Iceland - The Glass Magazine

Falling in Love With the Warmth Hidden in Iceland’s Wilderness

January 9, 2026

ONLY a few places capture the push and pull between comfort and wilderness quite like Iceland. Here, nature dictates people's lives, and they follow - adapting to volcanic eruptions, icy winds, or long, dark w...

The Icelandic Pavilion celebrates Venice Biennale with Hildigunnur Birgisdóttir

Sophie Richardson

April 26, 2024

Art, News

CONTINUING to forge strong ties with La Biennale di Venezia, The Icelandic Pavilion will be exhibiting its work at the International Art Exhibition. Iceland has showcased work at the event since the 1960s, whe...

Glass discovers a perfectly positioned hotel in the heart of Reykjavik

Vivian Hui

April 8, 2024

Europe, Feature, Travel

ICELAND Parliament Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, has recently opened in the capital, Reykjavik. Superbly located within walking distance of the city’s lively squares, the famous Reykjavik Cathedral, Harpa...

Glass relaxes in geothermal baths at The Retreat at Blue Lagoon in Iceland

Amanda Bernstein

March 4, 2024

Feature, Rest Of The World, Travel

THE Retreat at Blue Lagoon is an award-winning spa hotel located close to the Icelandic capital Reykjavik and set upon a private inlet of the Unesco Global Geopark. Home to Iceland’s iconic Blue Lagoon, a spec...

Dare to explore this season with Jil Sander+ AW22 campaign

Alicia Tomkinson

October 24, 2022

Fashion, News

A CAMPAIGN which explores the essence of nature in no better place than Iceland, is introduced by Jil Sander+ for this autumn/winter 2022. A cascade of wind, water, and ice, untouched, sets a magical environ...

Glass discovers the natural beauty benefits of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon

Katrina Mirpuri

September 13, 2021

Beauty, Feature, Skincare

THE Retreat at Blue Lagoon is by far the most luxurious place to stay if you want to enjoy Iceland’s natural geothermal spa. The lagoon is one of the 25 wonders of the world, and it attracts millions of vis...

Louis Vuitton presents a new campaign showcasing their core values through photography

Imogen Clark

October 28, 2020

Fashion, News

OVER the past couple of months, fashion took a step back. Designers went back to their roots and collections were toned down – we paused. With this in mind, Louis Vuitton’s new campaign strips the extravagance ...

Glass takes a trip to the wellness wonder of the world at the Blue Lagoon, Iceland

Lily Rimmer

September 7, 2020

Feature, Travel

NAMED one of the 25 Wonders of the World, the Blue Lagoon in Iceland is a magical place set on a private inlet of the UNESCO Global Geopark. The reservoir dates back to the ‘70s when the power plant’s geotherma...

Glass explores Gieves & Hawkes AW19 Collection

Maria Noyen

August 27, 2019

Fashion, News

FOR WELL over 200 years, Gieves & Hawkes has played an integral role in capturing quintessential British men’s fashion. Once the outfitter to the Royal Navy, the brand has by no means been stunted from evol...

Glass interviews Dan Wood "Gap in The Hedge"

Glass interviews Welsh photographer Dan Wood

Stephanie Clair

July 13, 2018

Art, Feature

OVER the past nine years Dan Wood has focused his image practice on Wales and the Welsh. Hailing from Bridgend in South Wales, prior to his focus on this native country, Wood concentrated on shooting skateboard...

Glass meets genre and label-defying actor Noomi Rapace

Nicola Kavanagh

November 10, 2017

Culture, Feature

The girl who played with fire – Glass meets genre and label-defying actor Noomi Rapace NOOMI Rapace is a very atypical Hollywood star; she has no interest in courting the limelight, she prefers London to LA ...

The Glass guide to The Faroe Islands

Aaron Trinidade

March 14, 2017

Denmark, Europe, Feature, Travel

HOLDING their own against gales, rain and the frigid North Atlantic seas, this small, rocky archipelago of volcanic islands offers a unique experience for those intrepid enough to venture this far north. Though...

Olafur Eliasson’s Iceland

Olafur Eliasson

July 9, 2015

Avant Art, Feature

“Travelling in Iceland has helped me understand that being present is the foundation of my doing.” Olafur Eliasson Each year, artist Olafur Eliasson returns to Iceland, his parent’s homeland, to explore an...

Burgers for the discerning diner

Becky Zanker

May 25, 2015

Dining, Feature

Tommi’s is a burger-lovers burger joint, with two London locations from which it serves its succinct, American-retro menu: Marylebone and King’s Road. We visited the former on a Friday evening and, as one mig...

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