Historically, weaving and spinning has been an integral part of womanhood, and in some places had strong connotations with sorcery. These connections manifest in a myriad of ways: In the written record, mythologies and even archaeology. Endless examples are to be found of women spinning magical threads. From Scandinavia to Greece, goddesses and witches weave… Continue reading Örlagaþræðir – Threads of fate
Date: 2022-06-28
70 skipti sem ég þurfti að vera sætur/70 times I needed to feel cute
Every time I take off my make up I keep the wipe. I noticed that they leave this beautiful pattern on them, like an abstract painting. 70 Times I Needed to Feel Cute is a series of 70 small paintings being exhibited together. Along with the show an 82 page art/poetry book will be released… Continue reading 70 skipti sem ég þurfti að vera sætur/70 times I needed to feel cute
Artificial Digital Scarcity: A Digital Art Showcase Without the Show
Seven USB-drives are on display. Each drive contains a unique work of digital art. No one has seen these works apart from their creator and no other copies exist in the world. Would you keep unique art to yourself, share it with a select few or share it with everyone? In this age of digital… Continue reading Artificial Digital Scarcity: A Digital Art Showcase Without the Show
Joke Show – Game Show
Joke Show- Comedy Game Show (Fringe Show) is an on stage game show performed before a live audience each night. Participants are four comedians each assigned who will be paired in a team of twos. Comedians are : Lovísa Lára, Ársæll Rafn, Friðrik Valur and Lolly Magg The host of the game show is Arnór… Continue reading Joke Show – Game Show
Arctic Creatures
Every year three friends venture into the Icelandic wilderness. They get inebriated by the power of natural forces; creation, destruction and recreation. Whatever the ocean washes ashore is transformed into art; colourful plastic, old shoes, bottles and fishing nets. The influence is absorbed from the raw and harsh environment, the mystic atmosphere and our mutual… Continue reading Arctic Creatures
Arctic Creatures
Every year three friends venture into the Icelandic wilderness. They get inebriated by the power of natural forces; creation, destruction and recreation. Whatever the ocean washes ashore is transformed into art; colourful plastic, old shoes, bottles and fishing nets. The influence is absorbed from the raw and harsh environment, the mystic atmosphere and our mutual… Continue reading Arctic Creatures
Three Grimm’s Fairy Tales
The poet Christian Hege and illustrator Tinna Þorvalds Önnudóttir exhibit three short stories in the form of poems and illustrations based on three lesser known Grimm’s fairy tales. Imagine long ago, when towns were far apart, and few, And journeying between them might take days. And travelers might tell stories. It was something they could… Continue reading Three Grimm’s Fairy Tales
The Icelandic Comics Society presents: Strange Love comic art showcase
Following up on 2020’s award-winning Strange Communities and 2021’s Strange Encounters, ÍMS presents its third offering of up-and-coming Icelandic comic creators. Three artists will present original, short graphic stories inspired by this year’s theme of love. Each story will reflect on the theme from the creator’s own perspective. Join us as we crash a wedding… Continue reading The Icelandic Comics Society presents: Strange Love comic art showcase
Rhythm, acrobatics, body percussion and beat box with Bugge Bang
Denmark’s neo circus legend in the making takes you on a journey of what your body – yes your body – is capable of. A fun workshop to get your creativity going.
Richard Brown: Horror Show
A stand-up comedy/multimedia performance from award-winning curmudgeon Richard Brown, confronting our reactions to an ever-changing, more horrifying world “… a ruthless and angst-fuelled set with clever, impactful writing.” – The Wee Review “Dark, clever, thoughtful and bleak. This is a standup set that any thinking comedy fan needs to see.” – Fringe Monkey ★★★★ The… Continue reading Richard Brown: Horror Show
