Opening I Street Scenes
Welcome to the opening of the exhibition Street Scenes at the Reykjavík Museum of Photography 24 July at 16:00-18:00. Free entry and refreshments. Street Scenes opens at SKOTIÐ in 2026 — the fifth in a year long series of exhibitions by FÓKUS, the Amateur Photography Club. Inspired by the words of Icelandic writer Indriði G. Þorsteinsson — “Road’s lead in all directions, and on them there will be partings” — the exhibition explores the spontaneous encounters, gestures, and stories unfolding in public spaces. Often called the father of the genre, Henri Cartier Bresson described street photography as capturing “that creative fraction of a second” when intuition meets the lens. Street Scenes brings this idea to life through diverse works by Fókus members, each offering a unique perspective on the rhythms of urban life. Join us for an exhibition that turns the ordinary into something unforgettable. Photographers: • Einar Valur Einarsson • Einar Örn Jónsson • Ingunn Mjöll Sigurðardóttir • Jón Bjarnason • Stefán Hrafn Jónsson • Þóroddur Steinn Skaptason Seven exhibitions. Forty-seven photographers. One year of creativity. Follow along as we celebrate the passion and talent within Iceland’s amateur photography community. 📸 Jón Bjarnason, Götumyndir, 2026
♿Access for the disabled is good Service dogs are welcome at the museum. Public transport: The nearest bus stops are called Hafnarhús, Lækjartorg, Ráðhúsið (2-5 min. away). Paid parking is available by the museum and in neighbouring parking houses.