The whole family is welcome to a workshop where designer Rebekka Ashley shows guests how an unconventional material like sailcloth from synthetic fibers (nylon, polyester) can be recycled and reused in a creative way, to design key rings and bookmarks. The workshop takes place in the Nordic house Children’s library’s new exhibition: Under the Polar […]
We invite you to watch: “Eating Up Easter” documentary of the Plastic Oceans Short description: Modern dilemma of people who risk losing everything to the globalizing effects of tourism. The film follows four islanders, who are working to tackle the consequences of their rapidly developing home. Mama Piru leads recycling efforts to reduce trash, Mahani […]
REYKJAVIK DARK MUSIC DAYS present: A seminar on listening and the legacy of Pauline Oliveros, an American composer, pioneer of electronic music, and developer of the practice known as Deep Listening. “Listen Well” will explore the connection between listening as a compositional method and listening as an embodied, ecocentric practice in the 21st century. Presented […]
“Baba Karam” is a 50-minute performance and a euphoric dance party inspired by the Iranian dance of the same name. Inspired by Iranian home parties, “mehmooni,” and the movements that amateur dancers from around the world have sent to the Ful artistic group, the group pays tribute to the potential of dance to change and […]
The Nordic House would like to send our warmest thanks to our partners and guests, for all of the fun and important events shared in the past year. Despite the ongoing renovation, we have had a steady stream of visitors who have been able to take part in an extensive program with a focus on […]
Dear guests. The Nordic House in Reykjavík will be closed for the holidays from the 23rd December 2023. We open again on the 2nd January 2024 at 10am. We wish you all a lovely holiday, see you again next year.
How can we minimize the unfathomable amounts of waste being produced in Iceland every day, every year? And how can we take care of the valuable resources we already have available when building new structures? The Danish-Icelandic company Lendager explores these issues in the exhibition “Wasteland Iceland” – an ambitious and though-provoking display of solutions and future concepts for how we can work with Icelandic […]
Is There a Future? Conversation between Mazen Maarouf and Viðar Þorsteinsson on the situation and history of Palestine. The Israeli – Gaza war has reached an unprecedented level in terms of number of civilians killed, more than 7000 of which are children. Millions of people around the world are demanding an immediate ceasefire and reviving the […]
Signe Sofie Larsen will read one of H.C Andersen classic Chistmas tales (Jule Eventyr), picture book version, and afterwards there will be pens and paper available and guests are encouraged to draw a Christmas moment inspired by the reading. The reading will be in Danish. Everyone is welcome and free of charge! Accessibility: All restrooms […]
The whole family is welcome to a workshop were artwork can be made based on plants and animals of the sea. During the workshop you can learn about life in the Arctic Ocean in the exhibition Under the Polar Ice that is currently in the Children’s Book Library. We will draw inspiration from books available […]
The Nordic House and Kuluk Helms invite all growing souls to a poetic sanctuary this Christmas. Come and listen as Kuluk reads selected poems from the upcoming poetry collection ‘Min Sjæl Har Vokseværk’. The poems delve into questions of belonging, self-determination, and the search for a place to call home. After the reading, there will […]
What are the similarities between Latvian and Icelandic Christmas decorations? We will make beautiful decorations together and enjoy cookies and music. The Latvian School in Reykjavik in co-operation with the Nordic house invite families to take part in traditional Latvian Christmas decoration workshop on 3. advent Sunday, 17th of December, 1-3 pm. Typical materials for […]
Jólakattarins Slóð/The Christmas Cat’s Trail is a 40-minute-long puppet show celebrating the Icelandic Yule Lads, Grýla, Leppalúði, and the Christmas cat through the eyes of a visiting American and his dog. The show will be performed with hand puppets and string puppets, with live music from the banjo and harmonica. The show will be in […]
Christmas is not only the children’s party with elves and gifts and sugar shocks and jingle bells, it is also the time when darkness comes rolling in with winter storms and downpours, and we adults must do our part in the fight against the forces of darkness. And how do we best do that if […]
“Strengjavera” – A sound installation by Jack Armitage on December 9th and 10th Strengjavera (“string being”) is an installation that delves into the concept of self-organising systems through the interaction of artificial life programs with an acoustic grand piano. Viewers are invited to witness the unpredictable yet mesmerising patterns that emerge as the piano’s strings […]
We invite you to The Nordic House on the first Sunday in Advent, to make your own Christmas cards. The workshop is open to everyone from 1pm to 3pm. We offer everything you need in terms of equipment, so you just have to bring your own creativity. There will also be light refreshments. All ages […]
Welcome to a Nordic quiz night! Here you can build up your Christmas spirit while learning about unique Nordic Christmas traditions. What do people eat on Christmas Eve in Greenland? And which supernatural beings belong to Christmas in Sweden? You can ponder questions like this while enjoying good beverages and Nordic Christmas music. The doors […]
Gift yourself and your dear ones The library sells newer, discarded nonfiction and fiction books in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish and Faroese for children, youngsters and adults ACCESSIBILITY: The Library and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible. Bathrooms are gender-neutral.
Our advent program this year is characterized by togetherness, reuse and warm celebrations. We offer fun events of various kinds every weekend until Christmas. These include family workshops, puppet show, quiz night, a Christmas story evening for adults and more! PRE ADVENT SUNDAY 26th November CIRCULAR CHRISTMAS A Christmas swap market and a sustainable Christmas […]
What have Astrid Lindgren, Tove Jansson, and Jón Sveinsson “Nonni” meant for national and cultural identity? How have Nordic stories and fairytales for children shaped the idea of what is typically Nordic? Welcome to the Nordic House on November 30th, at 19:00, for a conversation about how children’s literature reflects and influences our perception of […]
Have a circular Christmas this year with the Nordic house and Landvernd! Program: 12:30 – 12:45 Presentation on mindfulness – Gunnar Hersveinn, philosopher and author. 12:45 – 13:00 Closing speech by Landvernd on a mindful November and opening of the Christmas market. 13:00 – 16:00 Christmas market ornament workshop will be open. Christmas swap market: […]
Rán Flygenring reads in Norwegian from the book “Volcanic Eruption”, which recently won the Nordic Council’s Children’s and Young People’s Literature prize, and a well-chosen chapter from the brand new book “Fairies”, which is in the same book category as Birds and Horses by Rán Flygenring and Hjörleifur Hjartarson, published by Angustúra. After the reading, […]
Congratulations to all of the winners of the Nordic Council prizes! The Nordic Council’s prizes for 2023 were presented at a grand ceremony in the Norwegian Opera & Ballet in Oslo on Tuesday evening, 31 October. Music, dance and the joy of the award winners were in the foreground when the awards were handed out live […]
Welcome to a film program of four contemporary Ukrainian films. In solidarity with Ukrainian filmmakers, l’Institut français presents a selection of contemporary Ukrainian films intended for free screenings internationally, for 2023 and 2024. These films illustrate the vitality of the Ukrainian film industry for the past ten years, as it has gained increasing recognition at […]
Bowhead whale, beluga whale and narwhale are among the species that survive in the Arctic Ocean. These whales and their environment will be examined in a creative and educational workshop for the whole family. Whales uproot the ocean floor that provides food for other fish – they help to produce oxygen and are key animals […]
Can a pen be used as glasses? Can we sharpen attention like a pencil? Rán leads the participants through various strange and fun exercises and projects that she herself uses to sharpen her senses and document daily life and the environment in words and pictures. Here it’s not about drawing well, but about looking and listening […]
The whole family is welcome to a Sunday story hour where we will read from the winning book of the Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize – Eldgos by Rán Flygenring. Rán Flygenring was announced as the winner of the prize on Tuesday, October 31. The Jury’s explanation for the prize was this: […]
Johanna Sjunnesson and Mikael Lind brings us along on a musical journey of discovery through time and space with cello and electronic instruments in an ambient atmosphere. Johanna’s powerful cello tones are mixed with Mikael’s electro sound and together they create music inspired by modern Swedish pop music. During this concert we also get a live […]
Welcome the third event of the Shoptalk series, this time with artist Varna. The duration of the event is 90 minutes, during which Varna will discuss her works, followed by an engaging Q&A session. What exactly is “Shoptalk”? It’s not your typical artist talk. Unlike traditional artist talks, where only visual artists take the stage to […]
How does one use literature, illustration, and research to mediate life beneath the polar ice, in a way that captivates and educates the minds of children, young people and adults alike? Join us at the Nordic House on Tuesday the 21st of November at 19:00 as we set the stage for a panel discussion featuring […]
The 105th anniversary of Latvian independence is celebrated with a family friendly event! November 18th is the Independence day of Latvia that is celebrated widely among Latvian communities all around the world, also in Iceland. For the occasion Latvian School in Reykjavik in co-operation with the Nordic house invites families to take part in craft […]
ARCTIC WAVES: PROGRAM – FRIDAY 3rd. NOVEMBER Ticket price 2000ISK – Free for Iceland Airwaves wristband holders 8 PM Trade Offs 9 PM Emil Kárlsen 10 PM Silla
ARCTIC WAVES: PROGRAM – THURSDAY, 2nd NOVEMBER Tickets 2000 ISK – Free for Iceland Airwaves wristband holders 8 PM Nuija 9 PM Tarrak 10 PM Niilas
ARCTIC WAVES: PROGRAM – WEDNESDAY, 1st NOVEMBER Entry is free on day one 8PM Katarina Barruk 9PM Andachan 10PM Sound of the Damned
För våren 2024 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 samarbetsprojekt med kulturinstitutioner, konstnärer och forskare i hela regionen. Nordens hus har en bred verksamhet och arrangerar kontinuerligt utställningar, […]
Discover Arctic Waves: a celebration of music from the north! Join us at the Nordic House in Reykjavík during Iceland Airwaves 2023 for Arctic Waves, a celebration of music from the Arctic regions. Musicians from Greenland, Canada, and Sápmi will unite, offering a unique opportunity to explore the captivating world of circumpolar music. We are […]
Welcome to a workshop where unconventional and recycled materials will be used in design. Children and their families get to learn about fishing nets and magnetic materials while making reusable bags and key rings. The workshop is held in connection with the Nordic Youth Summit in Harpa, which emphasizes sustainability in fashion, and the Nordic […]
Unearthed is a new exhibition in the greenhouse of the Nordic House. It is open from the 2nd of December until the 10th of December, with the vernissage on the 2nd of December at 14:00. Additionally, there will be a walk with the geologist, artist and curator on the 9th of December in Rauðhólar.* […]
You are warmly welcome to the publication release of Esseyja / Island Fiction in the Nordic House, Reykjavík, Tuesday November 14th, on the 60th anniversary of the Surtsey eruption. The house is open from 4:30 pm where visitors can get a signed copy before the programme begins at 5pm with short readings by the participants. […]
What exactly is “Shoptalk”? It’s not your typical artist talk. Unlike traditional artist talks, where only visual artists take the stage to discuss their works and processes, “Shoptalk” boldly broadens its horizons to showcase the creative minds of musicians, dancers, choreographers, and a diverse array of other creative practitioners. The aim of this series is to ensure maximum accessibility, […]
Did you know that people in the Nordics buy more clothes than the rest of the world and our consumption has gone up during the last 20 years? It’s time to check our shopping habits and spin towards more sustainable choices. Join us for an evening where we find a new direction through an interactive […]
Welcome to the opening of Sequences Can’t see chapter: water. Saturday 14th October at 6pm in Hvelfing, Nordic House. Can’t See is divided into four chapters: Soil, Subterrain, Water and Metaphysical Realm and is exhibited in Kling & Bang, The Living Art Museum, The Nordic House and The House of Collections. The chapters will provide a glimpse […]
WATER Deep ocean surrounds the island and a soggy swamp surrounds the exhibition house. Massive waves and an endless abyss create visions of mythical creatures swimming around abandoned infrastructures, left there from an unknown time. The water moves towards the shore, carrying layers of time and ruins of the past. The heavy darkness of the […]
RIFF – Reykjavík International Film Festival – is one of the biggest and most diverse cultural events in Iceland. Riff is an independent non-profit organization. The festival lasts for eleven days, from September 28 to October 8, and includes both film screenings, panel talks, workshops, concerts and exhibitions. The program for the Nordic House can be seen here: […]
Ocean, glaciers, animals, plastic and organisms that survive in the coldest region of the earth, are the theme of creative projects during the winter break in primary schools. The art exhibition Sequences will also be viewed, where video art is in the foreground. During the course, the children go on a journey through the water cycle, think […]
The whole family is welcome to a Finnish Sunday Story Hour in the Children’s Library at the Nordic house. Inari Ahokas will be reading the Finnish book Aino tahtoo mukaan, by Kristiina Louhi. This is a book about a little girl Aino who does not want her mum to go out without her, she […]
Workshop about the recycling route of plastic and how to create beautiful things out of various plastic things. Freyr Eyjólfsson a specialist from Sorpa waste management, gives a fun workshop on the travels of plastics. Accessibility: To access to the children’s library for wheelchairs is via the Hvelfing exhibition space. From the main hall there […]
DEEP IN THE MOORLAND: MÝRIN 2023. International Children’s and youth literature festival at the Nordic House. Entry to all events is free and registrations are made at myrinfestival@gmail.com Full program is available at Myrin.is Saturday October 14: Workshops for Families 10:00 – 10:45 – UNDERSEA RELAXATION WITH EVA RÚN (IS) For children 8-12 years old and their parents. Eva […]
DEEP IN THE MOORLAND: MÝRIN 2023. International Children’s and youth literature festival at the Nordic House. Entry to all events is free and registrations are made at myrinfestival@gmail.com Full program is available at Myrin.is Friday October 13: Workshops for School Groups 9:00 – 9:50 – SEA FANTASY WITH KRISTÍN BJÖRG (IS) Reading and writing workshop for 8th to 10th grade. With Kristín […]