{"product_id":"bjork-james-merry","title":"Björk I James Merry","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eThe National Gallery of Iceland is pleased to announce the publication of a magnificent, richly-illustrated new catalogue in connection with two forthcoming exhibitions: Björk -- \u003ci\u003eEcholalia\u003c\/i\u003e, and James Merry – \u003ci\u003eMetamorphlings, \u003c\/i\u003eon view at the museum from May 31 – October 4, 2026. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eAn artist interview by the writer-poet Oddný Eir, delves into the intersection of the artists’ creative collaborations on the conceptual “worldbuilding” in Björk’s most recent albums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eAn essay by the writer Hólmar Hólm discusses the evolution of Merry’s craftsmanship and design work over the past decade, focusing on the origins of and inspirations for meanings to be found in his masks, body ornament, and ritual objects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eExcerpts from a conversation between Björk and the poet Ocean Vuong offer insights into mining the emotional depths of loss and grief through creativity. Another conversation, between Björk and curator-art historian Hans Ulrich Obrist, reveals discusses the expansive range of media Björk has explored over time.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTitle: Björk | James Merry \u003cbr\u003ePublisher: National Gallery of Iceland\u003cbr\u003eLanguages: Icelandic and English\u003cbr\u003eContributors: Ingibjörg Jóhannsdóttir, Pari Stave, Hólmar Hólm, Oddný Eir. With reprinted interviews: Björk and Hans Ulrich Obrist, and Björk and Ocean Vuong.\u003cbr\u003ePages: 167\u003cbr\u003eRelease date: May 31, 2026\u003cbr\u003ePrice: 11.900 ISK\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Listasafn Íslands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45862895878330,"sku":null,"price":11900.0,"currency_code":"ISK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/1970\/3738\/files\/cover4-5.jpg?v=1779274365","url":"https:\/\/listasafn-islands.myshopify.com\/products\/bjork-james-merry","provider":"Listasafn Íslands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}