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14 May: Opening Ceremony
Iceland’s minister of culture and education formally opens the festival at the National
Gallery of Iceland. The event features a performance by the Iceland Dance Company,
the Russian Male Choir of St. Basil’s Cathedral, and dancer Erna Ómarsdóttir. 18.00.
14 May Close up – American Contemporary Art
An exhibition of contemporary art in the US with works from Dunane Hanson, Andy Warhol,
Felix Gonzales-Torres, Louise Lawler, and others. At the National Gallery of Iceland. 18.00.
15 May
Twelfth Night
– Rustaveli
State Theatre
Rustaveli State Theatre from Tbilisi,
Georgia, performs
at the National Theatre. 20.00.
48 A T L A N T I C A REYKJAVIK ARTS FESTIVAL
The international talent that's appeared at the Reykjavik Arts Festival is staggering.
Led Zeppelin. David Bowie. Leonard Cohen. Pavarotti. These are just a few of the
artists who have passed through Reykjavík since the Arts Festival began back in
1970. And this year’s festival, which runs from 14-31 May, promises to be just as big,
with a smorgasbord of talent on the docket. Below are some of the highlights.
For more information on the Reykjavik Arts Festival or tickets to scheduled events,
log on to www.artfest.is or phone (+354) 561 2444.
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