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Experience Contemporary Video Art at the Loop Exhibition in Gerðarsafn Art Museum

Discover two newly acquired works by Icelandic contemporary artist Una Margrét Árnadóttir playing in a continuous loop.

Gerðarsafn Art Museum hosts a focused exhibition spotlighting the performative video practice of Reykjavík-based contemporary artist Una Margrét Árnadóttir. Part of the museum's continuous screening series, this showcase features two recently acquired works, 'Massage' and 'Scratch Me a Bit'. Visitors are invited to engage with these cyclical pieces in a meditative gallery setting.

About Loop: Una Margrét Árnadóttir at Gerðarsafn Art Museum in Reykjavík

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition features two video works by artist Una Margrét Árnadóttir, 'Massage' (2013) and 'Scratch Me a Bit' (2022). These pieces, recently acquired for the museum's collection, are presented as part of a continuous screening series where works are played in a loop.

Curatorial context

The exhibition presents a focused look at the video practice of Reykjavík-based artist Una Margrét Árnadóttir. Featuring her works 'Massage' (2013) and 'Scratch Me a Bit' (2022), the presentation highlights how the artist utilizes video as a platform for the performative aspects of her multi-disciplinary practice. These pieces mark significant additions to the Gerðarsafn Art Museum collection and provide insight into the artist's career, which began with her early explorations of video as a medium at a young age. 'Loop' is a recurring screening series at the museum that pairs two video works to be played in a continuous loop, with the selection rotating every six weeks. This curatorial format allows visitors to engage with the works in a meditative, cyclical setting. The exhibition is curated by Agnes Ársælsdóttir and Halla Einarsdóttir, emphasizing the museum's commitment to highlighting contemporary artistic voices and their evolving bodies of work.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition is on view at Gerðarsafn Art Museum. Please check the museum's official website for current admission policies and visitor information regarding access to the gallery spaces during the screening series duration.

Loop: Una Margrét Árnadóttir key exhibition facts

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Venue
Gerðarsafn Art Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Feb 26, 2026 – Apr 26, 2026
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features works by Una Margrét Árnadóttir, and is curated by Agnes Ársælsdóttir and Halla Einarsdóttir.
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