June 11, 2026
A creative surprise from Reykjavík
It was only one month ago that the team assisted at the opening of Voyage in History – The Bridal Costume Exhibition at the National Museum of Iceland.
We are over the moon with the response this exhibition has been receiving so far, and we can’t wait for all the surprises that are still to come. The exhibition will remain open until 9 May 2027.
One of the most magnificent bridal costumes in Iceland’s history is to be the highlight of an exhibition in the Arc Hall at the National Museum of Iceland.
The costume, dating primarily from the late 18th century, was believed to have been lost in a shipwreck off the south of Iceland.
Documentary evidence of the costume existed, and in 1866 Sigurður Guðmundsson “the Painter,” curator and advocate for the establishment of the National Museum and pioneer of the revival of Icelandic costumes, wrote:
“That was all lost off the south of the country in 1809, with Englishmen. Our land has utterly lost these objects, and now there is no hope that such fine things may be obtained here in Iceland, or even examples of such objects.”
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To celebrate the event and share it with those who unfortunately won’t be able to visit the exhibition yet, we have prepared a surprise for you. Here is a downloadable collage kit to discover more about the Bridal Costume, Kristjana’s work, and collage techniques.
Try it at home this summer and don’t forget to share your creations with us!
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