Finnbogi Pétursson has been nominated for the prestigious Icelandic Art Prize 2026 in the category of Artist of the Year for his recent exhibition Quake at LÁ Art Museum. The annual awards, which celebrate outstanding contributions to visual arts in Iceland, will be presented at a ceremony in Austurbæjarbíó next week. Pétursson is widely recognized for his immersive installations that explore sound, light and perception, and this nomination adds to his long-standing international reputation.