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Music & Art Apr 26, 2021

Artists in Conversation: Updates from the Icelandic Art Center Check out conversations with Icelandic Art Prize winners and other unique Icelandic artists! Music & Art Apr 19, 2021

An Intro to the Creative Arts in Iceland Learn more about Icelandic art, culture, and history with our exclusive series featuring artists and museum directors throughout Iceland. Music & Art Apr 08, 2021

Get to Know Áskell Thorisson, Icelandic Photographer, Journalist and More Check out a Q&A about his life and work in Iceland. Music & Art Mar 09, 2021

Brush up on your Knitting Skills with Icelandic Knitter Hélène Magnússon’s Weekly Knitting Series Learn how to make a traditional Icelandic Lopi sweater with the new series on YouTube. Music & Art Feb 26, 2021

Experience Iceland’s Growing Art Scene in Monocle Magazine! Check out this radio story highlighting Iceland’s art history and future. Music & Art Feb 12, 2021

Icelandic band KALEO debuts their new video for song “Break My Baby” Watch KALEO perform live from Þrídrangar, Iceland Music & Art Jan 20, 2021

Icelandic Musicians Nominated for Grammy Awards Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, Atli Örvarsson and the Iceland Symphony Orchestra received nominations for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. Music & Art Jan 13, 2021

Tune in to Our Future Stories Series from the UN75! Seven Nordic playwrights come together in conversation about the future of performance, storytelling and community amid the pandemic. Music & Art Dec 23, 2020

Learn More about Iceland Music’s Record in Iceland Initiative The new project aims to encourage musicians to record and produce their music in Iceland. Music & Art Dec 17, 2020

Enjoy an Icelandic Holiday Concert Right from Home! Hanna Mia is an indie-folk singer offering holiday concerts on AirBnB Experiences. Music & Art Dec 02, 2020

Icelandic Film Productions are Continuing to Increase The Icelandic Ministry of Education, Science and Culture recently published the first comprehensive policy on film industry and film culture. Music & Art Dec 01, 2020

Listen to the “Out There” Podcast Produced by the Icelandic Art Center Learn about the Icelandic art scene with this new podcast series. Music & Art Nov 23, 2020

Relive Taste of Iceland in North America! Watch all your favorite events from the first-ever virtual Taste of Iceland below. Music & Art Nov 23, 2020

Pre-order “Smekkleysa 33 1/3 Birthday Book” for Exclusive Images and Details of Iceland’s Greatest Musicians The book from the Icelandic record label will be available for order on December 1. Music & Art Nov 05, 2020

Learn About the Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum! The unique art museum showcases work from contemporary artists in Iceland. Music & Art Oct 09, 2020

Watch Icelandic Snowboarder Rúnar Pétur take on Austurland in Fjörd Lines! The upcoming Fjörd Lines documentary follows Rúnar Pétur as he conquers the slopes and fjörds of Austurland. Music & Art Aug 27, 2020

Take a Virtual Tour of the Laxness Museum at Gljúfrasteinn! You can now explore Halldór Laxness’, Nobel Laureate in Literature, art collection, poetry, and more online! Music & Art Aug 25, 2020

Valdís Steinarsdóttir wins Nordic Designer of the Year at Formex Nova 2020! Formex Nova is an annual award that turns the spotlight on young design talent working in the Nordic region. Music & Art Aug 25, 2020

Album review: Sad Party, Sin Fang Guest post by Rbt. G. Huffman Music & Art Jul 31, 2020

Icelandic Musician Ólafur Arnalds Receives Emmy Nomination Arnalds received the nomination in the “Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music” category for his work on "Defending Jacob"