The herring factory in Hjalteyri, North Iceland was built in 1937 and closed its doors in 1966. Nowadays, the concrete hull is occupied by an artist-run space (Verksmiðjan), as well as studios. This unique space is comprised of three levels, covering a total of 1,500m2 (16,150ft2). The factory provides a very inspiring and creative setting, and has mostly been used to house installation art. The building, ...