Tracey Emin is the subject of a major retrospective at Tate Modern titled 'A Second Life,' which spans her career from her first solo show in 1993 to recent works. The exhibition is structured thematically around pivotal life events and includes a documentary addressing her 2020 bladder cancer diagnosis and subsequent surgery.
The retrospective highlights Emin's profound artistic evolution following her health crisis, which she describes as a catalyst for a more productive and fulfilling 'second life.' It underscores her enduring influence on contemporary art through her confessional approach and her recent philanthropic efforts, including founding a free art school in her hometown of Margate, cementing her status as a pivotal cultural figure.