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Zeitz MOCAA Mourns the Passing of Koyo Kouoh,
Executive Director and Chief Curator

It is with profound sorrow that the Trustees of Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) announce the sudden passing of Koyo Kouoh, our beloved Executive Director and Chief Curator, on Saturday, 10 May 2025. Our thoughts are with Koyo’s family at this time.

Out of respect, the museum closed to the public and suspended all public programming, and reopens Tuesday, 13 May at 10 am.

Those who wish to honour and pay respects to the remarkable legacy, leadership, and dedication of Koyo Kouoh, may do so at Zeitz MOCAA’s Scheryn Arena on Level 0. 

Guests may also leave messages of condolence and remembrance in the space.

Those unable to visit the museum are welcome to click the link to add a message to the digital tributes.

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For media enquiries, please contact:

Esther Henderson
Communications Manager
esther.henderson@zeitzmocaa.museum
Call/WhatsApp: +27 61 982 1437
Direct: +27 (0)87 350 4771
Switchboard +27 (0)87 350 4777

 

Image credit: ©Mirjam Kluka