Babb
Babb&nbsp;is a lively mobile that refers to the material world of sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson and his development as an artist. Varied materials that characterize different time periods in his artistic creation perform a balancing dance and enliven the environment.
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<li data-mce-fragment="1">Designer: Björn Steinar Blumenstein</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Size:&nbsp;ca.&nbsp;25 x 17 x 5 cm</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Weight: ca. 335 g</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Material: Clay, bronze, larch, basalt, steel</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Handmade by the designer in Iceland</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Fragile</li>
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Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893-1982) was one of the pioneers of Icelandic sculpture. His artworks manifest the Icelandic narrative tradition, society and nature. Many of his works are accessible in public spaces in Reykjavík. It was the artist's opinion that art belongs to the masses.&nbsp;

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Babb

Shadow
The shadow of Ásmundur Sveinsson's sculpture&nbsp;Giantess&nbsp;(1948) turned into cast iron. The giantess becomes a shadow on a table, a plate under hot vessels. Ásmundur said that trolls reminded him of mountains and that the mountains were trolls. The interplay of man and nature in Ásmundur's work takes on countless images and is a source of endless ideas and emotions.
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<li data-mce-fragment="1">Designer: Brynhildur Pálsdóttir</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Size:&nbsp;23 x 23 x 3 cm</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Weight: ca. 2026 g</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Material: Poly-coated cast iron (heat-resistant)</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Made in Iceland</li>
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Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893-1982) was one of the pioneers of Icelandic sculpture. His artworks manifest the Icelandic narrative tradition, society and nature. Many of his works are accessible in public spaces in Reykjavík. It was the artist's opinion that art belonged to the masses.&nbsp;

Shadow

The Ásmundur Sweater
The Ásmundur Sweater&nbsp;has been&nbsp;on sale at the Reykjavík Art Museum shop at Ásmundarsafn since 2015. Various photos&nbsp;show&nbsp;sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson in a black and white patterned, knitted sweater. It was decided to recreate this sweater in Icelandic wool with knitter Sigurlaug Helga Emilsdóttir, who drafted the pattern, and master knitter Birgir Einarsson, who designed the final version of the sweater. The sweater is produced by&nbsp;Varma&nbsp;for the museum shop.
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<li data-mce-fragment="1">The model is 180 cm in height, 86 kg and is wearing size M</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">100% wool</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Made locally in Iceland</li>
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Size

The Ásmundur Sweater

Dome
Dome&nbsp;is a multi-purpose tray that refers to the domed house of sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson. Old photographs, models and drawings of the domed house emphasize simplicity - a hemisphere rests on top of a square. From the bird's point of view, the hemisphere becomes a circle and the square is indescribably thick.
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<li data-mce-fragment="1">Designer: Tinna Gunnarsdóttir</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Size:&nbsp;30 x 30 x 1&nbsp;cm</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Weight: ca. 1635 g</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Material: Acrylic stone</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Made in Iceland</li>
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Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893-1982) was one of the pioneers of Icelandic sculpture. His artworks manifest the Icelandic narrative tradition, society and nature. Many of his works are accessible in public spaces in Reykjavík. It was the artist's opinion that art belonged to the masses.

Dome

Hammer
Hammer&nbsp;is a candlestick inspired by&nbsp;The Blacksmith&nbsp;that sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson made in Copenhagen in 1936.&nbsp;Hammer&nbsp;gives the user the opportunity to adapt to the work and put himself in the position of the statue that captures the moment where the blacksmith leans forward on the post.
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<li data-mce-fragment="1">Designer: Hanna Dís Whitehead</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Candlestick size: ca. 12,5 x 5 x 5 cm&nbsp;</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Candle size: ca. 37 x 4,5 x 3 cm</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Combined weight: ca. 1152 g</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Material: Clay with glaze</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Candle: Beeswax from Sólheimar candle making</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Never light a candle without supervision</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Do not allow the candle to burn completely into the candlestick</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Clean the candlestick with a damp cloth</li>
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Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893-1982) was one of the pioneers of Icelandic sculpture. His artworks manifest the Icelandic narrative tradition, society and nature. Many of his works are accessible in public spaces in Reykjavík. It was the artist's opinion that art belonged to the masses.&nbsp;

Hammer

Candle to be used with Hammer
Hammer&nbsp;is a candlestick inspired by&nbsp;The Blacksmith&nbsp;that sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson made in Copenhagen in 1936.&nbsp;Hammer&nbsp;gives the user the opportunity to adapt to the work and put himself in the position of the statue that captures the moment where the blacksmith leans forward on the post.
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<li data-mce-fragment="1">Designer: Hanna Dís Whitehead</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Candle size: ca. 37 x 4,5 x 3 cm</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Combined weight: ca. 405 g</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Material: Beeswax from Sólheimar candle making</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Never light a candle without supervision</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Do not allow the candle to burn completely into the candlestick</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Clean the candlestick with a damp cloth</li>
</ul>
Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893-1982) was one of the pioneers of Icelandic sculpture. His artworks manifest the Icelandic narrative tradition, society and nature. Many of his works are accessible in public spaces in Reykjavík. It was the artist's opinion that art belongs to the masses.&nbsp;

Sleggja - Kerti

Toes
Ásmundur Sveinsson's 1936–37 sculpture entitled&nbsp;The Water Carrier&nbsp;shows a barefoot woman carrying two buckets of water. Her legs are strong and reflect stability and grounding. Sturdy body parts - hands, fingers, feet and toes - characterize many of Ásmundur's works and are reminiscent of the power of the workers. Concrete legs that step on the table carry candles to illuminate sweet moments. Ásmundur drew inspiration from the workers to sculpt the foot.
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<li data-mce-fragment="1">Designer: Brynhildur Pálsdóttir</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Size:&nbsp;ca.&nbsp;11 x 5 x 10&nbsp;cm</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Weight: ca. 324 g</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Material: Concrete</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Never light a candle without supervision</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Do not allow the candle to burn completely into the candlestick</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Clean the candlestick with a damp cloth</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://verslun.listasafnreykjavikur.is/search?q=kerti&amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://verslun.listasafnreykjavikur.is/search?q=kerti&amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last">Candle sold separately</a></li>
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Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893-1982) was one of the pioneers of Icelandic sculpture. His artworks manifest the Icelandic narrative tradition, society and nature. Many of his works are accessible in public spaces in Reykjavík. It was the artist's opinion that art belonged to the masses.

Toes

Toes (smaller version)

Strokkur
Strokkur&nbsp;is a container inspired by the work&nbsp;Woman Churning Butter, which sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson worked on in Reykjavík in 1934.&nbsp;Strokkur&nbsp;gives the user the opportunity to adapt to the work and put himself in the position of the statue, which churns butter with great calm and consideration. The work was dedicated to women of the past and present.
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<li data-mce-fragment="1">Designer: Hanna Dís Whitehead</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Size: Ø 17-20, H 10-30 cm</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Weight: ca.&nbsp;512-670 g</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Material: Stone clay and earthenware with glaze</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">It is recommended to wash the product by hand</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Handmade by the designer in Iceland (each item is unique)</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Fragile</li>
</ul>
Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893-1982) was one of the pioneers of Icelandic sculpture. His artworks manifest the Icelandic narrative tradition, society and nature. Many of his works are accessible in public spaces in Reykjavík. It was the artist's opinion that art belonged to the masses.&nbsp;

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Strokkur

Peace of Mind
Peace of Mind&nbsp;is a small zen park that brings Ásmundarsafn into people's homes. It is also a way to bring art to the people as sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson so passionately wanted. The house is in its original form - a small model at the concept stage where the possibilities are unlimited. The zen park provides an opportunity to find peace from modern stimuli.
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<li>Designer: Friðrik Steinn Friðriksson</li>
<li>Size: ca.&nbsp;20 x 20 x 6,5&nbsp;cm</li>
<li>Weight: ca. 1015 g</li>
<li>Material: Wood, plaster, sand</li>
<li>Handmade in Iceland</li>
<li>Fragile&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893-1982) was one of the pioneers of Icelandic sculpture. His artworks manifest the Icelandic narrative tradition, society and nature. Many of his works are accessible in public spaces in Reykjavík. It was the artist's opinion that art belonged to the masses.&nbsp;

Peace of Mind

Design

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Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893–1982) var einn af frumkvöðlum íslenskrar höggmyndalistar. Hann ánafnaði Reykjavíkurborg verk sín og heimili eftir sinn dag. Listasafn Reykjavíkur býður upp á afsteypur af völdum verkum Ásmundar sem eru gerðar í takmörkuðu upplagi og unnar af myndlistarmönnum.

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Artist Erró was born in Iceland 1932 and now works and lives in Paris. He is one of the most well-known contemporary Icelandic artists. Reykjavík Art Museum preserves a large collection of works by Erró. Limited edition prints signed by the artist are for sale in support of Reykjavík Art Museum.

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