Reykjavík Grapevine - 15.08.2008, Qupperneq 42

B2 | The Reykjavík Grapevine | Issue 12 2008
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Gus Gus burst into Nasa on August 16
with their elective mix of Techno and
Electronica. Known for being the one of
the biggest dance electronic acts in the
world, Gus Gus are working on their 6th
studio album and are now testing new
material at Iceland’s greatest dance
venue. Founded in 1995, Forever, their
5th studio album, reached critical ac-
claim and Gus Gus’s new work gained
momentum exploring the rivers of elec-
tronica through their dancey, ethereal
tunes and sexy vocal samples. For mu-
sic that has, in their own words, been
‘scientifically grooved and tailored to hit
where it hurts – the heart – Gus Gus’s
two main ‘Taylors’ President Bongo and
Biggi Veira must be sharpening their
needles for this – the ultimate ‘sneak
peak’ in Soul couture.
What:
GusGus
When:
August 16
Where:
NASA, Thorvaldsenstræti 2
Music
gus gus at nasa
HÚSAVÍK
HÚSAVÍK
Experience:
Fresh local fish!
Great Hamburgers!
Homemade icecream!
... and so much more!
www.gamlibaukur. is
Leo Stefansson has a new photo exhibi-
tion called Symmetry. His photos are
showing now and through the 21st of
August at the boutique and art gallery
Figura located in downtown Reykjavik.
The exhibition consists of two works
with three photos each focusing on the
themes of transparency and symmetry
as the title might suggest.
This is Leo’s first exhibition of his
work. For his first show he is doing very
well. “It’s going ahead of my expecta-
tions,” he said. “People have been very
interested.” He has already sold a few
photos and has some potential buyers
lined up. “I’m very grateful for that,” he
remarked.
Leo has been working as a photog-
rapher for two years now mostly doing
work for newspapers and local venues
as well as working on his own pho-
tography. He is getting ready to begin
school at the Icelandic Academy for the
Arts soon.
What:
Leó Stefánsson’s first exhibi-
tion
When:
Running now through August
21
Where:
Fótógrafía, Skólavörðustígur
22, 101 Reykjavík
The Nordic House in Reykjavík is
gearing up to celebrate its fortieth an-
niversary. The house started in 1968 as
a cultural centre and has remained a
strong resource for all things Nordic. It
offers an impressive two-story library,
art exhibits, lectures, concerts and
workshops.
The centre is planning to
celebrate its anniversary by presenting
exhibitions that celebrate each decade
of Nordic culture through art, history,
and design. The first of these exhibits
will be held on the 22nd of August and
highlight the year 1968 using designs
by the centre’s chief architect Alvar
Aalto. The exhibits will then focus on
1978, 1988, and so forth extending on
into 2018 and a look into the future for
Nordic culture.
Ellen Fodstad, the centre’s
project manager, encourages visitors
and locals alike to take part in the
festivities which, complete with wine
and food, promise to be entertaining as
well as educational. “The ultimate goal,”
she says, “is to make the house come
alive and it doesn’t come alive without
people.”
When:
August 22 – 31
Where:
The Nordic House, Sturlugata
5, 101 Reykjavík
Art
sYmmetrY Photo
exhibition
Art
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