The exhibition explored the design of Icelandic record covers and its relationship with music, fashion and technology. In the mid-20th century, Tage Ammendrup of the Drangey shop founded the record label Íslenzkir tónar and commissioned specially designed record labels. Illustrated sleeves followed, evolving with changing styles over subsequent decades.
The arrival of CDs in the 1980s introduced new design possibilities. Streaming later changed how we access music, while interest in vinyl grew again.
The exhibition asked what physical music releases mean to us. How does packaging contribute to the listening experience? What is its environmental impact, and how does it connect with paying musicians for their work?