Cameroonian art curator dies aged 57 at height of career

Koyo Kouoh, a prominent figure in the art world and a fierce advocate for African creatives, passed away unexpectedly at 57 in Switzerland. She was poised to become the first African woman to lead the Venice Biennale and had successfully directed the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, revitalizing it amid scandal and the pandemic. Kouoh, who began her career in Africa after studying in Switzerland, was celebrated for her intelligence and elegance, leaving a significant impact on contemporary art before her untimely death.

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