Myndarinnar

Myndarinnar is a contemporary Icelandic platform and nonprofit organization focused on visual media, including photography, video, digital art, and graphic design. Based in Reykjavik, it provides exhibitions, publications, and educational programs to support artists working with image-based media. The organization positions itself as an independent space for experimentation, collaboration, and public engagement.

It was founded in 2012 by a group of artists and curators seeking to broaden opportunities for practitioners outside traditional galleries. Its stated mission is to foster critical discussion about the role of images in society and to make visual culture accessible to a broad audience.

Myndarinnar curates temporary exhibitions in partner venues, runs an online magazine with interviews and project features, and hosts talks, workshops, and portfolio reviews. It maintains an open-access online archive of Icelandic image-based works and supports a small residency program for local and visiting artists.

Over the years it has collaborated with museums, schools, and cultural institutions to develop community-oriented programs, including school outreach and public art projects. It has contributed to the visibility of Icelandic photographers and digital artists both domestically and internationally.

The organization is governed by a volunteer board with professional staff for operations. Funding comes from national arts grants, project sponsorships, donations, and membership fees, supplemented by in-kind support from partner institutions.