The Living Art Museum Announces 2026 Annual Meeting and Facility Updates in Reykjavík
The Board of The Living Art Museum has officially called its upcoming annual meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 17:00. Members and art enthusiasts gathering at the museum’s Marshall House location in Reykjavík will address core governance matters alongside critical long-term structural updates regarding the institution's art conservation facilities.
Governance, Board Elections, and Agenda Highlights
The annual gathering will cover standard operational procedures, starting with the board report, 2025 annual accounts, new member listings, candidate presentations, and the election of the board. The current Chairman, Heiðar Kári Rannversson, is running for re-election alongside three deputies for a one-year term.
Members interested in participating on the board can submit their candidacy via email or step forward during the opening moments of the meeting. Voting eligibility requires payment of the 2026 annual fee.
Future Prospects for the Museum's Art Collection Spaces
A primary focal point of the meeting will be an open discussion regarding the current status and future outlook of the museum's collection storage. The existing conservation space in Völvufell, Breiðholt, has become inadequate due to building degradation, dampness, unreliable utilities, and impending demolition plans.
To address these challenges proactively, the museum has joined a dedicated inter-institutional collaborative body—the Working Group on the Future Arrangement of Conservation Spaces for Art Museums—alongside the Reykjavík Art Museum, the National Gallery of Iceland, and municipal representatives. Further background on this initiative can be reviewed in the official Minutes of the Culture and Sports Council meeting on 13/02/2026. The group is tasked with drafting comprehensive recommendations by the end of 2026, giving members an opportunity to voice thoughts and concerns during the upcoming session.
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