Tracey Emin's artworks appear in many public collections. In London, you can view her pieces at the Tate Modern, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the British Museum, the National Portrait Gallery, and the Saatchi Gallery. Outside of London, collections holding her work include the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (also in Edinburgh), the Leeds City Art Gallery, and the Manchester Art Gallery. These museums all hold significant collections of modern and contemporary art, so it is advisable to check their websites for current exhibitions or search their online catalogues to confirm which Emin works are on display. Given the movement of artworks between museums, and into and out of storage, advance enquiry is always recommended.

Tracey Emin's works can be seen at Tate, Royal Academy of Arts^[1], Royal College of Art^[2], and 1 other museums worldwide.

Tracey Emin is a British artist known for her autobiographical and confessional work. Born in London in 1963, she often explores themes of sex, trauma, and personal experience. She works across different media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, textiles, and printmaking. Emin's prints often feature handwritten text and simple, expressive imagery. These prints are closely related to her drawings, monoprints, and neon works. The phrases and lines are personal, emotional, and sometimes sexually explicit. Examples include lithographs such as "Mad Tracey from Margate" (1997), and screenprints like "I Can Feel Your Smile" (2005). Her printmaking is characterised by its directness and immediacy. The apparent spontaneity of her mark-making is a deliberate artistic choice. While some critics have dismissed her work as overly sentimental or attention-seeking, others praise its honesty and emotional power. Her prints offer an accessible entry point to her larger body of work, allowing collectors to engage with her distinctive artistic vision at a range of price points.

Tracey Emin is a contemporary British artist whose work continues to resonate. Born in 1963, she studied fashion and fine art, earning a master's degree from London's Royal College of Art^[2] in 1989. Emin gained prominence as one of the Young British Artists (YBAs), a group known for their daring approach to art. Emin's art is often autobiographical, exploring personal experiences such as family tragedies, relationships, and abortion. She employs diverse materials, from readymades and neon to traditional crafts, sometimes incorporating swear words or taboo subjects. This challenges conventional expectations associated with femininity. Her 1999 Turner Prize nomination for *My Bed*, a readymade installation, brought her significant attention. The work, consisting of her unmade bed surrounded by personal items, portrays a period of depression. Emin has also participated in exhibitions such as 'Sensation' in 1997 and represented Britain at the Venice Biennale. Her willingness to engage with personal and potentially controversial subject matter has secured her place in contemporary art.

Tracey Emin was awarded a CBE in 2015 for her services to the arts.

Tracey Emin made My Bed after spending four days in it during a depressive episode, deciding the mess was the most honest thing she had ever made.

Tracey Emin spent four days in bed during a depressive episode.

Tracey Emin was shortlisted for the Turner Prize after displaying her unmade bed in a gallery.