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Koyo Kouoh's 'Minor Keys' Defies Crisis Spectacle at Venice Biennale

exhibition · 2026-06-10

The opening of the Venice Biennale was marked by protests from Pussy Riot, yet curator Koyo Kouoh's main exhibition 'In Minor Keys' deliberately avoids engaging with crisis spectacle. Instead, it emphasizes poetry, resilience, and art's transformative potential. The exhibition's title advocates for quieter tones amidst global turmoil.

Key facts

  • Protests by Pussy Riot disrupted the Venice Biennale opening.
  • Curator Koyo Kouoh titled the main exhibition 'In Minor Keys'.
  • The exhibition rejects crisis spectacle in favor of poetry and resistance.
  • Koyo Kouoh believes in art's transformative power.
  • The Biennale is held in Venice, Italy.

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  • Venice
  • Italy

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