Whether it’s a musician on stage in Tokyo, a designer debuting in Venice, or a novelist translated worldwide, Iceland proves that creativity knows no borders.
Whether it’s a
musician on stage in Tokyo, a designer debuting in Venice,
or a novelist trans-
lated worldwide,
Iceland proves that creativity knows no borders.
Film & TV industry
Film & TV industry
Film & TV industry
Since the sagas of the 9th and 10th centuries, Iceland has been a nation of storytellers. Today, it produces more films per capita than any other country, with Icelandic cinema regularly featured at major international film festivals, such as Cannes, Berlin, and Toronto. The island’s stunning, shape-shifting landscapes
Since the sagas of the 9th and 10th centuries, Iceland has been a nation of storytellers. Today, it produces more films per capita than any other country, with Icelandic cinema regularly featured at major international film festivals, such as Cannes, Berlin, and Toronto. The island’s stunning, shape-shifting landscapes serve as backdrops for everything from medieval epics to sci-fi worlds—doubling for the Himalayas, Westeros, and galaxies far, far away. Backed by competitive incentives, skilled crews, and full-service production support, Iceland is a world-class destination for film, television, and creative production.
serve as backdrops for everything from medieval epics to sci-fi worlds—doubling for the Himalayas, Westeros, and galaxies far, far away. Backed by competitive incentives, skilled crews, and full-service production support, Iceland is a world-class destination for film, television, and creative production.
Icelandic Music
Icelandic Music
Icelandic Music
Icelandic music is defined by its distinctive fusion of traditional and contemporary sounds, with strong roots in folk, pop, classical, and experimental genres. Globally recognized artists such as Björk, Laufey, Sigur Rós, Of Monsters and Men, and Víkingur Ólafsson exemplify the depth and diversity of the scene.
Icelandic music is defined by its distinctive fusion of traditional and contemporary sounds, with strong roots in folk, pop, classical, and experimental genres. Globally recognized artists such as Björk, Laufey, Sigur Rós, Of Monsters and Men, and Víkingur Ólafsson exemplify the depth and diversity of the scene. Iceland Music works to promote and support these artists at home and on the world stage, by developing a thriving, globally connected music industry. Whether you’re looking to collaborate, license, or discover emerging talent, Iceland offers a creative ecosystem that’s as original as the landscapes that inspire it.
Icelandic music is defined by its distinctive fusion of traditional and contemporary sounds, with strong roots in folk, pop, classical, and experimental genres. Globally recognized artists such as Björk, Laufey, Sigur Rós, Of Monsters and Men, and Víkingur Ólafsson exemplify the depth and diversity of the scene.
Iceland Music works to promote and support these artists at home and on the world stage, by developing a thriving, globally connected music industry. Whether you’re looking to collaborate, license, or discover emerging talent, Iceland offers a creative ecosystem that’s as original as the landscapes that inspire it.
Iceland Music works to promote and support these artists at home and on the world stage, by developing a thriving, globally connected music industry. Whether you’re looking to collaborate, license, or discover emerging talent, Iceland offers a creative ecosystem that’s as original as the landscapes that inspire it.
Icelandic Literature
Icelandic Literature
Icelandic Literature
Iceland has one of the richest literary traditions in the world. Tracing back to the medieval Sagas, these timeless narratives continue to inspire writers and readers alike. Today, Icelandic authors span genres from poetry and literary fiction to crime novels and children’s books, with their work widely translated and celebrated abroad.
Iceland has one of the richest literary traditions in the world. Tracing back to the medieval Sagas, these timeless narratives continue to inspire writers and readers alike. Today, Icelandic authors span genres from poetry and literary fiction to crime novels and children’s books, with their work widely translated and celebrated abroad. Icelandic literature is regularly featured at major international book fairs and literary festivals, including those in Frankfurt, London, Gothenburg, and Guadalajara. Through robust translation support and cultural exchange, Iceland’s literary voice continues to resonate far beyond its borders.
Iceland has one of the richest literary traditions in the world. Tracing back to the medieval Sagas, these timeless narratives continue to inspire writers and readers alike. Today, Icelandic authors span genres from poetry and literary fiction to crime novels and children’s books, with their work widely translated and celebrated abroad.
Icelandic literature is regularly featured at major international book fairs and literary festivals, including those in Frankfurt, London, Gothenburg, and Guadalajara. Through robust translation support and cultural exchange, Iceland’s literary voice continues to resonate far beyond its borders.
Icelandic literature is regularly featured at major international book fairs and literary festivals, including those in Frankfurt, London, Gothenburg, and Guadalajara. Through robust translation support and cultural exchange, Iceland’s literary voice continues to resonate far beyond its borders.
Design & Architecture
Design & Architecture
Design & Architecture
Rooted in resourcefulness and shaped by nature, Icelandic design and architecture reflect a culture that values function, sustainability, and innovation. From climate-adapted buildings to circular product systems and minimalist aesthetics, Icelandic creators address contemporary challenges with bold, practical solutions. The sector encompasses disciplines fashion,
Rooted in resourcefulness and shaped by nature, Icelandic design and architecture reflect a culture that values function, sustainability, and innovation. From climate-adapted buildings to circular product systems and minimalist aesthetics, Icelandic creators address contemporary challenges with bold, practical solutions. The sector encompasses disciplines fashion, product, graphic, spatial, and architectural design, all of which are influenced by the island’s dynamic environment and its commitment to a low-impact future. With an emphasis on quality of life, environmental harmony, and social impact, design in Iceland plays a vital role in building a resilient and forward-thinking society.
Rooted in resourcefulness and shaped by nature, Icelandic design and architecture reflect a culture that values function, sustainability, and innovation. From climate-adapted buildings to circular product systems and minimalist aesthetics, Icelandic creators address contemporary challenges with bold, practical solutions. The sector encompasses disciplines fashion,
product, graphic, spatial, and architectural design, all of which are influenced by the island’s dynamic environment and its commitment to a low-impact future. With an emphasis on quality of life, environmental harmony, and social impact, design in Iceland plays a vital role in building a resilient and forward-thinking society.
product, graphic, spatial, and architectural design, all of which are influenced by the island’s dynamic environment and its commitment to a low-impact future. With an emphasis on quality of life, environmental harmony, and social impact, design in Iceland plays a vital role in building a resilient and forward-thinking society.
Icelandic Arts
Icelandic Arts
Icelandic Arts
Contemporary art in Iceland is experimental, collaborative, and deeply tied to place. Artists work across mediums, including installation, performance, digital, and more, often engaging with themes of nature, identity, and transformation. Icelandic visual art is promoted internationally through exhibitions,
Contemporary art in Iceland is experimental, collaborative, and deeply tied to place. Artists work across mediums, including installation, performance, digital, and more, often engaging with themes of nature, identity, and transformation. Icelandic visual art is promoted internationally through exhibitions, curated partnerships, and national representation at significant events, such as the Venice Biennale. With strong support for global exchange, Iceland’s art scene continues to foster meaningful connections with curators, institutions, and audiences worldwide.
Contemporary art in Iceland is experimental, collaborative, and deeply tied to place. Artists work across mediums, including installation, performance, digital, and more, often engaging with themes of nature, identity, and transformation. Icelandic visual art is promoted internationally through exhibitions,
curated partnerships, and national representation at significant events, such as the Venice Biennale. With strong support for global exchange, Iceland’s art scene continues to foster meaningful connections with curators, institutions, and audiences worldwide.
curated partnerships, and national representation at significant events, such as the Venice Biennale. With strong support for global exchange, Iceland’s art scene continues to foster meaningful connections with curators, institutions, and audiences worldwide.
172M
Revenue from Iceland’s film, video, and television production industry in 2024, ranking 22nd in Europe.
3.5
%
Iceland’s music sector contributes 3.5% of GDP to Iceland’s gross domestic product
52
Grants allocated in early 2025 by the Icelandic Literature Center to support translations of Icelandic works into various foreign languages.
$469M
Iceland's design and architecture sector contributed USD 469 million in 2024, ranking 31st in Europe.
172M
Revenue from Iceland’s film, video, and television production industry in 2024, ranking 22nd in Europe.
3.5
%
Iceland’s music sector contributes 3.5% of GDP to Iceland’s gross domestic product
52
Grants allocated in early 2025 by the Icelandic Literature Center to support translations of Icelandic works into various foreign languages.
$469M
Iceland's design and architecture sector contributed USD 469 million in 2024, ranking 31st in Europe.
172M
Revenue from Iceland’s film, video, and television production industry in 2024, ranking 22nd in Europe.
3.5
%
Iceland’s music sector contributes 3.5% of GDP to Iceland’s gross domestic product
52
Grants allocated in early 2025 by the Icelandic Literature Center to support translations of Icelandic works into various foreign languages.
$469M
Iceland's design and architecture sector contributed USD 469 million in 2024, ranking 31st in Europe.
Are you looking to connect with Icelandic creatives? Whether you’re exploring a project, looking to collaborate, or aiming to bring Icelandic creativity to international markets, these institutions are your starting point:
Are you looking to connect with Icelandic creatives? Whether you’re exploring a project, looking to collaborate, or aiming to bring Icelandic creativity to international markets, these institutions are your starting point:
