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Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum

TIME : 2016/2/18 20:29:03

Sculptor Sigurjón Ólafsson (1908–82) used this peaceful seafront building as a studio. Now it showcases his varied, powerful work: portrait busts, driftwood totem poles and abstract pillars. A salty ocean breeze blows through the modern rooms, and the area is interlaced with waterfront paths with clear views back to Reykjavík. There are classical concerts (Ikr2000) on Tuesdays in July at 8.30pm. The museum is a branch of the National Gallery; the same ticket covers both. Buses 5 and 12 pass nearby.