Listasafn Islands National Gallery of Iceland - Reykjavik, Iceland
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Listasafn Islands National Gallery of Iceland is located in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Waymark Code: WMEXZG
Location: Iceland
Date Posted: 07/20/2012
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The National Gallery is a national museum and the main emphasis of the collection is on 19th and 20th century Icelandic art, but international art is featured as well.
The museum owns the most valuable collection of works by Icelandic artists in the country. The collection also includes an impressive array of works by internationally renowned artists such as, Pablo Picasso, Edward Munch, Karel Appel, Hans Hartung, Victor Vasarely, Richard Serra and Richard Tuttle.
The National Gallery regularly holds colourful exhibitions reflecting its collection. The National Gallery also hosts exhibitions by individual artists, Icelandic as well as foreign ones.
These are complimented by an extensive publication of books, catalogues, posters and post-cards.
Name: National Gallery of Iceland
Location: Fríkirkjuvegur 7
101 Reykjavík
Phone Number: (+354) 515 9600
Web Site: [Web Link]
Agency/Ownership: Public
Hours of operation: OPEN DAILY at 10 am - 5 pm
CLOSED MONDAYS
Admission Fee: 1000 ISK
Gift Shop: yes
Cafe/Restaurant: no
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