Big Little City – Reykjavík in View

What is the image of Reykjavík, past and present? Through what lens do artists view the city, and which of its features are highlighted in the visual language of different generations? We present new contemporary artworks, showcase interesting works from the museum’s collection, and borrow curious objects from other museums and institutions. Here, we see the city evolve from a trading post and fishing village into a multicultural center of culture and tourism, depicted in a lively, fragmented, and ever-changing way. The exhibition raises questions about identity, urban planning, social structu