Gerðarsafn Art Museum hosts a dynamic range of exhibitions that highlight both contemporary works and the artistic legacy of sculptor Gerður Helgadóttir. Please check the museum's official website for the most accurate information on current displays and installation schedules before planning your visit.
Discover pioneering Icelandic abstract art and modern sculpture.
Delve into the avant-garde legacy of Gerður Helgadóttir at Gerðarsafn Art Museum. This exhibition features a rich selection of her abstract works, showcasing her unique contribution to Icelandic art history.
Gerður Exhibition
Site-specific contemporary sculptures and installations in the garden.
Explore an outdoor and indoor exhibition that disrupts traditional museum boundaries. See how Nanna Abell uses unexpected industrial materials to interact with the landscape of Gerðarsafn starting June 2026.
Explore Exhibition
A multimedia contemporary art showcase focusing on social connection.
Discover the collaborative performance and socially engaged installations of British artist Jeremy Deller. The presentation features archival works alongside the premiere of a new video installation documenting community projects. Plan your gallery visit to explore these public-facing artistic creations.
Jeremy Deller Exhibition
Video works by Kristín Karólína Helgadóttir and Consider to be Allies.
Discover a unique pairing of contemporary video installations exploring human-made environments, tourism, and climate anxiety. This Lúppa series iteration juxtaposes narratives of rural transitions with urban, media-focused spectacles.
Loop Exhibition
Geometric abstraction and graphic design at Gerðarsafn Art Museum.
Discover the creative legacy of a foundational figure in Icelandic visual culture. This retrospective highlights his geometric abstract paintings, book designs, and academic contributions.
Hörður Exhibition
A contemporary video art screening exploring bodies and landscapes.
Discover a collaborative exhibition at Gerðarsafn Art Museum showcasing the Loop screening series. See video works by artists Gunnar Jónsson and Kleoniki Stanich that delve into the intersections of physical environments and human experiences.
Loop Video Exhibition
Sound, light, and water waves in contemporary installation art.
Discover a sensory environment where sound frequencies create visible ripples across oblong water pools. Witness how light projects these natural movements to reveal silent patterns in space.
View PARABOLA Exhibition
Exploring the human body and ecological relationships through sculpture.
View a thought-provoking collection of sculpture, film, and photography that questions our evolutionary structures. Discover how international artists analyze gender, materiality, and technology.
Corpus ExhibitionDiscover pioneering Icelandic abstract art and modern sculpture.
Delve into the avant-garde legacy of Gerður Helgadóttir at Gerðarsafn Art Museum. This exhibition features a rich selection of her abstract works, showcasing her unique contribution to Icelandic art history.
Gerður ExhibitionSite-specific contemporary sculptures and installations in the garden.
Explore an outdoor and indoor exhibition that disrupts traditional museum boundaries. See how Nanna Abell uses unexpected industrial materials to interact with the landscape of Gerðarsafn starting June 2026.
Explore ExhibitionA multimedia contemporary art showcase focusing on social connection.
Discover the collaborative performance and socially engaged installations of British artist Jeremy Deller. The presentation features archival works alongside the premiere of a new video installation documenting community projects. Plan your gallery visit to explore these public-facing artistic creations.
Jeremy Deller ExhibitionVideo works by Kristín Karólína Helgadóttir and Consider to be Allies.
Discover a unique pairing of contemporary video installations exploring human-made environments, tourism, and climate anxiety. This Lúppa series iteration juxtaposes narratives of rural transitions with urban, media-focused spectacles.
Loop ExhibitionGeometric abstraction and graphic design at Gerðarsafn Art Museum.
Discover the creative legacy of a foundational figure in Icelandic visual culture. This retrospective highlights his geometric abstract paintings, book designs, and academic contributions.
Hörður ExhibitionA contemporary video art screening exploring bodies and landscapes.
Discover a collaborative exhibition at Gerðarsafn Art Museum showcasing the Loop screening series. See video works by artists Gunnar Jónsson and Kleoniki Stanich that delve into the intersections of physical environments and human experiences.
Loop Video ExhibitionSound, light, and water waves in contemporary installation art.
Discover a sensory environment where sound frequencies create visible ripples across oblong water pools. Witness how light projects these natural movements to reveal silent patterns in space.
View PARABOLA ExhibitionExploring the human body and ecological relationships through sculpture.
View a thought-provoking collection of sculpture, film, and photography that questions our evolutionary structures. Discover how international artists analyze gender, materiality, and technology.
Corpus Exhibition
A meditative screening series showcasing newly acquired video artworks.
View a continuous loop of video works 'Massage' and 'Scratch Me a Bit' by artist Una Margrét Árnadóttir. Experience how these performative pieces enrich the Gerðarsafn Art Museum collection during this focused presentation.
Exhibition Details
Contemporary photography exploring raw emotion and personal narratives.
Experience contemporary photographic works by eight featured artists at Gerðarsafn. The exhibition challenges traditional standards of perfection to highlight raw sincerity, vulnerability, and open-hearted storytelling.
Stare Exhibition DetailsDiscover Icelandic heritage and contemporary visual arts in the capital.
Delve into the artistic spirit of Iceland by exploring various museum exhibitions. From historical retrospectives to modern installations, find engaging cultural showcases throughout the city to enrich your visit.
