Who We Are
The Koyo Kouoh Foundation’s goal is to keep a tradition alive, rather than turning it into a still image.
Inspired by Koyo Kouoh's life and work, the foundation is committed to carrying forward her thinking, her practice, and her vision, which have profoundly shaped the contemporary cultural worlds of Africa and beyond.
HOW WE WORK
The Foundation is committed to creating the conditions in which people, knowledge and relationships can thrive across the contemporary cultural worlds of Africa and beyond, today and for generations to come.
LEADERSHIP
We believe that leadership begins with people.
We nurture the vision, curiosity and practice of artists, curators, researchers and practitioners who are advancing cultural life across Africa and beyond.
KNOWLEDGE
We believe that knowledge is a living resource.
We cultivate research, publications, archives and public dialogues to ensure that ideas remain alive, accessible and in conservation across generations.
We believe that ideas grow through dialogue.
We build partnerships that connect people, institutions and ideas across Africa and beyond.
COLLABORATION
HOw to get INVOLVEDSupporting this foundation means supporting the things that make work possible, keep it going and making sure the work is long lasting.
It is investing in practices that are already changing the world, often without the recognition or resources they need.
People are more important than things
SUPPORT THE FOUNDATIONIf you believe in this work, you can take part in it.
Your support directly contributes to research, production, and the development of artistic and curatorial practices across contexts and geographies.
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