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Celebrate The Future Like An Optimistic Farmer At The Reykjavík Library
On a cold day in February, I met with two librarians at the Reykjavík Library (borgarbókasafn) to discuss a Future Festival. While my entire life consuming culture had prepared me for a Blade Runner or Minority Report style dystopian discussion, instead we…
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Beyond Words: Reykjavík’s City Libraries Use Art To Foster Interculturalism
Some Reykjavik residents wish they could emulate Lizzo; others dream of skydiving or travelling to space. Yet more merely hanker after a dozen parakeets and a bunch of grapes. Or at least that’s what the Reykjavik City Library’s collaborative collage “I Wish…
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Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2020: Best Place To Spend Time With The Kids (Winter!)
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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The Queer Canon Of Iceland: Ásta Kristín Benediktsdóttir Explores An Oft-Ignored Topic
The roster for Reykjavík Pride is full of engaging and thought-provoking events. From stand up shows by gay comedians to queer choir concerts to lectures on masculinity, the programme is designed to push the envelope and fascinate both newbies to queer culture…
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Reykjavík Crime Walk: A Tale Of Blood And Murder
For the first time in my life, I find myself wishing it were a cold winter evening. The sun is shining and I let it tickle me, relishing its warm touch but disappointed at its awful timing. It really isn’t the right…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Place To Take The Kids
Everyone who comes to Iceland is pretty keen make the most of their time here, and whether that means a week of carefree holiday meandering or a laser-guided approach to finding the best stuff, a couple of insider tips are always useful.…
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Two Days Of Criminal Activity
People thought we were nuts at the time, when in reality we were suffering from good old Icelandic gung-ho enthusiasm. This year, we ought to know better. Three of us—Yrsa Sigurðardóttir, Ragnar Jónasson and I—got together last year to organise a small…