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flag The 61st Venice Biennale opens May 9, 2026, honoring late curator Koyo Kouoh with a global showcase of art focused on dialogue, rest, and resilience.

flag The 61st Venice Biennale, titled "In Minor Keys," will open May 9, 2026, featuring 111 artists and collectives from around the world, honoring the late Cameroonian curator Koyo Kouoh, the first African woman to lead the event. flag Despite her unexpected passing in May 2025, the exhibition will proceed as planned, guided by her curatorial vision emphasizing collective dialogue, rest, and spiritual resilience. flag The show, held across Venice’s Giardini, Arsenale, and other venues, includes works by Nick Cave, Wangechi Mutu, and Yinka Shonibare, with installations focused on performance, poetry, and public engagement. flag South Africa withdrew from the event due to concerns over an artist’s Gaza-related work, reflecting ongoing geopolitical tensions in cultural spaces.

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