Kristín Gunnlaugsdóttir gives a talk on her works in the exhibition Unspoken in Kjarvalsstaðir. Kristín Gunnlaugsdóttir’s mid-career retrospective in the West Gallery of Kjarvalsstaðir, offers a unique insight into human existence and emotional life. Kristín is one of the most prolific and beloved artists of contemporary Icelandic art, with numerous major exhibitions and works held in public collections. Kristín Gunnlaugsdóttir has gained recognition for her fearless approach to breaking apart and reassembling her visual language and methods. Drawing on centuries-old traditions of icon painting, she creates figurative works based on complex symbolic systems. She also produces abstract works that resonate with the expressive modes of modernism, as well as meticulously crafted embroidery pieces based on swift sketches – to name just a few examples. The exhibition offers a broad overview of her career, while also presenting new and unexpected works created specifically for this occasion. Admission with museum ticket. Free for Annual pass- and Culture Card holders, free for visitors under 18.