Björk confirms new album for 2026, premieres music with Reykjavik art exhibition

Björk officially confirmed today that she is working on a brand-new studio album – her first since 2022’s Fossora. Alongside the announcement, she revealed that music from the forthcoming record will debut as part of a specially curated art exhibition at the National Gallery of Iceland when the 2026 Reykjavík Arts Festival opens next May. This fusion of visual art and sound promises to offer fans a completely immersive first look at her new creative chapter.

According to exhibition details, the show, titled ‘Echolalia’, will feature three immersive installations, including one built around previously unheard music drawn from the upcoming album. Notably, longtime collaborator James Merry handles the artistic direction and visual design, offering more than 80 custom, crafted masks and artworks to complement the experience.

This move follows a busy recent period for Björk, who after Fossora has remained active through collaborative work, multimedia installations, and concert film releases. As a result, the anticipation surrounding her next album runs especially high — and the exhibition gives a fresh, experiential context to what that new music might sound and feel like.

With music framed as both visual art and emotional exploration, Björk enters 2026 not just with a new record, but with an entire universe built around it – inviting listeners to experience sound, image, and atmosphere all at once.