Opening I Street Scenes
Reykjavik Museum of Photography, Tryggvagata 15, 101 Reykjavík Directions
Fri 24.07.2026 16:00
Welcome to the opening of the exhibition Street Scenes at the Reykjavík Museum of Photography 24 July at 16:00-18:00. Free entry and refreshments.
Street Scenes opens at SKOTIÐ in 2026 — the fifth in a year long series of exhibitions by FÓKUS, the Amateur Photography Club.
Inspired by the words of Icelandic writer Indriði G. Þorsteinsson — “Road’s lead in all directions, and on them there will be partings” — the exhibition explores the spontaneous encounters, gestures, and stories unfolding in public spaces.
Often called the father of the genre, Henri Cartier Bresson described street photography as capturing “that creative fraction of a second” when intuition meets the lens. Street Scenes brings this idea to life through diverse works by Fókus members, each offering a unique perspective on the rhythms of urban life. Join us for an exhibition that turns the ordinary into something unforgettable.
Photographers:
• Einar Valur Einarsson
• Einar Örn Jónsson
• Ingunn Mjöll Sigurðardóttir
• Jón Bjarnason
• Stefán Hrafn Jónsson
• Þóroddur Steinn Skaptason
Seven exhibitions. Forty-seven photographers. One year of creativity.
Follow along as we celebrate the passion and talent within Iceland’s amateur photography community.
♿ Access for the disabled is good
Service dogs are welcome at the museum.
Public transport: The nearest bus stops are called Hafnarhús, Lækjartorg, Ráðhúsið (2-5 min. away).
Paid parking is available by the museum and in neighbouring parking houses.
📸 Jón Bjarnason, Götumyndir, 2026.
Performers
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Menningar- og íþróttasvið Reykjavíkur
Menningar- og íþróttasvið Reykjavíkur leggur rækt við mannlífið í borginni á fjölbreyttan hátt.
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Borgarsögusafn Reykjavíkur / Reykjavík City Museum
Eitt safn á fimm frábærum stöðum. Borgarsögusafn heyrir undir Reykjavíkurborg.
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FokusThere are two artists who share the name Fokus
Fokus is:
1. Wojciech Alszer (Fokusmok, Fokus, Fo, Fikus) is a rapper born in 1980 in Katowice, Poland.
He went to the same high school with Piotr Łuszcz (Magik). Thanks to him, Wojciech became interested in hip-hop. In 1996 he wrote the song "Powierzchnie Tnące". When he performed it in 1997 the idea of forming a band which would later become Paktofonika was born. He formed it together with Magik, who left Kaliber 44, and Rahim who left his former group 3 X Klan.
In 1998 they recorded three songs together and in 2000 Fokus released his solo album titled Usta Miasta Kast. Later that year Paktofonika's first album, Kinematografia was released. Eight days after the release Magik commited a suicide. Together with Rahim they continued to make music as Paktofonika and released their second album titled Archiwum Kinematografii in 2002.
In 2002 he released an album together with Śliwka as Pijani Powietrzem. In 2003 Paktofonika's last concert was played in Katowice. Together with Rahim and DJ Bambus (who also worked with Paktofonika), Fokus formed a new band which they called Pokahontaz. They released two albums, Receptura and R+. In 2008 he released his solo album title Alfa i Omega. He is also producing drum n bass together with DJ 5cet using the name brak2sensu. A third album from Pokahontaz is expected to be created soon.
2. Serbian pop/dance group, from 90s, best known for their hit "Samo Jednom Nije Dovoljno"
