Sigurður Árni Sigurðsson

One of Iceland’s foremost artists, Sigurður Árni Sigurðsson’s works are often border of the tangible, as familiar forms or objects take on a new appearance in the realm of light and shadows—paintings become three-dimensional and sculptures two-dimensional. Sigurður Árni’s work can be found in all major Icelandic museums, as well as in public museums and private collections in Europe. He represented Iceland at the 1999 Venice Biennale and when Reykjavik was a European Capital of Culture in 2000, one of his pieces was selected as the symbol of the cultural year. Among his larger public art works are the outdoor pieces Sólalda by Sultartangi Power Station and L‘Eloge de la Nature in the town of Loupian in France.

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