Australian actress Cate Blanchett has been named a recipient of the Praemium Imperiale 2026, often called the "Nobel of arts," according to a statement released on Tuesday. Established in 1988 by the Japan Art Association, the Praemium Imperiale honors excellence in five categories: painting, sculpture, performing arts and cinema, music, and architecture. Each award is valued at 15 million yen, approximately 83,000 euros. Blanchett, 57, is praised by the jury as "one of the most recognized actresses of her generation" and for her "brilliant career in theater, cinema, and television." Known for roles in films like The Aviator (2004), Blue Jasmine (2013), Carol (2015), and Tár (2022), she is also a producer and has established a fund to support refugee or displaced filmmakers. In the painting category, the award went to American artist Jenny Holzer, 76, who is renowned for using text as her primary medium. Her work appears in posters, electronic displays, and light projections, often exploring themes of power, identity, and public discourse. The sculpture award was given to British artist Andy Goldsworthy, 70, whose work focuses on natural materials and the passage of time, examining humanity's relationship with the earth and the beauty of transformation and loss. Daniel Libeskind, a Polish-American architect now 80, received the architecture award for his innovative designs, including the Jewish Museum in Berlin (inaugurated in 2001), concert halls, university campuses, and his role in the redevelopment of the World Trade Center site after the 2001 attacks. The music category honored Herbert Blomstedt, a centenary conductor born in Sweden and naturalized American, for his distinguished career in conducting orchestral music. The Praemium Imperiale ceremony is set to take place on October 28 in Tokyo, where the recipients will be formally recognized for their contributions to the arts.