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A colourful water tower in Keflavík celebrates Iceland’s spirit and stories

Painted in 2013, the mural Uppspretta transformed a water tower in Keflavík into Iceland’s largest wall painting, weaving legends and local themes into figurative art.

13 September 20262 min read

Icelandic Life

The Sun Voyager in Reykjavík and the story behind its dreamlike form

Jón Gunnar Árnason's Sun Voyager is more than a landmark by Reykjavík's Sæbraut; it is a shimmering embodiment of dreams of hope, progress and freedom, inspired by journeys real and imagined.

11 June 2026

Icelandic Life

A tower of light on Viðey Island connects Iceland and world peace campaigns

Yoko Ono's Imagine Peace Tower stands as a beacon in Kollafjörður Bay, merging Iceland's geothermal power with the legacy of John Lennon's advocacy for peace.

13 September 2025