December 14, 2021
Large donation of works by Mikines from a private owner
We are delighted to announce that the National Gallery of the Faroe Islands has received a major donation of art from a private individual in Denmark. It is a donation worth millions, consisting of an impressive 8 works by the great Faroese artist Sámal Joensen-Mikines (1906-79).
Karina Lykke Grand, director of the museum, says:
“We are hugely grateful for this generous donation of significant works. They represent a unique complement to the museum’s collection of works by Mikines. We are so looking forward to showing the paintings to visitors when the museum reopens on 1 February.”
The works were created between 1931 and 1962. There are several different kinds of motifs in the paintings. For example, there are landscape paintings from both the Faroe Islands and Denmark, an indoor scene entitled ‘Drink’ and two large paintings with Christian motifs.
April 12, 2024
Exhibition Opening: "The Body"
The new special exhibition, ‘the Body’, opens on Friday, the 19th of April, at 4PM-6PM.
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February 8, 2024
Shrovetide mask at the National Gallery of the Faroe Islands
8 February - 12 February 2024.
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February 1, 2024
Listasavn Føroya will have a new director
Karina Lykke Grand lands a major position in Denmark.
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January 21, 2024
Vetrarjazz at the National Gallery of the Faroe Islands
26 and 27 January: two free concerts
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December 21, 2023
Merry Christmas - we'll be open again 15 January
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We look forward to welcome you in 2024.
The National Gallery will be open from the 15 January.
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