Programme of the week
Christian Marclay, Detail of The Clock, 2010, Single-channel video with sound 24 hours © Christian Marclay. Courtesy Paula Cooper Gallery, New York and White Cube, London. Photo: Todd-White Photography
Save the Date! 📢
Christian Marclay The Clock opens at the National Gallery of Iceland on May 2
The acclaimed video installation The Clock (2010) by Swiss-American artist Christian Marclay will be on view at the National Gallery of Iceland from May 2 to June 22, 2025.
This epic, 24-hour single-channel video work with sound received the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale in 2011 and is widely regarded as one of the most significant artworks of the 21st century. The Clock is both a profound meditation on time and a tribute to the history of cinema.
At the National Gallery of Iceland, there will be two full 24-hour screenings of The Clock: one on opening night and another on the summer solstice.
Opening event on Facebook: (8) Opnun / Opening! Christian Marclay, The Clock (2010) | Facebook
On the exhibition at The National Gallery: Christian Marclay, The Clock | National Gallery of Iceland
About The Clock: Making time for Christian Marclay's "The Clock"
Untitled, 1969, Guðmunda Andrésdóttir, 1922-2002, LÍ-5632
The National Gallery of Iceland invites applications for grants from the Guðmunda Andrésdóttir Artist Fund.
According to the fund’s charter, its purpose is “to support and encourage young and promising visual artists in their studies.” Applicants must have completed a BA degree in visual arts or an equivalent qualification. The grant is intended for extended or shorter periods of study abroad, with a minimum duration of six months.
More: Guðmunda Andrésdóttir Artist Grant | National Gallery of Iceland
Easter 2025 Opening Hours
The National Gallery of Iceland will be open throughout the Easter holiday as usual, from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Ongoing exhibitions: Current Exhibitions | National Gallery of Iceland
Berangur - Georg Guðni
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 highlights available in the shop is Georg Guðni / Berangur, a thoughtfully designed publication released in conjunction with the 2021 exhibition of the same name at the National Gallery of Iceland. The book includes a foreword by then-director Harpa Þórsdóttir, an essay by curator Einar Garibaldi Eiríksson, a literary reflection by Jón Kalman Stefánsson, and poetry by Harpa Rún Kristjánsdóttir. It also features photographs of the exhibition’s artworks and a comprehensive chronology of the artist’s career.
Each copy is individually numbered and published in a limited edition.
A beautifully crafted volume that offers a quiet insight into the work of one of Iceland’s most distinctive contemporary painters.
About: Berangur - Georg Guðni – Listasafn Íslands
All products: Allar vörur / All products – Listasafn Íslands
Steinunn Harðardóttir, Nathalie Jacqueminet, Dagný Heiðdal, Ólafur Ingi Jónsson, Sigurður Gunnarsson
Revealing the Deception – Course 2025
A Course for Adults
Revealing the Deception – On Imitations and Forgeries
Offered in connection with the exhibition The Mystery of the Lumpfish and Other Stories of Fakes and Forgeries, this course from the National Gallery of Iceland invites adult learners to explore the intriguing world of art imitations and forgeries.
Grounded in both historical context and real-life case studies from the museum’s holdings, the course provides a rare opportunity to gain insight into how fakes are identified, understood, and interpreted. Participants will learn directly from the Gallery’s specialists, who will share their expertise, methods, and behind-the-scenes knowledge.
Instructors: Dagný Heiðdal, Nathalie Jacqueminet, Ólafur Ingi Jónsson, Sigurður Gunnarsson, and Steinunn Harðardóttir.
This course is ideal for anyone with an interest in history, art, or museum work—as well as for the simply curious who wish to explore, understand, and appreciate art more deeply.
No prior background in art is required. This course is held in Icelandic.
More: Revealing the Deception – On Imitations and Forgeries | National Gallery of Iceland
From a kids course a the National Gallery
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: Courses for kids | National Gallery of Iceland
Engaging and inspiring summer workshops for kids at the National Gallery of Iceland!