Birgir Snæbjörn Birgisson

Birgir Snæbjörn Birgisson (b. Akureyri, 1966) studied at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and the École des Arts Décoratifs in Strasbourg, France. Birgir’s work explores contemporary political, social, and historical themes, artfully pairing sensitivity and tenderness with grave subject matter. The understated, intimate narrative he creates invites viewers to engage critically, unmasking innocent figures through the gentle subtleties that emanate from his pieces.