Reykjavík Museum of Photography
A moment in time – 1860 to the present day
The Reykjavík Museum of Photography is one of Iceland’s major hot spots for photography, both as a historical museum/preservation centre and for contemporary photography.
Reykjavík harbour on July 9th 1945, when the passenger ship Esja arrived with Icelanders that had stranded in Scandinavia during World War II. Photo: Sigurhans Vignir.
Exhibitions
Events
Opening I Abstract
Welcome to the opening of the exhibition "Abstract“at the Reykjavík Museum of Photography 5 June at 16:00-18:00. Free entry and refreshments. “Abstract” opens at SKOTIÐ in 2026 — the fourth in a year long series of exhibitions by FÓKUS, the Amateur Photography Club. Explore bold, imaginative abstract photography by members of Fókus. Shapes, colors, textures, motion — everyday things turned into art. Photographers: • Bára Snæfeld Jóhannsdóttir • Gissur Orri Steinarsson • Halla Björg Baldursdóttir • Hrannar Örn Hauksson • Kristján U. Kristjánsson • Tryggvi Már Gunnarsson • Valentina H Michelsen Seven exhibitions. Forty-seven photographers. One year of creativity. Follow along as we celebrate the passion and talent within Iceland’s amateur photography community. 📸 Valentina H. Michelsen
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