On Saturday, December 13 at 15:00, a guided tour will be offered of the retrospective exhibition Lífsins gangur (The Course of Life), featuring the works of Óli G. Jóhannsson.
Sigríður Örvarsdóttir, museum director, and artist Magnús Helgason will introduce guests to the exhibition and selected works. Admission to the guided tour is included in the museum ticket.

The works of Óli G. Jóhannsson (1945–2011) reflect a deep connection to nature and the diversity of life. He is known for his distinct abstract expressionist style, where the forces of nature – the sun, the wind, and the sea – flow through the paintings.
Óli’s path to art took an unexpected turn when he survived a serious maritime accident as a fisherman in the mid-1990s. This unforeseen event became a turning point, leading him to dedicate his life fully to painting.

Influenced by the COBRA movement, Óli’s works transform fleeting moments and memories into lasting forms that reveal both their beauty and depth. His paintings served as a kind of receiver for the most significant impressions of his days – nature, emotions, and scattered moments – while at the same time inviting reflection on life itself.

In Óli G.’s 80th anniversary year, we honour his memory and his gift for capturing the raw beauty and complexity of life. His works live on as a valuable legacy, connecting viewers to nature and to the human experience.