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Walking piece Marŝarto26 2026

Live Field diary. Of walking on foot Iceland

A live interactive field diary during my 3 months on foot in Iceland

Sound walk
Sound walk SWS24 2023

Only Glaciers Know

Discussing the complicated interconnections between human beings and the landscape of Iceland, the piece is designed to be experienced while walking along the Iceland coastline. It is a sonic documentary and poetic fiction of the enchanting island.

Anika and the Treasure of Iceland

Dr Antje Bothin
post Curated news 21 May, 2026

Artist to Walk Around Iceland in Three-Month Nomadic Art Project

Berlin-based artist and photographer Dario J. Laganà will begin a three-month walking project around Iceland in June, combining performance art, environmental observation and documentary work. The project, titled Of Walking on Foot, will run from 4 June to 27 August 2026. Laganà plans to travel counterclockwise around the island on foot while pulling a custom-built…

post 08 Feb, 2026

Hugarflug 2026 – Open for applications | Iceland Academy of the Arts

Source: Hugarflug 2026 – Open for applications | Iceland Academy of the Arts

Walking piece
Walking piece 2015

Egils Saga, Borg on the Moors

An audio guide retracing the family history of one of Iceland's most favorite Viking Poets, Egill Skallagrímsson, in "Egils Saga"

Walking piece
Walking piece 2020

Walking a liminal line

Terminalia, celebrated on February 23rd, is an ancient Roman festival honoring Terminus, the god of boundaries, marked by sacrifices at boundary stones instituted by King Numa Pompilius. This practice evolved into the English custom of Beating the Bounds and inspires contemporary boundary walks, such as the author’s 2020 walk along the sea-land boundary in Skagaströnd, Iceland.

Walking piece
Walking piece 2018

Reykjavik Art Tour

Explore Reykjavik's artistic locations, museums, and popular viewing points throughout the city.

Sound walk
Sound walk SWS22 2022

Hrisey Sound Walk

Exploring Hrisey through its sonic landscape.

post Curated news 23 May, 2025

Reykjavik City Murals and Street Art Travel Guide | Guide to Iceland

Discover the unexpected canvas of Reykjavik city murals and street art, a testament to the city’s creative spirit. Found throughout diverse neighborhoods, these street- Source: Reykjavik City Murals and Street Art Travel Guide | Guide to Iceland

post Curated news 23 Apr, 2023

The Art of Walking in Iceland’s Wild Westfjords – The Overview

The two guides Henry Fletcher and Jay Simpson, lead walking artist residencies along ancient herding routes in Iceland’s wild Westfjords. Source: The Art of Walking in Iceland’s Wild Westfjords – The Overview

post Curated news 17 Jul, 2020

Iceland is broadcasting the world’s screams to relieve coronavirus stress – CBS News

You may not be able to travel to Iceland, but your screams of frustration can. Source: Iceland is broadcasting the world’s screams to relieve coronavirus stress – CBS News

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Reading and Walking 30

30. Sarah Tolmie, All the Horses of Iceland

I’m not sure how All the Wild Horses of Iceland came into my possession—I suspect my friend Tanis MacDonald sent it to me in trade for some books about walking, because there’s a postcard from her tucked inside—but I’m glad it did, and that I read it near the end of my trip to England, … Continue reading 30. Sarah Tolmie, All the Horses of Iceland →

Ken Wilson

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lerjentours. Agentur für Gehkultur

The webpage "Selected Projects" on Lerjen Tours' website presents a curated overview of specialized walking and cultural tours primarily located in Iceland. These projects emphasize immersive experiences that combine natural landscapes with cultural heritage, showcasing routes and itineraries designed to explore Iceland’s unique geography, history, and folklore. The descriptions include details about the thematic focus of each project, such as historical pathways, religious pilgrimages, and nature-based routes, reflecting an integration of landscape and cultural geography. Each selected project is detailed with specific attention to its geographical setting, cultural significance, and historical context, illustrating the connection between place and narrative. The site also highlights collaborative efforts and research activities linked to academic or local cultural institutions, situating the tours within a broader framework of cultural preservation and interpretation. These projects collectively articulate a walking art approach, where movement through the landscape is used as a method of engaging with and understanding cultural environments.
lerjentours
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Ellen Mueller

Ellen Mueller (she/her) has exhibited nationally and internationally as an interdisciplinary artist exploring issues related to capitalism with particular focus on the environment, workplace culture, and adornment. Mueller has received grants and fellowships from the McKnight Foundation, Minnesota State Arts Board, Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, West Virginia Division of Culture and History, and Puffin Foundation. Artist residencies include Ucross Foundation, Santa Fe Art Institute, Nes Artist Residency in Iceland, Ox-Bow, Playa Fellowship Artist Residency, and Künstlerhaus Lukas in Germany (full scholarship).
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tracktivism

A field of activist performance that utilises walking and moving and talking in rural landscapes to address issues of environmental, social or political concern (Jess Allen).

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