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Zeitz MOCAA Appoints Two New Global Council Members and Names Senior Strategic Advisor
Friday, May 1, 2026 · 1 min read
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) has appointed Lidija Khachatourian and Suzanne McFayden Smith to its Global Council, an international network of advocates and donors. Additionally, founding council member Michèle Sandoz has been named Senior Strategic Advisor for Global Patronage to lead international positioning and sustainability efforts. The appointments bring the council to 27 members as the Cape Town-based institution prepares for its 10th anniversary in 2027.
- Artists: Julie Mehretu, Wangechi Mutu, Yinka Shonibare CBE RA
- People: Lidija Khachatourian, Suzanne McFayden Smith, Michèle Sandoz, Acha Leke, Bame Pule, Pulane Tshabalala Kingston, Samallie Kiyingi
- Galleries: AKKA Project
- Museums: Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, Blanton Museum of Art, Studio Museum in Harlem
- Locations: Cape Town, Dubai, Venice, Zurich
Originally via Zeitz MOCAA · Curated by The Cultural Signal
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