Ahmet Güneştekin’s ‘Yoktunuz/Eravate Assenti’ Opens at GNAMC Rome Amid Controversy

The Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea (GNAMC) in Rome has launched ‘Yoktunuz/Eravate Assenti,’ a solo showcase by Turkish artist Ahmet Güneştekin (born 1966, Batman). The exhibition, curated by Paola Marino and Sergio Risaliti, was conceived following a discussion with museum director Renata Cristina Mazzantini. This event aligns with Güneştekin’s extensive exhibition at Artistanbul Feshane, which has been extended until September 2025, and his upcoming project in Venice, scheduled for 2026. The title refers to an installation that explores themes of violence and marginalization. Controversy emerged when ‘Picco di memoria’ was taken down due to union complaints regarding its odor, marking Güneştekin’s greatest disappointment amid eight instances of censorship since 2016. Curators highlight his significance as a historical witness.