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Á reiki / In between - Light Trail
Á reiki / In between is an artwork by the artist Edda Karólína. In between is a sculpture that depicts a vulnerable baring of heart and mind.
NAI BARGHOUTI
An unforgettable evening with Palestinian musician Nai Barghouti and her multinational quartet at Eldborg in Harpa. The programme weaves together Arabic musical gems, African-American jazz, European classical music, and Nai’s own spellbinding new compositions, all performed with exceptional artistry. Do not miss this unique musical event. "Her powerhouse voice... is piercing, clarion, mournful…
Museum Night: Hidden knowledge brought to light
Have you always wanted to know a little more about the story behind various artifacts from the past at the National Museum of Iceland's main exhibition; Making of a Nation – Culture and Society for 1200 Years? Experts at the National Museum of Iceland welcome visitors, both children and adults, at selected locations within the museum and bring various hidden knowledge to light. Admission is…
Rising Stars | Álfheiður Erla and Kunal Lahiry - Lady Lazarus
This recital centers on Sylvia Plath's ‘Lady Lazarus’, set dramatically for solo soprano by Aribert Reimann. The program pairs Lady Lazarus with other classical and folk songs that echo its themes, addressing the struggle against oppression and the quest for freedom. The recital ultimately presents a powerful narrative of survival and self-assertion. The program includes a new piece by María Huld…
J.S. Bach on the Piano. Every Tuesday Night at: 20:00 - 20:30
Pianist Olaf Eliasson, one of Iceland´s leading interpreters of Johann Sebastian Bach, performs Bach´s music every week at the Dómkirkjan, Iceland's central church. Concerts include selections from Bach´s Well-Tempered Clavier as well as occasional pieces from later composers. Olaf has given these weekly concerts on every Tuesday nights since 2016. Olaf Elíasson studied in Paris under Vlado…
Guided tour for young visitors in Icelandic.
A seeress, völva, will offer young visitors a guided tour around the manuscript exhibition World in Words.
Myths and Heroes - Light Trail
Myths and Heroes is a light artwork by the artist Abigail Portner, located at Bankastræti 5 on the Light Trail of the Winter Lights Festival. A playful search for a crack of light in strange times. When reality feels heavy, we turn to myths, characters, and imagined heroes—creatures from the past, the future, and everywhere in between. These figures live in daydreams, landscapes , and old…
Winter break | Bead workshop
Cards and beads, in all the colors of the rainbow, will be on site and a variety of ideas available. We will iron the artwork for you, and we can put either a magnet or string on the back, perfect for hanging or decorating the fridge. Stop by and make art!
The Garden
The Garden - Origin and Landscape of Perception Choreographers Antonio de Rosa and Mattia Russo reimagine the garden as a landscape of perception, where the boundaries between the visible and the tangible blur and experiences flow together. The dance unfolds like an organic process in constant formation. The main stage of Borgarleikhúsið is transformed into a garden. The entire stage is covered…
MUSEUM NIGHT | Artist and Curator Talk
Artist Katrín Elvarsdóttir and Curator Bryndís Erla Hjálmarsdóttir give a talk on the exhibtion A Botanical Future at Hafnarhús.