Courses for adults at the National Gallery of Iceland
Fin-de-Siècle Women
The nineteenth century was a time of vigour and growth in Icelandic society. The turn of the century marks a turning point in Icelandic art history, where women played a significant role. These so-called “hidden women” in Icelandic art have in recent decades sparked growing interest and their work has been brought into the spotlight through exhibitions and publications. Born in the late 19th century, they belonged to Iceland’s emerging middle class and were educated in the visual arts, not to become professional artists, but rather to cultivate refined taste and a sense of beauty to enrich their homes and families.
This course introduces key female pioneers in Icelandic art from the late 1800s, examines their works, and explores the societal context and art scene in Reykjavík during that time.
Instructor: Dagný Heiðdal
The course is suitable for anyone interested in art and history.
This course is held in Icelandic.
Where:
The House of Collections, Hverfisgata 15
101, Reykjavík
When:
Wednesday, November 5, 17:15–19:00
Wednesday, November 12, 17:15–19:00
Registration here: https://www.abler.io/shop/frirvk/listasafn/product/Q2x1YlNlcnZpY2U6NDIxMjQ=
Course Fee: ISK 35,000
Limited availability – early registration is recommended.
Participants are encouraged to check with their professional unions regarding possible funding or grants for the course. The museum will gladly provide all necessary documentation and receipts for reimbursement.
For further information:
info@listasafn.is
The World of Visual Art
This course offers insight into the diverse world of visual art and its connection to society through museums, education, research, and media. Topics include the role of art museums, perception, and different approaches to engaging with art. Special focus is placed on visual literacy – a discussion-based method that helps participants interpret and understand artworks. Examples and teaching materials from the National Gallery of Iceland, including Sjónarafl, will be used. The course emphasises active participation and discussion, drawing on current exhibitions at the National Gallery.
Instructors: Dorothée Maria Kirch and Ragnheiður Vignisdóttir
The course is suitable for anyone interested in art and history.
This course is held in Icelandic.
Where:
Listasafn Íslands, Fríkirkjuvegur 7
101, Reykjavík
When:
Thursday, September 4, 17:15–19:00
Thursday, September 11, 17:15–19:00
Registration here: https://www.abler.io/shop/frirvk/listasafn/product/Q2x1YlNlcnZpY2U6NDIxMDg=?
Course Fee: ISK 35,000
Limited availability – early registration is recommended.
Participants are encouraged to check with their professional unions regarding possible funding or grants for the course. The museum will gladly provide all necessary documentation and receipts for reimbursement.
For further information:
info@listasafn.is
Revealing Deception – On Fakes and Forgeries
Copies of works of art, and forgeries of various kinds, have been known from ancient times, and cases of art fraud still come up around the world, and the stakes can be high. Many collections include works of questionable provenance, which have been acquired in a variety of ways, and the National Gallery of Iceland is no exception. The forgeries in the museum’s collection arrived there by various routes, but all relate to a major art forgery case that began in the 1990s.
With this exhibition, the National Gallery of Iceland aims to promote awareness of art forgeries in Iceland and demonstrate methods of authenticating works of art.
In the course Revealing Deception – On Fakes and Forgeries participants will gain unique insight into how forgeries are identified and understood through a combination of historical context and real-world case studies from the museum’s own collection. Led by the museum’s experts, this course provides an engaging and eye-opening journey into the world of fakes, imitations, and the stories they carry.
Instructors: Dagný Heiðdal, Nathalie Jacqueminet, Ólafur Ingi Jónsson, Sigurður Gunnarsson, and Steinunn Harðardóttir.
This course is ideal for anyone with an interest in history or visual art, as well as those who are simply curious and eager to learn more, understand more deeply, and enjoy art from a new perspective.
No prior background in art is required — this course is held in Icelandic.
Where:
Listasafn Íslands, Fríkirkjuvegur 7
101, Reykjavík
When:
Wednesday, August 20 at 17:15 – 19:00
Wednesday, August 27 at 17:15 – 19:00
Wednesday, September 3 at 17:15 – 19:00
Registration here: https://www.abler.io/shop/frirvk/listasafn/product/Q2x1YlNlcnZpY2U6NDIxMDU=
Course Fee: ISK 53,000
Limited availability – early registration is recommended.
Participants are encouraged to check with their professional unions regarding possible funding or grants for the course. The museum will gladly provide all necessary documentation and receipts for reimbursement.
For further information:
info@listasafn.is
Workshop with Claire Bown of the Thinking Museum
The Einar Jónsson Museum and the National Gallery of Iceland are offering an exciting workshop for museum educators with Claire Bown, founder of Thinking Museum in Amsterdam and author of The Art Engager: Reimagining Guided Experiences in Museums.
The focus of the workshop is on strategies to actively engage museum visitors during their visits — which is also the central theme of Claire's book. This workshop is suitable for educators from all types of museums, not just art museums, and will be conducted in English.
he workshop is funded by the Icelandic Museum Fund (Safnasjóður) and organized by the Einar Jónsson Museum in collaboration with the National Gallery of Iceland.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn from Claire Bown, one of the most inspiring museum educators of our time.
WHEN?
Thursday, June 5 from 10:00–16:00 (with lunch and coffee breaks)
WHERE?
At the House of Collections (Safnahúsið) on Hverfisgata and at the Einar Jónsson Museum at the end of the day.
FORMAT:
Free of charge for museum educators and anyone interested in museum education.
Please note: Registration is required as space is limited. Sign up by emailing lej@lej.is – first come, first served.
Revealing Deception – On Fakes and Forgeries
Copies of works of art, and forgeries of various kinds, have been known from ancient times, and cases of art fraud still come up around the world, and the stakes can be high.
The course is based on historical facts as well as real-life examples from the collection of the National Gallery of Iceland, where the museum’s experts share their knowledge with participants to greatly deepen their understanding of the course topic.