Zeitz MOCAA Announces 2026 Gala Honorees Including Abdoulaye Konaté and Albie Sachs
The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa has revealed the recipients of its 2026 Gala awards, scheduled for February 20, 2026, in Cape Town during Cape Town Art Week. Malian artist Abdoulaye Konaté will receive the Honorary Award for Artistic Excellence, while Dr. Anita Blanchard and Martin Nesbitt will be honored for their philanthropic contributions. Justice Albie Sachs will be presented with the Visionary Award. The event, hosted by Thando Dlomo, will serve as the museum's first major gathering following the death of former Executive Director Koyo Kouoh, whose legacy the awards commemorate. Proceeds from the gala will fund the museum's curatorial and educational initiatives.
Key facts
- The Zeitz MOCAA Gala is set for February 20, 2026, in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Abdoulaye Konaté, Dr. Anita Blanchard, Martin Nesbitt, and Albie Sachs are the 2026 honorees.
- The event is the first since the passing of former Executive Director Koyo Kouoh.
- Thando Dlomo will host the gala, which includes a cocktail reception and dinner.
- Funds raised support the museum's exhibitions, artist research, and educational programs.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA)
- Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
- University of the Western Cape
- BMW Centre for Art Education
Locations
- Cape Town
- South Africa