Koyo Kouoh, a Swiss-Cameroonian art curator and director of the Zeitz-Mocaa museum in Cape Town, has been appointed as the curator for the 2026 Venice Biennale, becoming the first African woman to hold this position. The announcement was made by the Biennale, emphasizing her commitment to representing ‘black geographies’ in contemporary art. Kouoh expressed her honor in following the footsteps of notable predecessors and her aspiration to create an impactful exhibition for the future.

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