Current exhibitions
Hafnarhús
The Sound of a Bugle in a Shoebox: Magnús Pálsson - A Performance Retrospective 1980-2013
18. May – 1. Sept. 2013
A durational retrospective of the performance work of Magnús Pálsson (b. 1929), one of Iceland’s most prolific and influential artists of the last six decades. His roots in and love of the theatre medium have informed his artistic output, but so has his dedication to experimentation and his unfailing belief in the non-segregation of art forms.
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Erró – Graphic Art, 1949 – 2009
1 September 2012 – 25 August 2013
For the first time the general public are able to view Erró’s graphic art spanning half a century. The exhibition is the result of three years’ work researching and collating the artist’s entire collection of graphic pieces undertaken by Danielle Kvaran, the exhibition curator.
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Ásmundarsafn
Tales from the Vault - Sculptures Inspired by Literature
11 May - 30 Des.
This exhibition of works from the museum’s collection explores the literary motifs that inspired Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893-1982) in creating his sculpture.
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Thoughts in forms
18 April 2012
In the pyramid Ásmundur’s studio has been recreated, to give an idea of his working environment in Sigtún. In a reading room, visitors can learn more about the artist’s life and work.
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