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REYKJAVÍK'S ART GALLERIES
Reykjavík has many small contemporary art galleries, and local designers often open
shops.
Kling & Bang
GALLERY
696 2209;
www.this.is/klingogbang
;
Hverfisgata 42;
2-6pm Thu-Sun)
Perennially cutting-edge young artists' exhibition space is a favourite with locals.
i8
GALLERY
11am-5pm Tue-Fri, 1-5pm Sat)
This gallery represents some of the country's top modern artists, many of whom show
overseas as well.
Gallerí Fold
GALLERY
551 0400;
www.myndlist.is
;
Rauðarárstígur 14-16;
10am-5pm Mon, to
6pm Tue-Fri, 11am-5pm Sat, noon-5pm Sun)
Large Icelandic art dealer and auction house.
ASÍ Art Museum
GALLERY
Owned by the Icelandic Confederation of Labour, and showing 20th-century Icelandic art
from its collection as well as rotating contemporary art.
NÝLO
GALLERY
551 4350;
www.nylo.is
;Skúlgata 28;
by appointment noon-5pm Tue-Fri)
Emerging and established contemporary artists. Also holds occasional live music or
theatre.
