HARALDUR JÓNSSON official artist of the city of Reykjavík

On Iceland’s national independence day, June 17th, the mayor of Reykjavík officially announced the selection of HARALDUR JÓNSSON as Reykjavík’s city artist 2019. The nomination is an honorary award to an artist that has through their life’s work excelled in their role and made their mark on Icelandic art life. To learn more, visit the website of the city of Reykjavík, here.

*Image courtesy of the city of Reykjavík’s website.

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