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INTERVIEW | "Exploring the works of Ahmet Güneştekin”

Originally from Batman, Türkiye, Ahmet Güneştekin is now a renowned artist in Istan- bul, where he operates from his own Güneştekin Art Studio in Beyoğlu. In addition to the many

books and articles written about him, Güneştekin has been featured in several catalogs, with his art also being the subject of numerous scientific and artistic theses. His works have been showcased in prestigious galleries such as the Marlborough Gallery, the Santa Maria Della Pietà, the Galerie Michael Schultz, and the Pilevneli. He became well-known in the field of contemporary art in Türkiye and across the world with his artistic productions includ- ing Sun Road, The Chamber of Immortality, The Alphabet of Memory, Memory Chamber, and Infidel Quarter. He is currently preparing to open an exhibition in Venice next year either as part of the biennial or simultaneously along- side the event. In 2024, the Moscow Museum of Modern Art will also exhibit his work, while the art refinery, which is under construction in the Urla district of İzmir and will operate under the Güneştekin Foundation, is planning to be fully operational this year.

Speaking to Kurdistan Chronicle, Güneştekin shares that Lalish is one of the most important references of his work, saying, “I collect sounds and words from my own time. I’m interested in lost pasts, lost lives, and lost people that great histories arrogantly ignore.”

This interview with Güneştekin explores his artistic jour- ney, his exhibitions, his upcoming plans, and his ideas on the evolution of contemporary art.

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