Norwegian Art Scene Enriched by Icelandic Influences in Oslo
Last month, the art scene in Oslo was notably enriched by the opening of two exhibitions featuring prominent Icelandic artists, Haukur Halldórsson and...
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Arctic singing competition Pan-Arctic Vision 2024 to be hosted in Greenland
The second edition of the Arctic singing competition Pan-Arctic Vision 2024 is to be hosted in Greenland and set to be held on 12th October. For 2024,...
Haukur Halldórsson Honored in Oslo with an Exclusive Exhibition
Haukur Halldórsson will be celebrated for his profound contributions to outdoor art, and his unique role as the crowned Emperor of Atlantis will be ho...
Icenews Journalist’s Fascination with Oslo’s Viking Planet
Having visited The Viking Planet in Oslo multiple times, I remain captivated by this groundbreaking venture that merges the Viking Age with modern tec...
Iceland to open new National Opera in 2025
Mbl.is has recently reported that a new National Opera will open in 2025 as part of a division of Þjóðleikhúsið, the National Theatre of Iceland. Icel...
Street Art Norge Opens Nordic’s First Street Art Gallery in Oslo
The ‘ first street art gallery in the Nordic, “Street Art Norge,” has opened its doors in the heart of Oslo. Located at Vulkan in Os...
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. ...
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...