
Biennale arte 2026: Koyo Kouoh’s legacy and in minor keys
The 61st Venice Biennale, titled "In Minor Keys," opened on May 9, 2026, carrying forward the vision of Koyo Kouoh, the artistic director appointed in 2024 who passed away suddenly on May 10, 2025. The exhibition spans the Giardini, Arsenale, Forte Marghera, and other venues, featuring 111 participating artists. The Biennale chose to realize Kouoh's fully developed curatorial framework—including artist selection, catalog contributions, graphic identity, and exhibition architecture—rather than replace her vision with another.



