Tracey Emin
Tracey Emin
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Tracey Emin is a British artist known for her provocative and emotionally charged works that explore the human condition.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on July 3, 1963, in Croydon, London, England. Still alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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British, Artist (Painter, Printmaker, Sculptor, and Installation Artist)
Early Life and Background
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Emin grew up in a dysfunctional family with her mother and stepfather. Her biological father abandoned the family when Emin was just two years old. This early trauma would later influence much of her work. She has spoken publicly about the emotional struggles she faced during her childhood, including being sent to boarding school and struggling with feelings of abandonment.
Major Accomplishments
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Emin's artistic career spans over three decades. Some of her notable achievements include:
Trafalgar Square Installation (1997): Emin created a large-scale installation in Trafalgar Square, which featured a tent filled with personal artifacts and a neon sign that read "I didn't get mugged in Berlin."
The Tent (2001): A major retrospective of her work at the Tate Britain's Turbine Hall, showcasing her early drawings and prints.
Love is What You Want (2015-16): A large-scale installation at the Venice Biennale that explored the artist's personal experiences with love and relationships.Notable Works or Actions
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Emin's work often incorporates elements of autobiography, exploring themes of love, loss, and trauma. Some notable examples include:
My Bed (1998): A sculpture featuring Emin's own bed, complete with stained sheets and personal items.
* Everyone I Have Ever Slept With 1963-1995 (1995): A tent filled with the names of everyone Emin had ever slept with, marked on a piece of paper.
Impact and Legacy
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Emin's work has had a significant impact on the art world. She was one of the first artists to bring attention to the UK's Young British Artists movement in the 1990s. Her use of autobiography in her work has paved the way for other artists to explore their own experiences in their practice.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Emin is widely quoted and remembered for her unflinching exploration of the human condition. Her work challenges societal norms and expectations, often sparking controversy and debate. Her willingness to share her personal struggles and vulnerabilities has made her a respected voice in the art world.
Throughout her career, Emin has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including the Turner Prize in 1999. Despite facing criticism and controversy over the years, she remains a prominent figure in contemporary art, inspiring new generations of artists and audiences alike.
Quotes by Tracey Emin
Tracey Emin's insights on:
I'm not trying to find another thing that's wrong with me, but I'm such a nice person, and I have a couple of drinks and I'm really good fun and then I'm really not fun.
If I didn't want to work for a couple of years, I wouldn't have to-it's a great feeling, to know I'm doing it because I want to do it.
It's my memory, and what happened between that moment 10 or 15 years ago and now, there's a lot of gray area.
I am fiercely independent and I probably wouldn't be if it wasn't for the way in which I was brought up.
I've got over so much. Mum wouldn't want anything to come into my life that would make me fragile again.