2024 Oscars: Iceland’s Godland shortlisted for Best International Feature Film
The Icelandic drama film, Godland, has been shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the 2024 Oscars, which is directed by Hlynur Pálmason. ...
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Literary Lights Shine in Reykjavik Despite Geological Unrest
Amidst seismic tremors and the threat of volcanic eruptions in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Reykjavik’s cultural life continues vibrantly with the I...
Three Icelandic artists recognized in NOMEX Top 20 Under 30 list
It has been announced by NOMEX that three Icelandic artists have been recognized on its “Top 20 Under 30 – Nordic Music Biz” list. Iceland...
Visual Mashup and Concept Artist Oddur Eysteinn Friðriksson (ODEE) Must Surrender His Work to Samherji
Oddur Eysteinn Friðriksson, known by his artistic alias Odee, has been forced to take down his website, samherji.co.uk, which hosted his artwork ̶...
Icelandic gaming studio CCP Games raises 40 Million USD for new Web3 game
It has recently been announced by the Icelandic gaming studio CCP Games that it has raised 40 Million USD in funding for a new Web3 game based in the ...
Ásgeir Trausti teams up with French singer Clou
Icelandic musician Ásgeir Trausti Einarsson has teamed up with French singer Clou to release a new duet titled “Dans nos rêves” (In our d...
Artist Haukur Halldorsson has unveiled his latest sculpture, Skydbladir
Icelandic artist Haukur Halldorsson has unveiled his latest sculpture design, “Skydbladir,” at his gallery in Tønder, Denmark. The piece i...
Lava flowing in the centre of Reykjavik, Iceland
The capital of Iceland, Reykjavik, has not experienced lava flows since the Elliðaárdalur lava field was formed some 4800 years ago and is now witness...