Author: John Rogers
Get Naked Every Day: ‘About Looking’ Explores Female Nudity In Art
by John Rogers
In 2017, three friends and artistic collaborators—Eva Ísleifs, Katrín Inga Jónsdóttir Hjördísardóttir and Rakel McMahon—met up at an apartment in…
Intense Freedom: Korkimon Finds Independence Through Art
by John Rogers
Melkorka Katrín Tómasdóttir, aka Korkimon, opens the door to her studio with a beaming smile. Hidden in the top floor…
Cristiano Ronaldo Dares To Show His Face In Iceland; Rumours Abound
by John Rogers
Professional footballer, proud six-pack owner, face-moth wearer, and member of the many legions of our smited foes Cristiano Ronaldo showed…
Town Guide: Shipwrecks, Cabins And Saltfish In Grindavík
by John Rogers
With its small, busy harbour, views across to Reykjanesviti and Reykjanesfólkvangur nature reserve, and close proximity to the Blue Lagoon and…
Music News: ‘Vacuum’ Pop-Opera, Sólveig In Japan, Örvar Goes Solo
by John Rogers
A new collaborative music “pop-opera” called VACUUM has been announced, taking place April 12th at Tjarnabíó. Inspired by the vacuum…
“Wine Not?” A Guide To Reykjavík’s Top Wine Bars
by John Rogers and Hannah Jane Cohen
It’s no secret that Icelanders like a drink—or, more specifically, a beer. Or ten. Wine, on the other hand, often…
Gylfi “The Viking Virtuoso” Sigurðsson Injured, World Cup Participation In Doubt
by John Rogers
Iceland’s midfield maestro and attacking mainstay Gylfi Sigurdsson has suffered a knee injury whilst playing for Everton that could rule…
Icelandic Composer Bára Gísladóttir Wins Prestigious Léonie Sonning Music Prize
by John Rogers
Icelandic contrabass player and composer Bára Gísladóttir, who was the joint winner of the Grapevine Music Awards “Shout Out” category…
Why Is Iceland So Good At Football, With Such A Small Population?
by John Rogers
The Icelandic national men’s football’s progress into Euro 2016, and now the World Cup 2018, has left the world’s media…
Maniac German Football Warlord Jürgen Klopp Is Supporting Iceland
by John Rogers
The arm-flailing, spittle-speckling, wild-eyed warlord of Liverpool FC, Jürgen Klopp, came out in favour of Iceland this week. “What they’ve…
President Guðni Talks Food And Tourism; Stands Firm On Pineapple On Pizza
by John Rogers
President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson and First Lady Eliza Reid held a reception today at the presidential residence of Bessastaðir for…
Food & Fun Festival Brings International Chefs To Reykjavík
by John Rogers
The Food & Fun festival began in Reykjavík last night. An annual event now in its 17th year, Food &…
Fresh Currents: Meet The New Airwaves Chief Ísleifur Þórhallsson
by John Rogers
Some interesting news broke this February when it was revealed that the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival—the jewel in the crown…
$izzling $teaks, Argentína $tyle: A Parent-Friendly Feast At Reykjavík’s Veteran Steak Joint
by John Rogers
The Argentína Steakhouse is a classic Icelandic restaurant that opened its doors way back in 1989. It has since become…
Activate Sónar: Ten Must-See Icelandic Acts At Sónar Reykjavík
by John Rogers, Alexander Jean de Fontenay and Hannah Jane Cohen
To Icelandic electronic music aficionados, the annual Sónar Reykjavík festival is something of a “techno Christmas.” In the long-established model…
#SmiteTheWorld: Siberian Exile, Power Tattoos, And A Giant On The Bench
by John Rogers and Greig Robertson
As accursed frozen weather creeps over Russia with the deadly, intractable purpose of a slowly growing glacier, terrified locals are…
Music News: Slayer Vs. Bonnie Tyler, Airwaves Takeover, Icelandic Music Awards
by John Rogers
Secret Solstice has unveiled the lineup for the 2018 edition. After initially launching as an electronic and rap-focussed event, the…
Reykjavík Hit By 7°C February Heatwave
by John Rogers
The city of Reykjavík was left reeling today by a 7°C February heatwave. Downtown cafés were quick to bring out…
Iceland Trip Blown Off Course? Save Your Holiday With Our Reykjavík Rúntur
by John Rogers
“You can’t plan Iceland. Iceland just sort of happens,” wrote Grapevine contributor Parker Yamasaki, during an Iceland trip back in…
New In Town: Spánski, A Spanish-Style Wine Bodega
by John Rogers
Spánski is a brand new bodega-style wine basement opened its doors in mid-February. Down a few steps from the street…
Event Management Company Sena Live Buys Iceland Airwaves
by Alice Demurtas and John Rogers
Event managing company Sena Live, a subsidiary of production company Sena, has recently bought popular Iceland Airwaves Music Festival. Airwaves…
Laugarvatn Town Guide: Caves, Ecotourism & Lakeside Bathing
by John Rogers
The small, calm village of Laugarvatn lies on the shores of a lake that goes by the same name. It’s…
Beer, Wonderful Beer: The Annual Icelandic Beer Festival Is Here!
by John Rogers
The Icelandic Beer Festival returns for a seventh year today, as independent micro-brewers from a variety of countries show off…
Go Steam Yourself: The Krauma Geothermal Spa Is A Relaxing Treat
by John Rogers
The rural area of Borgarfjörður was, until recently, a relative backwater of Iceland’s tourist trail. Known for the waterfalls of…
#SmiteTheWorld: Icelandic Football Team Hits New High In FIFA Rankings
by John Rogers
The squabbling sewing circle of FIFA have deemed this month, in their continuing infinite wrongness, that the Icelandic national men’s…