Kjarval and the 20th Cent­ury: When Modernity Anchored

In this exhibition, you can see artworks by Icelandic artists that span approximately six decades following the turn of the 20th century. These works extend across the period during which the painter Jóhannes S. Kjarval was active. In examining Kjarval's journey, and comparing it to the works of his contemporaries, it is possible to see the various ways art changes and evolves. The prevailing spirit of each era is reflected in differing shifts in style, and the artworks provide insight into the artists' inspirations, their surroundings and circumstances. Initially, a romantic view of nature pr