The Kjarvalsstaðir Art Museum takes its name from the painter Jóhannes S. Kjarval (1885-1972), one of Iceland‘s most influential and recognised artists. The Kjarvalsstadir Museum in Reykjavik celebrates both his work and the paintings and sculptures of well established Icelandic and international artists.
Jóhannes Kjarval’s works are on permanent display at the museum. Overall, the exhibitions at Kjarvalsstaðir focus primarily on paintings and sculptures of the established masters of modern art.
Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval (1885–1972) has a unique place in Icelandic cultural history, as one of the nation’s most beloved artists of all time. He was a legend in his own lifetime, and in the eyes of many he was the archetypal romantic bohemian artist. He is best known for his interpretation of nature and especially the mystical visual world.
Kjarvalsstaðir Museum’s visual art and rock concerts
Yearly the museum hosts about 20 exhibitions. You can always find works of Kjarval at the museum, along with works of Icelandic artists Erró and Ásmundur Sveinsson. In addition, Kjarvalsstaðir hosts events such as rock concerts.
Surrounding the museum is a large and beautiful park, Klambratún, where many people like to spend sunny summer days.
Moreover, Kjarvalsstaðir houses a café and a design-and-book store. Undoubtedly, the building is a fine example of Nordic modernism that features floor to ceiling windows that look out to onto the beautiful Klambratún Park.
Opening hours
Daily from 10am – 17 (5pm)
GPS: 64.137891 N, -21.913497 W
