2015  Blue Yonder, sensitivity some place else.

Installation in Birting  Group show, Gerðarsafn Iceland.  Illumination/ Birting is part of Reykjavik artfestival 2015

Illumination is an exhibition of works by contemporary Icelandic artists inspired by stained-glass windows by Gerður Helgadóttir (1928-1975) in Skálholt Cathedral, Kópavogur Church, and elsewhere. The exhibition aims to consider places such as museums and churches, and the rituals that take place there: whether formal, casual or solemn, they clearly influence the perception and experience of the observer/participant. Gerður‘s window designs for Kópavogur Church are characterised by rhythmic forms and a colour palette which create a “shrine“ of flowing shapes without any overt religious symbolism – the aim is more to touch the observer at a universal, emotional level. “Ecclesiastical” or “religious” themes will, by the same token, give way to broader approaches, bringing out the universal human, spiritual, phenomenological or mystical character of the works of contemporary artists.

Participating artists, in addition to Gerður Helgadóttir (1928-1974): Guðrún Kristjánsdóttir (b. 1950), Erla Þórarinsdóttir (b. 1955), Guðrún Benónýsdóttir (b. 1969), Hekla Dögg Jónsdóttir (b. 1969), Dodda Maggý (b. 1981), Lilja Birgisdóttir (b. 1983), Katrin Agnes Klar (b. 1985) and Ingibjörg Sigurjónsdóttir (b. 1985). Curator Kristín Dagmar Jóhannesdóttir

2015 Lawlessness of dreams.  Fanzine/artbook. Torpedo press. Oslo

Lawlessness of dreams. Seveso´s colour palette.

A fanzine by Guðrún Benónýsdóttir.  A contribution to artist fanzine series published by Torpedo press Oslo in cooperation with Útúrdúr publication.  The fanzine was made as a part of Reykjavik Art festival.

2015   Stúdíó Gerðar / Gerdur´s Studio                                                                                                   

A hands-on educational exhibition

Gerður's Studio is a hands-on educational exhibition where visitors can peek behind the scenes to learn about Gerður Helgadóttir and her art through the medium of her studio. An experimental studio has been created, based on the artist's own studio. A range of creative projects offer museum visitors – both young and old – the opportunity to play an active role in the development of the exhibition.  

The concept of the exhibition has been developed by Guðrún Benónýsdóttir in collaboration with the Kópavogur Art Museum and she led open workshops for different age groups through the exhibition period.

2014  Bókverk og hugmyndavinna / Artbooks and mapping your thoughts                          

Final project for my Master degree in The Icelandic art Academy.  

Link to thesis at Skemman

2013  The art of not making                                                                                        

Cur: Michael Petry. Hå gamle prestegård. Norway     

2014  Anthem

Artists Calender  List í 365 daga. Reykjavík      

Photo: Guðrún Benónýsdóttir

2013  Jonny #2 

Artshow, food, music Show

A Kassen, Amanda Riffo, Arnar Ásgeirsson, Billy Rennenkamp, Darri Lorenzen, Guðrún Benónýsdóttir, Haraldur Jónsson, Hildigunnur Birgisdóttir, Huginn Arason. Kolbeinn Hugi Höskuldsson, Rebekka Moran, Steingrímur Eyfjörð, Unnar Örn Auðarson, Þórarinn Ingi Jónsson, Þór Sigurþórsson, Örn Helgason
Music; Lord Pusswhip + Vrong, Asa Cossaboom, Frank Honest

2012   Doing time                                                                                                                                                                                                 Solo exhibiton at Pavillon Social Lucca Italy.                                                                                                                                     Cur: Paolo Antognilo Viti. Italy

2012  Retrait(e)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Pavillon | Prêt à migrér at  Vetrina as guests, Pietrasanta.                                                                                                               Artist: Gudrun Benonysdottir, Michelangelo Consani, Alessandro Nucci, Eleni Kamma, CCH                      Cur: Paolo Antognilo Viti. Italy

2011  Hlutfeldi  

Multiple exhibition by Útúrdúr at Kling and Bang, Reykjavik  

Artists: Amanda Riffo, Ásmundur Ásmundsson, Baldvin Einarsson, Bjarki Bragason, Björk Guðnadóttir, Björk Viggósdóttir, Bryndís Björnsdóttir, Elín Hansdóttir, Finnbogi Pétursson, Guðrún Benónýs, Hannes Lárusson, Haraldur Jónsson, Hildigunnur Birgisdóttir, Hrafnkell Sigurðsson, Hreinn Friðfinnsson, Ignacio Uriarte, Ingibjörg Magnadóttir, Ingirafn Steinarsson, Ívar Valgarðsson, Katrín I. Hjördísardóttir Hirt, Karin Sander, Kristján Guðmundsson, Lawrence Weiner, Magnús Pálsson, Magnús V. Guðlaugsson, Oona Gardner, Sigurður Guðmundsson, Steingrímur Eyfjörð, Una Björk Sigurðardóttir, Unnar Örn Jónasson Auðarson, Þór Vigfússon

2011  Heyr á endemi 

Exhibition and Magazine launch of Endemi Magazine at Kling and Bang. 

Contribution in the art Magazine Endemi. Reykjavík    Artists:  Anna Hrund Másdóttir, Arna Óttarsdóttir, Katrín I. J. H. Hirt, Guðrún Benónýsdóttir, Ráðhildur Ingadóttir, Kristín Rúnarsdóttir, Rakel Jónsdóttir, Hugsteypan (Ingunn Fjóla Ingþórsdóttir og Þórdís Jóhannesdóttir), Ólöf Nordal og Þorgerður Ólafsdóttir

2010   Contribution in “Apogee” book publication by Nuans artspace,                  

Publisher Revolver

2010  Talking to rocks                                                                                            

An exhibition at Villa Romana Italy by nüans  in collaboration with Paolo Emilio Antognoli including the following artists of the book: Christoph Westermeier, Gudrun Benonysdottir, Jacopo Miliani, Jakob Kolding , Leonora Bisagno, Lucy Harvey. Marcus Herse, Matthias Lahme, Mladen Stilinović, Paolo Masi, Riccardo Rubert, Rick Barnocky, Toshinao Yoshioka, nüans: Maki Umehara, Elmar Hermann, Anna Heidenhai

Cur: Nuans. Exhibition and book launch of Apogee at Villa Romana Florenz

2005   Atlantic inclusion 

Gallerí Kling and Bang, Reykjavík

Group show with Benjamin Husby, Guðrún Benónýsdóttir and Lars Laumann

2005   Contribution in the publication Nesten                                                                

Editors: Anna B. Jenssen, Lena Ulven and Lars Laumann 

Publisher: Askehaug forlag, Oslo