Unmasking The Burden Of Being A Woman
Júlíanna Ósk Hafberg embraces womanhood through intimate reflection It was the use of colour that initially attracted me to Júlíanna Ósk Hafberg’s work – shades of pink,
Movies On The Fjord: A Taste of Skjaldborg
A couple in their seventies strolling towards the cinema, clutching a six-pack of beer. A steadfast group of 10-year-olds always claiming the central seats in the front row. A duo
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Dog Walker
With Jaki the Siberian husky, Mía the schnauzer by his side, Guðmundur Ingi Halldórsson turns heads as he strolls through downtown. But there’s more to his strut than meet
The Islanders: The Wood Master Of Patreksfjörður
Einar Vignir Vatneyr Skarphéðinsson’s wood workshop is located just a few steps from his house in Patreksfjörður. It’s his private sanctuary, a place where his art come
Hot Pool Hopping In The Westfjords
In Iceland, swimming pools are not merely places to take a dip; they are a way of life. With more geothermal swimming pools and hot springs per capita than anywhere […]
Grapevine New Music Picks: Celebs, MSEA, Spacestation & More
This summer’s off to a good start, eh? Although I wouldn’t want to be based in Blade Runner New York, I could ask for a few degrees more on the […]
Taste Reykjavík On The Grapevine’s Signature Food Tour
There’s more to Icelandic cuisine than fermented shark and hotdogs. And there’s way more to it than the burgers and fries you’ll find in countless Reykjavík rest
Háskólabíó Shutting Down After 60 Years
Reykjavík cinema Háskólabíó will screen its last films this month after the company operating the facility decided to call it quits. Sena has operated the movie theatre at Há
Grapevine Events: JFDR, Reddingakaffi, Exhibitions & More
There’s a lot to be grateful for about living in Iceland, especially in the summer. Fresh clean air is high on that list — at least when we’re not being […]
HELP! I Am Stuck In A Parking Lot Again
The husks of empty cars lie silent and unmoving. The painted lines meet in jagged corners marking acceptable parking spots. How did I get here again? Why does this keep […]
What If There Had Been a Revolution in Iceland?
What if? It’s a pretty open-ended question and one friend of the Grapevine Valur Gunnarsson is applying to eight relevant-to-Iceland historical happenings over as many issues. Ex
Grapevine New Music Picks: Babes of Darkness, Sunna Margrét, Flesh Machine & More
“It’s June! It’s Juuuuuuuune!,” cries George Costanza with joy as he runs through the streets of Manhattan in the iconic Seinfeld moment. That’s how we feel about the arr
Iceland’s Low Carbon Illusion
Exploring Iceland’s efforts to addressing climate change We are living in a time where every aspect of our daily lives is touched by the effects of the climate crisis. We [&helli
Eating Well On a Budget
How to feed a family without splurging Katrín Björk Birgisdóttir regularly posts her grocery hauls to YouTube. A nail technician by day, Katrín is known for challenging herself
Birdwatching With A Pro
Learning to “catch and release,” the birder’s way* I vividly remember the moment I met with friends after lockdown. Everyone was sharing their pandemic hobbies and, as you ca
Sin Fang Premieres “Sweet Bobby” Music Video
Following the recent release of two lovely sleeper singles, Iceland’s number one indie sad-boy Sin Fang is dropping a brand new video called “Sweet Bobby”, directed by Ingibj