Mountain Milk by Johannes S. kjarval
Mountain Milk by Johannes S. kjarval
Mountain Milk is one of Kjarval’s best known works and it depicts the landscape at Þingvellir where th...
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Reykjavik area
Tidbits of what the Reykjavik area has to offer
Articles from the capital area
Le Bistro
Le Bistro
A Taste of France in the Heart of Reykjavík
Strolling along downtown Reykjavík’s famous Laugavegur shopping street is always a...
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Árbær Open Air Christmas Program
Photo: Two Icelandic Yule lads (Kjötkrókur og Þvörusleikir) at Árbær Open Air Museum 9 December 2018.
The photo was taken by Guðrún Helg...
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The restaurant at Hotel Holt has reopened.
The restaurant at Hotel Holt has reopened.
Reykjavík, December 2018 – Hotel Holt is proud to announce the reopening of Holt Restaurant.
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Harry Bilson
Haraldur Bilson
Harry Bilson is known for creating colourful and captivating fantasy worlds on the canvas; magical realms where anything ca...
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On Sundays we speak Danish
Jón Svavar Jósefsson
On Sundays we speak Danish
In 2018, Iceland celebrates 100 years as a free and sovereign state. On...
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Women’s chamber choir IMPRA sings at Reykjavík Maritime Museum
Women's chamber choir IMPRA sings at Reykjavík Maritime Museum
IMPRA is a new women's chamber choir that will give a concert at Reykjavík M...
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The Icelandic band Flekar
The Icelandic band Flekar release its debut album ‘Swamp Flowers’ 8. october. There listeners will find lo-fi indie music with psychedelic u...
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The Warmth of Nordic Fur
The Warmth of Nordic Fur
Feldur Workshop specializes in the design and production of high quality fur products
Feldur Workshop is an I...
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I’ve Been Looking For A Punch Bag All Day Martyna Daniel
I've Been Looking For A Punch Bag All Day
Martyna Daniel
Opening night: October 25th 18:00-20:00
Open until October 27th, 13:00-18:00...
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Four artists chosen to exhibit in Gallery D 2019
Four artists chosen to exhibit in Gallery D 2019
More than 130 artists expressed an interest in participating in the D-Gallery Series at Re...
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Another Space / Eygló Harðardóttir
Another Space / Eygló Harðardóttir
Artist talk
18.10.2018 at 20:00
Eygló Harðardóttir and Guðbjörg R. Jóhannesdóttir
On the occasion...
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Óðinn Coast Guard Vessel under repair
Óðinn Coast Guard Vessel under repair
The former Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn was pulled into the shipyard of Reykjavík’s old harbour this mo...
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Júlíana Sveinsdóttir
Júlíana Sveinsdóttir
Júlíana Sveinsdóttir (31 July 1889 – 1966) was one of Iceland's first female painters and textile artists. Taught ...
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Living Earth: Outline of the Geology of Iceland
Living Earth: Outline of the Geology of Iceland
By Ari Trausti Guðmundsson, Halldór Kjartansson
A reader´s journey through the geological...
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MELCKMEYT 1659 Underwater Archaeological Survey
Lunch Lecture in English
MELCKMEYT 1659
Underwater Archaeological Survey
At Reykjavík Maritime Museum Thursday 11 October at 12:10
Free ...
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Volcano House
Iceland vs.The Volcano
Icelandic Times visits Reykjavik´s Volcano House
With its intriguing round facade, floor to ceiling windows and...
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Commerce between Iceland and Russia
Commerce between Iceland and Russia – Continuous trade since 1953
Icelanders expanded their fisheries jurisdiction from three miles to four...
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Art souvenir – Bertel Thorvaldsen. BY Margrethe Floryan
Art souvenir – Bertel Thorvaldsen
BY Margrethe Floryan
Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) is one of Denmark’s best-known artists. The son of...
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The Haunting of Reykjavík
The Haunting of Reykjavík
By Steinar Bragi
When the people of Iceland moved to the city they didn’t leave their ghosts behind, nor their n...
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Bishop Jón Arason (1524—1550)
The surplice of bishop Jón Arason (1524—1550) of Hólar in Hjaltadalur is among the most celebrated art treasures in the National Museum of I...
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Bessastaðir
In the presidential residence church at Bessastaðir on the Alftanes Peninsula near Reykjavik there is a glass-mosaic window, showing the inc...
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No Man’s Land
No Man's Land
The title of this extensive exhibition refers to the Icelandic highlands and certain ideas regarding them which Icela...
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Kristín Jónsdóttir (1888–1959)
Kristín Jónsdóttir, also Kristín Jónsdóttir Stefánsson, (1888–1959) was a pioneering female Icelandic painter. A member of the group of arti...
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Skólavörðustígur
Skólavörðustígur is The Art, Cafts and gourmet Street of Reykjavík, Iceland. Here you can find handmade Icelandic desing chlothing, jewelr...
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Emilie Dalum
Emilie Dalum
Emilie
18.08.-29.10 2018
“Undergoing chemo therapy can be equated with a boxer being knocked out over and over again. Lying ...
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ICELANDIC FISHING INDUSTRY
ICELANDIC FISHING INDUSTRY IN NUMBERS
The Fishing industry is one of the key industries in Iceland,and directly employs around 7,500 peop...
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Réttir
Réttir – The Yearly Sheep Round-Up!
In September the majority of farmers across the country will be herding their sheep from the plateaus o...
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Volcanic eruptions, ice and the Northern Lights
THE CINEMA OF VOLCANOES, ICE AND THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
Photo: Ragnar Th
Volcanic eruptions, ice and the Northern Lights are symbol...
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Árbær Open Air Museum
Árbær Open Air Museum
Bank Holiday Weekend 5-6 August, 2018
Come and play! Outdoor games for kids
During Bank Holiday Weekend, 5-6 August...
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Life in the village
Árbær Open Air Museum
Sunday 29 July 2018 13:00-16:00
Life in the village
Sunday July 29th guests are invited to a journey back in time...
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GeoSilica
GeoSilica local supplement promotes health
The local company combines minerals with pure Icelandic water, which has many health benefits.
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Spick and Span! at Árbær
Árbær Open Air Museum
Sunday 22 July 2018 13:00-16:00.
Spick and Span! at Árbær Open Air Museum on Sunday
There will be plenty to do at t...
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The Icelandic Sheepdog Day
Árbær Open Air Museum
Wednesday 18 Juyly 14:00-16:00
The Icelandic Sheepdog Day at Árbær Open Air Museum
Wednesday, July 18th at Árbær ...
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Accordian Festival & Haymaking at Árbær Open Air Museum
Accordian Festival & Haymaking at Árbær Open Air Museum
The annual Accordion Festival in Reykjavik will be held at Árbær Open Air M...
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A Taste of Thai
A Taste of Thai
体验泰国美味
Krua Thai serves an enticing cuisine in the heart of the capital city.
首都中心泰味轩餐厅为您提供诱人的美味
Reykjavík’s culinary ...
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The Classic Cars Day at Árbær Open Air Museum
The Classic Cars Day at Árbær Open Air Museum
The annual Classic Car Day will be held on Sunday July 3rd at Árbær Open Air Museum. Members ...
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Ambassador Jin Zhijian
China and Iceland share bright prospect in win-win cooperation
I’m very pleased to return back to Iceland as the new Ambassador of the Peop...
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Celebrate the Icelandic Horse
Celebrate the Icelandic Horse
The National Icelandic Horse Competition takes place in Reykjavik in July.
The Icelandic horse is a uniquely...
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ICELANDIC TIMES – ISSUE 39
ICELANDIC TIMES – ISSUE 39
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The birds are back—it must be summer! High up in the Nor...
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The birds are back—it must be summer!
The birds are back—it must be summer! High up in the North Atlantic, this small island bursts into life. While a lot happens during the wint...
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An Exceptional Scholar and Designer
An Exceptional Scholar and Designer
EINAR THORSTEINN ASGEIRSSON (1942-2015)
EINAR THORSTEINN was born with both unusual artistic abilities...
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Guided Summer Solstice Walk on Viðey Island
Guided Summer Solstice Walk on Viðey Island
Thursday June 21st there will be a guided summer solstice walk on Viðey Island. Spoken langua...
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NO MAN’S LAND Where Beauty Alone Reigns?
NO MAN’S LAND
Where Beauty Alone Reigns?
I have never seen landscape like this! This is the comment from almost everybody, nationals and v...
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NO MAN´S LAND – where beauty alone reigns?
NO MAN´S LAND
- where beauty alone reigns?
Tindafjöll. Jóhannes Kjarval
I have never seen landscape like this! Is the comm...
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THE CINEMA OF VOLCANO, ICE AND THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
THE CINEMA OF VOLCANO, ICE AND THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
Volcanic eruptions and Northern lights are symbolic for Iceland – and you can enjoy both...
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Basalt – Bathing facilities and hotel
Location: Undisclosed
Year: 2016 +
Status: Ongoing
Program: Bathing facilities and hotel
Client: Undisclosed
Size: 3,500m2
Wellne...
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Gold under Skógafoss
Gold under Skógafoss
The road eastward across the plains of south Iceland passes through the districts of Ölfus, Flói, Holt, Rangárvellir, ...
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NO MAN´S LAND – where beauty alone reigns?
NO MAN´S LAND
- where beauty alone reigns?
Tindafjöll. Jóhannes Kjarval
I have never seen landscape like this! Is the comm...
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THE CINEMA OF VOLCANO, ICE AND THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
THE CINEMA OF VOLCANO, ICE AND THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
Volcanic eruptions and Northern lights are symbolic for Iceland – and you can enjoy both...
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Basalt – Bathing facilities and hotel
Location: Undisclosed
Year: 2016 +
Status: Ongoing
Program: Bathing facilities and hotel
Client: Undisclosed
Size: 3,500m2
Wellne...
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Gold under Skógafoss
Gold under Skógafoss
The road eastward across the plains of south Iceland passes through the districts of Ölfus, Flói, Holt, Rangárvellir, ...
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The Renaissance of Traditional Foods in Iceland
The Renaissance of Traditional Foods in Iceland
Íslensk Hollusta leads the way
Iceland is decidedly in fashion nowadays and people can’...
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64° Reykjavik Distillery: Quality Crafted Spirits
64° Reykjavik Distillery: Quality Crafted Spirits
Independent distillery with unique spirits and liqueurs
64° Reykjavik Distillery is a...
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Spaks Fashion Design Studio
Spaks Fashion Design Studio
Iceland’s #1 Designer Label for Today’s Woman
Fashionistas take note─ If you’re looking something uniquely Ic...
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Ice and Land – Photographs from Iceland and Greenland 1999-2017
Ice and Land – Photographs from Iceland and Greenland 1999-2017
Ice and Land, is the name of a new exhibition at Reykjavík Museum o...
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Best of Iceland issue 2
Best of Iceland - Issue 2
A selection of the best Articles from the Icelandic Times
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ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN REYKJAVÍK – Grafarvogur
The residential developments of Grafarvogur in Reykjavik, to the north of the old city began in 1983. It was a result of a decision to devel...
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ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN REYKJAVÍK – Árbær, Breiðholt, Fossvogur
In about 1960, Danish planning and traffic advisers were brought in to assist with the new Reykjavik town plan. The plan classified streets ...
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ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN REYKJAVÍK – Heimar district
The plan for the Heimar district (1953-55) broke new ground in architecture; in the first place, it included 8- to 12-storey apartment build...
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