Reykjavík Grapevine - 18.07.2014, Page 60

OUTSIDE
REYKJAVÍK
North Iceland
Akureyri
Akureyri Backpackers
Einar Indra / Subminimal / Bistro Boy
/ Futuregrapher
If you find yourself in Akureyri craving
some deep grooves, come get down
with the dreamy electronica of Einar
Indra, as well as the sweet house
sounds of Subminimal and Bistro Boy,
and the weirdcore of Futuregrapher.
July 19 at 22:00
Flóra
Creation
Artist Kristín Gunnlaugsdóttir’s visual
art exhibition focuses on addressing
taboos such as women’s exploration
of their libido and how they too see
themselves from the male gaze.
Expect to see women’s genitals from a
new point of view.
Runs until August 16
Græni Hatturinn
Grísalappalísa
Poet-punks Grísalappalísa perform
live. Expect rock and fucking roll.
July 20 at 21:00
Listagilið
Icelandic Contemporary Portraits -
Character Descriptions In The 21st
Century
During the show you can see how
70 artists have struggled with the
concept of the portrait of the last
century until the present day. Among
the artists who have works in the
exhibition are Ragnar Kjartansson,
Kristin Gunnlaugsdóttir, Sigurðardóttir
Þórarinsdóttir and Aðalheiður S.
Eysteinsdóttir. It is open every day
except Mon. 10-17. Admission is free.
Runs Until August 17
Five Decades Of Graphic Design
Gísli B. Björnsson has pioneered
graphic design in Iceland, establishing
his own advertising agency and
running the graphic design course
at Iceland's old art school which has
since been amalgamated into the
Iceland Academy of the Arts. Runs
Until August 10
Húsavik
Gamli Baukur
Grísalappalísa
Poet-punks Grísalappalísa perform
live. Expect rock and fucking roll.
July 21 at 21:00
Mývatn
Sigurgeir's Bird Museum
The collection includes almost all of
Iceland's birds along with some 100
different types of eggs. The museum
educates about birds, the ecology of
Lake Mývatn and how locals utilised
water in their everyday lives.
On permanent display
Skagafjörður
The Glaumbær Farm
The farm was functional until 1947,
and opened as an exhibition space in
1952. The old turf farmhouse forms
the backdrop for exhibitions focusing
on rural life in 18th and 19th century
Iceland.
On permanent display.
East Iceland
Egilsstaðir
Gamla símstöðin
Einar Indra / Subminimal / Bistro Boy
/ Futuregrapher
The dreamy electronica of Einar Indra,
as well as the sweet house sounds of
Subminimal and Bistro Boy, and the
weirdcore of Futuregrapher.
July 18 at 22:00
Grísalappalísa
Poet-punks Grísalappalísa perform
live. Expect rock and fucking roll.
July 24 at 21:00
Sláturhúsið
East Iceland Heritage Museum
The museum’s exhibition consists
of objects from the old rural society
O U T S I D E
REYKJAVÍK JULY 18 TO JULY 31
At the seashore the giant lobster makes
appointments with mermaids and landlubbers.
He waves his large claws, attracting those desiring
to be in the company of starfish and lumpfish.
> Only 45 minutes drive from Reykjavík
Eyrarbraut 3, 825 Stokkseyri, Iceland · Tel. +354 483 1550
Fax. +354 483 1545 · info@fjorubordid.is · www.fjorubordid.is
by the sea
and a delicious lobster
at Fjörubordid in Stokkseyri
Reykjavík
Stokkseyri
Eyrarbakki - The Seashore restaurant
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Summer opening hours: Mon - Sun 12:00 to 22:00
Cursing In Iambic Pentametre
Grísalappalísa
Mikligarður, Norðausturvegur, Vopnafjörður
July 23 at 22:00 | ISK 1,500
Grísalappalísa are a janus-faced inception. Blending the two disparate
themes of orthodox Icelandic literary tradition and good old-fashioned ga-
rage punk, they sound kinda’ like the Hives if they swallowed a dictionary,
and maybe a few illegal pills for good measure. Since, as their live shows
will testify, they’re always a little skittish and unable to sit in one place for
too long, they’re taking off to journey around Iceland to spread mankini-
clothed anarchy to the good residents of quaint places like Húsavik,
Flateyri and Egilstaðir. LH Photo by Magnús Andersen
in East Iceland, before 1900. On
display are tools related to hunting,
crafts, food production, clothing and
various aspects of daily life, hygiene,
hobbies, morals and values. There
are also various objects on display in
connection to the 20th century urban
development in the eastern region.
On permanent display
Hjalteyri
Verksmiðjan á Hjalteyri
The Hjalteryi Scales – Rod Summers
Rod Summers, believing that he is
smarter than scientists with their
peer-reviewed articles and fancy
education, Instead, Rod hypothesises
in this exhibit that the "real" cause of
fish shoal disappearance is ship noise
pollution and chocolate.
Runs until July 27
Seyðisfjörður
Skaftafell Centre for Visual Art
Tvísöngur
The site-specific sound sculpture
by German artist Lukas Kühne, is
embedded in the mountainside
above the town, in a quiet area with a
breathtaking view of the fjord. It offers
an acoustic sensation that can be
explored and experimented with.
On Permanent Display
Herðubreið
Lunga Festival
Lunga Festival is an annual mixed art
workshop and festival that has taken
place in Seyðisfjörður in East Iceland
since 2000. Through these workshops
and events, it presents a powerful
mix of art, creativity and beautiful
nature. Playing the nature will be Retro
Stefson, Hermigervill, Sin Fang, Prins
Póló, Moses Hightower and Cell 7.
July 13-20
Heima Artists Residency
Grísalappalísa
Poet-punks Grísalappalísa perform
live. Expect rock and fucking roll.
July 25 at 21:00
Vopnafjörður
Mikligarður
Grísalappalísa
Poet-punks Grísalappalísa perform
live. Expect rock and fucking roll.
July 23 at 21:00
South Iceland
Hafnir
Útitónleikar
Steve Sampling / Orang Volante
Modesart / Árni2
All three of these DJs were selected
to play at Reykjavík’s Secret Solstice
Festival in July. They're some of the
brightest acts in Reykjavík’s rising
techno scene.
August 3 at 22:00
Organic bistro
EST 2006
Tryggvagata 11,Volcano house
Tel:511-1118
Mon-Sun 12:00-21:00
www.fishandchips.is