Person

Ragnar Kjartansson

Ragnar Kjartansson ([ˈraknar̥ cʰar̥tansɔn]) is a contemporary Icelandic artist who engages multiple artistic mediums, creating video installations, performances, drawings, and paintings that draw upon myriad historical and cultural references. An underlying pathos and irony connect his works, with each deeply influenced by the comedy and tragedy of classical theater. The artist blurs the distinct…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæðið, Iceland
Born
1976
Labels
4AD
The Vinyl Factory
Last updated: June 26th, 2015