Kjarval is “pivotal” to Iceland’s art history, says the gallery’s director, Ingibjörg Jóhannsdóttir, who assumed her post six months ago in April 2023.

Asgrimur Jonsson, foremost painter of Iceland, has been pensioned by the Althing (Icelandic Parliament) ... Arts: In Iceland; Arts: In Iceland. 1 minute read. TIME. December 3, 1923 12:00 AM GMT-5.

Iceland may be best known for its stunning natural landscapes — including glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, and hot springs — but a thriving local art and literature scene makes it a cultural hub ...

Twenty years ago, in November 2003, the National Bank of Iceland made contact with a new gallery space called Kling & Bang, an emerging contemporary art venue in Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik.

Iceland’s statue stands at the center of Hvolsvöllur, a small town in South Iceland near Sæmundsson’s birthplace. It was unveiled on August 22nd, a date that would have been Sæmundsson’s ...