How do I turn memories into living stories and poems? Creative writing for multilingual people and those who are learning Icelandic. A three-hour course with Maó Alheimsdóttir. The course is held during the Nordic Literature week and on the Icelandic language day. We celebrate language and diversity by offering workshop by the talented author and […]
The whole family is welcome, on The Day of the Icelandic Language, to a workshop where guests learn how to make a simple origami leaf. After making the leaf, write your favorite word in your favorite language and then hang it on the ceiling at the children’s library. By this you will add to the […]
Mamdouh313 will deliver a DJ set blending contemporary electronic dance music with heavybass, disco, baile funk and more, drawing inspiration from West Asia, North Africa, and the Levant. A fusion that promises a genre-defying, borderless musical experience. Mamdouh313 [LB,SE], formerly known as Mamdouh, has been a significant figure in Gothenburg’s arts and music scenes since […]
What are the similarities between Latvian and Icelandic Christmas decorations? The Latvian School in Reykjavik in co-operation with the Nordic house invites families to take part in traditional Latvian Christmas preparation workshops. Typical materials for traditional decorations are all natural. Guests will learn how to make candles out of beeswax and Latvian Christmas tree decorations. […]
Theremin workshop for children of all ages The whole family is welcome at the theremin workshop this Saturday at the Nordic house. In the workshop, children get to know graphic notation and the instrument theremin. In the first part of the workshop, the children draw their own musical notation and then exchange pictures. In the […]
We welcome you to a symposium on November 16th, 2024, from 10:00 to 15:00, during Reykjavík Dance Festival. The event will explore equity, diversity, and accessibility in the arts, featuring a keynote speech by Abid Hussain, Director of Diversity at Arts Council England, and a panel discussion by Julian Owusu, Dr. Kristín Loftsdóttir and Miriam […]
Ann-Christin Kongsness (she/her) is a Norwegian dancer, choreographer, writer, teacher and drag king based in Oslo. Her work manifests as performances, workshops, lectures, conversations, drag shows, texts and publications. She is also the editor for the anthology CHOREOGRAPHY, which has been published in three editions. In recent years her work has gained a more explicit […]
Welcome to the upcoming Green Producers Club (GPC) meeting, where representatives from Norway, Denmark and Iceland will gather to discuss sustainability in the creative industries. The event is being held in partnership with Nordic House Reykjavik, and will feature updates, case studies, and presentations on green initiatives and is open to everyone. Please RSVP by […]
Eight Projects To Think About Non-Human Worlds: A Conversation Between Design Practitioners Who Use Objects As Tools Of Investigation. Designers Johanna Seelemann and Fiona Raby are brought together through Forecast’s mentorship program, participating in the ninth edition of the Berlin-led live arts platform. Under a broader theme called Paradoxical Imaginings — Ideas and Objects, they […]
Three part-time vacancies for a new established Service Team at The Nordic House The Nordic House in Reykjavik, Iceland, is an established Nordic meeting place for art, culture, language, and social discussion. Sustainability is central to our company. We strive for CO2 neutrality, and we focus on equality and diversity. We offer a bold and […]
The Nordic House welcomes you to the Symposium Visual Literacy. In an increasingly visual world, the ability to interpret and create meaning from images is essential across disciplines. Join us for 4 short presentations that highlight different aspects of visual literacy. Gitte Wille the director of Nordisk kulturkontakt presents Bokslukaran, a Nordic project to promote reading […]
December is a special time when multiple celebrations take place around the world. Families and children are invited to a unique interactive concert to sing, play, and celebrate the end of the year with music from around the globe. The program includes solstice chants, Icelandic and Latin-American songs, and more. We’ll explore the music and stories […]
We have enjoyed having knitter’s clubs at the library before, and now we want to start back up again. The first meeting will be on Tuesday the 22nd of October at 2-4 pm, and then there will be a meeting every other Tuesday at the same time. All are welcome, whether you have been an […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
Would you like to know more about the opportunities for civil society organizations to apply for funding for Nordic collaboration projects? Do you perhaps work for an organization that wants to create networks and collaborate across borders? Then it’s a good idea to participate in the information session about Demos, the Nordic Council of Ministers’ […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
Children aged 8-12 are invited to a two-day creative course for curious kids at The Nordic House during the primary school winter break. In the course we will explore The exhibition OPEN HOUSE and the sculptures that are now in the outdoor area of The Nordic House by the artist Helgi Valdimarsson, which show Mickey […]
Whole family is welcome to a workshop focusing on the sculptures outside Nordic house, connected to the new exhibition OPEN. The sculptures are by artist Helgi Valdimarsson which showcase different forms, persons, figures and phenomenon such as Mickey Mouse, a heart and a famous hero from the sagas. To start with take a clip board […]
In cooperation with BRCA Iceland and The Icelandic Cancer Society, Nordic House invites for a talk and concert with SUPERCOIL. Before for the concert begins there will be a short welcome speech from The Icelandic Cancer Society and followed by a panel talk lead by Amalie Guldberg Thomsen, who is a philosophy student and intern […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
Welcome to the opening of HEAD2HEAD Reykjavík hosted by Open House Artists: Chrysanthi Koumianaki Fanis Kafantaris Hlökk Þrastardóttir Helgi Valdimarsson Eiríkur Páll Sveinsson Open is both a studio and an artist-run exhibition space managed by Arnar Ásgeirsson, Hildigunnur Birgisdóttir, Una Margrét Árnadóttir and Örn Alexander Ámundasson. We have five solo exhibitions and about five events […]
The artist-run exhibition space Open has taken over the Nordic House with the exhibition OPEN HOUSE, which is part of the Greek-Icelandic cultural festival HEAD2HEAD. When Open was kindly invited to participate in HEAD2HEAD with access to the Nordic House, an idea came to life that had been on Open’s agenda before it lost its […]
The Nordic Council of Ministers is organizing a series of events across the Nordic region this year, together with various partners, where the goal is to shed light on future visions of a climate neutral society. At these events we bring together young activists, experts and decision-makers, to discuss what a good and environmentally friendly […]
Gitte Bjørn’s exhibition invites viewers into a thoughtful exploration of the human experience, deeply intertwined with the body and its myriad forms. Since starting her artistic journey in 1993, Gitte has evolved from creating primarily jewellery to producing compelling objects and corpus works, all while maintaining a profound connection to her love for shaping metal. […]
The whole family is welcome to a Danish Story Hour. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” – which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in children’s books, featuring illustrations from Nordic picture books. These books are part […]
The whole family is welcome to a Danish Story Hour The book is a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library of the Nordic house: “The Tree” which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in children’s books, featuring illustrations from Nordic picture books. These books are part of The Bookworm, a Nordic database […]
The whole family is welcome to a Danish Story Hour The book is a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library of the Nordic house: “The Tree” which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in children’s books, featuring illustrations from Nordic picture books. These books are part of The Bookworm, a Nordic database […]
The whole family is welcome to a Danish Story Hour The book is a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library of the Nordic house: “The Tree” which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in children’s books, featuring illustrations from Nordic picture books. These books are part of The Bookworm, a Nordic database […]
The reading will take place in the Children´s Library at the Nordic house where the summer exhibition based on the book Birds by Hjörleifur Hjartarson and Rán Flygenring is showing. The exhibition highlights thirteen birds that have a home or have stopped by in Vatnsmýrin, moorland, outside the Nordic House – which is also a bird conservation […]
10 Arctic artists 10 Arctic communities 10 Arctic songs – one Pan-Arctic vision! This is a time of increased international tension in the Arctic. There is war in Europe. The major political regimes of the world look to the North both for access to natural resources and strategic influence. Arctic communities often find themselves as […]
Printing with plants – Make your own bookmark! Join artist Christalena for a hands-on plant printing workshop. You can get creative with natural materials in a sustainable way! Guests will learn how to make ink prints of seasonal fall leaves and flowers, onto small paper bookmarks, that everyone can take home and use in their […]
The whole family is welcome to a Danish Story Hour to listen to the book when Mumbo Jumbo Became Giant by the popular Danish author Jakob Martin Strid. The book is a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library of the Nordic house: “The Tree” which is an exhibition that explores the concept […]
In the workshop, children have the opportunity to learn and listen to Nordic songs along with Nordic children’s poetry. Children will also be encouraged to create their own poems about nature, the environment, the climate, visions and dreams. Children who want can upload their new poems directly to the world web on the website ljodfyroloftslagid.is […]
LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE / COMO AGUA PARA CHOCOLATE by ALFONSO ARAU Nordic House 28th September at 7pm Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm and lasts 105 minutes. Experience the fusion of cuisine and cinema in RIFF’s visual dining feast. We show the film Like Water for Chocolate and Sónó […]
Nordic House invites you to a creative and imaginative family workshop for all ages. Inspired by the current exhibition in the library The Tree and the children’s book Træið by Bárdur Oskarsson, we will use paper, markers, colored pencils, glue and scissors to imagine what could and could not happen behind a tree on the […]
Welcome to an event in our series Meet the author where we will have a discussion with Kim Simonsen. Kim Simonsen (1970) is nominated for the Nordic Council Literature Prize 2024 for his book The biological composition of a drop of seawater reminds me of the blood in my veins. He has authored seven books. […]