Iceland review - 2014, Qupperneq 5

ICELAND REVIEW 3
4 From the editor
6 Culture Club
Graphic designer Siggi Eggertsson, musician Ólöf Arnalds,
artist Katrín Sigurðardóttir, books, music and so much more.
14 Q&A
Þorsteinn B. Friðriksson reveals to Páll Stefánsson the secret
behind his new app QuizUp, which has taken the world
by hurricane.
18 the WizArds
CEO of Icelandic venture capital fund, NSA Capital, Helga Valfells
has helped many a foundling company reach great success.
By Mica Allan.
22 ÖræFi
Everyone in Iceland knows what Öræfi means.
Páll Stefánsson took his camera there.
30 nAtionAl treAsure
In the archives of a London museum lies an exquisite 250-year-old
wedding dress, the oldest existing Icelandic costume with
an astonishing story to tell. By Ásta Andrésdóttir.
36 the Push For the ArCtiC
Heiðar Guðjónsson points out the many opportunities for Iceland in
the Arctic.
40 A letter From Auden
What can we learn from the late English author W.H. Auden about
Iceland’s economy? Halldór Lárusson has the answers.
44 FiFty yeArs
As Iceland Review celebrates its 50th anniversary, its founder and
editor for the first 30 years, Haraldur J. Hamar, looks back
at how it all began.
Contents
Iceland RevIew / atlantIca
50 the nAtion’s shrine
A historic and natural marvel, Þingvellir National Park is a sacred
place in the eyes of the Icelandic people. By Páll Stefánsson.
54 mother oF light
Iceland’s most beautiful word has been formally chosen.
It happened to be Ásta Andrésdóttir’s favorite.
58 CleAr blue WAter
Few countries have as great an abundance of freshwater as
Iceland. Zoë Robert went to find out more about one of
the country’s greatest resources.
64 to A mosQue on A mAgiC CArPet
As ground will soon be broken for Iceland’s first mosque,
Eygló Svala Arnarsdóttir met with various members of the
Icelandic Muslim community.
70 sPlAsh on
Deb Smith brings a towel, a swimsuit and a sense of adventure.
74 A Fresh stArt
Chef of the Year Viktor Örn Andrésson gave Ásta Andrésdóttir
a taste of Iceland’s freshest and finest cuisine.
77 suPPlement – meet midWAy
With excellent facilities and nature’s many adventures only a
stone’s throw away, Iceland has everything it takes to be
a leading conference and meeting destination.
Compiled by Ásta Andrésdóttir.
96 lAst PAge
By Páll Stefánsson.
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