Art Galleries in Reykjavik

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Art Galleries in Reykjavik

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  • Noraatc
    Sudbury, MA35 558 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This wonderful gallery is quintessential Iceland with all the power of her sparkling waterfalls, bright arches of colorful rainbows, shining emeralds of the Northern Lights, orange fury of erupting volcanos, gorgeous turquoise lakes at the bottom of dormant craters, unleashed might of bursting geysers… Iurie Belegurschi captured the entire beautiful symphony of Icelandic dramatic landscapes in his stunning photographs,
    Written 5 September 2023
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  • James P
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Skúli Sverrisson has curated an wonderfully intimate space for local artists. Mengi provides an atmosphere you could expect at some of the most exclusive venues in New York City, combined with accessibility to some of Iceland’s greatest talents both new and old. 10/10 would recommend an evening at one of Mengi’s events.
    Written 22 April 2023
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  • Ričards Edijs
    Latvia105 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The National Gallery is located in a very nice building that is worth the visit. The exhibitions give an insight into the topical elements and motives of Icelandic art, however, I would have wanted to see a bigger collection of the "canonic" art that defines the Icelandic classical art scene. Despite the above-mentioned statement, the existing exhibitions are still worth seeing, especially the installation "Glassrain"
    Written 31 August 2023
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  • Thomas K
    Copenhagen, Denmark858 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Art Gallery run by local artist- the open early and close later than many others. You can meet the artists in the shop, they take turn tending to the Gallery and helping customers. Always 1 artist to help you.
    At the end of the street you see the beautiful huge Hallsgrim Church. Many good shops and cafés on the same street
    Written 22 July 2023
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  • jt0475
    Worsley, UK124 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great spot to spend a post dinner evening. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the drinks. One of the Ice scuptures is due renewal (by the staffs own admission) due to it's location near the entrance - it suffers from the warmer air coming in as the door gets opened and closed, but don't let that put you off.
    Fab last night in Iceland (our only one in Reykjavik)
    Written 1 February 2024
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  • Percy W
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jon Samunder and the Dead Gallery is a trip. His gallery is stuffed with paintings currently in preparation for a show opening on Sept. 24th in town. While his long term focus seems to be skulls, portraits and complex-patterned paintings of faces/shapes/symbols and ritualistic figures, he is also making some beautiful images of the recent volcano, plants and flowers. He is gifted and I think very worth collecting. I purchased 2 of his volcano paintings - roughly 24x24 for under $1000. A number of the larger pieces were very impressive and will find good homes, I am sure. When we found the gallery, down a side alley off one of the main walking streets in old town, there was tape across the open front doorway. I had to knock and yell before he appeared out of a fabulously packed working art studio space. He said he was closed, too busy working on his upcoming show. I ignored his response and began pointing to paintings that I thought were interesting from the outside doorway view. He responded by spending 45 minutes talking art and looking at a wide array of his work. Jon is much more than a skull ring and t-shirt artist. He has a vision of reality that is extremely outsider, but with the skills to produce well composed and original images. It was a trip meeting Jon and I am happy to have his work hanging in my Chicago condo.
    Written 7 September 2021
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  • Brie Valentino
    Vernon, NJ750 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful art from so many different artists! I enjoyed looking at all of the different types! I will be back!! Go check it out!
    Written 21 September 2022
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  • Mark N
    69 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We visited this gallery twice as it was the most interesting of the selling galleries in the city, with a wide variety of canvases, collages, ceramics, photography and sculptures, all of which are of high quality and very well presented. The staff can't really answer questions about the works in the same way as the (also very good) art collective galleries on Laugarvegur but there is much to enjoy; many of the pieces have quirky twists that make them just a bit different. There is also a toilet facility for visitors! Prices are in the main quite high but not at all unexpected for the quality on display. Well worth a visit for lovers of modern art.
    Written 4 November 2017
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  • Nancy B
    42 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    While browsing on Rainbow Street in Reykjavik we were delighted to discover Gallery Grasteinn. It is an artists collective where eight (or so) local artists display their work and take turns staffing the store. There are paintings, jewelry, ceramics, carvings, and other decorative works. This gallery provides an opportunity to take home a souvenir that is unique and even to have met the artist who made it. Although there are definitely some expensive works, many of the items are priced within the range of mass produced items available in souvenir shops.
    Written 27 September 2023
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  • browncondo2102
    Kitchener, Canada1 737 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a real find while strolling through Lighthouse Village. It is on Hverfisgata St.
    Really imaginary ceramic and mosaic sculptures. Truly one of a kind pieces.
    Written 17 June 2018
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  • zzao
    bristol180 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A really good gallery, across two floors showcasing 2 artists when I visited. Well laid out, time to wander & absorb & helpful staff if you require. A great introduction to the local, contemporary art scene
    Written 2 July 2017
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  • Emily V
    College Station, TX92 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dagny is an absolutely lovely woman who has an incredible skill in pottery! My friend and I walked past her shop one night and loved what we saw through the window so we returned the next day and sat outside the shop until it opened. She had such a beautiful collection of pieces that were styled after the Icelandic landscape. I saw drawn in by the volcano pieces that you can buy in multiple sizes and colors. I personally liked the skinner volcano with plans to put flowers in it but if you buy a wider size, you can place a tea light inside and it looks like the volcano is glowing! Highly recommend stopping by, even just to chat with Dagny!
    Written 28 February 2023
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