US EditionThe Venice Biennale Announces 111 Artists for Its 2026 Edition, Koyo Kouoh’s “In Minor Keys”
The Venice Biennale will feature 111 artists curated posthumously by Koyo Kouoh, whose concept shaped the exhibition before her death last May.
- In a livestreamed presentation, La Biennale di Venezia announced the 111 participating artists, duos, and collectives on February 25, 2026, with the exhibition opening on May 9.
- Because Koyo Kouoh had already outlined the project, including title, concept, catalogue, and artist selections, Biennale leaders opted to realize her vision guided by her chosen team.
- Across the Arsenale and Giardini, the exhibition unfolds in thematic strands including Shrines and Procession/Invocation, while the catalogue features a collaborative mode with a four-page spread per artist.
- Observers pointed out that the roster is global and expansive, featuring established institutional artists and sparking debate due to Lebanese-born artist Khaled Sabsabi's 2025 pavilion controversy.
- Her legacy is noted by the fact that Kouoh would have been the first African woman appointed as Biennale artistic director, and the 2026 edition emphasizes her concept of intimate, research-driven practices.
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Contemporary artist Yoi (39) has been invited as the only Korean artist to the main exhibition of the 61st Venice Biennale, which opens in May. The exhibition, themed "In Minor Keys," sheds new light on minorities and features 111 artists (and teams). Among the Korean artists invited are Michael Joo and Gala Porras-Kim.
Venice Biennale Names 111 Artists for International Exhibition
The Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition named 111 participating artists, duos, and collectives for late Cameroonian curator Koyo Kouoh's posthumous show In Minor Keys today, February 25.In a livestreamed presentation, Kouoh's team and biennale staff revealed the names of artists selected for the prestigious international exhibition, which opens on May 9. This year's edition will include works by artists from the United States, Palestine…
The Quebec-Haitian visual artist Manuel Mathieu will participate in the Minor Keys exhibition at this major global event of contemporary art.
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