Koyo Kouoh
Koyo Kouoh is a Swiss-Cameroonian curator, recognized for her impactful contributions to contemporary art, and she has been appointed as the general curator for the 2026 Venice Biennale.
Born on May 09, 1965 (60 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2 | 9.00 | 0.61% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 359,447 | $350,000 | 2,121$ |
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.02% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 82,190 | $21,000,000 | 5,214$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 24,120 | $2,700,000 | 959$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,627 | $700,000 | 455$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 3,249 | $350,000 | 196$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,602 | $56,000 | 43$ |
| Cameroon | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 26,545,863 | 27,143 | $39,000 | 40$ |
| Iceland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 341,243 | 181 | $24,000 | 13$ |
| Totals | 9 | 501,610,220 | 503,559 | $25,219,000 | 9,041$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Iceland:
Koyo Kouoh was a leading figure in the contemporary art world and a strong advocate for artists from Africa.
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Slovenia:
Koyo Kouoh was a remarkable curator and the first African woman to hold the position of artistic director of the Venice Biennale in its over a century-long history.
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South Africa:
Koyo Kouoh was the executive director and chief curator of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town.
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South Africa:
Koyo Kouoh was an influential curator and the executive director of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town.
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Denmark:
Koyo Kouoh was one of the most prominent figures in the international art world and was set to become the first African woman to curate the Venice Biennale.
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Switzerland:
Koyo Kouoh was a prominent curator who was set to become the first African curator of the Venice Biennale next year.
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United Kingdom:
Koyo Kouoh was a pioneering art curator who gained global attention for her role in championing African artists.
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United States:
Koyo Kouoh was a giant of the contemporary art world who tirelessly championed African artists and became the first woman from the continent to curate the Venice Biennale.
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Cameroon:
Koyo Kouoh was the beloved executive director and chief curator of the Zeitz MOCAA, the largest contemporary art museum in Africa.
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United Kingdom:
Koyo Kouoh was one of the art world's leading figures and a fierce advocate of African creatives.
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