The Fill & Spill exhibition at Hafnarborg invites visitors to examine the gallery's architectural heritage. Created by artist Una Björg Magnúsdóttir and curated by Þórdís Jóhannesdóttir, this display features a collection of sculptures, images, and works on paper. The central installations engage with physical memories of the original 1921 building to explore the nature of original and artificial objects.
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Una Björg Magnúsdóttir presents a collection of sculptures, images, and works on paper created specifically for Hafnarborg’s main gallery. The exhibition examines the museum's historical and architectural timelines while exploring themes of authenticity, copies, and the duality of objects.
In 'Fill & spill', artist Una Björg Magnúsdóttir engages directly with the unique architecture of Hafnarborg, a space defined by its history as a 1921 home and pharmacy. A central installation, a low partition wall, mimics the curved outer wall of the original house, transforming the gallery into a dynamic arena of voids and stages. This dialogue between the building's physical memory and newly created artworks serves as the foundation for the artist’s investigation into the nature of originals, copies, and imagined timelines. The exhibition features a range of works—including sculpture and paper-based pieces—that draw on the subtle qualities of light and material within the space. Through the transformation of everyday or unremarkable objects, Magnúsdóttir challenges conventional perceptions and explores themes of value, behavior, and human existence. Her precise, minimalist approach invites visitors to consider the boundaries between the authentic and the artificial, reflecting her ongoing interest in the complexities hidden behind seemingly simple compositions.
Visitors interested in deeper engagement with the exhibition can book guided tours through the Hafnarborg website. School visits are also available to facilitate educational access to the collection and current displays.
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