Karen Ellemann new Secretary General of Nordic Council of Ministers Karen Ellemann has been a member of the Danish parliament, the Folketing, since 2007 and has held a number of ministerial posts in the Danish government. She will take up the role of Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers on 1 January 2023. […]
On Saturday 19 November a group of artists, musicians, designers, architects and scholars will gather at the Nordic House to offer a varied program throughout the day. Participation is open to all. The program starts with a walk at 11:00 AM from the clearing by the entrance to the Nordic House and visitors are encouraged […]
* The discussion will be in Icelandic. Too often the challenge with mitigating the ecological crisis is not a lack of solutions, but a lack of political will. Moreover, the discussion around the crisis often focuses on the responsibility of individuals and their choices, instead of the political-, economic- and social structures behind the issue. […]
If You Meet a Bear and the Nordic Bookworm Sunday Story Hour – Swedish – Icelandic The whole family is welcome to listen to stories of an unpredictable bear from the humorous book If You Meet a Bear by Martin Glaz Serup, Malin Kivelä and Linda Bondestam, in the Children’s Library at the Nordic house. […]
Entering a museum, attending an art event, submitting an art proposal or job application – these might seem like straightforward actions for some of us. But which bodies, and which identities are these processes currently suited for? This panel invites you to enter into a conversation about who is included on an institutional level, and […]
Nora Dåsnes, Solvej Balle, Karin Rehnqvist, Valdimar Jóhannsson, Sjón, Hrönn Kristinsdóttir, Sara Nassim, and the City of Mariehamn are the winners of the 2022 Nordic Council prizes, announced during an awards ceremony broadcast live from Helsinki’s Musikhuset on the evening of Tuesday 1 November. The Icelandic film “Lamm” won the film prize, while the environment […]
Now, more than ever, we need narratives that illuminate other ways of living and being. Social imagination, catalyzed by compelling stories, might be a key ingredient for a green and just transformation. Stories that depict the future of humanity from a bleak, dystopian and apocalyptic perspective are omnipresent in liturature, films and other mediums. Considering […]
Nordens hus søger deltids arkivar til en etårig projektstilling fra 1 januar 2023 Nordens hus i Reykjavik er et etableret Nordisk mødested for kunst, kultur, sprog og social diskussion. Bæredygtighed er centralt for vores virksomhed. Vi stræber efter CO2-neutralitet, og vi fokuserer på lighed og mangfoldighed. Vi tilbyder et modigt og relevant kunstnerisk, litterært og […]
Join us on the 3rd of November to listen to the magical sound of Dawda Jobrateh. Denmark-resident Gambian musician and composer Dawda Jobarteh is one of the biggest enrichments to the world music scene. He not only amplifies his instrument, the kora, a traditional WestAfrican harp and puts it through effects loops and distortion sounds […]
The Embassy of Sweden in Reykjavik promotes the extensive and close relations between Sweden and Iceland and assists Swedish citizens. The embassy staff consists of the ambassador and the his secretary, who come from Sweden, as well as three full-time local employees. A more detailed description of our operations can be found on the website […]
Ukrainians in Iceland: cup of coffee meeting : ARE WE OK? Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced millions of Ukrainians to flee their homes in search of safety. Many have taken refuge in Iceland. Being away from home, in a foreign country with a new way of life and language, the need to communicate with compatriots […]
We invite you to The Nordic House in Reykjavík, 19th October 2022 at 10:20 am on the occasion of the literary panel with Ms. Eliza Reid, author and the First Lady of Iceland and Ms. Jenni Haukio, poet and the first lady of Finland. Iceland and Finland each have a rich literary heritage, from folklore and the […]
LANGSPIL WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES With Eyjólfur Eyjólfsson During the Langspil workshop, participants learn the basics of playing the langspil with swan feathers and horsehair bows. Well known folks songs from sr. Bjarni Þorsteinsson’s Folk Song Collections with be performed by the participants at the end.
WAVES Music theatre for children The sound of water and the sound of the sea is the general theme of this interactive and engaging musical adventure for children at the age of 1-5 years. In the context of Nordic Mythology, the narrator-singer, represented by the composer Svafa þórhallsdóttir herself, will guide the children using the […]
The opening of Reykjavík OPERA DAYS Official festival opening will take place at 16:00. The festival makers present their projects and a new song quartet by Ásbjörg Jónsdóttir, commissioned by Reykjavík Opera Days, will be premiered. Light refreshments from Sónó will be on offer, everyone is welcome! The programme includes: 11:00 – Waves – music […]
Theme: Education / Activism in Music Moderator: Tui Hirv (EE/IS) Topics: In the panel discussions, the focus will be on various issues that are being discussed more and more in recent years, and that affect the musical life in substantial ways. The issues of immigrants and participation in the musical life of a new homeland […]
A selection of art movies from Greenland and Iceland will be shown in the Nordic House. Cinema with the focus point Music in Greenland screens three films in the Auditorium: 16:00-18:00: Ilinniarfissuaq, Independence and Nationalism by Erneeraq Lennert, Piitannguaq Jonathansen, Angerlannguaq Sandgreen, Monica Thorin, Sara Høegh Egede, Erneeraq Abelsen, Axel Thorleifsen, Erik Vahl Hansen. Nanook – […]
The whole family is invited to craft Christmas decorations for Christmas trees, gifts or for your home. Bethina Elverdam is a textile artist. She was born and raised in Denmark but moved to Iceland almost 15 years ago. She has a bachelor’s degree in fashion and textile design and is about to complete her candidate […]
* In Latvian below Learn about Christmas traditions in the Baltic countries through craft making. Guest will learn how to make Puzurs and other traditional Latvian decoration. Latvian homes have had the tradition of decorating for Christmas for centuries. Puzurs are made from reed or straw or a simple version – from sticks and yarn. […]
A free workshop for the whole family where parents are encouraged to actively participate. In the workshop, visitors will make clay objects and phenomena to help extraterrestrials understand life on Earth. The workshop is connected to the current art exhibition in the Nordic house: Growing Body of Evidence. At the exhibition, you can see works […]
Two-day workshop for children aged 8-12 inspired by current exhibitions at the Nordic House. The focus will be on different themes that can be found in the Alfie Atkins stories, how it is possible to be more inventive in everyday life and explore the power of imagination. Making up worlds or future worlds also connects to the […]
A micro-course in creative writing with Sverrir Norland For 12 years old and older To register write your name and age to hrafnhildur@nordichouse.is The myth of the suffering artist is persistent, as well as our ideas about the suffering writer who starves, wallows in heartbreak, forgets to submit his tax return and lives in a […]
The whole family is welcome to build and create miniature tree houses with wooden blocks inspired by Alfie Atkins. Congratulations Alfie Atkins! is the title of a new exhibition in the children´s Library at the Nordic house which is celebrating that the character Alfie Atkins, created by Swedish writer Gunilla Bergström, is turning 50 years old.
*The event will be in English Where is dad? When Gunilla Bergström stories about Alfie Atkins and his single dad were published in 1972, they depicted a different father figure, who was more present and broke with the 70’s gender roles. Here, dad was the primary and only caregiver in the child’s life. As a […]
What is an island? A piece of land surrounded by sea, sure, but depending on who you ask, the island can signify a multitude of concepts – from disserted island, bounty paradise, or simply: home. On the 21st of October, the Nordic house presents a screening of four short films, each centered around the notion […]
Free art program for 14 and older Students immerse themselves in the Ukrainian art of the 20th and 21st centuries under the guidance of Ukrainian art historian Yuliia Saphia. Each lesson introduces different material use, such as watercolor, collage and spray paint. Lesson dates and times: 13th. November kl. 13:00 20th. November kl. 14:30 27th. […]
An introduction to Ukrainian cinema through the cartoon “Once upon a time there was a dog…”. Guests get the chance to see the film which will be showing during the workshop and hear the music. Inspired by the cartoon figures guests can draw and/or cut out silhouettes from the character of the animation and create […]
Explore Ukrainian literature and mythology through the play “The Forest Song” written by Lesya Ukrainka in 1911. Guests will get to know the fantastic inhabitants of Ukrainian forests and create a theatre stage using watercolour for background and clay to shape miniature forest creatures to perform on the stage. We encourage families to come at 1 pm for […]
Kidarchy invites guests to come and get a new haircut just in time for Christmas! Do you trust children? But do you trust them with your hair? Then come get a haircut! Free haircuts performed by experienced children aged 7-12! BOOKINGS FOR GETTING YOUR HAIR CUT BY KIDARCHY HAS STARTED! Dear friends! You can now […]
The imagination is bubbling when the Enkis’ world become reality through the cinematic work “Et Lysglimt Herfra” (“A Glimmer of Light from Here”) filled with puppet theatre, songs and enchanting effects. While watching the Enki puppets on screen, we will have a whimsical workshop where you can draw and shape your own Enki out of […]
Would you be surprised if we told you that the deaf and hard-of-hearing enjoy music and even write some of their own? That sign-language makes it possible to create new types of poetry? What would the result be if we mix it with the music you know? We are two students, one in music and […]
READING CLUB IN THE NORDIC HOUSE: FOR THOSE OF US WHO LOVE TO READ GOOD STORIES Join the Nordic House reading club at Reykjavik’s most beautiful library, where we talk about Nordic fiction. The reading club is led by Susanne Elgum from the library. We read in Scandinavian and talk together in “mixed Scandinavian” […]
Nordic Culture Point arranges a webinar focusing on the additional funding for artist residencies in the Nordic and Baltic countries to support artists and other professionals from Ukraine. This online seminar takes place on Tuesday 11 October at 14:00 (Finnish time). In this webinar the programme adviser will go through the details for this funding […]
Do you have an idea? Are you interested in Nordic cooperation but need information and inspiration? Do you want to know more about Nordic funding opportunities? On Tuesday, November 15th, at 17:00 – 19:00, there will be a presentation about the grant programs available at Nordic Culture Point. If you are considering applying for […]
Beinir Bergsson (FÆR) and Sofie Hermansen Eriksdatter (DK) The 5th of October the Nordic House hosts a literary event where Beinir Bergsson and Sofie Hermansen Eriksdatter will talk together about their authorships. Through lyric both authors explore the interconnections between nature, sensuality and bodily desires. OBS! – This event will be in Scandinavian. LIVESTREAM here. […]
The whole family is welcome to our Danish Sunday Story Hour in the Children´s Library at the Nordic house. Halloween is approaching and what is more suitable than a spooky story from the Alfie Atkins-universe? The story will be a part of our interactive exhibition Congratulations Alfie Atkins! which celebrate him and Gunilla Bergström’s authorship. […]
Equal opportunities for children of foreign origin with developmental disorders in the Nordics The Nordic countries are seeing growing numbers of children with an immigrant background and developmental disorder. The seminar gathers experts from the Nordic and Baltic countries to share knowledge and experiences on how to support the wellbeing of foreign-born children and youth […]
The whole family is welcome to our Sunday Story Hour in Norwegian and Icelandic in the Children´s Library at the Nordic house. The stories will be a part of our interactive exhibition Congratulations Alfie Atkins! where we celebrate his 50-year-old birthday and Gunilla Bergström’s authorship. The stories will centre around Alfie Atkins everyday life and […]
The whole family is welcome to our Swedish Sunday Story Hour in the Children’s Library at the Nordic house. A birthday-related story about Alfie Atkins will be read first in Swedish at 11 am to celebrate his 50-year-old birthday and our new exhibition Congratulations Alfie Atkins! This is the first story hour of the autumn […]
Nordic House Reykjavik open for internship positions (Knowing at least one Nordic language is essential for this position). För 2023 söker vi tre praktikanter inom tre separata program. Som praktikant i Nordens hus är du en del av ett dynamiskt team, som arbetar med kulturutbyte mellan Island, Norden och de baltiska länderna i form av […]
Would you like to apply for a grant from Nordplus, the education program of the Nordic Council of Ministers? Nordplus is the largest educational program in the Nordic countries and includes five sub-programmes at preschool, primary and secondary school level, adult education, at university level, in the area of Nordic languages and a program that […]
Do you have an idea? Are you interested in Arctic co-operation or Nordic cultural collaboration with focus on Greenland? Would you like to know more about Nordic funding opportunities? The Nordic Institute in Greenland administers two different funding programs open for both individuals and organizations. The Cultural Funding program funds projects within art and culture, […]
What mysteries do Maria Primachenko’s fantastic beasts hide? *IN UKRANIAN BELOW* Immerse yourself in the world of fantastic creatures by Ukrainan artist Maria Primachenko and draw your own mysterious beasts in this unqiue style wth oil pastel colors. We will offer guests to get to know Ukrainian culture through art, literature, and animation. This workshop […]
In Ukrainian below Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced millions of Ukrainians to flee their homes in search of safety. Many have taken refuge in Iceland. Being away from home, in a foreign country with a new way of life and language, there is a particulary acute need to communicate with compatriots. The Nordic […]
Hip, hip, hurrah! Alfie Atkins, one of Sweden’s most popular and beloved children’s book characters is turning 50 years-old. As a tribute to him and the award-winning author and illustrator Gunilla Bergström (b. 1942), we are celebrating his birthday in our new interactive children’s exhibition Alfie Atkins’ 50 years. The exhibition is created in collaboration […]
OUMUAMUA is a dialogical experiment that investigates the extent to which our perception of musical traditions and even of sounds can be freed from constricting cultural attributions and evaluations. Through a radical shift in perspective, it creates sonic (dis)orders, on the basis of which a hierarchy-free, anarchic, post-anthropocentric communication between the sound sculpture and its […]
HOW WE ALWAYS WANTED TO HAVE LIVED Welcome & Morph with us! CLICK HERE FOR PROGRAM Artists, artistic collectives, thinkers and activists from Iceland, Germany, Kenya, Mali, Syria, Greenland and Poland have been asked to engage with the theme throughout Spring and Summer of 2022. The growing body of thoughts and ideas will coalesce […]
Planting eelgrass in Denmark, restoring drained wetlands in Iceland, Sweden’s oldest existing UNESCO biosphere reserve and a voluntary association that restores rivers and streams in Finland. Six projects have been nominated for the Environment Prize 2022 for the theme is nature-based solutions. Six nominations The nominations for the Nordic Council Environment Prize 2022 are: Sund […]