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News: Skaftfell Bistró

News: Skaftfell Bistró

Skaftfell Art Gallery announces a new partnership for the management of Skaftfell Bistró, looking ahead to a grand reopening of the restaurant in early May. The new restaurant managers–Eva Jazmin, Sesselja Hlín, Garðar Bachmann, Hjörvar, and Sóley Guðrún– together offer many years of professional experience in culinary art and hospitality management. Under the direction of executive chef Garðar Bachmann, the Skaftfell Bistró will feature a visionary menu combining traditional Icelandic fare with an innovative twist.   In keeping with Skaftfell´s principles of sustainability and respect for the natural environment, the restaurant menu will focus on locally-sourced fresh ingredients, including fish, meat, […]

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Residency news: Welcoming artist in residence Roman Sokolov

Residency news: Welcoming artist in residence Roman Sokolov

Skaftfell welcomes new artist in residence Roman Sokolov, a documentary photographer and graduate student at Danmarks Medie- og Journalisthøjskole (DMJX). Born in St. Petersburg, Roman is now exiled in Denmark. In 2017-2018, he attended the Academy of Documentary and Art Photography “Fotografika,” St. Petersburg. During his 6-week residency at Skaftfell, Roman will investigate how Iceland is coping with the effects of climate change. He will meet with climate scientists who are engaged in research in a wide range of fields, including reforestation, biodiversity, melting permafrost, renewable energy, greenhouse farming, and water therapy.