What to do and see in Capital Region, Capital Region: The Best Art Galleries

In the centre where Reykjavik’s old heart beats there is a charming red house, once called Aberdeen. There, Kogga, one of Iceland’s most renowned ceramic artists, runs her studio and gallery. The artist warmly welcomes visitors to her gallery that displays unique art pieces hand crafted on the spot. Catch a glimpse of the kiln in the back, it ensures visitors to cool Iceland a very warm welcome indeed!

We are an Art and Design collective, selling a wide variety of goods. In Skúmaskot you can buy paintings, prints, cards, clothes, sculptures, jewelry, ceramics, glass ornaments, and so much more. Everything in the shop is designed and made by the 11 artists and designers who run the shop, and when you visit you get to meet one of them, as they take turns working in the shop.

Art Gallery in an old dairy farmhouse, now used for art workshops as well as a gallery. Have a look at various artworks and designs from Icelandic artists and designers. When you visit you will be welcomed by one of the artists since they take turns attending the Gallery.

Gallery Gallera is a small art shop in downtown Reykjavik that specializes in unique works by young local artists. We sell silkscreened posters, paintings, books, mags, T-shirts and everything in between... most of which me make in-store since it's also a working studio. Super friendly staff, especially Ludo and Tito, the shop dogs. So pop in and watch us screenprint and have a chat!

We are a cooperation gallery run by 14 local artist. We are ten painters and four that work with pottery and glass. Once a month we have a guest artist with us. You can find a excellent modern art variety and we offer free shipping all over the world with the bigger paintings. Be very welcome to visit us and meet the artists at our colorful gallery.

Dead Gallery is run by artist, Jón Saemundur (b. 1968). It was established in 2003 and is a storefront and exhibition place for Jon's artwork and designs. Available are unique hand-printed items such as T-shirts, posters and prints. Death and life has been an important theme in Jón's work for the past years and his most known work is the Dead concept, which he started in 2003 till this day.

Unique collective art gallery owned and operated by eight ceramic artists. All the artwork is sold directly from the artists as they take turns tending the gallery. What you will find in the gallery is Sculptures, Jewelry and Tableware all unique and handmade by local artists.