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Amlóði
About Amlóði
Amlóði es una obra de arte pública en la Región Capital, Islandia, que contribuye a la rica tradición de arte público y expresión creativa del país.
History & Background
Amlóði was commissioned in 1990 by the cultural fund of Seltjarnarnes and created by Magnús Tómasson. The sculpture was installed and officially unveiled in 1992 near Valhúsahæð. It forms part of the town’s efforts to incorporate public art into open spaces, contributing to the cultural identity of the area.
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Amlóði was commissioned in 1990 by the cultural fund of Seltjarnarnes and created by Magnús Tómasson. The sculpture was installed and officially unveiled in 1992 near Valhúsahæð. It forms part of the town’s efforts to incorporate public art into open spaces, contributing to the cultural identity of the area.
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Amlóði es una característica notable de la Región Capital, Islandia, un lugar donde se encuentran la geología antigua, la herencia nórdica y las espectaculares fuerzas naturales. Islandia es uno de los países geológicamente más jóvenes del mundo, pero uno de los más antiguos en términos de narración humana. Cada lugar aquí tiene una historia que vale la pena conocer.
Why Visit
Visit Amlóði to experience a striking example of Icelandic contemporary sculpture set within an open coastal landscape.
Did You Know?
The name Amlóði is associated with the Icelandic word for “fool” or a trickster-like figure, often linked to deeper symbolic or mythological meanings.
A contemporary outdoor sculpture in Seltjarnarnes by Magnús Tómasson, blending abstract form with the open coastal landscape near Valhúsahæð.
In the early 1990s, Seltjarnarnes sought to bring contemporary art into its everyday environment. As part of this vision, Amlóði was commissioned from Magnús Tómasson and placed in an open area near Valhúsahæð. From the moment it was unveiled in 1992, the sculpture invited curiosity. Its abstract form does not present a single clear meaning, encouraging visitors to interpret it in their own way. Some see movement, others symbolism or humor connected to its name. Positioned against the sky and coastal surroundings, the work changes with light and weather, becoming part of the landscape itself. Over time, it has quietly become a familiar landmark, where art and environment meet in a subtle but lasting way.
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