La pieza de la orilla

The Shore Piece 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.

At a Glance

Visit time

45–90 minutes total visit (including walk from ferry pier)

Best season

May–September (best ferry frequency and walking conditions on Viðey) Accessible year-round depending on ferry schedule.

Access

Reachable by ferry from Reykjavík (Skarfabakki or seasonal Old Harbour departures). From the Viðey pier, follow marked walking paths along the shoreline (~20–30 minute walk).

GPS

64.1586, -21.8737

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About

About La pieza de la orilla

The Shore Piece 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.

Combine outdoor art with a quiet walk on Viðey.

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Background

History & Background

The Shore Piece was created by internationally renowned sculptor Richard Serra and installed on Viðey as part of Reykjavík’s effort to bring major contemporary artworks into the natural landscape around the capital. The sculpture reflects Serra’s long-standing interest in how large-scale steel forms interact with terrain, movement, and perception. Today, the work forms part of Viðey’s outdoor cultural landscape alongside walking paths, historical sites, and nearby artworks such as Imagine Peace Tower, making the island one of the most distinctive open-air art destinations near Reykjavík.

Folklore

Story & Folklore

The Shore Piece 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.

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The Shore Piece 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

Culture

Stories & Legends

Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area

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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.

icelandic saga

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.

icelandic saga

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.