Defining Real Time: Sequences Art Festival Is Back
Compared to other countries, visual art in Iceland is a relatively new thing. As an island, isolated from the rest of the world, contemporary advances and movements were historical
Art For Free: Get Outside And Save That Cash
Culturally immersing yourself in Iceland can be an expensive undertaking. But it doesn’t have to be. You can discover artistic masterpieces and cultural curios free of charge whi
We Used To Hate It, Now We Miss It: Almar Atlason’s ‘Thirst & Promises’
Almost four years ago, Almar Atlason, a first-year art student at the Iceland Arts Academy, had a final project. Naturally, he decided to spend a week living naked in a […]
Life Is Like A Pair Of Race Dogs
Selma Reynisdóttir is a dancer and one of the choreographers in the show, ‘Independent Party People’ which is currently running at Tjarnarbíó. To celebrate, we sat down with
A Huge, Awesome Experiment: Listastofan Closes
Listastofan’s final exhibition WE RUINED EVERYTHING opens September 6th. The goodbye party will be held at Iðnó on September 19th. “If there is one thing I could say about Li
Seeing The Bigger Picture: Elín Hansdóttir’s New Exhibition Reveals The Joy In The Artistic Process
Meeting in the studio with ten days to go until the opening of her next exhibit ‘Elsewhere,’ visual artist Elín Hansdóttir is in the exciting final stages of preparat
Flowing Freely: Flæði Art Venue Seeks Artists On The Fringe
It looked like a small town summer art festival. Dozens of interestingly dressed, mostly young people loitering in the middle of the street, passing bottles of rosé back and forth
Beyond Death And Satan: Ragnar Kjartansson’s “Key Works” On Show In The Faroes
Outside, it is warm. Faroese orchids and petit daisies undulate with a light breeze, their forms catching occasional sunlight as clouds slip above them. Inside the Faroe Islands’
A Flood Of Feeling: ‘Nr. 3 Umhverfing’ Fills The Snæfellsnes Countryside With Art
“Guð er til?” Translated, the question becomes, “Does God exist?” It’s a thought many face at one point or another, but not one you’d expect to find hanging on the [&h
William Morris In Iceland: Dungeons, Dragons And English Magic
The Kjarvalsstaðir Art Museum is currently festooned with eye-pleasing patterns, hand painted originals, woven fabrics, print plates, books, furniture, stained glass and tiles by
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 
Found In Transition: Café Bismút Goes From Serving Caffeine To Culture
Coffee lovers are out of luck, but art lovers are in the green, as one of Reykjavík’s favorite cafés has become an art gallery and events space. This quirky corner […]
Shoplifter At The Venice Biennale: Meet The Chromo Sapiens
‘May You Live In Interesting Times’ is the title of the 58th Venice Biennale. Representing Iceland is the immersive installation ‘Chromo Sapiens’ from Hrafnhildur Árnadót
Brynhildur Karlsdóttir: The Layers Of Love On A Performance Art Drive
Brynhildur Karlsdóttir called me on a Monday evening and told me that she was picking me up. She had invited me to her graduation piece from the Performing Arts programme [&hellip
Photographing The Unseen: Anna Maggý Aims For The Top
Anna Maggý is a rising star in Reykjavík. The work of the 24-year-old photographer, videographer and artist has been featured in many exhibitions, magazines and advertising campa
Katrín I. Jónsdóttir Hjördísardóttir’s Self Love Contract For The People
A loud clanking sound echoes ominously from behind the large metal doors of Iceland’s Sculpture Association building. As I ring the bell, I wonder what could be happening inside.
The Art Of Being Seen: Bára Halldórsdóttir Will Bring Disabled Reality To Light
While Iceland has a reputation for having a strong and vibrant social welfare system, Iceland’s disabled population often feels overlooked and invisible. As a group, they are fre
Flétta Design Studio Turns The Mundane Into Beauty
Flétta Design Studio is a little over one year old, but has already received more attention and acclaim than many studios achieve in a decade. The duo behind Flétta—Birta Rós
Grapevine Illustrator Lóa Hjálmtýsdóttir Takes Over The Guardian
Lóa Hjámtýsdóttir—part-time pop star in FM Belfast, regular Grapevine cartoonist and illustrator, and Icelandic national treasure—took over The Guardian newspaper’s T