Programme of the week
Jóhannes S. Kjarval (1885–1972), Dyrfjöll, 1921, LÍ-ÞGIG 439
Kjarval in East Iceland
Opens June 17 at Skaftfell Art Center, Seyðisfjörður
Heading east this summer? Don’t miss the exhibition Kjarval in East Iceland, opening on Iceland’s National Day, June 17, at Skaftfell Art Center in Seyðisfjörður. The exhibition runs through October 4, 2025.
Organized by the National Gallery of Iceland in collaboration with Skaftfell, Art Center, this exhibition presents stunning landscape works by Jóhannes S. Kjarval (1885–1972), one of Iceland’s most beloved artists. Most of the works are from the collection of the National Gallery of Iceland.
Kjarval grew up in Borgarfjörður eystri and often returned to the area as an adult, drawing inspiration from the majestic East Icelandic landscape. The exhibition includes oil paintings, watercolors, and prints, spanning the years 1919 to 1960.
A perfect cultural stop on your summer journey east.
Facebook Event: (3) Sýningaropnun: Kjarval á Austurlandi / Exhibition opening: Kjarval in the East | Facebook
More: Kjarval in the East | National Gallery of Iceland
Announcement:
Opening Hours on June 17 🎈
Both buildings of the National Gallery of Iceland will be open as usual on Iceland’s National Day, June 17, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Everyone is welcome!
6 Linen napkins, 100% Linen from Lithuania, decorated with artwork by Sólon Islandus.
National Gallery of Iceland Museum Shop 2025
Unique Gifts at the National Gallery of Iceland Museum Shop
The National Gallery of Iceland’s museum shop is filled with high-quality, thoughtfully curated gift items. A wide selection is available in the online store, including books, greeting cards, jewelry, posters, and more.
Among the treasures in the museum shop are linen tablecloths, napkins, and placemats decorated with artworks by Sölvi Helgason (1820–1895), also known as Sólon Íslandus, the name he gave himself.
Sólon lived during a time of great social restrictions in Iceland. He paid little attention to these rules and traveled the country as a self-taught artist. His works are characterized by intricate floral patterns and are now considered a valuable part of Icelandic art history and cultural heritage.
Buy it here: Tauservíettur, hör 6stk / Linen Napkins 6pcs - Sólon Islandus – Listasafn Íslands
All products: Allar vörur / All products – Listasafn Íslands
Event: June 21–22, 2025 – National Gallery of Iceland
Save the Date 🕛
24-hour screening of The Clock on the summer solstice 2025
The summer solstice marks the final exhibition weekend of Christian Marclay’s masterpiece The Clock at the National Gallery of Iceland. To mark the occasion, we are hosting a special 24-hour screening of the work on June 21. The solstice screening will run from 10:00 AM on Saturday until 5:00 PM on Sunday.
The work is an epic, 24-hour single-channel video installation with sound and is widely regarded as one of the most significant artworks of the 21st century. Marclay’s video is composed of thousands of film clips, each referencing a specific time — either through dialogue or visible timepieces. These countless fragments do not form a continuous narrative; instead, they create a near-surreal experience as we follow the events unfolding over the course of a full day.
Artist Talk with Christian Marclay: Christian Marclay, The Clock: Samtal við listamanninn / Conversation with Christian Marclay - YouTube
About the exhibition: Christian Marclay, The Clock | Listasafn Íslands