Biking, Busing And Walking: Reykjavík For The Carless
I recently moved to Iceland from the Netherlands. I have neither a car nor a license to drive one, which my mother (who is Icelandic) warned me would be tough. […]
The Man Who Sold His Corpse For A Drink
In 1904, the municipal council of Reykjavík agreed that the local medical school should be allowed to use the corpses of the poor for dissection and anatomy lectures. This was [&h
A Summary And Rundown Of Recent News: October Edition
Iceland’s National Church, Þjóðkirkjan, has been on a lot of folks’ minds this month, after the spotlight was shone on the “freedom of conscience” exemption that ministe
The Most Beautiful Thing In The World
Our current issue’s cover is beautiful. I hope you like it, I’m sure you do, but your opinion doesn’t really concern me, because I think that it is absolutely beautiful. [&he
Refusing Your Rights With A Clean Conscience
In recent weeks, a matter of contention has come up between Samtökin 78, The National Queer Organisation, and the National Church. While the two generally coexist with little fric
DeCoding Dave: My Lunch With Dave Eggers And Kári Stefánsson
“I just don’t feel comfortable about it right now. I will go home and think about it. Can you send me a kit? To take a swab or something?” “Yes […]
Sour Grapes & Stuff: Issue 15, 2015
Say your piece, voice your opinion, send your letters to: letters@grapevine.is — This issue’s most awesome letter! Subject: Ólafur Stefánsson Hi there, I’m from Swi
WHERE’S THE GAYBOURHOOD?
I’ve asked around. Though the sample size is hardly one that would hold up under intense scrutiny, a pattern has begun to emerge. The question “Where’s the gaybourhoo
Running Up Those Slippery Steps: Bjarni Bernharður’s Journey Through The Darkness
Poet and painter Bjarni Bernharður Bjarnason is a unique presence in the Icelandic art world. He has endured a life of hardship, marked by poverty, negligent parents, acid, insani
A Perfect Circle: Iceland Seven Years After The Crash
Every generation has their share of “do you remember where you were when” moments. For me, one of those moments will be October 6, 2008 – the day Iceland’s
Go West: Famous Western Icelanders of Our Time
The Icelandic diaspora stretches far and wide but the countries with the most people of Icelandic descent are Canada, the United States and Norway. Not surprisingly, many of them h
NOT SCARY: Meet The Icelandic Company Working On Artificial Intelligence
The Icelandic Institute for Intelligent Machines (IIIM) might be the next tech company to make international headlines. Boasting an impressive staff of computer scientists, physici
What Happened With Reykjavík’s Ill-Fated Proposal To Ban Purchases From Israel
Last week, an outgoing Reykjavík City Councilperson for the Social Democrats, Björk Vilhelmsdottir, submitted a proposal to City Council that would prohibit the city from buying
HE CAME FROM WITHIN: RIFF’S Guest Of Honour David Cronenberg
The Reykjavík International Film Festival may not unveil the season’s most anticipated premieres, or unfurl its longest, plushest red carpet, but one thing it has on the competi
So What’s This “Controversial” Art In City Hall I Keep Hearing About?
Reykjavík’s City Hall currently hosts a large exhibit celebrating the hundred year anniversary of women’s right to vote in Iceland. This exhibit includes a feminist art sh
“A STUPID, BROKE COUNTRY FILLED WITH DRUNKS AND WHORES” DRAWS ISRAEL’S IRE
As a publication, we aim to promote discourse, dialogue and a free exchange of ideas. We thus welcome any opinion to our pages, so long as they’re interesting, and not, [&hel
Reykjavík Must Be Punished For Its Hypocrisy
The Reykjavík mayor, when faced with global criticism and protests, backed down on the City Council’s blanket boycott resolution against Israel and watered it down to a meal
Iceland Becomes You: Four Former Refugees Relay Their Stories
Biljana Boloban Nationality: Serbian Age: 21 Year of arrival: 2001 Biljana arrived in Iceland with her mother, father, and younger sister, who was five at the time. The family were
UNHCR: “Saving Lives Should Always Be A Prerogative”
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is tasked with both providing solutions for refugees, and monitoring and supporting different states in implementing international law. Its Northern E
Meet The Ninja Team
As Bryndís’s Facebook event snowballed, the “Kæra Eygló” initiative received a wave of attention from various groups. Along with heightened positive interest from concerne
SPARKS TURN TO FLAMES: A Conversation With Bryndís Björgvinsdóttir
Or: Fucking Around Can Make A Lot Of Difference, And It’s Important To Always Keep Trying And Not Give Up And Avoid Getting Cynical Or Losing Hope, Because Eventually An [&hellip