Programme of the week
Exhibitions 2026 – National Gallery of Iceland
Affinities of Form – Artistic Convergences in Iceland since 1970
Final Weekend of the Exhibition
The opportunity to see Affinities of Form – Artistic Convergences in Iceland since 1970 at the National Gallery of Iceland is coming to an end, with the exhibition closing on Sunday, May 10.
The collection of the National Gallery of Iceland includes many outstanding works—some of them significant gifts from artists—that reflect a period of meaningful exchange between Icelandic and international artists who shared theoretical and aesthetic concerns. These works are on display in the Affinities of Form exhibition at the National Gallery of Iceland, alongside other important pieces from Reykjavík collections. Together, they highlight a remarkable chapter in the development of visual art in Iceland: a period spanning from the 1970s into the early years of the 21st century, characterized by connections between artists working with land art, conceptual art, and minimalism.
About the exhibition: Affinities of Form | National Gallery of Iceland
Affinities of Form – Artistic Convergences in Iceland since 1970 Final Weekend of the Exhibition
Exhibitions 2026 – National Gallery of Iceland
Seas' Blue Yonder
Final Weekend of the Exhibition
The opportunity to see Seas' Blue Yonder by Bryndís Snæbjörnsdóttir and Mark Wilson is coming to an end, with the exhibition closing on Sunday, May 10.
The exhibition focuses on the relationship between humans and whales. For over two decades, Bryndís and Mark have been at the forefront of interdisciplinary research into ethical questions concerning the relationships between different species—an issue that is becoming increasingly urgent in the face of species extinction.
They explore human–animal interactions through the lens of research by scholars and scientists from various disciplines, addressing the cultural and social factors that influence ecosystems and the behavior of humans and other animals.
About the exhibition: Sea´s Blue Yonder | National Gallery of Iceland
Seas' Blue Yonder - Final Weekend of the Exhibition
Event 09.05.2026 – National Gallery of Iceland
Krummi Kids’ Club
Sparkling Sand Workshop 🎨
You are warmly invited to a fun art workshop with the Krummi Kids’ Club at the National Gallery of Iceland on Saturday, May 9, from 14:00 to 16:00.
On the way up the stairs at Fríkirkjuvegur, we’ll see a large wall artwork by Ragna Róbertsdóttir that sparkles like gemstones. We’ll explore it with flashlights, watch the light reflect in the glass, and then create our own artworks inspired by Ragna’s wall pieces using sand and natural materials.
Free for the whole family!
Facebook Event: (20+) Krakkaklúbburinn Krummi – Glitrandi sandsmiðja ✨ | Facebook
Krummi's Kids Club: For children of all ages | National Gallery of Iceland
Opening 16.05.2026 – The Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum
Save the Date!
Iceland from Afar
Opens at The Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum on May 16 📢
The exhibition Iceland from Afar presents landscape paintings from the mid-18th century by an unknown artist, which the National Gallery of Iceland received as a gift in 1928. The origin of the works is unclear, but all bear inscriptions linking the imagery to Iceland, such as Eyjafjallajökull and Almannagjá. However, it is evident that the artist likely never visited Iceland, as little in these works resembles the Icelandic landscape.
The exhibition sheds light on these rare and unusual paintings, exploring their origins, history, and subject matter. Due to their age and condition, extensive conservation work has been undertaken, and the exhibition also aims to give visitors to The Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum insight into the work of art conservators.
Iceland from Afar at The Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum
Art Courses 2026 – National Gallery of Iceland
A Few Spots Left in This Summer’s Art Courses! 🎨
Now is the last chance to secure a spot in the museum’s summer art courses. Most courses are already full or close to selling out.
These creative and fun summer courses are offered for children aged 6 (born 2020), 7–9 (born 2017–2019), and 10–12 (born 2014–2016), and take place in the museum’s art workshop at Fríkirkjuvegur. The courses are based on the museum’s exhibitions, where artworks are explored and emphasis is placed on developing participants’ sense of color and form.
The aim of the courses is to help children approach both nature and visual art with greater confidence and curiosity, with teaching taking place through experience, dialogue, and hands-on making. At the end of each course, an exhibition will be held for friends and family, showcasing the participants’ work.
The courses run from June 15 to August 14, from 9:00 to 12:00 each day. Instructors are Helena Reynisdóttir and Melkorka Helgadóttir.
Register here : Frístundakort Reykjavíkur | Listasafn Íslands | Námskeið | Abler
Only Few Spots Left in This Summer’s Art Courses!
Museum Shop 2026 – National Gallery of Iceland
The National Gallery of Iceland Museum Shop is filled with carefully selected gift items, greeting cards, jewellery, posters, books, and more.
Among the treasures in the museum shop are high-quality sleep masks made from 100% silk, designed by Miklé available in black or blue.
Buy it here: Sleep mask - Signature by Miklé
Browse the Webstore The National Gallery of Iceland Museum Store