Art and Nature
Welcome to the conference Art and Nature on 31st May 2024. The conference explores the relationship between art and nature within art education. The conference is held in collaboration with Louisiana (DK), Moderna Museet (SE), Beyeler Foundation (CH) and Stiftung Kunst und Natur (DE) and provides valuable insight into the educational program of these leading […]
Here is My Home
Here is My Home is a video art installation by Yuliana Palacios that explores the theme of rooting and belonging in a new environment. Through a heartfelt collection of experiences, it portrays the journey of adaptation and the quest to find a sense of belonging in a foreign land. This piece serves as a tribute […]
Krakkaleiðsögn á sumardegi
Örn Alexander Ámundason myndlistarmaður býður upp á krakkaleiðsögn um sýningar Sóleyjar Ragnarsdóttur og Þórs Vigfússonar, Hjartadrottningu og Tölur, staðir sem nú standa yfir í Gerðarsafni. Aðgangur á leiðsögnina er ókeypis og krakkar og fjölskyldur hjartanlega velkomin. —— Á sýningunni Hjartadrottning birtist áhorfendum heillandi hugar- og efnisheimur myndlistarkonunnar Sóleyjar Ragnarsdóttur. Ofurskrautleg málverk og skúlptúrar af ýmsum stærðum og […]
Numbers, places | Þór Vigfússon
The exhibition NUMBERS | PLACES presents a new installation by artist Þór Vigfússon which he created specifically for the Gerðarsafn exhibition hall. The exhibition consists of numerous equal-sized coloured glass squares, spread around the hall in a particular fashion, creating an interaction between colours, form and space. At first glance, Vigfússon’s exhibition appears to be […]
Exhibition halls on the upper floor are temporarily closed
The exhibition halls on the upper floor of the museum are temporarily closed as exhibitions are being changed. New exhibitions will open on April 13th.
Guided tour with Sóley Ragnarsdóttir and H.K. Rannversson
Guided tour of the exhibition accompanied by Sóley Ragnarsdóttir and H.K. Rannversson. The exhibition Queen of Hearts presents the fascinating conceptual- and material world of artist Sóley Ragnarsdóttir. Here, hyper-decorative paintings and sculptures of various shapes and sizes, beautifully painted wall surfaces and custom-designed wallpaper as well as display tables with a unique collection of […]
Visita guiada en Español | Guided talk in Spanish
Visita guiada en Español Artist Hugo Llanes will be giving a guided tour of the exhibition Ordinary Places/Ordinary Pictures in Spanish on Sunday, March 24 at 13:00. Everyone is welcome, but please note that the guided talk is only in Spanish. Exposición colectiva “Lugares usuales / Fotografías Normales”. Hugo Llanes, artista y facilitador cultural dará […]
Queen of Hearts | Sóley Ragnarsdóttir
The exhibition Queen of Hearts presents the fascinating conceptual- and material world of artist Sóley Ragnarsdóttir.
Art and Nature Workshop
Art and Nature Workshop in Gerðarsafn A simple workshop or guided tour for children on Wednesdays from 3-5pm in Gerðarsafn. The project is carried out in collaboration with Kópavogur’s Natural History Museum. The purpose is to create time and space for family time together after kindergarten or school. Þorgerður, Hulda and Sævar manage the workshops. […]
Mask Factory
Let’s enjoy creating together all kinds of masks from varied and colorful materials. Cardboard plates, pipe cleaners, glitter and feathers. The oldest mask ever found is around 9000 years old. The tradition is rich and has a lot of meaning. Masks help spark the child’s imagination and give the child the opportunity to step into […]
Ordinary Places | Joe Keys and Haraldur Jónsson at Museum night
The artists Joe Keys and Haraldur Jónsson guide visitors through their work at the exhibition Ordinary Places in Gerðarsafn. Admission is free and everyone is welcome while space allows. — In the exhibition Ordinary Places, Ívars Brynjólfsson’s photographs are in conversation with the works of Emma Heiðarsdóttir, Haraldur Jónsson, Joe Keys and Tine Bek; art […]
Guided Talk I Ordinary Places
Given an insight into the exhibition Ordinary Places in Gerðarsafn. All are welcome while space allows and entry is free. ———————— The exhibition displays Ívars Brynjólfsson’s photographs in conversation with the works of Emma Heiðarsdóttir, Haraldar Jónsson, Joe Keys, Kristínar Sigurðardóttir, Lukas Kindermann, Ragnheiðar Gestsdóttir and Tine Bek. The artists of the exhibition have one […]