Author Thor Vilhj\u00e1lmsson was one of the founders of the Reykjav\u00edk International Literary Festival, which first ran in 1985.<\/p>\n
This year marks its thirty-year anniversary, and to celebrate this occasion, a photo exhibition honouring Thor will be on display at Nordic House. Thor, who would have turned 90 this year, was a key figure in the success and development of the festival, and the exhibition will feature the work of several renowned artists who photographed him, as well as photos from his family collection.<\/p>\n
Stills from the film Dream of the Way (Erlendur Sveinsson), which featured Thor walking the Way of St. James pilgrimage, will also be displayed.
\nThis free exhibition will be on at Nordic House during the festival.
\nProduced in collaboration with Reykjav\u00edk UNESCO City of Literature.
\nCurated by Ragnhei\u00f0ur Vignisdottir.<\/p>\n
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Image by Einar Falur Ing\u00f3lfsson<\/p>\n
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