Bergur Thomas Anderson’s Curious ‘Lego Flamb And The Hum Of Life’
There is a strange, low-key, poetic humour in the subtle ceramic elements and sonic environment of Bergur Thomas Anderson’s installation, ‘The One and Only Body of The Hum 
An Ocean Of Sound: Anna Þorvaldsdóttir Evokes The Vastness Of Nature
At first, there’s a loud hissing, like a hard wind whipping up sand from a barren plain. It’s joined by a high, persistent screech wrung, perhaps, from a violin at […]
Floating Among The Jewels: Kayaking The Sparkling Waters Of Sólheimajökull
For those looking to enjoy the stunning wilderness in Iceland without the sweat of hikes or climbs, there’s no better choice than floating around a glacial lake in a kayak. [&hel
Fancies: Helga Vala Helgadóttir
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Helga Vala Helgadóttir (22), who is a student at Háskóli Íslands. today
Checking Out The Members Of The Icelandic Phallological Museum
Iceland may be in the midst of a sunny spell, but that doesn’t mean we can’t use some extra Vitamin D. And for that, there’s no better place than The […]
First Blood: Meet ROKKY, The New Club Kid On The Block
Sometimes all it takes is the right song. Quite suddenly last fall, newcomer producer ROKKY dropped a single that would single-handedly put her on charts, in festival lineups, and
Grapevine Playlist: ROKKY, Hildur & Teitur, Sigur Rós, Gyðjan Uxi & More
Like six hidden people pirouetting out of a weird misty summer moss-scape, here are the latest mythical emergences from the Icelandic music scene in a brand new edition of Grapevin
PHOTOS: Icelandic Mountain Defaced, “Extreme Disrespect For Icelandic Nature”
An observant and very disappointed Icelander has posted multiple photos of Helgafell, a volcano located near Hafnarfjörður, and not for the peak’s natural beauty. Rather, i
Reykjavík Fringe Festival: Open That Mother-Fringing Curtain
Last year’s Reykjavík Fringe Festival blew the roof off of Iceland’s alternative theatre scene, and this year, it’s back—bigger, and fringier, than ever. “We have around
Beluga Whales To Arrive In Iceland Soon
Little Grey and Little White, two beluga whales originally from Russian waters, will in all likelihood arrive in Iceland soon, RÚV reports. The whales reportedly departed from Chi
A Change In The Weather: Iceland And The Climate Crisis
The party leading Iceland’s coalition government—the Left-Greens—has, as its name implies, a very strong emphasis on environmental issues in general and tackling the climate
66°North Gets Global Investor
New opportunities for Icelandic outerwear brand 66° North are on the horizon in the fashion world. Vísir reports today that last year, a foreign investment company coined in on t
Iceland Passes Major Gender Identity Law: “The Fight Is Far From Over”
Yesterday afternoon, Iceland’s Parliament passed a new law which greatly expands the rights of trans people, including those who are non-binary. While the changes made were c
Track By Track: Daniel Pioro – Dust (Ft. Valgeir Sigurðsson)
Icelandic composer Valgeir Sigurðsson picked up an award at the International Composer’s Conference in Argentina earlier this year. The piece in question was “Dust”—a stri
The Week In Weather: West Is Best
If you’re in the west, you’re in for a good week weather wise, with pretty reliable sun throughout the next few days, especially around the capital area. Friday and Sunday [&he
Flowers In Town: Blóm Í Bæ Festival Brings Hveragerði To Life
The annual Blóm í Bæ festival (“Flowers in Town,” in English) is happening for the eighth time this weekend in Hveragerði, a town near Reykjavík that’s well-
VIDEO: Life Of A Snowmobile Tour Guide In Iceland
Snowmobiling in Iceland is an increasingly popular perennial activity that people from around the world have been seeking out more and more. Even absolute beginners have joined in
War Of The Nerds: The Odd Battle Of The Roundabouts
Let’s just be honest about it: roundabouts are nightmarish and confusing structures. It’s like a saddening metaphor for the pointless circulation of life—if you lose focus, s
Edda Recap: The Poem of Hymir
In this series, I illuminate the individual poems of the Edda—that most famous, epic masterpiece of Icelandic literary tradition—with humour, vulgarity and modern realness. Are
Reykjavík Events: Kiasmos, Í Kring & Lucy In Blue!
Monday is a holiday and we’ve never been so excited. Prepare for some of the best weather Reykjavík has seen with these not-to-miss events. Friday, June 14th Í Kring Exhibi
Making Of An Artist: Árni Már Erlingsson Is A Bit Careless And Not Too Sensible
Árni Már Erlingsson is an Icelandic visual artist who runs the fantastic Gallery Port on Laugavegur. Here is what made him the artist he is today. Graffiti It’s nice to [&h