A Felix Gonzalez-Torres exhibition at Madrid's Reina Sofía prioritises form over political engagement, leaving key works out in the cold.

The show, titled 'Sweet Revenge', highlights the artist's brief stay in Madrid as a child refugee, but curators neglect his pivotal fight against AIDS, suggesting a deeper narrative.

With more than 50 works on display, including iconic candy spills and text portraits, the exhibition lacks a chronological structure. However, critical pieces, such as his AIDS activism, are notably absent, raising questions about the exhibition's true intentions.

Curator Alejandro Cesarco and Nancy Spector focus on the ambiguity of Gonzalez-Torres's art, yet overlook his activism. This selection of works challenges our understanding of his impact, hinting at a broader, more complex story.

SUNI wonders if the absence of politically charged works is intentional, reflecting on what is truly being commemorated in this tribute.