Cate Blanchett accepts Japan Praemium Imperiale award in Tokyo
Actress Cate Blanchett accepted the Praemium Imperiale award at a ceremony in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Blanchett warns against unthinking certainty
During a news conference ahead of the presentation, the actress spoke about the importance of doubt. She stated that uncertainty allows for conversation and connection within the creative process. Blanchett described unthinking certainty as destructive hubris in an uncertain world.
Other recipients receive lifetime honors
The Japan Art Association presented the prize to four other laureates including Jenny Holzer and Andy Goldsworthy. Each winner received a testimonial letter along with an honorarium of 15 million yen. Past recipients have included Federico Fellini and Akira Kurosawa.
Princess Hitachi presents the medal
Japan's Princess Hitachi gave Blanchett her medal at the Meiji Kinenkan in Tokyo's Moto-Akasaka district. The event took place as a black-tie ceremony honoring lifetime achievement across five disciplines.
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