Reykjavik Art Galleries

(Reykjavik, Capital Area, Iceland)

Reykjavik is a surprisingly arty city and is filled with art galleries of various shapes and sizes. Of all the commercial art galleries in Reykjavik, the biggest and most notable is the Art Gallery Fold, where many inexpensive pieces can be purchased as memorable souvenirs. Acclaimed local Icelandic artists regularly exhibit their work here, and also at galleries such as the modest Gallery Nema Hvao, which is operated by the Art Academy of Iceland.

The most important collection of paintings and art works is housed within the National Gallery of Iceland, in central Reykjavik. Established in the mid-1880s, this historic gallery is home to many different styles, ranging from traditional Icelandic oil paintings to rather vivid modern pieces. The Reykjavik Art Museum (Kjarvalsstadir) is also worth a mention and is dedicated to one of the country's leading artists, Jóhannes Kjarval.

ASI Art Museum

Address: Freyjugotu 41, Reykjavik, IS-101, Iceland, IS
Tel: +354 05 11 5353

Asmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum

Address: Sigtún, Reykjavik, IS-105, Iceland, IS
Tel: +354 05 53 2155

Art Gallery Fold

Address: Raudararstig 14-16, Reykjavik, IS-105, Iceland, IS
Tel: +354 05 51 0400

Bad Taste Gallery

Address: Laugavegur 59, Reykjavik, IS-101, Iceland, IS
Tel: +354 05 34 3730

Culture House

Address: Hverfisgata 15, Reykjavik, IS-101, Iceland, IS
Tel: +354 05 45 1400

Einar Jónsson Museum

Address: Njaroargata, Reykjavik, IS-101, Iceland, IS
Tel: +354 05 51 3797

Gallery Kogga

Address: Vesturgata 101, Reykjavik, IS-101, Iceland, IS
Tel: +354 05 52 6036

Gallery Nema Hvao

Address: Skólavöroustigur 22, Reykjavik, IS-101, Iceland, IS
Tel: +354 05 51 4466

Gallery Reykjavik

Address: Skólavöroustigur 16, Reykjavik, IS-101, Iceland, IS
Tel: +354 05 52 2500

Galleri Lana Matusa Art Ceramic Studio

Address: Skólavöroustig 41, Reykjavik, IS-101, Iceland, IS
Tel: +354 05 51 5799

Gerouberg Cultural Centre

Address: Geroubergi 3-5, Reykjavik, IS-111, Iceland, IS
Tel: +354 05 75 7700

gallery@hlemmur.is

Address: Bverholt 5, Reykjavik, IS-105, Iceland, IS
Tel: +354 05 52 0455

Geroarsafn (Kópavogur Art Museum)

Address: Hamraborg 4, Kópavogur, IS-202, Iceland, IS
Tel: +354 05 70 0440

i8 Galleri

Address: Klappastigur 33, Reykjavik, IS-101, Iceland, IS
Tel: +354 05 51 3666

Kjarvalsstadir (Reykjavik Art Museum)

Address: Flókagata, Reykjavik, IS-105, Iceland, IS
Tel: +354 05 52 6131

Living Art Museum

Address: Laugavegi 26, Reykjavik, IS-101, Iceland, IS
Tel: +354 05 51 4350

National Gallery of Iceland

Address: Frikirkjuvegur 7, Reykjavik, IS-101, Iceland, IS
Tel: +354 05 15 9600

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