Tracey Emin, the internationally celebrated Brit artist, came to fame in the 90s with her provocative and often deeply personal works. Cathy will be launching a large new exhibition at Tate Modern, opening from February 27th. A big exhibition like this is an opportunity to celebrate nearly forty years of Emin’s artistic practice. The exhibit will bring together many of her most renowned works. Among these is perhaps their most profitable and widely known installation, “My Bed,” since become synonymous with their name.
The upcoming exhibition at Tate Modern looks set to be a career-spanning look at the evolution of Emin as an artist. Her collection is a journey from her early works to her most recent creations. It’s a beautiful, poignant examination of love and loss and the human experience that are central to her oeuvre. As you enter, “My Bed” takes center stage, inviting visitors to explore Emin’s personal journey. They’ll explore her story through her unique creative vision.
Emin’s work has a long history of provoking discussions about the limits of art, and the value of intimate narrativism. The focus of the exhibition is to engage her life-long fans. At the same time, it invites new communities who are experiencing her art for the first time. Tickets for the exhibition are £20, although Tate Modern members can see it for free.
Alongside the excitement about Emin’s show, big things are expected from all of culture’s offerings. The Good Book Club, for example, advocates authorship with women, nonbinary, and queer writers. Subscribers have access to a constantly replenished list of hand-picked titles for £13 a month. The club’s emphasis on hearing from a wide range of voices mirrors a larger trend in the literary world – an eagerness to hear more diverse perspectives.
A second initiative, Happily Ever After, provides a similar subscription service for £10.99 a month. This community book club provides a gateway to captivating reading. It’s why the program has regular virtual author talks and virtual discussion groups, so members can discuss their journeys and foster relationships with their like-minded fellows.
For those interested in practical skills, Create Academy provides virtual courses led by professionals in various fields such as gardening and interior design. Gift cards for these online courses are available from £50 upwards. This flexibility makes them an appealing choice for those seeking to boost their skill set or provide impactful experiences to friends or family members.
Cultural memberships, like those to orchestras or art museums, offer good opportunities to dive into artistic pursuits. The V&A museum offers memberships starting at £55 per year, granting members access to exhibitions and events throughout the year. Purchase our annual National Art Pass for only £83. This pass gives you free access to over 250 museums, galleries and historic houses across the UK!
“It reaffirmed my love of the human body, it was deeply absorbing, and nice to exercise the creative side of my brain.” – Victoria Richards