The Factory

The Factory is an annual art exhibition held in Djúpavík’s abandoned herring factory. By uniting the vanished past and contemporary art, diverse expressions merge, evoking a space of sensory experiences and artistic diversity. In 2026, The Factory explores the theme of connectedness. Within this context, site-responsive art will be exposed, approaching Djúpavík's herring factory as a co-creator. What emerges when seizing a location not merely as a shell around the art, but as a creator equal to the artist? The idea of connectedness also raises questions about its opposites: alienation and disconnection. Thus, the exhibition will encompass worlds of fiction, dreams, heritage, nostalgia, and possible futures.