Friday February 7th at 6 p.m.–11 p.m., Museum Night will take place in Hafnarborg, during which time the exhibitions will be open and a number of events will occur, such as a concert, a workshop, guided tours and more. The museum will be teeming with life, as the focus of the events and the exhibitions is on the relationship between man and nature or the interplay between light and shadows. For more information about the events, see below.
Silent Spring
18:00–23:00
Group exhibition featuring Hertta Kiiski, Katrín Elvarsdóttir and Lilja Birgisdóttir, curated by Daría Sól Andrews. The artists invoke a tender warmth towards nature, while calling attention to the effects of our wasteful practices on the environment. The exhibition is a part of The Icelandic Photo Festival.
Far
18:00–23:00
An exhibition of works by artist Þórdís Jóhannesdóttir in dialogue with Ralph Hannam, an amateur photographer who was active in Iceland in the mid-20th century. Both artists approach the photographic medium in a creative manner, as the interplay between form, light and shadows is of greater importance than the subject matter itself. The exhibition is a part of The Icelandic Photo Festival.
Book Market
18:00–23:00
On Museum Night, there will be a book market at Hafnarborg, where various books from the museum shop will be sold at a special price. Selected titles from the shop will be available for sale, all for the price of 500 ISK or four books together as a bundle for 1,500 ISK. Please note that some titles may be in limited supply.
Scavenger Hunt Through Hafnarborg
18:00–23:00
Guests can participate in a special Museum Night Scavenger Hunt through Hafnarborg, for the chance of reward. Following Museum Night, a winner will be drawn from those who participated in the hunt. Look high and low through the house and the galleries and experience the exhibitions in a different way – you never know what you will find at Hafnarborg!
Opening Concert with The Hafnarfjörður Music School
18:00–19:00
Museum Night in Hafnarborg will begin with a special opening concert with The Hafnarfjörður Music School, performing a programme of select film scores. The concert will feature performances by both a symphony and a rhythmic band. The Music School has performed at Museum Night in Hafnarborg before, but the school will also offer performances elsewhere in down during the Winter Lights Festival.
Light and Shadow Workshop
19:00–21:00
A special workshop, for children and their parents, based on the interplay of light and shadows, under the guidance of Berglind Jóna Hlynsdóttir, artist. Inspiration will be drawn from the works of Þórdís Jóhannesdóttir and Ralph Hannam, in order to create new stories. Participants are encouraged to bring a phone or digital camera to take pictures or make videos. Participants must also be able to use scissors and parents are expected to assist young children.
Guided Tour of the Exhibitions Far and Silent Spring
20:00–20:30
On Museum Night, there will be two short guided tours of the museum‘s current exhibitions, Far and Silent Spring, with Ágústa Kristófersdóttir, Director of Hafnarborg. The exhibitions both shed a light on the environment, as the artists look for beauty in our surroundings, whether in nature or in daily life. The exhibitions also raise questions of how we look at the world and the effects we have on the environment.
Scent of Spring
21:00–22:00
Lilja Birgisdóttir, artist and appreciator of fragrances and the sense of smell, offers guests the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of perfumes, experiencing the wonderful world of scent through various exercises. Lilja is one of three participants in Hafnarborg‘s current exhibition Silent Spring.
Guided Tour of the Exhibitions Far and Silent Spring
22:00–22:30
On Museum Night, there will be two short guided tours of the museum‘s current exhibitions, Far and Silent Spring, with Ágústa Kristófersdóttir, Director of Hafnarborg. The exhibitions both shed a light on the environment, as the artists look for beauty in our surroundings, whether in nature or in daily life. The exhibitions also raise questions of how we look at the world and the effects we have on the environment.
Sing-Along with Guðrún Árný at Krydd
21:30–00:00
Singer Guðrún Árný performs regularly at Krydd Restaurant, singing and playing the piano, as well as leading a sing-along through the evening. Krydd offers a varied menu of food and drink, so everyone should be able to find something to their taste. There will also be Happy Hour at the bar from nine until midnight. To book a table, please contact the restaurant via telephone at (354) 558 2222.
Museum Night takes place during the Winter Lights Festival, at which time fifty museums open their doors to guests, offering a varied programme of events and entertainment. The cultural institutions of Hafnarfjörður, The Library, The History Museum and Hafnarborg, are active participants, as before, but in addition The National Film Archive of Iceland will host a drive-in cinema in downtown Hafnarfjörður this year. There is free entry at all the museums and a special Museum Night Bus offers free rides between places of interest throughout the evening.
