Residency events and activities

Translation is Dialogue – a workshop by Arlene Tucker for students of Egilsstaðir High School

Translation is Dialogue – a workshop by Arlene Tucker for students of Egilsstaðir High School

Translation is dialog is a project developed by the artist Arlene Tucker (TW/USA) who lives and works in Joutsa, Finland. Arlene was artist in residence at Skaftfell in September 2021 and March 2022, supported by the Nordic Baltic Mobility Programme (Nordic Culture Point). Arlene’s socially engaged work utilizes translation studies, semiotics, and feminist practices. As part of BRAS, a cultural festival for children and young people in East Iceland, Arlene was teaching an introductory workshop to the project for students at Egilsstaðir High School under the guidance of teachers Ólafur Bjarkar (Lóa) Bragadóttir and Heiðdís Halla Bjarnadóttir. Translation is dialog encourages and facilitates […]

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New mural in Seyðisfjörður by Anna Vaivare

New mural in Seyðisfjörður by Anna Vaivare

Norðurgata 7, Seyðisfjörður Artist in residence Anna Vaivare has been working tirelessly on finishing her latest mural, and now it is done! Come and see this beautifully cheerful addition to the house in Norðurgata 7, also called “Magasín”, as it used to be a shoe shop – a historical detail that you can find hidden in the wall painting. The inauguration and good-bye party for Anna takes place on Saturday, June 5th, from 20:00 in the garden of Norðurgata 7. Everyone is welcome! Published works by Anna will be available for sale in the Skaftfell store from June 17 onwards. […]

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