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A course for adults: Steina – Playback

Tryggvagata 17, 101 Reykjavík

Dates
Hafnarhús
13, November 2025
Open from 5.15pm - 7.00pm

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A course for adults on the great pioneering artist in the field of video art, Steina Vasulka. This course is designed for individuals with a basic knowledge of modern and contemporary art and a strong interest in exploring time-based media,–art forms that unfold over time, including film, video, audio, and computer-based technologies. It will introduce key terms used to define time-based media and provide an overview of its historical and contemporary developments. Participants will examine works by contemporary artists and take full advantage of the exhibition Steina: Playback, which will be on view at both The National Gallery of Iceland and The Reykjavík Art Museum. A central focus will be an in-depth discussion of the work of one of the great pioneering artists in the field, Steina Vasulka. The course is in Icelandic and English. 📍 Location: To be announced Schedule: ▪️Thursday, November 13, 17:15–19:00 ▪️Thursday, November 20, 17:15–19:00 ▪️Thursday, November 27, 17:15–19:00 Instructors: Pari Stave from the National Gallery of Iceland, Markús Þór Andrésson from The Reykjavík Art Museum and Margrét Elísabet Ólafsdóttir from The Iceland University of the Arts. Note: A limited number of seats are available. Fee: ISK 53,000 For more information and registration: https://www.listasafn.is/laera/namskeid-fyrir-fullordna/ A collaboration between the National Gallery of Iceland, Reykjavík Art Museum, and the Iceland University of the Arts

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