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Photographs Taken Through a Lens Made of Ice
Photographer Mathieu Stern recently took a self-funded trip to Iceland to take some photos, but the difference is that his camera lens was made from ice. Yes, they turned out a bit …
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Exploring the Westfjords with Hidden Iceland
Balancing adventure and relaxation in the island nation's remote region
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Best of Iceland’s 10th Anniversary DesignMarch
Now a mainstay at the global design festival circuit, Iceland’s DesignMarch makes for a gathering point of Nordic nations and a celebration of Icelandic vision. The three-day festival includes international DesignTalks at …
Fleet Foxes feat. Graduale Nobili: Crack-Up
Produced by music publication Consequence of Sound and filmed in one continuous take at Reykjavík‘s Harpa Concert Hall, “Crack-Up” sees Fleet Foxes joined by all-female Icelandic choir Graduale Nobili. Directed by Eilífur …
Ásgeir: I Know You Know
With delicately triumphant electronica fortifying vocals rooted in folk, Ásgeir’s “I Know You Know” invokes ethereal images of the natural world, from light to the ocean and rivers flowing. Its brand new …
Link About It: This Week’s Picks
Icelandic folktales, bamboo basketball courts, mobile gardens and more in our look around the web
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Folktales Behind Iceland’s Natural Formations
Dating back to the 12th century, some of Iceland’s folktales are more than the average fairytale. In fact, many are still held in such high regard that some recent “construction projects, including …
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Björk is Publishing a Book of Sheet Music
Featuring music from Debut, Post, Homogenic, Selmasongs, Vespertine, Medúlla, Drawing Restraint 9, Volta and Vulnicura, “36 Scores for Piano, Organ, Harpsichord and Celeste,” is an upcoming book of Björk’s sheet music that’s …
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Reykjavík Turns Off Street Lights for the Aurora Borealis
Usually people have to travel far from cities to escape light pollution and see the Aurora Borealis clearly, but this week, the city of Reykjavík switched off and dimmed street lights for …
Word of Mouth: 24 Hours in Reykjavik
Our must-sees when only experiencing a stopover in Iceland's capital