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A red barn with a weathered grey roof sits against a backdrop of dark trees at dusk. A glowing red neon sign on the roof reads “SCANDINAVIAN PAIN”.

Ragnar Kjartansson

Words
Siggi Eggertsson
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Date
30 June 2011

Ragnar Kjartansson is my favorite Icelandic artist. He’s also one of the most likable guys I’ve ever met. I wish he had a better website though, this gallery page does not do justice to his work.

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www.luhringaugustine.com/ragnar-kjartansson

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Siggi Eggertsson

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