EPISODE · Apr 18, 2026 · 8 MIN
How Koyo Kouoh Shaped the 2026 Venice Biennale
from African Art · host Jellypod
Koyo Kouoh became the first African woman to lead the Venice Biennale since its founding in 1895, and before her death in 2025, she set out a bold vision for the 2026 edition. This episode explores how she shaped the theme In Minor Keys, why her approach mattered for African contemporary art, and how artists and curators are carrying her influence forward.We look at the ideas behind the exhibition, the significance of Kouoh’s leadership, and the lasting impact of a curator who wanted the Biennale to speak to both the world we live in now and the world we want to make.
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Koyo Kouoh became the first African woman to lead the Venice Biennale since its founding in 1895, and before her death in 2025, she set out a bold vision for the 2026 edition. This episode explores how she shaped the theme In Minor Keys, why her approach mattered for African contemporary art, and how artists and curators are carrying her influence forward.We look at the ideas behind the exhibition, the significance of Kouoh’s leadership, and the lasting impact of a curator who wanted the Biennale to speak to both the world we live in now and the world we want to make.
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