Hafnar.space is a curated exhibition space for artists that showcases forward-looking, critical, experimental art.

We are particularly interested in art that engages with and about ecology, philosophy, science, technology, posthumanism, and ethics. We believe in art and design as a tool for social critique and shaping a vision for the future in an ever-changing world.

Exhibition periods

Shows are generally one week, from Thursday to Wednesday. For this round we are offering slots from Septemeber 2026 to January 2027.

Exhibition fee

Hafnar.space charges an exhibition fee of ISK 16,000 and takes a 15% sales commission from works (if works are for sale) to cover the basic costs of operation (spackle, paint, printing, website)

Location

hafnar.space is accessed through the cafeteria of hafnar.haus, a coworking space and creative community on the 2nd-4th floor on Tryggvagata 17. There is no need to be a member of hafnar.haus to apply to exhibit at hafnar.space but a certain number of exhibition opportunities will be reserved for members.

• It is not necessary to be a member of Hafnar.haus to apply to exhibit in Hafnar.space, but a certain number of exhibition opportunities will be reserved for members.

• The space is suitable for art and design works in most media, but we are open to works / ideas outside the field of art and design (music, films, video games, digital works, written works, whatever form your art takes)

• You can apply as an individual or a group. 

• In some cases, curators will select artists for joint exhibitions.

• Limited space is available and it is not certain that everyone who applies will make it in for this round of shows.

Exhibition proposals can be submitted using the form linked below. The form accepts attachments and we request that applications be submitted as one single PDF file with the following info:

1. About the artist(s) (100-200 words)

2. Exhibition proposal (100-300 words)

3. Examples of works and sketches for show. Minimum 3 images and maximum 10.