Tracey Emin Early Career
Emin emerged as a significant figure in the Young British Artists (YBAs) movement in the 1990s. The CBE awarded artists gained considerable attention with her controversial piece "Everyone I Have Ever Slept With 1963–1995," a tent appliquéd with names, and "My Bed," an installation featuring her own unmade bed surrounded by personal items.
Tracey Emin Major Achievements
Tracey Emin's raw, autobiographical works have been widely exhibited and critically acclaimed. She was shortlisted for the Turner Prize in 1999 and represented Great Britain at the Venice Biennale in 2007. In 2011, Emin became a Royal Academician, and in 2013, she was awarded a CBE for her contributions to the arts.
Autobiographical influence
Emin's work is deeply personal, often exploring themes of love, loss, and identity. She has openly discussed her experiences with abuse, abortion, and depression, which are frequently reflected in her art.
Emin currently lives and works in London, where she continues to create evocative and provocative works that challenge conventional boundaries.
Tracey Emin at the Artmarket Gallery
Today, Tracey Erin continues to create works in many different forms of expression. Having recently told The Guardian, “I didn’t want to die as she mediocre YBA,” the artist is more prolific than ever, determined to paint and live like never before.
We’re pleased to showcase Tracey Emin’s works at the Artmarket Gallery. For any enquires, please contact our friendly Art Consultants.
