Yesterday, Tracy Emin went to Buckingham Palace and came out with a nice award in smart box which signified she has become a Dame.
She actually received the honour - for services to the arts - in The King's Birthday Honours List in June 2024 - and yesterday was her investiture when she received her honour.
Back in 2013, she had previously received the honour of being made a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) for her contributions to the visual arts. Her career as an artist and latterly as a supporter of artists has lasted for over four decades.
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| Dame Tracy Emin - after receiving her |
Did you know that anyone can nominate anyone for an honour - see Nominate someone for an honour or award
Following her close call with bowel cancer in 2020, she has revisited her purpose in life and has focused more on creating opportunities for others via her Tracy Emin Foundation, the Tracy Emin Art Residency and new studios she has created in Margate in Kent.
In addition to her artistic achievements, Tracey has made it her mission to support the next generation of artists. Through the Tracey Emin Foundation in Margate, she has created a hub for creativity and opportunity, providing resources, mentorship, and space for emerging talent to thrive.This is a BBC World Service video made about her recently. It includes a tour of the Tracy Emin Studio.
Her work extends beyond art, demonstrating a deep commitment to fostering community and ensuring that art remains accessible and inclusive. Tracey’s foundation stands as a testament to her belief in the transformative power of creativity and the importance of nurturing new voices in the art world
From a rebellious star in contemporary art in the 1990s to receiving the title of Dame by King Charles for her service to the visual arts in 2024, Tracey Emin is an icon.
Tracy Emin REFERENCE
Tracy Emin websites
- Tracy Emin Foundation
- Tracey Emin Art Residency
- Tracy Emin Studio | Instagram
- TKE Studios | Instagram - a professional artist studio, exhibition and lecture space in Margate, UK.
Biography
- Dame Tracy Emin RA | Royal Academy of Arts - includes a mini bio
- Tracy Emin | Wikipedia
Articles
- The radical, ravishing rebirth of Tracey Emin: ‘I didn’t want to die as some mediocre YBA’ | The Guardian
- Tracey Emin leads a mutiny against the art schools by Waldemar Januszczak | The Times
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