Örlagaþræðir – Threads of fate

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

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

Humble

Iceland is a land of humble beginnings, but these days is home to some really excellent comedians. The top three of these comedians are Arnór Daði, Huw C Jones, and Mauricio Rodrigez, having won a combined 6 awards between the charming trio. Titans of the scene that they are, they have decided to give other… Continue reading Humble

Búkalú – burlesque & cabaret

Búkalú is a travelling burlesque and variety show curated by Margrét Maack, Iceland’s mother of burlesque. Be prepared for a high class low brow evening of debauchery. The show aims to turn random venues into international cabaret clubs for one night. Búkalú has performed in Friðheimar Greenhouse, music venue Græni hatturinn and in the Viking… Continue reading Búkalú – burlesque & cabaret

Lonesome Hunter (band)

Put on your clogging shoes! The duo Lonesome Hunter takes you straight to the Appalachian Mountains with foot-stomping dance tunes, mournful murder ballads, and a particularly catchy song about a chicken that lived way up yonder on Sourwood Mountain. We’ll introduce you to unique instruments—clawhammer banjo and mountain dulcimer—as well as the rich tapestry of… Continue reading Lonesome Hunter (band)

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

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