For this episode’s full show notes, download the free <a href="https://apple.co/3Fz1ZXo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CERCA app</a>, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.--- The history of art in Iceland goes back to the Vikings, but in modern times Icelandic art is surprising, accessible and not to be missed. In this episode we'll help you understand how to experience it.  ~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Svavar Jónatansson. Visit <a href="https://www.cercatravel.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CercaTravel.com</a> for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide. --- The history of art in Iceland goes back to the Vikings, but in modern times Icelandic art is surprising, accessible and not to be missed. In this episode we'll help you understand how to experience it. ~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Svavar Jónatansson. Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For this episode’s full show notes, download the free <a href="https://apple.co/3Fz1ZXo" rel="noopener noreferrer">CERCA app</a>, available for iOS.&nbsp;Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned.&nbsp;Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.---&nbsp;The history of art in Iceland goes back to the Vikings, but in modern times Icelandic art is surprising, accessible and not to be missed.&nbsp;In this episode we'll help you understand how to experience it.&nbsp; ~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Svavar Jónatansson. Visit <a href="https://www.cercatravel.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">CercaTravel.com</a> for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features.&nbsp;See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Iceland: Art - From the Beginning

Welcome to Cerca! We’re putting the world's best travel guide <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cerca-travel-guides-podcasts/id1600950071" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on your phone</a>. Visit <a href="https://www.cercatravel.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cercatravel.com </a>to sign up for access.---At the tender age of 16 million years, Iceland is a geological infant, where volcanoes are still building this truly unique place. If it's the dark winter wonderland or the constant light of Icelandic summer there are so, so many experiences here. And in this Cerca Guide, the brilliant Svavar Jónatansson shares the secrets of the land, the sagas of the people, and stories from the history of one of the least densely populated places on Earth. And there's even more in the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cerca-travel-guides-podcasts/id1600950071" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cerca app</a> - bonus content, maps, and info on the points of interest mentioned in our episodes.&nbsp;Listen, become inspired and plan all without worrying about having to hit pause and take notes - because the info you need is waiting for you in the Cerca App.&nbsp;&nbsp; Whether you're planning a trip to Iceland in the near future, are already there, or just want to learn about a place we love, you're in the right place. This is what we do. ~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Svavar Jónatansson---At Cerca, we want our community to be a part of building this amazing new way to explore the world, and to benefit from its success. For a limited time Cerca is <a href="https://www.republic.com/frequency-machine" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">open for investment</a> through <a href="https://www.republic.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Republic</a>. For as little as $100 you can own a piece of this company.

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Welcome to Cerca! We’re putting the world's best travel guide on your phone. Visit cercatravel.com to sign up for access. --- At the tender age of 16 million years, Iceland is a geological infant, where volcanoes are still building this truly unique place. If it's the dark winter wonderland or the constant light of Icelandic summer there are so, so many experiences here. And in this Cerca Guide, the brilliant Svavar Jónatansson shares the secrets of the land, the sagas of the people, and stories from the history of one of the least densely populated places on Earth. And there's even more in the Cerca app - bonus content, maps, and info on the points of interest mentioned in our episodes. Listen, become inspired and plan all without worrying about having to hit pause and take notes - because the info you need is waiting for you in the Cerca App.   Whether you're planning a trip to Iceland in the near future, are already there, or just want to learn about a place we love, you're in the right place. This is what we do. ~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Svavar Jónatansson --- At Cerca, we want our community to be a part of building this amazing new way to explore the world, and to benefit from its success. For a limited time Cerca is open for investment through Republic. For as little as $100 you can own a piece of this company.

Welcome to Cerca! We’re putting the world's best travel guide <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cerca-travel-guides-podcasts/id1600950071" rel="noopener noreferrer">on your phone</a>. Visit <a href="https://www.cercatravel.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">cercatravel.com </a>to sign up for access.---At the tender age of 16 million years, Iceland is a geological infant, where volcanoes are still building this truly unique place. If it's the dark winter wonderland or the constant light of Icelandic summer there are so, so many experiences here. And in this Cerca Guide, the brilliant Svavar Jónatansson shares the secrets of the land, the sagas of the people, and stories from the history of one of the least densely populated places on Earth. And there's even more in the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cerca-travel-guides-podcasts/id1600950071" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cerca app</a> - bonus content, maps, and info on the points of interest mentioned in our episodes.&nbsp;Listen, become inspired and plan all without worrying about having to hit pause and take notes - because the info you need is waiting for you in the Cerca App.&nbsp;&nbsp; Whether you're planning a trip to Iceland in the near future, are already there, or just want to learn about a place we love, you're in the right place. This is what we do. ~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Svavar Jónatansson---At Cerca, we want our community to be a part of building this amazing new way to explore the world, and to benefit from its success. For a limited time Cerca is <a href="https://www.republic.com/frequency-machine" rel="noopener noreferrer">open for investment</a> through <a href="https://www.republic.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Republic</a>. For as little as $100 you can own a piece of this company.

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