"Is it ridiculous to have hope? Scandinavia’s best court jester, Kjartansson performs on a knife edge between the naïve and the knowing."
"A must-see of 2023 covering a variety of genres and including several of the artist’s most beloved works. The Kjartansson show continues the artist’s interest in "the powerful mix of media, performance, humour and politics"
"Much of Kjartansson’s work combines dry humor with a sobering examination of power and violence."
"There cannot be a more magical place than the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, when it comes to exploring the work of Ragnar Kjartansson and his loving, yet critical take on Western culture."
"I laugh so hard, I am about to roll over at Kjartansson’s wild takes on modern masculinity. "Bangemand", the scared man on the ledge, is really a superhero for our time - both self-portrait and poignant satire."
"A show full of joy and life... with a deep sense of humanity permeating the works. I am thrilled in the same way as on days when I feel most alive and when the world seems to make sense and living worthwile. As soon as I leave this show, I want to go back..."
"Joy does not seem to have a place in contemporary art, except in Ragnar Kjartansson’s work. The great Icelandic artist is infatuated by repetition and uses is to charm visitors."
"An homage to one of the most significant voices in the artistic field of our times. A loving critical look on Western culture of today, exploring themes such as love, identity, masculinity and power."