Past program

New mural in Seyðisfjörður by Anna Vaivare

New mural in Seyðisfjörður by Anna Vaivare

Norðurgata 7, Seyðisfjörður Artist in residence Anna Vaivare has been working tirelessly on finishing her latest mural, and now it is done! Come and see this beautifully cheerful addition to the house in Norðurgata 7, also called “Magasín”, as it used to be a shoe shop – a historical detail that you can find hidden in the wall painting. The inauguration and good-bye party for Anna takes place on Saturday, June 5th, from 20:00 in the garden of Norðurgata 7. Everyone is welcome! Published works by Anna will be available for sale in the Skaftfell store from June 17 onwards. […]

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Pétur Kristjánsson – Tinkering ideas

Pétur Kristjánsson – Tinkering ideas

Opening June 17, 16:00-18:00, in the Skaftfell gallery On view until September 5, 2021. Open Tue-Sun from 13:00-17:00. Closed on Mondays. Guided tour and artist talk on June 19, 15:00-16:00 (in Icelandic), and on June 20, 15:00-16:00 (in English) Pétur Kristjánsson is more than an artist. A resident of Seyðisfjörður since the 1980s, he played an important role in establishing Skaftfell and the Dieter Roth Academy, and has until recently been the director of the Technical Museum of East Iceland. He has been a key figure in the town’s cultural life and has worked consistently on his art, while at […]

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