Ásmundarsafn — Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum
Ásmundur Sveinsson sculpture museum and garden in Laugardalur.
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About Ásmundarsafn — Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum
Ásmundur Sveinsson sculpture museum and garden in Laugardalur.
For Ásmundur Sveinsson’s sculpture, distinctive architecture and outdoor sculpture garden.
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Background
History & Background
Ásmundur Sveinsson born 1893 in rural Iceland, studied sculpture in Copenhagen and Paris 1915–1929. Returned to Iceland 1929 as one of the country's first professional sculptors. Built studio/home in Laugardalur 1942. Created 200+ sculptures. Died 1982. Studio became public museum 1983, joined Reykjavík Art Museum network 2000.
Ásmundarsafn presents works by Icelandic sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson in the building he designed as his home and studio in Laugardalur. Sculpture continues outside into the surrounding garden, making the site as much an architectural and outdoor-art stop as an indoor museum. Current exhibitions, admission and opening hours should be checked with Reykjavík Art Museum.
Folklore
Story & Folklore
Ásmundur Sveinsson created both sculpture and the unusual architectural setting that now houses his museum. The result is one of Reykjavík’s most distinctive combinations of artist, building and sculpture garden.
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Museum in sculptor's former home/studio (1942)
Culture
Stories & Legends
Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
Engey
Engey is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Njáls saga", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.
Gufunes
Gufunes is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Egils saga", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.
Reykjavík
Reykjavík is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Harðar saga og Hólmverja", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.
Skuggabaldur – The Shadow Creature
Skuggabaldur: A phantom dog guarding forgotten paths.
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The Modernist Building Interior
The interior of Ásmundur's building — domed ceilings, geometric spaces, natural light — is as much a work of art as the sculptures. He designed every detail.
The Sculpture Garden in Summer
Summer afternoons in the sculpture garden with monumental works among green lawns and trees are extraordinarily peaceful — one of the most serene spots in Reykjavík.
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