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in minor keys: venice art biennale 2026 reveals theme conceived by late curator koyo kouoh
- The 61st International Art Exhibition at the Venice Art Biennale 2026 announces its theme 'In Minor Keys' to be held from May 9 to November 22, 2026.
- The curator, Koyo Kouoh, unexpectedly passed away before the announcement, leaving behind a fully developed curatorial proposal that the Biennale will execute as intended.
- Kouoh's team and family support the continuation of the exhibition under her conceptual framework, honoring her legacy and vision.
- The exhibition aims to present a polyphonous assembly of art that challenges dominant narratives through poetic persistence rather than spectacle.
- The theme derives inspiration from musical structures, presenting artistic practices that dwell in quieter registers and challenge dominant narratives.
- Kouoh curated the event with references from jazz improvisation, Caribbean poetics, and the metaphor of the Creole garden to offer a transformative experience.
- Koyo Kouoh, the first African woman curator at the Venice Art Biennale, was globally acknowledged for her commitment to contemporary art as a political and cultural force.
- Her previous exhibitions explored colonial residues, diaspora, and collective memory, shaping platforms that highlighted overlooked narratives.
- The Venice Art Biennale 2026 pays homage to Kouoh's legacy, aiming to continue her vision and address the questions she raised through her profound impact on contemporary art.
- The event is expected to be a poignant tribute to Kouoh's intellectual rigor and her dedication to redefining the global art landscape from the perspective of the Global South.
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