"Each artist functions almost as a musical key signature of their own, which together 'refuse the orchestral bombast and goose-step military marches and come alive in the quiet tones, the lower frequencies.' That description comes from Rasha Salti, one of the exhibition advisors who spoke at yesterday's announcement of the roster. It's an apt invitation to think of curation as an act of composition, with Kouoh's vision singing at every turn."
Nine months after Koyo Kouoh's passing, the Venice Biennale revealed the 111 artists and collectives selected for the prestigious international exhibition she curated, titled 'In Minor Keys.' The exhibition concept treats each artist as a musical key signature, collectively refusing grandiose spectacle in favor of quiet, lower-frequency tones. Featured artists include Wangechi Mutu, Cauleen Smith, Carolina Caycedo, and Khaled Sabsabi. The Golden Lion awards will not be presented this year, as Kouoh was unable to complete her selections before her death at age 57 in May. Additionally, the Louvre appointed Christophe Leribault as its new director following Laurence des Cars's resignation amid museum controversies.
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