Dansleikur/Dance - Reykjavik, Iceland
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N 64° 07.729 W 021° 55.091
27W E 455297 N 7111691
Quick Description: Unusual sculptures outside the Perlan in Reykjavik.
Location: Iceland
Date Posted: 5/2/2011 6:53:13 AM
Waymark Code: WMBBTH
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Long Description:
One of the must-see attractions in Reykjavik is the Perlan (The Pearl). These huge water tanks dominate a hill above the city. A dome between the tanks contains the Saga Museum, shops and a fine restaurant.
Outside, near the parking area you will find this most unusual figurative sculptures. This a grouping of four dancing musicians was created by Torbjorg Palsdottir (1919-2009). She created these alien-like figures in 1970.
Name: Dansleikur (Dance)
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name: Torbjorg Palsdottir
Date created or placed: 1970
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Perlan - Reykjavik, Iceland
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