Hulda Rós Gudnadóttir (b. 1973) is a Berlin-based artist rooted in Reykjavik, seamlessly blending contemporary visual art and film. Notable solo exhibitions include the Berlinische Galerie, Reykjavik Art Museum, and Künstlerhaus Bethanien, Berlin. Residencies at the International Studio and Curatorial Program, New York (2023) and Künstlerhaus Bethanien (2018) showcase her global impact.
Gudnadóttir's accolades include the 2019 Gudmundu Award and the 2016 Skjaldborg Award. Renowned for her critical and thought-provoking approach, she delves into the intersection of philosophical ideas, social systems, and human perception through immersive research, interdisciplinary collaborations, and social engagement. Her work, spanning documentaries, installations, videos, performances, sculptures, and photography, is characterized by its poetic and insightful perspectives.
With an MA in interactive design (Middlesex University, 2001), a BA in visual art (Iceland University of the Arts, 2007), and a BA in cultural anthropology (University of Iceland, 1997), Gudnadóttir has exhibited globally, from ASI Art Museum (Reykjavik, 2016) to PROGRAM (Berlin, 2010), and Meetfactory (Prague, 2019). Participating in group exhibitions and film festivals worldwide, she extends her artistic reach across continents, from India to Romania.