Zeitz MOCAA to Host 2026 Gala Honoring Late Curator Koyo Kouoh
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa will hold its annual fundraising gala on February 20, 2026, in Cape Town. The event will pay tribute to the museum's former Executive Director and Chief Curator Koyo Kouoh, who passed away. Proceeds from the gala will support the institution's exhibition and educational programs. Kouoh was a prominent figure in African contemporary art, having founded RAW Material Company in Dakar and curated the 2026 Venice Biennale. The gala will also present the Zeitz MOCAA Honorary Awards for Artistic Excellence and Philanthropic Achievement.
Key facts
- Zeitz MOCAA's annual gala is scheduled for February 20, 2026, in Cape Town
- The event honors the late Executive Director and Chief Curator Koyo Kouoh
- Funds raised will benefit the museum's curatorial and educational initiatives
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
- RAW Material Company
- Venice Biennale
- Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
- BMW Group
Locations
- Cape Town
- Dakar
- Senegal
- South Africa