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Haraldur Jónsson Presents U M F A N G in Gufunes

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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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Artistic display of moving image installation by Haraldur Jónsson at the Slökkvistöðin site in Gufunes.

Haraldur Jónsson Presents U M F A N G at Slökkvistöðin in Reykjavík with BERG Contemporary

Visitors and art enthusiasts in central Reykjavík exploring current gallery programming can look forward to a special presentation by artist Haraldur Jónsson. Known for showing diverse bodies of work within the local arts scene, BERG Contemporary highlights ongoing creative projects by represented creators across various off-site and regional spaces.

Experiencing Haraldur Jónsson’s U M F A N G in Gufunes

The upcoming presentation features U M F A N G, a moving-image piece grounded in a sequence of action-based interventions. Designed to animate different locations throughout the urban landscape, these temporary actions bring invited groups together to witness, participate in, and engage with shared experiential events. The work aims to foster connection, generate resonance, and spark playful interactions within the local environment.

According to announcements from BERG Contemporary, the presentation takes place on Saturday, January 10, from 15:00 to 18:00 at Slökkvistöðin in Gufunes. For those unable to attend the opening presentation, the exhibition remains open the following day, Sunday, January 11, between 14:00 and 17:00.

To discover more galleries and current art presentations across the capital, you can browse the Reykjavík museums list or check out what is currently on display via the what's on exhibitions guide on Musemap (musemap.art).

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What is the U M F A N G project by Haraldur Jónsson?

U M F A N G is a moving-image work rooted in a series of site-specific actions. It aims to activate urban landscapes through temporary interventions, creating space for play, connection, and meaning.

Where is the Haraldur Jónsson exhibition taking place?

The presentation is being held at Slökkvistöðin in Gufunes, Iceland.

When can I visit the U M F A N G exhibition?

The exhibition is open on Saturday, January 10, from 15:00 to 18:00, and on Sunday, January 11, from 14:00 to 17:00.

Is participation required for this art installation?

The work invites guests to be present, to witness, and to take part in a sequence of events designed to spark interaction and create resonance within the site.

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