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

Koyo Kouoh, a leading figure in the global art world and the first African woman slated to curate the Venice Biennale, passed away at 57 in Switzerland, just days before announcing the theme for next year’s event. As the executive director of Zeitz MOCAA, she revitalized the museum and championed artists of color, significantly impacting the contemporary art scene. Born in Cameroon and having built her career in Dakar, Kouoh was a visionary curator who expanded the representation of African artists globally, leaving an indelible legacy in the art community.

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