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Tracey Emin, born 3 July 1963 in Croydon, UK, is an English artist. Emin lives in Spitalfields, East London, in a Georgian house from 1726. She is part of the group known as Britartists or YBAs (Young British Artists). She studied fashion at Medway College of Design (now the University for the Creative Arts) 1980–1982.
In 1999, Emin had her first solo exhibition in the United States at Lehmann Maupin Gallery, entitled "Every Part of Me's Bleeding". Later that year, she was a Turner Prize nominee and exhibited My Bed — an installation, consisting of her own unmade dirty bed with used condoms and blood-stained underwear.
In May 2011, Emin's largest major solo exhibition in a public space was held at Hayward Gallery, London titled Love Is What You Want. In December 2011, she was appointed Professor of Drawing at the Royal Academy.
Emin has received numerous honors, including being appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2013 and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2024. Her works are held in prestigious collections such as the Tate, MoMA, Centre Pompidou, and the National Portrait Gallery. She continues to live and work in Margate, delving into themes of resilience, love, and memory through her deeply personal artistic practice.
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What illness did Tracey Emin have?
Tracey Emin was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2020. She underwent surgery, including a urostomy, hysterectomy, and removal of her bladder, uterus, and part of her colon.
Does Tracey Emin have a partner?
Tracey Emin married Turkish Cypriot artist Mehmet Ali Uysal in 2022. She has previously spoken about her close relationships but keeps her private life relatively discreet.
Why is Tracey Emin so famous?
Tracey Emin is famous for her deeply personal and confessional artworks, such as "My Bed" and "Everyone I Have Ever Slept With 1963–1995." As a leading figure of the Young British Artists, she challenges taboos and explores themes of identity, sexuality, and vulnerability.
What has happened to Tracey Emin?
Tracey Emin continues to create and exhibit art internationally, despite her 2020 cancer diagnosis. She has recently opened TKE Studios in Margate, supporting emerging artists and focusing on her own recovery and new works.