I remember when we lived in London in 1998-2000. The Tate had a show for the Turner Prize and i was lucky enough to see the above bed in its first exhibition in 1999! That was thrilling! Since then I have loved Emin's work! Robert and I actually went to hear her speak last month at the Cooper Union with our friends Christel & Peter and she was INCREDIBLE!
This landmark exhibition traces 40 years of Emin’s groundbreaking practice, showcasing career-defining sensations alongside works never exhibited before. Through painting, video, textiles, neons, writing, sculpture, and installation, Emin continues to challenge boundaries, using the female body as a powerful tool to explore passion, pain, and healing.
Dame Tracey Emin is one of the most important contemporary artists of her generation. She was catapulted into the public eye in the 1990s with iconic works like her Turner Prize nominated My Bed, which sparked fierce critical and public debate, challenging what art could be. Emin’s disregard for any separation of the personal and the public, along with her commitment to unapologetic self-expression, came to define a historic moment in British culture and global art history.
