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Welcome to the National Gallery of the Faroe Islands

EXPERIENCE THE FAROE ISLANDS THROUGH PICTURES

Experience our grand collection of Faroese art

The National Gallery of the Faroe Islands has been committed to present and collect a wide selection of fine art for almost 50 years. The collection consists of both modern and early Faroese art, including paintings, graphics, sculptures, installatio…

Special exhibition

The Sea

Experience a strong visual maritime culture in our grand special exhibition. The artworks depict the rapid development the country has undergone - through pictures, sculptures, ship models and stamps of the sailors in rowboats, smacks and trawlers. L…

Art from the collection

The National Gallery of the Faroe Islands administrates a large collection of Faroese art. Click here to see a selection of artworks from the collection and read more about them.

Show collection

January 13, 2021

Today we premiere the museum's very first podcast!

The series "Artists of the Sea" (in Danish) shows how Faroese artists have been inspired by the sea in their creations.

December 08, 2020

We will grant anyone who submits a photo free admission to the museum and the opportunity to see our major special exhibition, ''The Sea''.

Throughout the Faroe Islands, in both private homes and institutions, there are countless artworks portraying ships and boats. In many cases, they are unique pictures th…

August 14, 2020

MUSIC & ART

The National Gallery of the Faroe Islands is creating new links between art and music. Five bands/musicians have each composed a new track inspired by one of the Natio…

CAFÉ

With the large windows facing the beautiful park, the café in the Art Gallery is both bright and spacious. The café is a great place to enjoy a little refreshment. We have a large selection of art books, posters and postcards as well as free wifi.