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The 2026 Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy goes to Laurie Anderson
The Inamori Foundation has honoured the artist known for work joining electronic music, performance, poetry and film. The ceremony takes place in Japan on 10 November.
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The Japan-based Inamori Foundation has announced that the 2026 Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy goes to the multimedia artist and musician Laurie Anderson.
About the prize
The Kyoto Prize is awarded annually in three fields: Advanced Technology, Basic Sciences, and Arts and Philosophy. The Arts and Philosophy category rotates between music, arts, theatre/cinema and thought/ethics.
Each laureate receives a diploma, a 20-carat gold medal and 100 million yen (more than 600,000 US dollars). The 41st Kyoto Prize ceremony takes place in Japan on 10 November.
Why Anderson?
Born in 1947, Anderson trained in violin and sculpture. She is known for avant-garde projects that combine electronic music with performance, poetry and film-making. The foundation described her as "a lifelong interdisciplinary pioneer who unites narrative voice, bodily presence and inventive electronic instruments".
What it means for philosophy
The Kyoto Prize's Arts and Philosophy category is a significant reference point for the philosophy community. Jürgen Habermas (2004), Charles Taylor (2008) and Martha Nussbaum (2016) have all been honoured in it.
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