Around is an ongoing project aimed at bringing contemporary art to districts of Iceland that have had a limited access to art. It also aims at reconnecting artists that trace their roots to the selected district to the area. The Academy of the Senses is of the opinion that every citizen should have access to contemporary art in their home community, and that this ought to be an integral part of their human rights.
The third exhibition Nr 3 Umhverfing is taking place this summer 2019 with 71 artist spread around the wole Snæfellsnes peninsula. The fourth Exhibition will take place in the Westfjords and the fifth in the east part Höfn in Hornafjordur.
