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In The Land Of Constant Inflation
The arrival of Wolt presents a jarring implication Gig work has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, offering an attractive means of making some extra money. And in the land of constant inflation, there is always more work to be done. “Gig…
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Monochrome Magic — With a Corpse for Colour
Hilmar Oddsson is a veteran of the film industry, making waves ever since his cinematic debut in 1986. “I’ve been doing almost everything in the book: documentaries, feature films, whatever,” Hilmar says. With his trademark stunning videography, his latest feature “Driving Mum”…
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RVK Newscast 200: Attacks on LGBTQ+, Bomb Scare and Swimming For Charity
IT’S OUR 200TH EPISODE! Sure, we almost forgot, but we’d like to take the opportunity to thank you all for watching all this time! Here’s to many more newscasts to come. Read on for more info and links! An inclusive pride flag…
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RVK Newscast 199: Culture In Iceland
For this episode of RVK Newscast, Culture Editor Josie Anne is joined by Reykjavík Grapevine’s Listings and Events Coordinator Kim Wagenaar to talk about all of the interesting arts and music offerings Iceland has to offer. Read on for more info and…
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Bridging Mathematics and Art: At ‘Slembilukka’, Math Is For Everybody
“There’s a lot of creative thinking in math. It’s playful and exploratory,” visual artist Jóhanna Ásgeirsdóttir explains, sitting in front of a chalkboard covered with geometric shapes and equations. “Math doesn’t need to be visual to have a connection with how art…
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RVK Newscast #32: ÆVI – A Solo Dance Journey With Inga Maren Rúnarsdóttir
For this edition of the Reykjavík Newscast, Culture Editor Hannah Jane sat down with choreographer and dancer Inga Maren Rúnarsdóttir to talk about her newest solo piece ‘ÆVI’, which is currently being performed at the Reykjavík City Theatre. Note: Due to the…
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RVK Newscast #20: Paints Icelandic Mountains From Memory In Las Vegas
The Reykjavík Grapevine visited one of most promising artist in Iceland these days, Elli Egilsson, who paints Icelandic mountains from memory in Las Vegas where he lives with his wife María Birta. Valur Grettisson asked him about the contrast of painting icy…
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Born In The Slaughterhouse
Running from June 17 to September 15 in Egilsstaðir, Sláturhúsið’s exhibition is a window open onto the politics of violence on people, animals and environment. When I meet Icelandic artist Freyja Eilíf in her eclectic downtown apartment cluttered with books and paintings,…
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What It Means To Be A “Music City”
Sigtryggur Baldursson is a quintessential musician. Although he first came to international attention as the drummer for the Sugarcubes, he’s been active in Reykjavík’s music scene since long before the band formed, and long after the band split up. He’s still active…
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Margrét Bjarnadóttir’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Margrét Bjarnadóttir is a choreographer and visual artist. She recently wowed the audience at Reykjavík City Theatre with her choreographed piece “No Tomorrow,” a collaboration with artist Ragnar Kjartansson which presents a group of girls dancing ethereally whilst playing guitar. Get to…
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Be Young And Shut Up!: Listastofan Moves Into 2017 With New Funding And Endless Enthusiasm
Listastofan, an art space founded by Emma Sanderson and Martyna Daniel in 2015, has an exciting year ahead of it. The city of Reykjavík is now an official sponsor after selecting the art space to receive a cultural grant for 2017. The…
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Happening Now: Christmas Markets
The holidays are here, and that means it’s time for those traditional Christmas markets, woot! Grab your cash-swollen wallets and get ready to find good offers on junk you didn’t know you (or your loved ones) needed! Elliðavatn The annual Elliðavatn Christmas…
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Welcome To Iceland: A Walk-Through Of The Refugee Arrival Process
When Iceland receives new refugees, the Red Cross plays a crucial and central role. Working alongside the various municipalities and government ministries, their mission starts a long time in advance as they train new volunteers to aid the refugees’ arrival, along with…
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Ongoing Now: Októberfest
It’s that time of year again. The Harvest is almost upon us, and as such we must make ample room for our future bounty. So grab a 30 rack and a couple dozen hot dogs, make sure your friends do the same,…
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CONFLICT, STRIFE, TURMOIL, MAJESTIC WATERFALLS & CUTE PUFFINS: An Editorial
Lately, we at Grapevine often find ourselves in a somewhat difficult position when it comes to reporting on life in Iceland. On one hand, we are clearly and proudly a tourist publication, one that has the stated aim of serving visitors to…
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A Brief History Of The Traveller’s Tattoo (In Iceland, At Least)
With the burgeoning population of Icelandophiles and ever-increasing popularity of tattoos, it should come as no surprise that souvenir tattoos are becoming trendy among tourists to Iceland. Of course, it’s not a new phenomenon. Fjölnir Bragason of The Icelandic Tattoo Corporation says…
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Restaurant Review: Teni – An African Affair to Remember
I was an Ethiopian food virgin until Teni. Reykjavík may boast of many restaurants serving authentic regional cuisine but true culinary maturity is seldom achieved these days unless your town has an Ethiopian joint. So I suppose we are heading in the…
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Don’t Ask Nanna: About Tinder In Iceland
Hey Nanna, Is there Icelandic Tinder etiquette I should be aware of? Heading over for a stag do and want to know if there are any do’s or don’t’s I should be aware of? Wilde Thing p.s – are you on Tinder? Hey…
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“An Absurd Film Set In Reykjavík”
In September 1942 the inhabitants of Reykjavík had breakfast in a state of shock. They were reading an article in Morgunblaðið newspaper about a new Hollywood film set in their city, starring the world famous Norwegian figure skater and movie star Sonja…