Programme of the week
Kristján H. Magnússon, Vetur á Þingvöllum, 1932, LÍ-503
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The exhibition Revisited opens on May 23
With this exhibition, the National Gallery turns its focus to the works of painter Kristján Helgi Magnússon (1903–1937), who passed away at just 34 years of age after a short but intriguing career. Kristján Helgi’s paintings drew attention both in Iceland and abroad when he burst onto the art scene nearly a century ago.
He held exhibitions in major cities on both sides of the Atlantic, receiving high praise for his landscapes, portraits, and still lifes. In Iceland, however, his work was met with more mixed responses, and today his name is little known and seldom mentioned in discussions of Icelandic art.
Nevertheless, his contribution to art history is significant and of great interest for a number of reasons.
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1190205459514905
Opeing event: https://www.listasafn.is/en/visit/events/exhibition-opeing-kristjan-h-magnusson/
Christian Marclay, Detail of The Clock, 2010 © Christian Marclay, Courtesy Paula Cooper Gallery, New York.
May 17, 2025 I The National Gallery of Iceland I 2-4 pm
Krummi Kids’ Club
Art Workshop: What time is it?
We warmly invite you to a fun and creative art workshop with the Krummi Kids’ Club, taking place this Saturday from 2–4 pm at the National Gallery of Iceland.
After visiting the exhibition The Clock, we reflect on time and create our own clocks that we can set to the time that works best for each person. Large and small clocks, alarm clocks, watches, mantel clocks that are new and old, funny, decorative, or simple.
Instructor: Auður Anna Kristjánsdóttir, visual artist
Free for the whole family!
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/3933806600238158
More: https://www.listasafn.is/en/visit/events/hva%C3%B0-er-klukkan-17.-mai-kl.-1416
Sigríður Regína Sigurþórsdóttir
May 18, 2025 I The National Gallery of Iceland I 2 pm
Lecture: Christian Marclay, The Clock and Time-based Media
Sigríður Regína Sigurþórsdóttir, a PhD student in art history at the University of Iceland and an expert in time-based media, will discuss the artwork The Clock and the artistic career of Christian Marclay. The lecture will also cover time-based media and its development in art history.
The event will be held in the museum’s new educational space at Fríkirkjuvegur 7.
Museum entrance fees apply. Guests will also have access to the exhibition.
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1104095937921251
More: https://www.listasafn.is/en/visit/events/christian-marclay-the-clock-og-timatengdir-mi%C3%B0lars/
National Gallery of Iceland Museum Shop – 2025
Unique Gifts at the National Gallery’s Museum Store
The Museum Shop at the National Gallery of Iceland is filled with high-quality, carefully curated gift items. Visitors can browse a wide selection of exciting products in the online store, including books, greeting cards, jewelry, posters, and more.
Among the treasures in the museum shop is this beautiful tray, adorned with Þórarinn B. Þorláksson’s 1900 painting of Þingvellir.
Have a closer look: https://listasafn-islands.myshopify.com/collections/gjafavara/products/thingvellir-thorarinn-b-thorlaksson-bakki
Web store: https://listasafn-islands.myshopify.com/collections/allar-vorur
Summer Courses – June & August 2025
The Magic Workshop
Creative Art courses for Kids – Now Open for Registration!
The National Gallery of Iceland invites 7-9 years old (born 2016-2018) children to take part in engaging and inspiring summer workshops!
Held in the Workshop at the National Gallery by the pond, these courses are designed to spark curiosity and creativity. Inspired by the museum’s exhibitions, participants will explore artworks up close, develop their sense of color and form, and experiment with various artistic techniques, including painting and sculpture.
The goal is to help children engage with visual art with confidence and curiosity through hands-on activities, discussions, and immersive experiences. At the end of each workshop, a special exhibition will be held where family and friends can admire the children’s creations.
Join us for a magical summer of creativity and exploration!
Info and registration: https://www.listasafn.is/en/learn/courses-for-kids/