarsafn ÍslandsGarðatorg 1210 Garðabær
(354) 512 15 25 [email protected]
Opening hoursTue – Sun: 12 – 5 pm
GerðarsafnHamraborg 4200 Kópavogur
(354) 570 04 40 [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.
Museum
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i8 presents a programme of 21 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
Private Collection
Gallery
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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 figures in minimalism and conceptual art, such as Donald Judd, Dan Flavin, Carl Andre and Lawrence Weiner.
Safn
SafnBergstaðastræti 52101 Reykjavík
Opening hoursBy appointment
Gallery
Gallery
Hverfisgallerí Hverfisgata 4 101 Reykjavík
(354) 537 40 [email protected]
Opening hoursTue – Fri: 1 – 5 pmSat – Sun: 2 – 5 pm
Hverfisgallerí represents 17 contemporary artists, both emerging and established. The gallery takes pride in offering diverse and ambitious exhibitions reflecting the current ethos of art.
Hverfisgallerí
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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.
Listamenn Gallerí
Listamenn GalleríSkúlagata 32 – 34101 Reykjavík
(354) 561 19 [email protected]
Opening hoursMon – Fri: 9 am – 6 pm Sat: 12 – 4 pm
Spark Design Space is a platform for excellent design projects with a focus on local initiatives that involve collaboration between designers and other professions.
SparkDesign Space
Spark Design SpaceKlapparstígur 33101 Reykjavík
(354) 552 26 56www.sparkdesignspace.com [email protected]
Opening hoursDaily: 10 am – 6 pmSat: 12 – 4 pmClosed on Sundays
Gallery
Gallery Gallery
GAMMA
Gallery GAMMA Garðastræti 37101 Reykjavík
(354) 519 33 00www.gamma.is/gallery [email protected]
Opening hoursMon – Fri: 1 – 4 pmand by appointment
Gallery GAMMA is an independent gallery that hosts regular exhibitions of Icelandic and international contemporary art.
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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
Artist-Run SpaceArtist-Run Space
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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 GalleryHverfisgata 42 101 Reykjavík
(354) 696 22 09 [email protected] www.this.is/klingandbang
Opening hoursThu – Sun: 2 – 6 pm
Kling & Bang Gallery
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 – Fri: 2 – 6 pmSat: 2 – 5 pm and by appointment
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
(354) 692 51 14 [email protected]
Opening hoursBy appointment
Ekkisens – Art Space
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This not-for-profit-space, founded in 1980 when exhibitions by inter-national artists were uncommon in Iceland, aims at exhibiting interesting art from unexpected peripheries in context with the whole. G
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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
(354) 863 80 [email protected]
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
(354) 588 36 [email protected]
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
Mengi
Art in Public SpaceProject Space
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The association runs a work studio and an exhibition room for graphic artists.
Félagið íslensk grafík Tryggvagata 17101 Reykjavík
(354) 552 28 [email protected]
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
Opening hours24/7 all year round
The Sculpture Association
Artist-Run Space
Gallery Sign
Gallery SignDugguvogur 3104 Reykjavík
www.gallerysign.com [email protected]
Opening hours24/7 all year round
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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The Sculpture Association
Outside The Greater Reykjavík Area
Museum
Museum
Reykjanes Art Museum Duushús 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 at the Duushús Cultural Centre
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
LÁ Art Museum
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Museum
Vatnasafn – Library of Water is a project by the American artist Roni Horn.
Roni Horn – VatnasafnBókhlöðustígur 17340 Stykkishólmur
(354) 857 12 [email protected]
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
(354) 450 82 [email protected]
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.Slúnkaríki EdinborgAðalstræti 7Vestur-Ísafjarðarsýsla400 Ísafjörður
(354) 456 54 [email protected]
Opening hours May – Sept 8 am – 11 pm
Oct – Apr 12 – 9 pm
Slúnkaríki Edinborg
Project SpaceProject Space
Gallery Outvert is a non-profit organization and a dynamic, contemporary cultural arts space where varied perspectives and issues are explored through visual arts, music, performance and other media.
Gallerí ÚthverfaAðalstræti 22400 Ísafjörður
(354) 868 18 45(354) 865 45 [email protected]
Opening hoursDepending on current exhibition
Gallery Outvert
Art in Public SpaceProject Space
Búrið / The Tank is one of Iceland’s smallest galleries. It is owned and run by itself and whoever is interested in it from time to time.
BúriðSilfurtorg400 Ísafjörður
(354) 697 48 33www.burid.wordpress.com [email protected]
Opening hours 24/7 all year round
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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 Neðst á eyrinni601 Hjalteyri
(354) 461 14 [email protected]
Opening hoursJune – July Daily: 2 – 5 pmMay – Sept weekends: 2 – 5 pm
The Factory in Hjalteyri
Two exhibition venues fall under the umbrella of Akureyri Art Museum; the Art Museum building and Ketilhús. The emphasis is on the variety of exhibitions and works of a high standard.
Listasafnið á Akureyri Kaupvangsstræti 8 – 12 600 Akureyri
(354) 461 26 [email protected]
Opening hours June – Aug Tue – Sun: 10 am – 5 pm
Sept – May Tue – Sun: 12 – 5 pm
Akureyri Art M
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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
Salur Myndlistarfélagsins
Museum
Project Space
Project SpaceProject Space
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
(354) 661 01 [email protected]
Opening hours Mon – Sat: 12 – 6 pm
Flóra
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
(354) 895 71 [email protected]
Opening hours Sat – Sun: 2 – 5 pmand by appointment when exhibited
Mjólkurbúðin Art Gallery
Museum
Project Space
Safnasafnið – The Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum presents folk and outsider art together with progressive modern art without discrimination.
Safnasafnið Svalbarðsströnd601 Akureyri
(354) 461 40 [email protected]
Opening hours From the second Saturday in May to the first Sunday in Sept
The Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum
Fjúk is a series of artist-run spaces in the old hook-baiting houses of Húsavík harbor. 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 SummerTue – Sat: 11 am – 6 pm
Winterby appointment
Fjúk Arts Centre
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
Opening hours24/7 all year round
Kunsthalle Tropical
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 hoursJune – Aug Daily: 12 – 6 pm and by appointment
For winter opening hours see webpage
Skaftfell – Center for Visual Art
Art in Public SpaceC
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Bræðraborgastígur
Hávallagata
Sólvallagata
ÁsvallagataHringbraut
Víðimelur
Reynimelur
Grenimelur
Furumelur
Espimelur
Birkimelur
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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 – Project Space Völvufell 13 – 21 / 111 Reykjavík
17 The Living Art Museum – Núllið Bankastræti 0 / 101 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 Spark Design Space Klapparstígur 33 / 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 Kling & Bang Gallery Hverfisgata 42 / 101 Reykjavík
32 Harbinger Freyjugata 1 / 101 Reykjavík
33 Ekkisens – Art Space Bergstaðastræti 25b / 101 Reykjavík
34 The Corridor Rekagrandi 8 / 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
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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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