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6th June 2015

The Tracy Emin I Discovered, and You Need to Know

A high public profile sometimes obscures the artist. Emin’s early career controversy – her nickname was ‘mad Tracy from Margate’ – contrasts with growing critical acclaim and a professorship of Drawing at the Royal Academy. In response to some in-your-face questions, she reflects candidly on her art and sources of inspiration. Her controversial installation piece “My Bed” is now on display at Tate Britain (reviewed here)
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