Kristín Morthens and Group Exhibition Unknown Benevolence in Reykjavík
Exploring Themes of Magic and Collective Healing at Hafnarborg
Art enthusiasts visiting the cultural scene in Reykjavík can explore a group exhibition titled Unknown Benevolence, curated by Þórhildur Tinna Sigurðardóttir. The showcase is shaped by an inquiry into magic and intangible forces in an era that frequently prioritizes rigid definitions and categorization. Visitors encounter works that invite a sense of unbridled tenderness and quiet wonder, pointing toward a more hopeful perspective on the world.
Rather than treating opposing concepts as a strict binary system, the featured pieces present ideas as interconnected variations. The artworks hold apparent contradictions—such as pain alongside personal growth, trauma alongside healing, and joy alongside sorrow—allowing them to remain intertwined. By stepping away from the obsessive need to label everything, the exhibition creates room for works that are simultaneously sentimental and incisive.
Visitors engaging with the collaborative curation will find that themes like inner-world alchemy, mothering, coven-building, and collective processing guide the narrative. Further details regarding the institutional presentation can be found through the View info on the exhibition reference.
The lineup of participating artists spans multiple generations and backgrounds, featuring:
- Björg Þorsteinsdóttir (IS, 1940-2019)
- Sigríður Björnsdóttir (IS, 1929)
- Suzanne Treister (UK, 1958)
- Tabita Rezaire (FR, 1989)
- Kate McMillan (UK, 1974)
- Hildur Hákonardóttir (IS, 1938)
- Ra Tack (BE, 1988)
- Kristín Morthens (IS, 1992)
- Tinna Guðmundsdóttir (IS, 1979)
- Elsa Jónsdóttir (IS, 1990)
- Juliana Irene Smith (US/FI, 1977)
- Kata Jóhanness (IS, 1994)
- Patty Spyrakos (US, 1974)
- Edda Karólína (IS, 1991)
To discover more local galleries and contemporary art spaces across the city, you can browse the Reykjavík museums list or check out current schedules on the what's on exhibitions page, curated to help you navigate cultural highlights with Musemap (musemap.art).
