Andrými is a combination of two words: “and” and “rými”. The “and” means breathe, spirit, opposition, and “rými” means space.
Andrými and our community
Many people come to Andrými – from newborns to great-grandparents, people from distant continents and lifelong Reykjavíkingar, people of all genders and sexualities.
We extend a particular welcome to refugees and migrants. We also generally share a commitment to finding and building community, showing tolerance to each other, and working for collective liberation.
Andrými also has a relationship of mutual aid and symbiosis with various organizations that work in line with its values. However, based on past experience we don’t associate with political parties.
The idea behind Andrými
Each individual has a slightly different conception of Andrými, and this is as it should be. However, there are commonalities.
Andrými has a radical purpose, specifically facilitating social and environmental justice, human liberation, tolerance, freedom of thought, and action. It is also radical in its existence and organization, challenging ideas of ownership, hierarchy, and the commodification of our world, while nurturing new kinds of culture, understanding, and social relations.
Its name means, amongst other things, “breathing space” – in it you should feel able to take shelter, gather, reflect, learn, organize, and then take that with you when you leave.
ENGLISH BELOW Á fundinum er farið yfir vinnuhópa, fólk getur tekið að sér verkefni, rætt mikilvæg málefni og séð önnur andlit sem tengjast Andrými. Dagskrá fundarins má sjá fyrir neðan. Þetta er fullkominn tími fyrir nýja og forvitna... Read More
Refugees and asylum seekers often find themselves in a liminal space, existing in a gap between the past and the future. In this in-between phase, individuals are neither fully part of their old culture nor fully integrated into... Read More
Fríbúðin er opin! Allt ókeypis! Komið með dót/fatnað sem þið notið ekki lengur en viljið heldur ekki fleygja. Eða komið og finnið nýtt til að taka heim. The freeshop is open! All for free! Come and bring stuff/clothes... Read More
Children’s Festival – A Celebration of Play & Creativity We are hosting a children’s festival, where 20 to 40 specially invited children, aged 8 to 10, from the neighborhood will come together to celebrate the joy of childhood.... Read More
–ENGLISH and SPANISH BELOW– (Information about accessibility to Andrými on bottom of description) No Borders Iceland býður í kaffi í Andrými á sunnudaginn frá 13:00-15:30. Kaffistundin er ætluð öllum þeim sem elska frelsi og hata landamæri. Þú ert... Read More
In this session of the People’s School of Critical Theory at The People’s School of Critical Theory at Andrými, Reykjavík In this session, we will explore the intersections of critical theory, continental philosophy, coloniality, and modern society. Through... Read More
Fríbúðin er opin! Allt ókeypis! Komið með dót/fatnað sem þið notið ekki lengur en viljið heldur ekki fleygja. Eða komið og finnið nýtt til að taka heim. The freeshop is open! All for free! Come and bring stuff/clothes... Read More
(Private event – closed for organisers in Andrými) A short workshop meant for those who want to organise in Andrými. The workshop has two parts: Reflect upon what it means to be responsible and accommodating in a radical... Read More
Refugees and asylum seekers often find themselves in a liminal space, existing in a gap between the past and the future. In this in-between phase, individuals are neither fully part of their old culture nor fully integrated into... Read More
Fríbúðin er opin! Allt ókeypis! Komið með dót/fatnað sem þið notið ekki lengur en viljið heldur ekki fleygja. Eða komið og finnið nýtt til að taka heim. The freeshop is open! All for free! Come and bring stuff/clothes... Read More
Fríbúðin er opin! Allt ókeypis! Komið með dót/fatnað sem þið notið ekki lengur en viljið heldur ekki fleygja. Eða komið og finnið nýtt til að taka heim. The freeshop is open! All for free! Come and bring stuff/clothes... Read More
Í lestrarhringnum ætlum við að lesa spennandi og innblástursríkann texta um hvernig hægt er að skapa réttlátara samfélag. Fyrsti textinn verður: A Practical Utopian’s Guide to the Coming Collapse eftir David Graeber. Hægt að nálgast hann hér: Svo... Read More
what Andrými means?
Andrými is a combination of two words: “and” and “rými”. The “and” means breathe, spirit, opposition, and “rými” means space.
Andrými and our community
Many people come to Andrými – from newborns to great-grandparents, people from distant continents and lifelong Reykjavíkingar, people of all genders and sexualities.
We extend a particular welcome to refugees and migrants. We also generally share a commitment to finding and building community, showing tolerance to each other, and working for collective liberation.
Andrými also has a relationship of mutual aid and symbiosis with various organizations that work in line with its values. However, based on past experience we don’t associate with political parties.
The idea behind Andrými
Each individual has a slightly different conception of Andrými, and this is as it should be. However, there are commonalities.
Andrými has a radical purpose, specifically facilitating social and environmental justice, human liberation, tolerance, freedom of thought, and action. It is also radical in its existence and organization, challenging ideas of ownership, hierarchy, and the commodification of our world, while nurturing new kinds of culture, understanding, and social relations.
Its name means, amongst other things, “breathing space” – in it you should feel able to take shelter, gather, reflect, learn, organize, and then take that with you when you leave.
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