After cruising the British Isles in 2017, we flew to Reykjavik, Iceland where we had an outstanding 4 day/3 night stay. Not only were the tours outside the city spectacular, the city of Reykjavik was a pleasant surprise.
With a population of about 110,000 (approximately one-third of the country’s population), Reykjavik was charming, quaint, active, and unique. Although I’ve already posted about the city, Reykjavik has an outstanding collection of murals! … and Resa would love them!
Although I originally planned a more informative look at the murals, this post (the first of my Closeout Tour) looks at some of the one’s I captured. “Resources” at the end offers links for more information and additional images of the beautiful murals in Reykjavik. Many of the murals in those links are stunning!
Do you have a favorite?
At the airport (KEF) I was surprised to find this complex mural.
A Frank Angle 
Wow! They truly are impressive!
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Dale,
For a small city (110,000), the murals impressed me. … and the pic of my favorite I did not include because it wasn’t a good pic.
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Funny how certain places attract the best street art.
And that is way too bad!
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Yep … look at the pics again to find the one what was a door below the sidewalk. Definitely a different setting.
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The octopus one?
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That’s it!
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I figured!
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Some may not notice without a prompt.
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I did but wouldn’t have said anything.
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I love the vampire joker mural in the first slide show, as well as the shop with the black and white artwork stretched across it.
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Marc,
Thanks for sharing your favorite. Because I forgot to have that in the post, your comment reminded me to add it!
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Very cool stuff, Frank. 🙂
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Marc … thank you kind sir.
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🙂
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What incredible street art!
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Very cool! We are going back next year. Fascinating place.
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Cindy,
Such a place worthy of multiple visits. Enjoy!!!! Glad you enjoyed the mural collection.
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The murals are surprising to me. I wouldn’t have thought such modern and contemporary design, with English, would have been so prominent. It’s hard to think of a favorite, but I think “necktie guy” is a very humorous and unexpected subject for street art. I really enjoyed studying them, Frank.
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Debra,
Glad this collection served as a pleasant surprise. I must say, there is quite the variety! I encourage you to visit the links at the end of the posts because they show quite the variety and many are stunning!
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Such interesting murals…. I know Resa will love them!!!!!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 The airport one is brilliant, especially from a distance!
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Marina,
Such a wide range of murals Too bad I didn’t get a good pic of my favorite. Did you notice the entire house as a mural (2 pics)?
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They were actually my favorites!!!
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Who would think to visit Reykjavik for its murals?! Thanks for sharing, Frank!
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Merril,
Great point!!!! … and thanks for coming up with it. 🙂
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Those are all quite stunning!
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While I only had a layover in this charming city, I loved every brief minute of it. One of the most beautiful airports in the world. Thanks for sharing more than I could possible see.
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Monika,
…. and to think KEF is about 45 minutes from Reykjavik! Do you make it into the city or stay in Keflavik?
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I did not stay over since it was a short layover but might consider doing so on a return flight to Germany.
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Does Iceland Air fly into Denver?
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It does. I was on one of its first flights 😊
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Some points about our experience. 1) Flights were cheaper than with other major airlines 2) They don’t charge for layovers! They want you to stop and visit as you pass through
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Good to know. It’s a fascinating place to visit with loads to see and do. Plus the people are quite lovely and that airport is very accommodating and efficient. That alone appealed to my German sensibilities.
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Yet, one has to know/remember that the city isn’t nearby, therefore know how to get to it and the hotel. It’s different.
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Welcome back. These are lovely photos. It looks like you enjoyed yourself. 🙂
Sorry for the non-sequitur comment. I have managed to lose your email address.
The first week you were gone, I received a strange comment, purportedly from John Erickson. Hidden away on my ‘About’ page, it read, “Hey buddy. I’m in big trouble. This is serious. I need your help. Tweet me at (a recognizably Erickson twitter address).”
The son, wife and I don’t Twitter. The comment came in at 6:30 PM. I responded by 10:30 PM. I answered the WordPress comment, offering whatever aid I could, and sent an email to the corresponding address.
The daughter has a Twitter account, but not the phone app. The next day she Tweeted him, using her computer. We have received no other messages. I suspect a phishing expedition. 😯
Leave the ninety and nine, and email the lost sheep, so that I can put you back in my fold??
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Archon,
Strange … and I also suspect a phishing expedition. Sent you an email to the Archon address seen at this end.
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Super murals, Frank
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John,
Thank you. For such a small city, Reykjavik had wonderful murals. …. and to think I only saw a small number of them!
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Amazing.
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One has to admire the talent of those who paint these murals on such a grand scale.. Its something painting in perspective on canvas, but when you then upscale this it shows just how talented these artists are..
Wonderful share Frank.. do I have a favourite.. The eagle caught my eye so did the spider and clever how to tie your tie 😀
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Sue,
Great point … being able to create something with proper angle and proportions on essentially a huge canvas is quite the skill! Thanks for sharing your favorite.
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👍😘🤗 a pleasure 💖
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Well….. I love this post!
I waited a long time for it, as you had mentioned taking pics of murals in Reykjavik. I checked out every link. Some of the artist have painted murals in Toronto, and I am honoured to have shared those.
A closing out post…….. well………….
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Resa,
I knew you would love this post. Wish I could have done them more justice. Glad you also visited the links to see many other of the grand murals in this delightful little city. Thanks for reblogging this post!!!!
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You are welcome, and as soon as you left your comment, I closed comments. I added to my opening to comment on your blog!
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I also added a few of your pics to the opener. I’m sure you’ll approve!
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🙂 …. and (soon) I will have a similar post for Belfast.
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Kool!!!!
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… and you will be linked as well. 🙂
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Liked by you, linked by you… ❦
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Reblogged this on Graffiti Lux Art & More and commented:
This is a fab post about murals in Reykjavik! Thank you, Frank!
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I seem to have dropped off your email subscriber list.
We loved our time in Iceland, a fascinating place.
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Debra,
Oh no … the attack of the WP Gnomes! Glad to have you back … and cheers to fascinating Iceland.
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Fascinating series! The mean -looking octopus is my favourite.
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Sidran,
Welcome first-time commenter. Your fav octopus mural I distinctly remember because it was on a door several steps below the sidewalk. Very interesting.
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Hard to have a favorite. They’re all good. 🙂
I am always amazed at how different street art can be form country to country.
Thanks for the post.
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