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Ezgi Günestekin's Italian Debut at Mucciaccia Gallery Project

exhibition · 2026-05-21

The Mucciaccia Gallery Project in Rome is hosting 'Life Is Good', marking the inaugural solo exhibition in Italy for Turkish artist Ezgi Günestekin, from March 28 to May 25, 2026. Established in 2006 by Massimiliano Mucciaccia and currently directed by Giulia Abate, the gallery emphasizes emerging international talents. This exhibition includes twenty pieces created with acrylic and marker, highlighting Günestekin's distinctive style of layered colors and bold lines. Her figures inhabit intricate visual environments, as seen in works such as 'After the Silence' and 'No Surprises'. Born in Batman, Turkey, in 1993, she studied architecture at Istanbul Bilgi University and visual arts at UCLA. Günestekin, daughter of artist Ahmet Günestekin, has been on the board of the Günestekin Art Foundation since 2020.

Key facts

  • First solo exhibition in Italy for Ezgi Günestekin
  • Twenty works in acrylic and marker on display
  • Exhibition runs March 28 to May 25, 2026
  • Artist born in 1993 in Batman, Turkey
  • Studied architecture at Istanbul Bilgi University
  • Collaborated with Emre Arolat Architecture
  • Studied visual arts at UCLA and Otis College of Art & Design
  • Father is artist Ahmet Günestekin
  • Serves on board of Günestekin Art Foundation since 2020
  • Previous solo show 'How U Feel?' in 2024 at DG Art Gallery & Projects, Istanbul

Entities

Artists

  • Ezgi Günestekin
  • Ahmet Günestekin

Institutions

  • Mucciaccia Gallery Project
  • DG Art Gallery & Projects
  • Istanbul Bilgi University
  • Emre Arolat Architecture
  • UCLA
  • Otis College of Art & Design
  • Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea
  • Günestekin Art Foundation

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Batman
  • Turkey
  • Istanbul
  • California
  • Venice
  • via Laurina 31, Rome

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