During CHART Art Fair 2024, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Börkur Arnarson, founder and director of Reykjavík’s iconic i8 Gallery. Börkur, who established the gallery in 1995, has been a pivotal figure in Iceland’s contemporary art scene, representing a dynamic roster of international and Icelandic artists. Börkur shared how it all began with i8—the early days of the gallery, its growing list of artists, and how Iceland has emerged as a destination for contemporary art. We discussed the country’s unique cultural scene, the role of i8 in shaping it, and the gallery’s journey over nearly three decades. Our conversation also explored the challenges and opportunities of running a gallery in today’s global art world, as well as Börkur’s vision for the future of i8 and the artists it represents. Super Vox podcast production Audio and Post production, Emil Drougge Design Vox research and interview, Thommy Bindefeld Art Vox research and interview, Astrid Birnbaum Super Vox Executive producer, Richard Feigin

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

Transcript

Related