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EXHIBITION
An exhibition of the works of Steingrímur Eyfjörd, an acclaimed artist
who was selected for the Carnegie Art Awards and won the DV cul-
ture prize in 2002. Eyfjörd is also the illustrator for Atlantica’s Funny
Old Word. See his quirky, questioning works at the 101 gallery, adja-
cent to the trendy 101 hotel on downtown Hverfisgata.
http://this.is/endless/ and www.101hotel.is
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3 September
FILM
The eagerly awaited film Dís, about a young Icelandic woman con-
fused by what she wants out of life as she looks for love in all the
wrong places, is drawing comparisons to Bridget Jones’s Diary. Dís, by
first-time director Silja Hauksdóttir, premieres 3 September at
Laugarásbíó & Regnboginn. Featuring a soundtrack by Apparat's
Jóhann Jóhannson.
MUSIC
Iceland’s answer to Kraftwerk, the talented Apparat Organ Quartet, plays at
Klink og Bank- the most interesting live music venue in town. Not to be missed.
17th September
September
SHEEP ROUND-UPS
Icelandic sheep are left to run wild in the summer to graze on moun-
tain herbs. In September, the farmers ride up to the mountains to
gather them and drive them down to the “rétt” or the special sheep-
pens. You can even ride with the farmers and experience Icelandic
horses at their best. Contact horse rental group Íshestar on
www.ishestar.is
4 September
GUIDED TOUR
A museum dedicated to the work of Halldór Laxness will formally open 4
September. Guided tours will be given for 20 person groups every half hour and
visitors will be assisted by either a tour guide or an audio guide. The audio guide
will be made up of Audur Laxness’ reminiscences of the house blended with
actors’ voices and recordings of Halldór Laxness himself. There will also be a
user-friendly multimedia display on touch screens in the museum providing visi-
tors with a retrospective of the author’s career.
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