This page provides a focused overview of recent developments and updates regarding the exhibition program at BERG Contemporary. We recommend verifying any specific event dates or changes directly via official channels to ensure you have the most current information before your visit.
The influential Icelandic video artist Steina Vasulka is the focus of a major new retrospective titled 'Steina: Playback' at the Haus der Kunst in Munich. This exhibition showcases her pioneering work in media art, spanning from early documentary experiments to expansive multichannel installations that explore the intersection of sound, rhythm, and machine vision.
BERG Contemporary and the Vasulka Foundation present a curated selection of Steina Vasulka’s experimental video works at the 2026 Videoex festival in Zürich. This special focus is part of an Iceland-themed program curated by author Sjón, highlighting the intersection of visual art and innovative cinema.
BERG Contemporary announces a major exhibition by artist Rósa Gísladóttir at the HayArt Contemporary Art Centre in Yerevan, Armenia. Running from May to August 2026, the exhibition explores the intersection of political and philosophical motifs in the modern world.
BERG Contemporary celebrates the achievements of Finnbogi Pétursson, recently honored as Iceland's Visual Artist of the Year 2026. The award recognizes his profound contribution to contemporary art, specifically highlighting his acclaimed exhibition 'Quake' held at the LÁ Art Museum.
Artist Finnbogi Pétursson, frequently featured at BERG Contemporary, has been nominated for the Icelandic Art Prize 2026. This recognition acknowledges his notable contributions to the Icelandic visual arts scene through his recent exhibition, Quake.
Artist Finnbogi Pétursson is currently participating in the major group exhibition 'Affinities of Form' at the National Gallery of Iceland. The exhibition explores intersections of minimalism, conceptual art, and land art through works by both Icelandic and international creators. It remains on view through May 10, 2026, offering visitors a comprehensive look at artistic movements from the 1970s onwards.
BERG Contemporary is pleased to share that artists Rósa Gísladóttir, Sigurður Guðjónsson, and Finnbogi Pétursson are featured in the upcoming exhibition 'Two-Headed. Art of Iceland.' Hosted at the Centre of Polish Sculpture in Orońsko, this major presentation highlights contemporary Icelandic works and runs from February 28 to May 3, 2026.
BERG Contemporary artist Haraldur Jónsson presents his latest project, 'Cast', during the Dark Music Days festival. Created in collaboration with students from the Iceland University of the Arts, this immersive piece will be hosted in the public spaces of the Harpa concert hall. Visitors can experience this unique performance as part of the festival's diverse program of sound and installation art.
BERG Contemporary announces a major exhibition by artist Rósa Gísladóttir at the HayArt Contemporary Art Centre in Yerevan, Armenia. Running from May to August 2026, the exhibition explores the intersection of political and philosophical motifs in the modern world.
BERG Contemporary celebrates the achievements of Finnbogi Pétursson, recently honored as Iceland's Visual Artist of the Year 2026. The award recognizes his profound contribution to contemporary art, specifically highlighting his acclaimed exhibition 'Quake' held at the LÁ Art Museum.
Artist Finnbogi Pétursson, frequently featured at BERG Contemporary, has been nominated for the Icelandic Art Prize 2026. This recognition acknowledges his notable contributions to the Icelandic visual arts scene through his recent exhibition, Quake.
Artist Finnbogi Pétursson is currently participating in the major group exhibition 'Affinities of Form' at the National Gallery of Iceland. The exhibition explores intersections of minimalism, conceptual art, and land art through works by both Icelandic and international creators. It remains on view through May 10, 2026, offering visitors a comprehensive look at artistic movements from the 1970s onwards.
BERG Contemporary is pleased to share that artists Rósa Gísladóttir, Sigurður Guðjónsson, and Finnbogi Pétursson are featured in the upcoming exhibition 'Two-Headed. Art of Iceland.' Hosted at the Centre of Polish Sculpture in Orońsko, this major presentation highlights contemporary Icelandic works and runs from February 28 to May 3, 2026.
A striking new public artwork titled Stanslaus by artist Rósa Gísladóttir has been installed at Grensásvegur 1 in Reykjavík. The sculpture, which integrates colorful glass elements designed to glow at night, was selected through a collaborative competition between private stakeholders and the City of Reykjavík to enhance the local urban landscape.
BERG Contemporary announces a special presentation of the moving-image work U M F A N G by artist Haraldur Jónsson. This site-specific project, taking place at Slökkvistöðin in Gufunes, explores urban landscapes through a series of temporary interventions, inviting guests to witness and participate in the creative process.
The influential Icelandic video artist Steina Vasulka is the focus of a major new retrospective titled 'Steina: Playback' at the Haus der Kunst in Munich. This exhibition showcases her pioneering work in media art, spanning from early documentary experiments to expansive multichannel installations that explore the intersection of sound, rhythm, and machine vision.
BERG Contemporary and the Vasulka Foundation present a curated selection of Steina Vasulka’s experimental video works at the 2026 Videoex festival in Zürich. This special focus is part of an Iceland-themed program curated by author Sjón, highlighting the intersection of visual art and innovative cinema.
BERG Contemporary announces a major exhibition by artist Rósa Gísladóttir at the HayArt Contemporary Art Centre in Yerevan, Armenia. Running from May to August 2026, the exhibition explores the intersection of political and philosophical motifs in the modern world.
Artist Finnbogi Pétursson is currently participating in the major group exhibition 'Affinities of Form' at the National Gallery of Iceland. The exhibition explores intersections of minimalism, conceptual art, and land art through works by both Icelandic and international creators. It remains on view through May 10, 2026, offering visitors a comprehensive look at artistic movements from the 1970s onwards.
BERG Contemporary is pleased to share that artists Rósa Gísladóttir, Sigurður Guðjónsson, and Finnbogi Pétursson are featured in the upcoming exhibition 'Two-Headed. Art of Iceland.' Hosted at the Centre of Polish Sculpture in Orońsko, this major presentation highlights contemporary Icelandic works and runs from February 28 to May 3, 2026.
BERG Contemporary artist Haraldur Jónsson presents his latest project, 'Cast', during the Dark Music Days festival. Created in collaboration with students from the Iceland University of the Arts, this immersive piece will be hosted in the public spaces of the Harpa concert hall. Visitors can experience this unique performance as part of the festival's diverse program of sound and installation art.
BERG Contemporary announces a special presentation of the moving-image work U M F A N G by artist Haraldur Jónsson. This site-specific project, taking place at Slökkvistöðin in Gufunes, explores urban landscapes through a series of temporary interventions, inviting guests to witness and participate in the creative process.
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