Exploring Kristín Morthens and "Unknown Benevolence" in Reykjavík
Art enthusiasts visiting Reykjavík can experience a collaborative multi-artist showcase titled Unknown Benevolence (View info on the exhibition). The exhibition reflects on a search for magic and tenderness in an era often focused on strict definitions and logic. Curated by Þórhildur Tinna Sigurðardóttir, the collection brings together works that lean into unbridled possibilities and the quiet benevolence that shapes reality beyond words.
Visitor Expectations and Themes at the Exhibition
The artworks featured in the exhibition embrace apparent contradictions, framing experiences like trauma and healing, or joy and sorrow, as interconnected elements rather than binary opposites. Through ongoing dialogue, inner-world alchemy, and collective processing, the participating creators invite viewers to reflect on personal growth, our relationship with each other, and our planet.
The diverse lineup of participating creators spans generations and backgrounds, featuring historical and contemporary talents such as Björg Þorsteinsdóttir, Sigríður Björnsdóttir, Suzanne Treister, Tabita Rezaire, Kate McMillan, Hildur Hákonardóttir, Ra Tack, Kristín Morthens (Kristín Morthens), Tinna Guðmundsdóttir, Elsa Jónsdóttir, Juliana Irene Smith, Kata Jóhanness, Patty Spyrakos, and Edda Karólína.
Visitors looking to learn more about contemporary Icelandic practice and local gallery spaces can use Musemap (musemap.art) to plan their itinerary. To discover additional galleries, you can browse museums or check the museum search to find current showcases across the city.
