An exploratory process on how to go beyond the formal limits of the body through articulatory movement. The choreography of this piece is based on 3 elements: Movement, understood as the desire to rebel and not perish. Articulation, as something that crumbles and wobbles. And the pause that leads us to boredom, to what stagnates… Continue reading Y Todavía Somos
Date: 2022-07-01
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
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
Fantasia Floreale – Metamorphosis
This is the fourth art/design exhibit by Kristin (“Kristal”) Markusdottir, an illustrator and pattern designer inspired by nature and all things magical! You can expect digital art prints celebrating nature’s florals and plants as the centre piece, surrounded by a renaissance meets art nouveau decorative border. In other words; Modern methods meeting classical motifs –… Continue reading Fantasia Floreale – Metamorphosis
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)
