Programme of the week
Event 6 November 2026 – National Gallery of Iceland
A Thousand Flowers 🪻
Opening 6 November
We warmly invite you to the opening of A Thousand Flowers, an exhibition by Eggert Pétursson, on Friday, 6 November at 17:00 at the National Gallery of Iceland on Fríkirkjuvegur.
The flora of the Nordic regions lies at the heart of Eggert Pétursson’s artistic practice. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of Icelandic plants, he creates a pictorial world that is both botanically precise and imaginary, grounded in nature yet transcendent. The exhibition title, A Thousand Flowers, refers to the abundance of flowers that characterises Eggert’s work, while also connecting it to the long tradition of floral motifs in art and design. The exhibition focuses primarily on paintings created over the past fifteen years, following the artist’s retrospective at the Reykjavík Art Museum in 2007.
The exhibition is a collaboration between the National Gallery of Iceland and the Turku Art Museum in Finland.
The exhibition is curated by Kari Immonen, Pari Stave and Selina Kiiskinen.
Vernissage of Millefleurs by Eggert Pétursson
Event 7 November 2026 – National Gallery of Iceland
Krummi Kids Club
Art Workshop: A Little Blue Flower
We warmly invite you to a fun and creative art workshop with Krummi Kids Club on Saturday, 7 November, from 14:00 to 16:00 at the National Gallery of Iceland by the Pond.
Together, we will explore the colourful and diverse world of flowers in Eggert Pétursson’s paintings, taking a closer look at their shapes, colours and intricate details. In the workshop, we will then create our own flower-filled meadow, letting our imaginations blossom through colourful creations.
Free for the whole family!
Krummi Kids Club Art Workshop: A Little Blue Flower
Steinunn Harðardóttir & Nathalie Jacqueminet
Artworks at home - how to take care of them
Conservators from the National Gallery of Iceland will share practical advice on how to care for artworks and objects at home. Topics include handling, display, hanging, packing, transportation, and storage, as well as the key factors that contribute to their long-term preservation.
Note: the course will be held in Icelandic
Dates and times: November 18th and 25th, 5:15–7:00 pm
Location: The National Gallery, Fríkirkjuvegur 7
Instructors: Nathalie Jaqueminet and Steinunn Harðardóttir, conservators
Registration to all courses here
Artworks at home - how to take care of them
Museum Shop 2026 – National Gallery of Iceland
Treasures from the National Gallery of Iceland Museum Shop
The National Gallery of Iceland Museum Shop is home to a variety of treasures, including this small reflective bag featuring the Gallery’s redesigned logo by designer Brynhildur Pálsdóttir.
The bag has a reflective finish that makes it visible in the dark and can be carried either as a shoulder bag or a handbag.
Lightweight and practical, it features interior pockets to keep your belongings organised, making it an ideal companion for everyday use.
Small reflective bag designed by Brynhildur Pálsdóttir.