FT Weekend: Tracey Emin: ‘I want to be a happy ghost’

Jan 15, 2022

Tracey Emin, a legendary British artist known for her emotionally charged work, shares her plans to start an art school and studio compound in Margate, her hometown. She reflects on her artistic evolution and the legacy she aims to build, especially through her battle with cancer. Additionally, Jancis Robinson, the first non-winemaker Master of Wine, discusses her mission to make wine accessible to everyone, sharing her journey in demystifying wine culture and promoting community engagement. Wine enthusiasts will find her practical tips and unique recommendations inspiring!

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ANECDOTE

Why I Never Became a Dancer

Tracey Emin's video "Why I Never Became a Dancer" recounts her experience of being shamed at a dance competition.
This event significantly impacted her life and art.

INSIGHT

Emin's Art

Tracey Emin's confessional art, initially criticized, now earns her recognition as a great living artist.
Her work, focused on female experiences, has gained respect over time.

ANECDOTE

Young British Artists and Emin

Tracey Emin gained notoriety as part of the Young British Artists movement, particularly with her installations 'Everyone I Have Ever Slept With' and 'My Bed'.
These works, shocking for their time, cemented her status as an enfant terrible.

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This week, we’ve got two GOATs – that’s Greatests Of All Time. Legendary artist Tracey Emin is starting an art school and studio compound in Margate, England, the seaside town where she grew up. On the week of her winning the Whitechapel Art Icon Award, we speak to Emin about the legacy she’s building and examine the work that came before, from scandalous installations like “My Bed” to her more contemplative work. Then, the FT’s wine columnist Jancis Robinson teaches us about the world of wine. Robinson was the first non-winemaker to receive the title of Master of Wine from the Institute of Masters of Wine, the world’s most prestigious wine organisation.

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Links and mentions from the episode:

– Louis Wise’s interview with Tracey Emin for How To Spend It: https://www.ft.com/content/ffd55216-7751-43d3-9ad8-f495cb08d7c7

–Tracey Emin’s video “Why I Never Became a Dancer” (1995): https://www.artforum.com/video/tracey-emin-why-i-never-became-a-dancer-1995-49262

–A free online exhibition of Emin's video works between 1995 and 2017 (Xavier Hufkens): https://www.xavierhufkens.com/exhibitions/video-works-1995-2017

–Jancis Robinson’s Wine Course (Youtube, 1995): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNahwe1nPHc&list=PL0smQshvSba5YYij7-R1HM-HT04woET9A

–Jancis’ latest column, “Bargain Burgundy”: https://www.ft.com/content/c59f4150-b431-4202-b7f3-60fab84ac4fb

–Jancis on the truth about the wine world and diversity (no paywall): https://www.ft.com/content/3dc097fc-dbd8-4248-82e6-69d5acc1b169

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Original music by Metaphor Music. Mixing and sound design is by Breen Turner.

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