Media Announcement

(CAPE TOWN, 10 May 2025): It is with profound sorrow that the Trustees of Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) announce the sudden passing of Koyo Kouoh (57), our beloved Executive Director and Chief Curator, on Saturday, 10 May 2025.

Out of respect, Zeitz MOCAA is closed to the public and all programming is suspended until further notice. Our thoughts are with Koyo’s family at this time.

We are navigating this difficult season and will share updates as further details are confirmed.

Image credit: Photo by ©Mirjam Kluka

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

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About Zeitz MOCAA

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) is a public not-for-profit institution that collects, preserves, researches and exhibits contemporary art from Africa and its Diaspora; conceives and hosts international exhibitions; develops supporting educational, discursive and enrichment programmes; encourages intercultural understanding; and strives towards access for all. The museum’s galleries feature rotating temporary exhibitions with a dedicated space for the permanent collection. The institution also includes the BMW Centre for Art Education and The Atelier, a museum residency programme for artists living and working in Cape Town.

Zeitz MOCAA is situated at the Silo District, South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa, and is open Monday through Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm (with last entry at 5.30 pm). zeitzmocaa.museum