Höfuðstöðin - home to Chromo Sapiens

A project in Reykjavik, Iceland by Shoplifter
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Höfuðstöðin is an art and culture destination in Iceland that permanently houses the installation Chromo Sapiens by artist Shoplifter.
Backers: 329
Average Pledge Per Backer: $324

Funded: $106,478 of $100,000
Dates: Jun 9th -> Aug 8th (60 days)
Project By: Shoplifter
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Add $10 and get 2 tickets!

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear friends, we are almost there! We have 3 days left and are nearing 80%. We have someone who is going to donate $5,000 if we are able to match that amount in the next 3 days. Therefore we are offering you a special deal, if you add $10 to your... (Read More)

Getting closer to our goal!

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Your support means the world to us, thank you so much for helping this dream come true. We are nearing 60% and with 11 days left we hope to be able to reach our goal. Thank you for believing in the project and helping us make it happen,... (Read More)

'The Work Is So Icelandic': The Artist Known as Shoplifter on Building a Museum of Fantastical Hair in Reykjavik

July 23rd - via: news.artnet.com
For her first outdoor exhibition, the artist is transforming the landscape of the Icelandic island of Hrútey into an otherworldly environment. At the same time, she’s launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund her own Reykjavik art center. (Read More)

*SPECIAL OFFER* 2 FOR 1 ON TICKETS TO CHROMO SAPIENS

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Thank you so much for the support so far! We've added a new offer, 2 for 1 for tickets to Chromo Sapiens! So get a ticket for you and a loved one. If you've already purchased a ticket in the previous offer, you will receive an extra... (Read More)

Shoplifter’s “Chromo Sapiens” Will Soon Have a Permanent Home

July 10th - via: surfacemag.com
After a successful Biennale run, Chromo Sapiens went on view temporarily at the Reykjavik Art Museum but will soon receive a permanent home at Höfuðstöðin, an arts and culture destination slated to open in the Icelandic capital this August. According to the Kickstarter, Höfuðstöðin will occupy a building near the lush valley Elliðaárdalur that once housed World War II barracks, but afterward found use as a potato nursery. (Read More)

Event canceled on Weds June 16th

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Fundraiser event on June 16th!

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, thank you so much for your support! If you have purchased a ticket to our fundraiser event on June 16th, then the name of the purchaser will be on our guest list at the door. Please have your receipt handy and we look forward to seeing... (Read More)

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