08/04/2026
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Hörður Ágústsson (1922–2005) has often been described as a renaissance man of Icelandic visual art.
His contribution to art, design, and architecture is undeniable, with a career spanning more than half a century. During that time, he produced a substantial body of work as an artist and designer, and also worked as a teacher, critic, and scholar in the field of visual education. He was a pioneer in research into the history of Icelandic architecture.
Hörður was one of the founders of the cultural journal VAKI and later Birtingur, and a keen advocate for active debate. Birtingur played a key role in the introduction of modernism in Icelandic literature and visual art in the 1950s and 60s; its founders were outspoken in challenging the status quo.
Hörður had a significant influence on the development of geometric abstract art in Iceland, as well as on graphic design. His approach to book covers, layouts, logos, advertisements, brochures, and leaflets exemplifies the breadth and coherence of his oeuvre.
The exhibition focuses on Hörður’s abstract geometric works and their relationship to his design practice and artistic thinking. It explores how his formal approach extends across art forms, from visual production to his conceptual world and writings on art.
■ Curated by Studio Studio with
Open until 03.05.2026
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