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British · 1963 – present

Tracey Emin

YBAConfessional art

From My Bed to raw neon confessions and, latterly, ferocious paintings of the body — Emin turned her life into a shared language of longing.

Best-known works

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Represented by

Galleria Lorcan O'NeillRome, ItalyWhite CubeLondon, United KingdomXavier HufkensBrussels, Belgium

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Where to see the work

  • Tate, London
  • Munch Museum, Oslo

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