TRACEY EMIN
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more. Thirty two pages of handwritten text recounting past
family moments are a bittersweet symphony of words - a clear
example of how artistic passion can also be expressed in the
written sense. In a refreshing contrast to her cynically confident nullMy Bed’
artwork, Emin’s script appears lyrical, poetic and hopeful whilst
grammatical and spelling mistakes common to youth give it a
texture of realness.
Whatever budget, ideas
An argument in the art world ensues over whether Emin’s work constitutes ‘real’ art.
and themes you may have,
As a layperson I wonder how it cannot when this exhibition represents everything that
whether you choose to
art ‘can be’ and could not be more candid or honest.
have a small celebration
Whilst many images may be deemed ‘respectless’ the exhibition warrants respect for or a large formal gathering
its courage. Making thoughts and feelings touchable, Emin’s work is a shining example
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of how contemporary art can be anything you want it to be and shows that artistic
everything possible to
passion and talent can transcend boundaries.
accommodate them.
One enters the exhibition naïve to Tracey’s life history and emerges shaken, stirred,

older and wiser and, akin to the artist, stronger and more determined.
Men will leave content to be of the opposite gender and many women will leave 11 Newmarket Road
quietly appreciative of life’s goodness to them. Edinburgh EH14 1RJ
08442 494 538
Tracey Emin: 20 Years, runs until 09 November 2008, Scottish National Gallery of
www.ece.uk.com
Modern Art, 75 Belford Road. Admission £6, concessions £4, supported by the Henry
info@ece.uk.com
Moore Foundation.
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