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  • Within the Belly of the beast – America vs. America

    Within the Belly of the beast – America vs. America

    We are witnessing liberal rights being chipped away to protect us from hidden enemies. In the USA of today, many outspoken artists are experiencing for the first time since the McCarthy era that they are being censored or even threatened because of…

  • FRIENDS FOR LIFE

    FRIENDS FOR LIFE

    July 14th, 1972, Hotel Loftleiðir. 1 am. Sæmundur: Oh, Bobby, look at the mess you made. Bobby: Yes. I’m a genius. Sæmundur: But was it necessary to do that to my favourite ascot? Bobby: Don’t dare to guess my ways. Sæmundur: Of…

  • THE ICELANDIC COMEDY SCENE:- a Conversation

    THE ICELANDIC COMEDY SCENE:- a Conversation

    E: Good afternoon Eyvindur. M: Hello myself. E: How long have I been doing stand-up comedy? M: Professionally for about four months, but I’ve been doing a few bits here and there for years. E: What’s the Icelandic comedy cirquit like? M:…

  • Standing Still

    Standing Still

    Name? Birgir Örn Thoroddsen Where are you from? Err…. I’m from the City of Árbær. What are you doing? I’m going to the opening of Paul McCarthys & Jason Rhoads’s art show; The Sheep Plug. It’s at gallery Kling & Bang. Two…