Venice Biennale 2026 Will Realize Koyo Kouoh’s Vision After Her Death

Koyo Kouoh had spent nearly seven months preparing the art event’s main exhibition before she died this month. Her team will complete the work and open the show in May 2026.

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Koyo Kouoh, Prominent Art World Figure, Is Dead at 57

She had recently been named to oversee next year’s Venice Biennale. She died just days before she was scheduled to announce its theme and title.

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Venice Biennale Names Koyo Kouoh as Next Curator

Kouoh, who was born in Cameroon and currently leads one of Africa’s most important art museums, will organize the 61st edition, in 2026.

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