Art Galleries in Reykjavik

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Art Galleries in Reykjavik

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  • jsliwa29apex
    Lancaster, MA66 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    the most amazing photographs of an amazingly photogenic region. spectacular work. must see!! lurie's style and presentation is quite a visual treat that has to be seen up close.
    Written 8 August 2024
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  • Eric
    Browntown, VA150 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    My wife and I stopped here on our recent trip to Reykjavik. We really enjoyed our stop. The frozen drinks and decor was great. I wouldn't recommend ordering a drink that is canned or bottled as you have to drink them fast bc they with freeze quickly. Place is small with little seating but it wasn't busy when we were there. All said it was still a must see for us.
    Written 28 October 2024
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  • Mary G
    Pensacola, FL123 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    First I’ll say not a big fan of modern art, but love classical pieces. Museum had at least one interactive piece on every floor and activities for children. My favorite piece was one of women washing clothes in a hot spring.
    Written 11 September 2024
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  • Thomas K
    Copenhagen, Denmark1,380 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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  • James P
    1 contribution
    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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  • Percy W
    3 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, NJ728 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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  • Michael Perry
    Chicago, IL83 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stopped by early August 20th. Great environment, Wonderful breakfast options. Sunny dining and outside areas. Just a refreshing location!!
    Written 20 August 2024
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  • Nancy B
    44 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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  • 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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  • Emily V
    College Station, TX103 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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  • melissa r
    La Center, WA71 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We stopped in this gallery while strolling around town, and picked up a beautiful white porcelain espresso cup to use at home. The design is brilliant and saves your hand from getting hot. All of the items were gorgeous and I sincerely wish we'd been able to bring more home. With the dollar to krona exchange rate, it was too expensive to buy more. (This is throughout Iceland, not just here.) At any rate, we will really enjoy our little cup and think of Iceland every time we use it.
    Written 24 September 2024
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  • zzao
    bristol176 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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  • browncondo2102
    Kitchener, Canada1,783 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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