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Koyo Kouoh's Posthumous Venice Biennale Exhibition Reviewed

exhibition · 2026-05-08

The main exhibition of the Venice Biennale, curated posthumously by Koyo Kouoh, offers a counterpoint to themes of war and oppression. The Süddeutsche Zeitung review suggests the subtitle could be 'There is so much more than wars and oppression.' While the selection is praised for its breadth, the reviewer notes that a clearer curatorial focus would have been beneficial.

Key facts

  • The main exhibition of the Venice Biennale was curated by Koyo Kouoh.
  • Koyo Kouoh is deceased.
  • The exhibition's implicit subtitle could be 'There is so much more than wars and oppression.'
  • The review was published by Süddeutsche Zeitung.
  • The review criticizes the lack of a clearer selection.

Entities

Artists

  • Koyo Kouoh

Institutions

  • Süddeutsche Zeitung
  • Venice Biennale

Locations

  • Venice
  • Italy

Sources