A visit to the National Gallery of Iceland

Grade 2 students visited the National Gallery of Iceland to explore the exhibit “Stand and Turn to Stone.” The exhibit features visual art by artists who draw inspiration and stories from Iceland’s folk heritage. After a warm welcome, the children listened to stories and took a closer look at a range of works by Ásgrímur Jónsson, Finnur Jónsson, Hulda Hákon and other talented artists. Egill Sæbjörnsson’s jewelry for trolls was a particular highlight for the students. It is an exceptionally beautiful exhibit that every child should have the chance to enjoy. The students made the most of their visit, wrapping up by crafting their own paper shadow puppets and receiving free tickets to return to the museum with their parents!