The Shore Piece
The Shore Piece is a mapped outdoor coastal artwork on Viðey island, accessible by seasonal ferry.
概要
訪問時間
45–90 minutes total visit (including walk from ferry pier)
最適な季節：
May–September (best ferry frequency and walking conditions on Viðey) Accessible year-round depending on ferry schedule.
アクセス
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
について
The Shore Pieceについて
The Shore Piece is a mapped outdoor coastal artwork on Viðey island, accessible by seasonal ferry.
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写真
ギャラリー
背景
歴史と背景
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.
The Shore Piece is recorded as an outdoor artwork on Viðey island. The island is reached by **ferry**, not by bridge or rental car, and the walking route may be exposed to weather. Richard Serra's Áfangar is a separate, documented six-part environmental artwork across Vesturey; do not assign that work's authorship to this pin until its identity has been verified. Follow the island's marked paths and any nesting-season restrictions.
民話
物語と民話
Viðey is home to several outdoor artworks that use the landscape and horizon as part of the experience. This map entry marks a coastal artwork on the island; ferry schedules, weather, land access and nesting-bird protection determine whether a visit is possible.
文化
物語と伝説
この地域のアイスランドのサガと民話
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