Reykjavík Grapevine - 03.07.2015, Qupperneq 58

OUTSIDE
REYKJAVÍK JULY 3-JULY 16
Hjalteyri
Verksmiðjan á Hjalteyri | July 3-26 17:00 | Free!
All We Are Is Dust In The Wind, Dude
‘Nowhere Else’ curated by Sirra Sigrún
Earth is a tiny speck of dust basking in the midnight sun of the
endless cosmic night. Fancy that, huh? Inspired by ‘The pale
blue dot’ photograph taken by Voyager 1 in 1990, this multi-artist
exhibit explores what it means to be human in the big wide world
of outer space – ‘from the personal to the universal’. Don’t forget
your protein pills. CMD
North Iceland
Akureyri
Akureyri Art Museum
‘Endurvarp’ by Mireya Samper
This exhibit shows both two- and
three-dimensional works by Samper,
exploring the cosmos, infinity,
eternity, repetition and patterns. The
installation also has a "meditation
space," where visitors can sit, lie down
and reflect. Japanese performance
artist Kana Nakamura will also be
participating in the show.
Runs until August 16
‘RÓT’ ("ROOT")
This project involves multiple artists of
varying disciplines getting together,
brainstorming, and creating a work of
art together in order to explore what
collaborative and unplanned effort
might lead to.
Runs until July 19
Flóra
'Voting Booth' by Margrét Jónsdóttir
This installation by Margrét Jónsdóttir
aims to honor Vilhelmína Lever, who
pushed for women’s suffrage in
Iceland, participating in municipal
elections in the 1800s, before women
were legally allowed to vote.
Runs until August 16
Græni hatturinn
Ljótu hálfvitarnir
This goofy Icelandic punk folk
superband will be playing at Græni
Hatturinn.
July 3 at 22:00
July 4 at 22:00
Sigurgeir Sigmundsson Album Re-
lease Tour
To promote his first solo album,
guitarist Sigurgeir is touring the
country with his band, playing new
and old songs alike.
July 9 at 20:30
Hof Cultural Center
Eyþór Ingi Gunnlaugsson
Former Eurovision contestant Eyþór is
here to play you some classic Icelandic
tunes, as well as some rock and roll
standards.
July 3 at 14:00
Sigurður Flosason Quartet
One of Iceland’s finest jazz musicians
performs here with his quartet. Look
out for special guest, blues and jazz
virtuoso Andrea Gylfadóttir.
July 11 at 14:00
July 12 at 14:00 & 20:00
Midsummer Songs
Join soprano Björg þórhallsdóttir and
pianist Daníel þorsteinsson for some
midsummer classical tunes.
July 13 at 14:00 & 20:00
Lystigarðurinn
'Maddama, kerling, fröken, fro' by
ÁLFkonur
ÁLFkonur is a group of female
photographers living and working
in Akureyri and Eyjafjörður. This
show features photos from fifteen of
the club's members, and it focuses
on topics relating to the centennial
anniversary of women's suffrage. The
exhibit will be held at the Akureyri
botanical gardens, located outside
Cafe Laut.
Runs until August 31
Djúpavík
Old Herring Factory
‘Hidden Forest’ by Driftwood Design
This exhibit will feature the works of 25
different artists, all of which focus on
driftwood and its perhaps untapped
potential for practical and artistic use.
'Hidden Forest' is curated by Elísabet
V. Ingvarsdóttir and Dóra Hansen.
Runs until August 28
Hjalteyri
Hjalteyri Herring Plant
‘Nowhere Else’ curated by Sirra Sig-
rún Sigurðardóttir
Inspired by ‘pale blue dot,’ the
photograph taken of Earth by Voyager
1 in 1990, this exhibition reflects on
the meaning of humanity and our
existence on a tiny point in space.
There is a special opening party on
July 3 at 17:00.
Runs July 3 to 26
Mývatnssveit
Hótel Reynihlíð
Sigurgeir Sigmundsson Album Re-
lease Tour
To promote his first solo album,
guitarist Sigurgeir is touring the
country with his band, playing new
and old songs alike.
July 11 at 20:30
Siglufjörður
Folk Music Centre
Folk Music on Siglufirð
This annual folk music festival aims to
bring together musicians, dancers,
and artists from a diverse array of
backgrounds and ethnicities. There
will also be lectures on foreign folk
music, as well as dance and instrument
workshops and games.
July 1 to 5
Kaffi Rauðka
Sigurgeir Sigmundsson Album Re-
lease Tour
To promote his first solo album, guitar-
ist Sigurgeir is touring the country with
his band, playing new and old songs
alike.
July 10 at 20:30
Skagaströnd
Spákonuhof
The first named inhabitant of
Skagaströnd was Þórdís the seer, who
lived there in the beginning of the 10th
century, and in this exhibit her life, or
at least what we know of it, will be on
display all summer. Guests can also
have their fortunes told or palms read
by locals, and children can plunder
Þórdís's gold chest for treasure. The
exhibit is open Tuesdays to Sundays
from 13:00 to 18:00.
Runs until September 30
East Iceland
Egilsstaðir
Sláturhúsið Cultural Centre
Icelandic Women’s Rights Associa-
tion Exhibition
The Icelandic Women’s Rights As-
sociation is hosting this exhibition on
the history of the struggle for women’s
rights in the 20th century.
July 4 to 31
Neskaupstaður
Eistnaflug
Eistnaflug is an annual metal
festival held in the small town of
Neskaupstaður, the eastern-most
settlement in Iceland. It has come a
long way from its humble beginnings
in 2005 as a one-day festival, as it now
features a three-day lineup of all things
loud and fast, with a special children-
friendly warm-up on July 8.
July 8 to 11
Stöðvarfjörður
Petra's Stone Collection
In the small fjord of Stöðvarfjörður
there is a collection of rare rocks and
minerals, most of which have been col-
lected by Petra Sveinsdóttir from the
surrounding area. Her wonder world
of stones is now reputedly the world's
largest private collection of rocks. Avid
stone collector as she may be, her
collection also extends to other things,
including pens, cups, sea shells, and
all sorts of small items.
On Permanent Display
Pólar Festival
This festival will celebrate the creativity
and culinary culture the eastfjords of-
fer, with an emphasis on sustainability
and local production. The festival will
include workshops, cooking, morning
yoga, art shows, and of course, music.
Some of the artists you can expect
to see there include Teitur Magnús-
son, Berglind Hassler, Svavar Pétur,
Margrét Arnardóttir and Una Loa.
Admission is free!
July 7 to 12
Vopnafjörður
Vopnaskak
This family and music festival will
include music from artists including
Mannakorn and Magnús and Jóhann,
as well as art exhibitions, swimming,
golf, and, of course, a sorcerer.
July 1-5 at 19:30
South Iceland
Keflavik
Ásbrú
ATP Iceland 2015
This will be the third time All Tomor-
row’s Parties have come to Iceland to
plug our ears with sweet soundwaves.
A mixed bag as always, expect giants
such as Iggy Pop, Belle and Sebastian,
and Public Enemy alongside post-rock
wizards like Godspeed You! Black
Emperor, and death punks Börn.
July 2 to 4
Mosfellsbær
Gljúfrasteinn
Living Room Concert: Berglind Tó-
masdóttir
Accomplished musician Berglind
Tómasdóttir will be giving a flute
performance as part of the Living
Room Concert Series.
July 5 at 16:00
Living Room Concert: Kammerhópu-
rinn Stilla
Music group Stilla performs a series
of chamber music songs as part of the
Living Room Concert Series.
July 12 at 16:00
Westman Islands
Anna Jónsdóttir Album Release Tour
Touring Iceland with the release of her
latest album ‘VAR’, this soprano singer
will make a stop in the unusual location
of a cave in the Westman Islands for
the Klettshellir Goslokahátíð festival.
July 3 at 17:30
West Iceland
Borgarfjörður
Fossatún
Sigurgeir Sigmundsson Album Re-
lease Tour
To promote his first solo album, guitar-
ist Sigurgeir is touring the country with
his band, playing new and old songs
alike.
July 3 at 20:30
Ólafsvík
Anna Jónsdóttir Album Release Tour
Touring Iceland with the release of her
latest album ‘VAR’, this soprano singer
will make a stop in the unusual location
of a cave in Snæfellsnes as part of the
Vatnshellir-Ólafsvíkurvaka wake.
July 4 at 17:00
Stykkishólmur
Library of Water
‘To Place’ by Roni Horn
An audio exhibit offering insight into
the Icelandic psyche, where you can
listen to recordings of people talking
about the weather and how it has
shaped their character.
Runs until August 31
‘Water, Selected’ by Roni Horn
This ongoing sculpture exhibition
features 24 columns filled with glacier
water from all over the country.
Runs until August 31
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The Reykjavík Grapevine
Issue 9 — 2015