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This page provides the latest updates and announcements concerning the SÍM Gallery exhibition space. As the Association of Icelandic Visual Artists, we share news regarding our member artists and visiting creators. Please verify specific event dates or project timelines through our official communication channels.

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Retrospective exhibition honoring Sigurður Örlygsson at Listhús Ófeigs

Retrospective exhibition honoring Sigurður Örlygsson at Listhús Ófeigs

To mark the 80th anniversary of the artist's birth, Listhús Ófeigs hosts a special exhibition featuring a curated selection of works from Sigurður Örlygsson's entire career. Visitors can explore his artistic evolution, including his transition from geometric abstraction to dreamlike figurations and personal narratives. The exhibition opens on July 25 and remains on view until August 19, 2026.

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Open Call for Nordic Performance Artists: PERFORMNORD 2027

Open Call for Nordic Performance Artists: PERFORMNORD 2027

The Association of Icelandic Visual Artists (SÍM) is sharing an open call for Nordic performance artists to participate in the inaugural PERFORMNORD platform. Taking place in Copenhagen in September 2027, this initiative aims to increase the international visibility of the performance art scene. Artists interested in applying should note the September 18, 2026, deadline.

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New solo exhibition by Nastja Säde Rönkkö at SÍM Residency

New solo exhibition by Nastja Säde Rönkkö at SÍM Residency

SÍM Gallery invites visitors to explore a new solo exhibition by resident artist Nastja Säde Rönkkö. The show offers a preview of her ongoing project, Arcana Maiora, which reinterprets tarot symbolism through a contemporary digital lens.

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New Exhibition: Hubert Noi Johannesson at Listasafn Samuels

New Exhibition: Hubert Noi Johannesson at Listasafn Samuels

Discover the latest exhibition by artist Hubert Noi Johannesson at Listasafn Samuels. Titled 'Skörun' (Overlap), the collection explores the intersection of memory, personal space, and the collective human consciousness through a series of evocative, geometric works.

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New exhibition 'Sprotar' by Gunnhildur Þórðardóttir-Place at SÍM Gallery

New exhibition 'Sprotar' by Gunnhildur Þórðardóttir-Place at SÍM Gallery

Discover 'Sprotar,' a new exhibition at SÍM Gallery exploring the intersections of urban landscapes, patterns, and environmental awareness. Featuring works created from reclaimed materials, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the tension between order and chaos in our surroundings. The exhibition runs from July 18 to August 4, 2026.

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Open Call for Exhibitions at SÍM Gallery for 2027

Open Call for Exhibitions at SÍM Gallery for 2027

The Association of Icelandic Visual Artists is inviting proposals for exhibition periods at the SÍM Gallery throughout 2027. Artists interested in showcasing their work in this central Reykjavik exhibition space have until August 23, 2026, to submit their applications. Selected exhibitors will have access to the gallery, support equipment, and professional promotional coverage.

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Leysing: New Group Exhibition at Mjólkurbúðin in Akureyri

Leysing: New Group Exhibition at Mjólkurbúðin in Akureyri

Discover 'Leysing', a collaborative exhibition by artists Anna Jóa, Hulda Ágústsdóttir, and Ragnheiður Hrafnkelsdóttir at Mjólkurbúðin gallery. The show explores the poetic significance of everyday objects and familiar environments through diverse media. This is the artists' third collective project and their first time exhibiting outside the capital region.

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ListaVestrið Arts Festival 2026 in Flateyri

ListaVestrið Arts Festival 2026 in Flateyri

The fifth annual ListaVestrið culture festival returns to Flateyri from July 11–19, 2026. This vibrant event showcases contemporary art across multiple local venues, featuring exhibitions from fifteen artists, children's workshops, and unique site-specific installations.

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Retrospective exhibition honoring Sigurður Örlygsson at Listhús Ófeigs

Retrospective exhibition honoring Sigurður Örlygsson at Listhús Ófeigs

To mark the 80th anniversary of the artist's birth, Listhús Ófeigs hosts a special exhibition featuring a curated selection of works from Sigurður Örlygsson's entire career. Visitors can explore his artistic evolution, including his transition from geometric abstraction to dreamlike figurations and personal narratives. The exhibition opens on July 25 and remains on view until August 19, 2026.

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New solo exhibition by Nastja Säde Rönkkö at SÍM Residency

New solo exhibition by Nastja Säde Rönkkö at SÍM Residency

SÍM Gallery invites visitors to explore a new solo exhibition by resident artist Nastja Säde Rönkkö. The show offers a preview of her ongoing project, Arcana Maiora, which reinterprets tarot symbolism through a contemporary digital lens.

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New Exhibition: Hubert Noi Johannesson at Listasafn Samuels

New Exhibition: Hubert Noi Johannesson at Listasafn Samuels

Discover the latest exhibition by artist Hubert Noi Johannesson at Listasafn Samuels. Titled 'Skörun' (Overlap), the collection explores the intersection of memory, personal space, and the collective human consciousness through a series of evocative, geometric works.

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New exhibition 'Sprotar' by Gunnhildur Þórðardóttir-Place at SÍM Gallery

New exhibition 'Sprotar' by Gunnhildur Þórðardóttir-Place at SÍM Gallery

Discover 'Sprotar,' a new exhibition at SÍM Gallery exploring the intersections of urban landscapes, patterns, and environmental awareness. Featuring works created from reclaimed materials, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the tension between order and chaos in our surroundings. The exhibition runs from July 18 to August 4, 2026.

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Leysing: New Group Exhibition at Mjólkurbúðin in Akureyri

Leysing: New Group Exhibition at Mjólkurbúðin in Akureyri

Discover 'Leysing', a collaborative exhibition by artists Anna Jóa, Hulda Ágústsdóttir, and Ragnheiður Hrafnkelsdóttir at Mjólkurbúðin gallery. The show explores the poetic significance of everyday objects and familiar environments through diverse media. This is the artists' third collective project and their first time exhibiting outside the capital region.

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ListaVestrið Arts Festival 2026 in Flateyri

ListaVestrið Arts Festival 2026 in Flateyri

The fifth annual ListaVestrið culture festival returns to Flateyri from July 11–19, 2026. This vibrant event showcases contemporary art across multiple local venues, featuring exhibitions from fifteen artists, children's workshops, and unique site-specific installations.

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Samræður / Dialoghi: Italian Contemporary Printmaking Exhibition at SÍM Gallery

Samræður / Dialoghi: Italian Contemporary Printmaking Exhibition at SÍM Gallery

The Icelandic Printmakers Association presents 'Samræður / Dialoghi', an exhibition showcasing selected works from the Italian Association of Contemporary Printmakers (Incisori Contemporanei). This cultural exchange highlights technical innovation in printmaking and explores the artistic dialogue between Italian and Icelandic creative traditions.

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New exhibition: 'Phase Change' featuring Freyja Eilíf and Tegan Moore

New exhibition: 'Phase Change' featuring Freyja Eilíf and Tegan Moore

SÍM Gallery presents 'Phase Change', a collaborative exhibition featuring artists Freyja Eilíf and Tegan Moore. The show investigates material instability and decay through sculptural works and paintings, exploring how physical memories are captured and transformed over time. Visitors can view this installation at Gallery Kannski until July 19th.

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New solo exhibition by Nastja Säde Rönkkö at SÍM Residency

New solo exhibition by Nastja Säde Rönkkö at SÍM Residency

SÍM Gallery invites visitors to explore a new solo exhibition by resident artist Nastja Säde Rönkkö. The show offers a preview of her ongoing project, Arcana Maiora, which reinterprets tarot symbolism through a contemporary digital lens.

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New Exhibition: Hubert Noi Johannesson at Listasafn Samuels

New Exhibition: Hubert Noi Johannesson at Listasafn Samuels

Discover the latest exhibition by artist Hubert Noi Johannesson at Listasafn Samuels. Titled 'Skörun' (Overlap), the collection explores the intersection of memory, personal space, and the collective human consciousness through a series of evocative, geometric works.

ExhibitionContemporary ArtOpeningIcelandic Artists
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New exhibition 'Sprotar' by Gunnhildur Þórðardóttir-Place at SÍM Gallery

New exhibition 'Sprotar' by Gunnhildur Þórðardóttir-Place at SÍM Gallery

Discover 'Sprotar,' a new exhibition at SÍM Gallery exploring the intersections of urban landscapes, patterns, and environmental awareness. Featuring works created from reclaimed materials, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the tension between order and chaos in our surroundings. The exhibition runs from July 18 to August 4, 2026.

ExhibitionContemporary ArtArtist Talk
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Leysing: New Group Exhibition at Mjólkurbúðin in Akureyri

Leysing: New Group Exhibition at Mjólkurbúðin in Akureyri

Discover 'Leysing', a collaborative exhibition by artists Anna Jóa, Hulda Ágústsdóttir, and Ragnheiður Hrafnkelsdóttir at Mjólkurbúðin gallery. The show explores the poetic significance of everyday objects and familiar environments through diverse media. This is the artists' third collective project and their first time exhibiting outside the capital region.

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ListaVestrið Arts Festival 2026 in Flateyri

ListaVestrið Arts Festival 2026 in Flateyri

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Samræður / Dialoghi: Italian Contemporary Printmaking Exhibition at SÍM Gallery

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New exhibition: 'Phase Change' featuring Freyja Eilíf and Tegan Moore

New exhibition: 'Phase Change' featuring Freyja Eilíf and Tegan Moore

SÍM Gallery presents 'Phase Change', a collaborative exhibition featuring artists Freyja Eilíf and Tegan Moore. The show investigates material instability and decay through sculptural works and paintings, exploring how physical memories are captured and transformed over time. Visitors can view this installation at Gallery Kannski until July 19th.

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New exhibition: Melancholia by Wiola Ujazdowska

New exhibition: Melancholia by Wiola Ujazdowska

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