Programme of the week
Installation shot from the exhibition That’s a Very Large Number – A Commerzbau by Hildigunnur Birgisdóttir
Event – Fríkirkjuvegur, April 5, 2025
Krummi Kids’ Club
Pizza Pizza – Can a Toy Pizza Be a Work of Art?
We warmly welcome you to a fun workshop hosted by the Krummi Kids Club on Saturday from 2 to 4 PM at the National Gallery of Iceland on Fríkirkjuvegur.
We’ll be making sculptures from found objects, turning old items we no longer use into exciting artworks. For this Krummi club, you’re welcome to bring small objects that are no longer in use and are looking for a new purpose. The exhibition That’s a Very Large Number – A Commerzbau by Hildigunnur Birgisdóttir will be our inspiration, featuring among other treasures, an enlarged toy pizza.
Instructor: Visual artist Ragnheiður Gestsdóttir
FREE for the whole family!
Facebook event: Krakkaklúbburinn Krummi: Getur dótapizza verið listaverk? | Facebook
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Melanie Ubaldo, But you are too tanned though for an Icelander, 2022 LÍ 11999
Final Exhibition Weekend!
Looking Inward, Looking Outward: 140 years of the National Gallery of Iceland
The exhibition Looking Inward, Looking Outward: 140 years of the National Gallery of Iceland is currently on view at the National Gallery by the pond. This extensive anniversary exhibition is divided into four parts and have been closing in stages.
the last Gallery of the exhibition, Gallery 1, will close on April 6th.
Titled Society and Community, Gallery 1 features works that span a period of nearly a century; the oldest work on display is a sculpture by Nína Sæmundsson, Cleopatra Dying (1925), while the most recent work in the gallery is a huge patchwork quilt by Melanie Ubaldo whereby she draws attention to her mixed ethnicity, and what it means to be an Icelander.
Art provides insight into the community which has nurtured the artist, while also offering opportunities to broaden horizons and compare ideas from different periods. And art can reflect the self-image of certain groups, or even a whole nation, and it may contribute to the evolution of a certain image, or bring out the society’s cultural roots.
Final Exhibition Weekend!
Muggur 1891-1924, Adam and Eve in Paradise, 1923, LÍ 438
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 embroidery kit featuring details from a 1923 artwork by Guðmundur Thorsteinsson (Muggur), Adam and Eve in Paradise. The kit was created in honor of the 100th anniversary of Muggur’s passing—one of the nation’s most beloved artists.
This unique embroidery kit, designed by the National Gallery of Iceland, gives you the opportunity to recreate one of Muggur’s final works.
Embroidery kit: Útsaumspakki / Embroidery Kit – Listasafn Íslands
Gift ideas inspired by Muggur from the museum store of the National Gallery of Iceland: Muggur / Guðmundur Thorsteinsson – Listasafn Íslands
The work Adam and Eve in Paradise: Adam og Eva í Paradís | National Gallery of Iceland
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!