Trailblazing curator Koyo Kouoh passes at 57, leaving a transformative legacy in African contemporary art. Her visionary leadership reshaped global institutions and was set to make history at the 2026 Venice Biennale.
The art world is mourning the loss of Koyo Kouoh, an influential curator and cultural leader whose unwavering commitment to amplifying African voices reshaped the global contemporary art landscape. Kouoh, who was serving as executive director and chief curator of Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) in Cape Town, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the age of 57.
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