Reykjavík Culture Night 30 August 2010

IrishStreetArt.com was invited to Iceland for the Reykjavík Culture Night 2010 to enjoy the city’s art installations. A big thanks to Willie and Maggi for playing host. Reykjavik Culture Night involves thousands of people wandering through the streets of the downtown district with a backdrop of amazing artist and music performances. As you stroll with the crowds the air is filled with eclectic sounds ranging from Opera and Trad to Death Metal and Techno from side streets, balconies and pubs. It really has to be seen to be believed.

The street art on show in Iceland’s capital is so accessible and seems to be a big part of everyday life of young Icelanders. For such a small population, Iceland punches well above its wait when it comes to graffiti writers with tight and unique style. The photos below were all taken in the downtown district and all within a kilometer of each other. Iceland in general is an amazing place.

Just a heads up though, if you go there don’t eat the Whale! Its crazy in this day and age but whaling is legal in Iceland even though only 1% of the islanders eat whale meet. This means that the Whaling is almost exclusively for the island’s tourists.

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