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A Deconstruction Of “Iceland’s On-going Revolution”
Last night, ‘Shock Doctrine’ author Naomi Klein tweeted: “#Iceland is proving that it is possible to resist the Shock Doctrine,…
STATUES OF THE FUTURE?
We asked a handful of clever people to think about a statue of the future. Specifically, we asked, “which person,…
Who Are Our Übermenschen?
It wasn’t until two weeks ago when we decided to print a walking tour of some of Einar Jónsson’s statues…
Back To Elves, Then
In a recent issue of Time Magazine, columnist Joel Stein talks about how he helped Iceland rewrite its constitution by…
Welcome to Reykjavík Gay Pride!+Programme
by Þorvaldur Kristinsson - President of Reykjavík Gay Pride
For the thirteenth time we celebrate Gay Pride in Reykjavík. Our cosy little pride, originally visited by some fifteen hundred…
The Brain Behind Zombie Iceland
Author Nanna Árnadóttir interviewedJournalist, writer, and survivalist Nanna Árnadóttir has just published her first book, called ‘Zombie Iceland.’ As you…
FIGHT THE POWER
by Bob Cluness
Where have all the protest songs gone? Music, politics, ideas. You don’t really hear much about that nowadays do you?…
Extra Björk Concerts Announced
by grapevine
If you missed your chance to buy tickets for any of Björk’s concerts this fall, don’t despair – two new…
Learning To Löve Björk
I have always admired Björk. That’s never been the problem. Björk has constantly caught my admiration, but somehow adoration—even enjoyment—has…
IT’S REALLY EASY: JUST DON’T RAPE PEOPLE!
In the past three months, people across the world have united in a global protest against stereotypical ideas that the…
Another New Single From Björk Online Now
by grapevine
Arist Björk Guðmundsdóttir has released another single from her upcoming album Biophilia, available for listening online. The release comes mere…
Relive The History Of Reykjavík —For Free!
Most cities and towns around the world have a fascinating history that the common visitor can explore and enjoy. Reykjavík…
Bjartmar og Bergrisarnir: Skrýtin Veröld
The ‘80s were, perhaps surprisingly, something of a golden age for Icelandic pop lyrics. Socially conscious, verbally biting artists competed…
“LET’S TALMBOUT LOVE, BABY”
Actually, let’s not. Love is great, everyone should have it in their lives all the time and if it is…
Tickets For Björk Airwaves Shows On Sale Now
by grapevine
Tickets for the performances Björk will give at Airwaves are now on sale, and very limited. As reported, the artist…
Björk To Play Airwaves
by grapevine
Artist Björk Guðmundsdóttir will be playing six shows at Iceland Airwaves this fall, festival organisers have announced. Björk is currently…
New Single From Björk Online Now
by grapevine
A single from Björk Guðmundsdóttir’s upcoming album is now available online. Tickets for the world premiere of her Biophilia live…
A Dream Realised By Accident
Afrocubism is a project that began as a dream thirteen years ago. Nick Gold’s idea was to fuse the sounds…
Are Icelanders Americanized? Really?
With their propensity for obesity and economic mismanagement, one could be forgiven for thinking of the Icelanders as little Americans….
Mad Scientist Samaris
During the Reykjavík Music Mess I caught up with Samaris, the recent winners of Músíktilraunir. The band is composed of…
Making an alternative art fair in Iceland
An article about MESSA by its organiserMESSA Teaser is a small-scale ‘teaser event’ in preparation for the first international visual…