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Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Art Museum
For a city the size of Reykjavík, there’s definitely a lot going on (per capita, of course), and luckily for you, you’re holding (or scrolling through) an exhaustive list of hotspots worth your attention. Our cultural experts keep tabs on the town’s…
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Grapevine Events: Stare, Best Book Design Exhibition & More
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s office has been quite intense today as we’ve had all hands on deck working on our Best of Reykjavík magazine, which hits the streets next week. But stuff is happening around town, so here are a few a bit…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2023: Best Art Museum
Best Art Museum Gerðarsafn Hamraborg 4, 200 Kópavogur Gerðarsafn is often unfairly neglected when discussing the best that the Greater Reykjavík Area has to offer, despite being only a quick 10 minute drive from downtown. The museum has shown incredible ambition in…
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Grapevine Picks: Eco Art And Drag Shows
The Grapevine Crew is as disappointed by the end of summer as anyone. That’s why you can count on us to share our picks for the best events around town to help you get over a rainy day slump. Debatable Lands: Dialogues…
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Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2020: Best Art Museum
So, you finally checked one off the bucket list and arrived in Iceland. Velkomin! But what now? Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from steamy swimming pools to world-renowned galleries to more historical sites than you can name. And the city’s diversity has…
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“Inclusive Nation” Is The Cycle Music & Art Festival’s 2018 Theme
In the age of globalisation, the concepts of nation and nationality become increasingly challenged. With immigration to Iceland on the rise, the country is facing a new fundamental change to its society, just 100 years after the declaration of its sovereignty. This…
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Organ Orchestra, Play Dough And A Huge Mural: The Skúlptúr/Skúlptur Exhibition
When out and about in downtown Reykjavík, you might have noticed a huge wall on Tryggvagata with an abstract mural depicting the city’s harbour. The mosaic portrays old sailing ships, reminiscent of those in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ alongside industrial machinery. This…
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The Weekend Edit: 3 Things To Do In Reykjavík This Weekend
Yet another week passed in a haze of snow and tiredness, but the good news is the weekend is here—you’ve made it! Kick back and relax if you have to, but don’t forget there is an entire city out there that is…
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In Photos: Iceland’s Art Crowd Gathers For ‘Embody’ Exhibition Opening
Last weekend, the Icelandic Photography Festival opened in galleries all over Reykjavík. One large-scale exhibition proved a particular draw—an ambitious multimedia group show called “Embody” at Gerðarsafn in Kópavogur. The show features a diverse range of work by eighteen artists, including previous…
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Moving Matter: Cycles and stillness with Eva Ísleifsdóttir and Sindri Leifsson
Eva Ísleifsdóttir enters Gerðarsafn a little soggy from the mist. She tears off her raincoat and meets me on the north end of the museum space, where her half of the two-artist show ‘SCULPTURE/SCULPTURE’ is housed. Our boots squeak along the shining…