"A new foundation established in memory of late curator and cultural thinker Koyo Kouoh seeks to preserve and expand the intellectual, curatorial, and institutional legacy she built across Africa and beyond. Based in Basel, Switzerland, the Koyo Kouoh Foundation positions itself as a platform for future generations of artists, curators, and cultural practitioners, continuing the late curator's commitment to critical thought, artistic discourse, and long-term cultural infrastructure."
"The foundation emphasizes Kouoh's broader role as an institution builder and cultural strategist. The platform traces her trajectory from Douala to Dakar, where she founded RAW Material Company in 2008 as a space for research, curatorial experimentation, residencies, and collective learning outside formal academic systems. Described as a laboratory, school, and platform for exchange, RAW became central to Kouoh's belief that art and knowledge production are inseparable processes rooted in continuity and dialogue."
"The foundation identifies RAW Material Company as one of the clearest expressions of Kouoh's intellectual and political legacy, noting that supporting the foundation will also contribute directly to the continued life of the Dakar institution. Alongside RAW, the platform revisits her formative role in shaping the Forum program of 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, co-founding Partcours Dakar, and expanding the international reach of Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa during her tenure as executive director and chief curator beginning in 2019."
A foundation established in memory of curator and cultural thinker Koyo Kouoh aims to preserve and expand her intellectual, curatorial, and institutional legacy across Africa and beyond. Based in Basel, Switzerland, it positions itself as a platform for future generations of artists, curators, and cultural practitioners, continuing her commitment to critical thought, artistic discourse, and long-term cultural infrastructure. The foundation emphasizes her role as an institution builder and cultural strategist, tracing her trajectory from Douala to Dakar. In 2008, she founded RAW Material Company as a space for research, curatorial experimentation, residencies, and collective learning outside formal academic systems. It also highlights her work shaping the Forum program of 1-54, co-founding Partcours Dakar, and expanding Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa’s international reach.
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