Members' Preview of Ragnar Kjartansson: Politics of the Obvious
Thursday, September 3, 2026
4 pm - 7 pm EDT
FREE for members
Gundlach Building, Floor 1
Join us for the Members’ Preview of Ragnar Kjartansson: Politics of the Obvious. Buffalo AKG members are invited to be among the first to experience the exhibition with members-only early access, a complimentary reception, and complimentary wine, beer, and mocktails. Snacks and beverages are also available for purchase (10% off with member discount, excluding alcohol).
Ragnar Kjartansson: Politics of the Obvious is the second-largest presentation of the Icelandic artist's work ever organized in North America. Spanning more than two decades, the exhibition includes one of the most beloved works of the twenty-first century: The Visitors. It features the North American museum debut of Scaredman, a single live performer balancing on a narrow ledge in the Gundlach Building's soaring double-height gallery, and the US museum debut of the Buffalo AKG’s rousing recent acquisition, the immersive video installation No Tomorrow.
4–7 pm
Exhibition Preview for Members | Gundlach Building, Floor 1
4:30–6:30 pm
Reception for Members | Gundlach Building, Floor 2 Sculpture Terrace
SPONSORS
Leadership funding for Ragnar Kjartansson: Politics of the Obvious is provided by the Buffalo AKG National Council. Major support is provided by the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation. Generous support is provided by The MAK Fund and an anonymous donor. Additional support is provided by Icelandair, Gina & Erik O'Neill and Stephen & Monica Spaulding. Support is contributed by i8 Gallery, Luhring Augustine, and Ruth Wagner & George Simmons.
This exhibition is supported by the Nordic Art and Culture Initiative, made possible by the leadership support of the Nordic Founding Patrons group.
Leadership funding for Ragnar Kjartansson: Politics of the Obvious is provided by the Buffalo AKG National Council. Major support is provided by the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation. Generous support is provided by The MAK Fund and an anonymous donor. Additional support is provided by Icelandair, Gina & Erik O'Neill and Stephen & Monica Spaulding. Support is contributed by i8 Gallery, Luhring Augustine, and Ruth Wagner & George Simmons.
This exhibition is supported by the Nordic Art and Culture Initiative, made possible by the leadership support of the Nordic Founding Patrons group.