Björk’s Next Album Is Coming in 2026 With an Immersive Art Exhibition

Get ready for Björk’s upcoming album in 2026, unveiled alongside a captivating art exhibition at the National Gallery of Iceland.

When Björk drops something new, it’s never just an album—it’s an experience. And if you’ve been riding her musical waves from Fossora to Cornucopia, the news that a new Björk album is on the horizon is the kind of spark that lights up any fan’s heart. This time, she’s merging music with immersive art in a project set to debut at the Reykjavik Arts Festival in 2026.

An Album Announcement Like No Other

Björk’s last studio album, Fossora (2022), was a lush, deeply personal exploration of loss and resilience, and now whispers of her next record are stirring. This isn’t just a casual hint—it’s tied to an upcoming exhibition that she’s co-creating with artist James Merry. They’re taking over the entire National Gallery of Iceland during the Reykjavik Arts Festival, opening on May 30, 2026.

The exhibition, titled Echolalia, will feature three immersive installations. Two have names fans will recognize immediately: Ancestress and Sorrowful Soil, both titles echoing tracks from Fossora. The third installation remains unnamed, but here’s the kicker—it’s built around music from Björk’s forthcoming album, currently deep in development.

It’s a brilliant fusion of visual art and sound, promising “a rare opportunity to engage intimately with works of phenomenal visual, aural and emotional depth.”

Honoring Her Mother Through Art and Music

The emotional core of Echolalia runs deep. Ancestress and Sorrowful Soil are heartfelt tributes to Björk’s mother, the conservationist Hildur Rúna Hauksdóttir, who passed away in 2018. These installations don’t just reference the songs; they live and breathe their spirit.

If you remember Sorrowful Soil, Björk’s voice carries a tender eulogy:

“You did your best, you did well.”

Ancestress is described as an epitaph, with a video filmed on the very land where her mother once gathered herbs. Björk’s haunting lyrics—

“The machine of her breathed all night / while she rested / Revealed her resilience / And then… it didn’t”—

resonate as both a lament and a celebration of strength.

The melding of personal loss with nature and resilience gives Fossora its unique texture, and it’s clear Björk is set to explore those themes further with this new project.

Fossora and Beyond: Björk’s Last Few Years

Fossora was a four-star triumph, described as an album of reinfatuation and reaffirmation. For longtime fans, the powerful mushroom-gabber beats weren’t a shock but a welcome evolution. Björk’s music has always been a bit ahead of the curve, but lately, pop’s broader landscape—with styles like hyperpop, trap, and the infectious energy of artists like Blackpink—has started to catch up with her sonic innovations.

After Fossora, Björk wrapped up her Cornucopia tour in late 2023, an unforgettable spectacle that was later immortalized in a concert film. She hasn’t stopped there—her collaborations with Rosalía have brought forth the charity single Oral, supporting environmental activism against salmon farming in Iceland, and the electrifying new single Berghain, also featuring Yves Tumor, continues her streak of bold and boundary-pushing music.

Activism and Art: The Björk Way

Beyond her music, Björk has been a tireless advocate for causes close to her heart. Recently, she joined the No Music For Genocide campaign, pulling her catalog from streaming services in Israel. Last year, she called out Spotify as “probably the worst thing that has happened to musicians,” a statement that captures her candid approach to the music industry’s challenges.

Her environmental activism remains fervent. Björk insists there’s hope for the planet, reminding us that “biology always wins,” a hopeful mantra amid global uncertainty.

Why We Should Be Excited

With Echolalia and the upcoming album, Björk isn’t just releasing new music—she’s inviting us to step into a universe where sound, sight, and emotion collide. It’s a return to the immersive artistry that has always made her work feel like an otherworldly journey.

If you’re a fan of innovative music, deeply personal storytelling, or just the kind of art that makes you feel, Björk’s 2026 project is going to be a must-see, must-hear event.

FAQ

• What is the name of Björk’s upcoming exhibition?
  The exhibition is called Echolalia and will open at the National Gallery of Iceland in May 2026.
• Which tracks from Fossora inspired the installations?
  The installations Ancestress and Sorrowful Soil are named after tracks from Fossora, paying tribute to Björk’s late mother.
• Is Björk’s new music connected to the exhibition?
  Yes, one of the installations will feature new music from Björk’s forthcoming album, currently in development.
• What themes does Björk explore in her recent work?
  Themes of loss, nature, resilience, and personal history are central, especially in tribute to her mother.
• Has Björk been involved in activism recently?
  Absolutely. She supports environmental causes, has pulled her music from streaming services in some regions, and actively speaks out on artists' rights.

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