From Alexandra Hertell, of
Iceland Review:
Icelanders are not only creative but also superstitious and many, especially in the countryside, believe in gnomes, trolls, and hidden people.
The art splashed around town is playful and reminiscent of their particular cultural psyche. Spontaneous street creations are usually left intact by the government.
During Culture Night, which celebrates just that, young artists embellish various walls as a reminder that street art is a modern form of expression to be acknowledged alongside the Skaldic poetry of the Vikings.
You make it sound like they are nutters believing in hidden people.
ReplyDeleteThere are a few billion around the world that believe in hidden people.
Who's to say there are not, Lord T? Can you supply me with the categorical proof that there are not?
ReplyDeleteCertainly a lot better than some ugly tagging. I saw on the BBC Breakfast news yesterday that teh council in Bristol will be putting the issue of street art to teh vote. People will bget to vote on whether or not to retain individual examples.
ReplyDeleteThe have some nice street art in Austria too.
ReplyDeleteJames,
ReplyDeleteLike all these myths there is no proof eiher way but who is to say that the Icelanders are wrong either.