Reykjavík Grapevine - 06.06.2014, Blaðsíða 57

O U T S I D E
REYKJAVÍK JUNE 6 - 19
stones since 1946. Her collection is now
reputedly the world’s largest private
collection of rocks, and also includes
other things like pens, cups, sea shells
and other small items.
On permanent display
Vopnafjörður
European Film Festival
Three European films will be screened
for absolutely free over one day, with the
Danish 'Antboy' at 13:00, the Icelandic
'Málmhaus' ("Metalhead") at 15:00 and
Belgian 'Broken Circle Breakdown' at
17:00.
June 7
South Iceland
Flúðir
European Film Festival
Three European films will be screened
for absolutely free over one day, with the
Danish 'Antboy' at 16:00, the Icelandic
'Málmhaus' ("Metalhead") at 18:00 and
Belgian 'Broken Circle Breakdown' at
20:00.
June 10
Hella
Hekla Centre
The centre houses a contemporary
multimedia exhibition on Hekla
mountain, its history, and its influence
on human life in Iceland from the time
of the settlement to the present The
exhibition emphasises the influence of
the volcano on the inhabited areas close
to it, the districts of Landsveit, Holt,
and Rangárvellir. The history of these
districts is traced and the stories of
people’s struggles with sandstorms and
eruptions are told.
On permanent display
Höfn í Hornafirði
Þórbergssetur
The centre, established in memory of
the famous Icelandic writer Þórbergur
Þórðarsson, includes a heritage museum
and unique exhibitions of the district
Sudursveit, as well as Þórðarsson's life
and work.
On permanent display
Mosfellsbær
Gljúfrasteinn
Gljúfrasteinn was the home and
workplace of Halldór Laxness and
his family for fifty years. Today it is a
museum, allowing visitors insight into
the great writer’s world. All facilities,
including the library, have been
meticulously maintained.
On permanent display
Rap And Knights At The Laxness
Museum
The Reykjavík Wind Quintet's
upcoming concert features a variety
of supplemental material, ranging from
Icelandic rap to ancient Hungarian
dances. Admission: 1,500 ISK.
June 8 at 16:00
Westman Islands
Pompei of the North
Excavation project at the site of the
1973 volcanic eruption on the island of
Heimaey.
On permanent display
Sagnheimar Folk Museum
This folk museum lets visitors of all ages
experience the island's history through
photography, multimedia and interactive
pieces.
On permanent display
Vík
European Film Festival
Three European films will be screened
for absolutely free over one day, with the
Danish 'Antboy' at 16:00, the Icelandic
'Málmhaus' ("Metalhead") at 18:00 and
Belgian 'Broken Circle Breakdown' at
20:00.
June 9
INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
We don´t sell whale meat
Restaurants that have this logo promise not to sell
whale meat. We kindly ask you to choose
a whale friendly restaurant and to recommend
others to do the same.
Whaling is cruel and unnecessary
Information about whale friendly restaurants can be found at
www.icewhale.is
Non-Visible, Naughty & Natural
Creation by Kristín Gunnlaugsdóttir
Flóra, Hafnarstræti, Akureyri
June 14 - August 16 | ISK Free!
Kristín Gunnlaugsdóttir hopes to relieve women of the repressive taboo around
something both incredibly near and incredibly dear: their libido. ‘Creation,’ her
latest exhibition, explores the intricate details surrounding sexuality and (to
put it bluntly) genitals. Lush and colorful drawings of vulvas, historically taught
to be viewed with disdain, are transposed onto flowers, traditionally natural
and beautiful, in order to challenge preconceived notions. The vivid, red draw-
ings, juxtaposed against Bónus shopping bags, both attempt to question our
expected societal roles and stop us from being “embarrassed” about such
depictions and instead to look into these aspects in a way that Kristín consid-
ers “natural and normal.” LH
West Iceland
Borgarfjörður
Hjálmaklettur
IsNord Music Festival
IsNord is a music festival which
focuses on making Icelandic and
Nordic music more accessible. The
festival takes place in Borgarfjordur,
in West-Iceland, and this time the
concerts will be held at three different
locations in Borgarfjörður, the church
in Borgarnes, the church in Reykholt
and in Surtshellir, a very large cave in
Iceland.
June 6, 9, 14 & 15
Borgarnes
The Icelandic Settlement Centre
The Settlement Exhibition
A 30-minute long multi-media
exhibit that provides insight into the
settlement of Iceland, from the first
man to step foot on the island, to
the establishment of the world's first
parliament, Þingvellir. Admission: 2,400
ISK.
On permanent display
The Egils Saga Exhibition
Located in the stone-walled basement
of the centre, this exhibit leads visitors
through the colourful saga of Egill
Skallagrímsson, one of Iceland’s first
settlers and greatest heroes.
On permanent display
Grundarfjörður
The Heritage Center
The first half of the 20th century
comes alive in the permanent
exhibit as narrators guide guests
through exhibitions showing how
developments in farming, fishing and
housing marked the beginning of
modern life in Iceland. Be sure to also
visit the toy section of the exhibit.
On permanent display
Reykholt
Snorrastofa
Sitting on the ground floor of the local
church, Snorrastofa has an exhibition
dedicated to poet, historian and
politician Snorri Sturluson as well as
the middle ages in Iceland. The store
also has a selection of books, CDs and
hand made memorabilia.
On permanent display
Stykkishólmur
Library of Water
Water, Selected
An ongoing exhibition of 24 columns
filled with glacier water from all over
the country.
On permanent display
Eldfjallasafnið
The museum includes works of art,
old and recent, showing volcanic
eruptions, as well as objects and
artifacts. It boasts volcanic rocks from
the collection of professor Haraldur
Sigurðsson who has carried out
research on volcanoes worldwide for
40 years.
Runs until September 30
Books from
The UniversiTy of iceland Press
VIKING SETTLE-
MENTS & VIKING
62&,(7<‹Svavar
Sigmundsson ed.
Scholars of archaeol-
ogy, philology, history,
toponymy, numis-
matics and a number
of other disciplines
to discuss the Viking
Age from a variety of
viewpoints.
RING OF SEASONS
Terry G. Lacy
A long-term resident
brings inside and out-
side perspectives to this
delightful exploration
of all facets of Iceland,
past and present.
A PIECE OF
HORSE LIVER
Jon Hnefill
Adalsteinsson
Studies of Old
Norse religion
and Icelandi folk
beliefs.
SURTSEY. ECO-
SYSTEMS FORMED
Sturla Fridriksson
A study of how
pioneers invaded
the island and
were gradually
joined by others in
forming primitive
societies and simple
ecosystems.
MEDITATION
AT THE EDGE OF ASKJA
Pall Skulason
A perfect buy for anyone who
loves Icelandic nature and the
unique experience of traveling
through the Icelandic wilderness.
Also available
in German and French.
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