Venice Biennale 2026: A Shift Towards Contemporary Art with 'In Minor Keys'
The 2026 Venice Biennale marks a significant shift back to contemporary art, as highlighted by the main exhibition 'In Minor Keys,' curated posthumously by Koyo Kouoh. This edition features 111 artists, with over 90 percent still living, emphasizing mid-career figures and a balanced global representation. The exhibition moves away from the recent trend of revisiting historical art, focusing instead on current practices. Kouoh's selection includes a diverse range of artists, with a notable presence of African-born artists, reflecting her previous role at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. The exhibition aims to highlight subtler emotional frequencies through art, music, and poetry, moving away from 'orchestral bombast.' 
