Marko Svart Closes Reykjavík Store
It’s the end of an era on Týsgata. After four years in business, Marko Svart’s boutique and creative space, Svartbysvart, is closing its doors for the last time May 10
EFTA Warns Iceland Over Its Operation Of “Blood Farms”
The saga of Iceland’s so-called “blood mares” continues, with the European Free Trade Association Surveillance Authority (ESA) serving the country formal notice t
Track By Track: ‘It’s Always Nice To Be Wanted’ by Sara Flindt
Sara Flindt searches for home Danish-born, Iceland-based artist Sara Flindt takes us through her most recent EP. Having previously worked under the moniker ZAAR, Sara joined fellow
Lawyer Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Client’s Wife
A lawyer has been prosecuted for having raped and sexually assaulted his client’s wife. The offence is said to have taken place while the lawyer’s client was in solitary confin
Well, You Asked: Habitats and Hunting Grounds
What is the Reykjavík Grapevine staff’s favourite lunch break restaurant? Given that the office is close to the harbour, we usually have to fight it out with the seagulls over [
Meet A Pioneer of Reykjavík’s Flourishing Drag Scene
With a reputation for pushing boundaries and breaking down barriers, Gógó Starr has played a pivotal role in the flourishing drag scene in Iceland. In fact, she is credited as [&
Paradise Found: Our First Day Of Summer Adventure
Thursday, April 20 07:18 “Are we going somewhere?” — our phones buzz with a notification at dawn. It’s sumardagurinn fyrsti, or the first day of summer, a public holiday ce
A Look Back at DesignMarch 2023
May 3 to 7 was a busy time for design lovers from all over Iceland as well as abroad. The annual design festival DesignMarch, despite being hosted in May, treated […]
Sweater Weather, All Year Round
Ýrúrarí celebrates 10 years of turning sweaters into characters with a solo exhibition “It would fit well on your shirt. Just needing a nose,” says textile designer Ýr Jóh
365 Days Of Design
Looking ahead at Hanna Dís Whitehead’s year on the government payroll “I am in Höfn. To drive here (if the road is open hehehe) takes around six hours,” reads an […]
Nanna In Full Bloom: A Solo Exploration Of Solitude And Botany
I reach for my phone outside an old industrial building in Reykjavík’s Grandi neighbourhood. Once the main hub for the city’s fishing operations, it is now a gentrified landfi
Grapevine New Music Picks: Nanna, Sara Flindt, Árný Margrét, Torfi & More
What a better way to slowly seep into a Friday than with a roundup of the latest and greatest happening in Icelandic music? Don’t fret! We’ve got you covered. Now’s […
What Now? DesignTalks 2023 Addresses Global Issues
In the face of the challenges the world is currently facing — from wars to the repercussions of the pandemic and the climate emergency, the role of design and architecture [&hell
Björk Cancels Cornucopia Shows in Reykjavík
Björk fans are crying into their decorative masks upon learning that the queen of Iceland has cancelled her upcoming performances in Reykjavík. Björk was to bring her Cornucopia
Grapevine Events: DesignMarch, Gigs & Free Comic Book Day
May the fourth be with you! The first weekend of the month is upon us and it’s time to use the force to enjoy all the fun there is to […]
President, First Lady Off To London For Coronation
President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson and First Lady Eliza Reid departed for London today to attend the coronation of King Charles III. The presidential couple’s agenda has them
The Útlendingur’s Guide To Getting Shit Done — Are you ready to be an Íslendingur?
Have you lived in Iceland for seven consecutive years*? Then, my fellow immigrant, you may be interested in Icelandic citizenship. Back in my day, would-be citizens had to show up
Eurovision: First Place In Our Hearts — Krakkaveldi gives 12 points to Celebs
Words: Margrét Aðalgeirsdóttir, Sóley Hulda Nielsen Viðarsdóttir & Borghildur Lukka Kolbeinsdóttir Though it’s Diljá’s “Power” that will rep Iceland at Eurovisi
Embracing Her Power — We caught up with Diljá before she conquers Liverpool
Words: Jakobína Lóa Sverrisdóttir & Nína Marín Andradóttir Diljá is a 21-year-old singer from Kópavogur who will be representing Iceland at the 2023 Eurovision Song Con
DesignMarch Kicks Off Today
DesignMarch, a week-long celebration of all things design and innovation, has finally arrived. Despite the confusion with Icelandic calendars — it was summer just a week ago, but
We All Scream! It’s the kids’ choice ice cream battle royale
It’s been a week since the Krakkaveldi kids descended on Grapevine HQ for the ultimate ice cream taste test and this place is still a sticky mess. But it’s all […]