The Pleasures of Tracey’s Traumas
6 February 2019 • Paul Carey-Kent
You might describe Tracey Emin’s huge and superbly orchestrated show ‘A Fortnight of Tears’ at White Cube as a pleasurable maximisation of pain.
Explore the captivating world of Tracey Emin, a celebrated English artist renowned for her autobiographical and confessional artwork. Tracey Emin CBE RA, born on July 3, 1963, showcases her artistic prowess across various mediums, including drawing, painting, sculpture, film, photography, neon text, and sewn appliqué. Once recognized as the “enfant terrible” of the Young British Artists in the 1980s, Emin has evolved into a distinguished Royal Academician.
In 1997, Emin gained widespread recognition for her work “Everyone I Have Ever Slept With 1963–1995,” a tent adorned with the names of individuals she had shared a bed with. This provocative piece was featured at Charles Saatchi’s Sensation exhibition at the Royal Academy in London. The same year, Emin made headlines for her candid and unfiltered remarks on a live British TV discussion program, The Death of Painting, while under the influence.
In 1999, Emin expanded her artistic footprint with her first solo exhibition in the United States at Lehmann Maupin Gallery, titled “Every Part of Me’s Bleeding.” That year, she was a Turner Prize nominee, showcasing “My Bed,” a controversial readymade installation capturing her unmade dirty bed, reflecting a period of emotional turmoil with elements like used condoms and blood-stained underwear.
Beyond her artistic endeavors, Tracey Emin is a respected panellist and speaker, having lectured at prestigious institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney (2010), the Royal Academy of Arts (2008), and the Tate Britain in London (2005). She explores the intersections of creativity and autobiography, emphasizing the role of subjectivity and personal histories in art construction.
In December 2011, Emin was appointed Professor of Drawing at the Royal Academy, becoming one of the first two female professors since the Academy’s founding in 1768. Currently residing in Margate, she supports the TKE Studios, providing workspace for emerging artists. Immerse yourself in the compelling narrative of Tracey Emin’s life and artistry, where each piece is a reflection of her profound personal experiences.
6 February 2019 • Paul Carey-Kent
You might describe Tracey Emin’s huge and superbly orchestrated show ‘A Fortnight of Tears’ at White Cube as a pleasurable maximisation of pain.
28 August 2018 • Mark Westall
Artworks by major contemporary British artists including Damien Hirst, Rachel Whiteread and Tracey Emin have been given a permanent home at Pallant House Gallery. The six works by Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, Peter Blake, Rachel Whiteread, Gavin Turk and Michael Craig Martin are a gift to the Gallery from Frank and Lorna Dunphy under the Cultural Gifts Scheme.
11 June 2018 • Mark Westall
Frieze Sculpture will return to The Regent’s Park for three months this summer, featuring works by 25 contemporary and modern artists presented by world- leading galleries.
12 April 2018 • Mark Westall
Art On The Mind an exhibition and auction in aid of Cardboard Citizens, featuring Martin Creed, Ian Davenport, Tracey Emin CBE RA, Brian Eno, Sir Antony Gormley, Sir Anish Kapoor CBE RA, Harland Miller and Gavin Turk.
8 April 2018 • Mark Westall
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of St Pancras International and the 250th anniversary of the RA, Tracey Emin will present a free public installation suspended from St Pancras’s Victorian glass roof.
20 March 2018 • Mark Westall
Tracey Emin will lift the curtain on her first permanent artwork for the city of Sydney on Wednesday 21 March. At the city’s northern end on Bridge and Grosvenor streets and through the refurbished Kent Street underpass, The Distance of Your Heart includes up to 60 delicate handmade bronze bird sculptures
3 August 2017 • Mark Westall
Tracey Emin returns to Turner Contemporary with an exhibition pairing her iconic and installation My Bed with a collection of JMW Turner’s seascapes
7 July 2017 • Lee Sharrock
Leading British contemporary artists collaborate with art advisor Lucy Meakin on Artsy online auction to raise funds for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.
12 June 2016 • Tabish Khan
Art critic Tabish Khan brings you the top art exhibitions to visit this week.
18 April 2016 • Mark Westall
Tracey Emin, Jake Chapman, Jacolby Satterwhite, Casey Jane Ellison, and Rashaad Newsome have been announced amongst the leading international artists commissioned for Season Two of Daata Editions
22 March 2016 • Mark Westall
The British artist has married a stone in her garden in France, which she calls ‘an anchor, something I can identify with’. It’s the latest act in a life that has prized intimacy and soulfulness over lust and the self over the body
25 January 2016 • Mark Westall
Art Stream is a new service that gives subscribers unlimited access to a selection of contemporary works by world renowned artists
21 January 2016 • Staff
Emin’s latest venture – a designer jewellery line – reveals in miniature her strengths as an artist who always has something new and eloquent to say
30 December 2015 • Mark Westall
Our Top ten include: A Stabbing at Art Basel Miami, Frieze Week, New Media art galleries, Tracey emin’s house, Dreamland, Drawing People, Gerhard Richter, Tabish and a squirrel dressed as a Cyborg..
26 November 2015 • Mark Westall
Lehmann Maupin and White Cube will present I Cried Because I Love You, an exhibition by Tracey Emin
29 August 2015 • Mark Westall
An artist opportunity an emerging artist interview a new art gallery and two posts on The Art Car Boot Fair heading to Margate with Tracey Emin
28 August 2015 • daniel barnes
The Art Car Boot Fair, which traditionally takes place annually in Brick Lane, travels to Margate this year.
26 August 2015 • Mark Westall
You can get a limited edition signed Tracey Emin poster this bank holiday weekend at The Vauxhall Art car Boot Fair.
31 July 2015 • daniel barnes
Being Tracey Emin is a full time occupation, although probably not as labour intensive as being Gilbert & George. She is saddled with the unenviable task of perpetuating the myth of Mad Tracey from Margate, which is the source of all her power, while also drifting gently into middle age and maturing as an artist to ensure her longevity. So one wonders how she has time for lavish birthday parties, building controversial new houses and judging drawing competitions.
27 July 2015 • Mark Westall
Artist, who has spoken of importance of Spitalfields’ heritage, draws fierce criticism over plan for five-floor Sir David Chipperfield-designed home
19 June 2015 • daniel barnes
But it was also about how much money you could throw at art until art died.
26 May 2015 • Mark Westall
Following a complete refurbishment, Lights of Soho, London’s newest art gallery and member’s lounge, will launch on 28 May, operating… Read More
2 May 2015 • Mark Westall
There was a party atmosphere last night at the Zabludowicz Collection, celebrating their 20 years. The well healed mixed happily with young artists who were mostly milling around the bar and the food van. Inside we were treated to some highlights from the collection, we had important pieces by Sarah Lucas, Tracey Emin, Damian Hirst, Maria Lassnig, Sigmar Polke, Martin Creed and Rachel Whiteread.
1 April 2015 • Tabish Khan
A new art fair, a swing, One Direction, Damien Hirst merchandise and a made bed.