Elvira Dyangani Ose Appointed Artistic Director of Zeitz MOCAA
This fall, Elvira Dyangani Ose will take over as the artistic director of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town, replacing Koyo Kouoh, who passed away in May 2025 after leading the museum since 2019 and serving as chief curator for the 61st Venice Biennale. Dyangani Ose, a Spanish curator known for her focus on modern and contemporary African art, plans to connect with artists in cities like Johannesburg, Accra, Kumasi, and Nairobi. Meanwhile, SF Camerawork in San Francisco has announced its closure after 52 years. The latest newsletter includes a review by Brian Karl of a Hammer Museum show featuring living materials and highlights the documentary "American Doctor" (2026) by Poh Si Teng.
Key facts
- Elvira Dyangani Ose appointed artistic director of Zeitz MOCAA, succeeding Koyo Kouoh.
- Koyo Kouoh died suddenly in May 2025.
- Kouoh had led Zeitz MOCAA since 2019 and was chief curator of the 61st Venice Biennale.
- Dyangani Ose starts this fall.
- SF Camerawork announces closure after 52 years.
- Brian Karl reviews Hammer Museum exhibition with living materials.
- American Doctor documentary premiered at Sundance and acquired by Watermelon Pictures.
- Bennett Prize deadline is September 19, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Elvira Dyangani Ose
- Koyo Kouoh
- Poh Si Teng
- Brian Karl
- Christian Bernard
- Al Gury
- Hermione Carline
Institutions
- Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
- Venice Biennale
- SF Camerawork
- Hammer Museum
- Sundance Film Festival
- Watermelon Pictures
- Alef Multimedia
- Angelika Film Center
- Black Panther Party
- Bennett Prize
Locations
- Cape Town
- South Africa
- San Francisco
- Johannesburg
- Accra
- Kumasi
- Nairobi
- Gaza
- Khan Younis
- Manhattan