Happening Today: Bermúda Art Festival In Kópavogur
The youth, they’re always up to something. And it’s no different in Kópavogur. Three young, creative minds collaborate to bring the Bermúda Art Festival to town. The aim is t
Opening Today: ‘Your World’ At Perlan
Enjoy an exhibition with a view at ‘Your World,’ which opens at Perlan on July 2. The exhibition features five artists whose art makes reference to Iceland, whether it be [&hel
Happening Now: Bíó Paradís Icelandic Film Summer Series
Icelandic cinema is having a bit of a moment. This summer, everyone can feel like they’re part of the country’s ascending film industry as Bíó Paradís screens the best of [&
Götuleikhúsið Turns Reykjavík Into A Stage
Before the city was swept up in the Icelandic men’s football team’s performance against Austria on June 22, a different kind of performance took place at Ingólfstorg. A group
Artist Talk: Photographer Katrín Braga
Katrín Braga is an Icelandic photographer based in Vancouver. She started experimenting with film photography in secondary school, garnering attention for her colourful portraits
Happening Today: Special Performance At Wind And Weather Window Gallery
A special performance will take place at the Wind and Weather Window Gallery around the Feast of St John, which marks the time of summer that may bring new journeys, […]
Happening Today: Dracula’s Pack At Tjarnarbíó
The performance piece Dracula’s Pack, by Juliette Louste Company, asks pointed questions. Questions like: “Can we change our destinies?” The idea is to create a better world
Improvising In Your Second Language
They’ve only been around for a year, but Improv Iceland has already made a name for themselves with high-energy performances in their mother tongue, garnering attention from the
Happening Today: Icelandic National Day
Let’s celebrate! Þjóðhátíðardagurinn (let’s just call it Icelandic National Day, shall we?) is an annual holiday in Iceland which commemorates the foundation of The Repub
Happening Now: ‘Codependent’ At Harbinger
This six-week exhibition is like few others, in that the gallery space will be shifting and evolving as it proceeds. When it opens on June 17, two artists will be […]
Happening Now: ‘Conspiracy of Pleasure’ at Akureyri Art Museum
We’ve all got a body, and the latest exhibition at the Akureyri Art Museum examines how these bodies are used and regulated. ‘Conspiracy Of Pleasure’ displays the work of six
Artist Of The Issue: Anna Maggý
Anna Maggý is a young photographer studying at the School of Photography in Reykjavík. She has done fashion photography for labels such as Nike and EYGLÓ as well as collaboratin
Happening Today: ‘The Treasure’ at Bíó Paradís
At some moments surprisingly funny, at other moments surprisingly moving, this film by Romanian director Corneliu Porumboiu demonstrates a profound understanding of the human condi
Festival Explores Contemporary Connections Between Winnipeg And Reykjavík
The historic connections between Reykjavík and Winnipeg run deep, but these days the cultural connections between the two cities may run even deeper. The núna (now) festival, whi
Safe Haven: Inside The Harbinger Project Space
To the casual observer there seems to be a multitude of small art galleries dotting Reykjavík’s interior. However, exhibition space in the downtown area is still limited for tho
Happening Today: ‘Dream Lover’ By Berglind Ágústsdóttir
The exciting and wonderfully experimental Icelandic artist Berglind Ágústsdóttir will be opening a solo exhibition at Ekkisens Art Space this month. The multi-disciplinary exhib
A Moment’s Pause: Callum Innes Creates A Space In Time
Callum Innes sits in the lounge area of the i8 gallery, looking at a flyer while he thinks. He picks up a pen, and unconsciously presses it to the card, […]
Happening Today: ‘Transcendence’ Opening Party at Lækningaminjasafnið
Local designer Hildur Yeoman will put to rest any questions about whether or not fashion should be considered art in her solo exhibition ‘Transcendence’. The installation combi
Open Now: ‘Kingdom: Flora, Fauna, Fable’
Historically, art has emphasized human interest as it pertains to earth and our surroundings. The new survey ‘Kingdom: Flora, Fauna, Fable’ aims to juxtapose various artworks,
Artist Talk: Gréta Þorkelsdóttir, Graphic Designer
Gréta Þorkelsdóttir is a typography nerd, feminist and this issue’s emerging artist. She is a graphic design graduate from the Icelandic Art Academy and an active member of th
Street Artist Asks Passersby For “Money To Travel”
Mimì Enna is the artist sitting at the steps of the SÍM Gallery with a sign stating, “This is a picture of Reykjavík. If you want to see other places […]