Marshall House in Reykjavik Hosts Elizabeth Peyton and Ragna Róbertsdóttir
The Marshall House in Reykjavik, Iceland, has become a vibrant contemporary art hub, hosting two concurrent exhibitions: Elizabeth Peyton's 'Universe of the World-Breath' at Kling & Bang gallery and Ragna Róbertsdóttir's 'Between Mountain and Tide' at the Living Art Museum. Peyton's show, her first in Iceland, features nine portraits displayed one per wall, emphasizing her physiognomic approach to capturing historical and contemporary figures. Róbertsdóttir's exhibition contrasts with natural materials like lava and sea salt, creating anti-paintings such as 'Lava Landscape' and 'Saltscape.' The Marshall House, which houses both galleries and a restaurant, has seen increased attention since its opening, including hosting the ninth edition of the Sequences biennial curated by Margot Norton of the New Museum. The biennial featured a retrospective of Joan Jonas and a group show 'Elastic Hours' with international artists. Local residents have reclaimed the Grandi harbor district, boosting the venue's profile. The article notes the growth of Kling & Bang and the Living Art Museum since moving to the Marshall House, allowing them to focus on exhibition quality.
Key facts
- Elizabeth Peyton's first solo exhibition in Iceland, 'Universe of the World-Breath,' at Kling & Bang gallery in the Marshall House.
- The exhibition features nine portraits, one per wall, focusing on physiognomy and the relationship between individuals and their time.
- Ragna Róbertsdóttir's 'Between Mountain and Tide' at the Living Art Museum uses lava and sea salt as primary materials.
- Róbertsdóttir's works include 'Lava Landscape' (drip painting with lava fragments) and 'Saltscape' (salt encrustations behind glass).
- The Marshall House hosted the ninth edition of the Sequences biennial in October, curated by Margot Norton from the New Museum.
- The biennial included a Joan Jonas retrospective 'Does the Mirror Make the Picture' at the Living Art Museum.
- Kling & Bang presented the group show 'Elastic Hours' with artists including Anna K.E., Florian Meisenberg, and others.
- The Marshall House restaurant featured Alicja Kwade's 'Against the Run' (2014), an inverted clock mechanism.
- Local residents have increasingly frequented the Grandi harbor district, contributing to the Marshall House's success.
- The Marshall House has completed its first year, establishing itself as a lively contemporary art center.
Entities
Artists
- Elizabeth Peyton
- Ragna Róbertsdóttir
- Joan Jonas
- Alicja Kwade
- Anna K.E.
- Florian Meisenberg
- Ásgerður Birna Björnsdóttir
- David Horvitz
- Eduardo Navarro
- Nancy Lupo
- Sara Magenheimer
- Una Sigtryggsdóttir
- Margot Norton
Institutions
- Kling & Bang
- Living Art Museum
- Marshall House
- New Museum
- Sequences biennial
- Electronic Arts Intermix (EAI)
- Gavin Brown’s Enterprise
- Kristina Kite Gallery
- Artribune
Locations
- Reykjavik
- Iceland
- Grandi
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Rome