Christmas Tree, 2002
© Tracey Emin
Christmas Tree, 2002
© Tracey Emin
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Tracey Emin
Robin Sez, Monoprint, 2002
This year the artist chose to donate a Christmas tree to Lighthouse West London, a centre for people with and affected by HIV and AIDS, where it was situated until early January. In a specially designed installation at Tate Britain, Emin presented a canvas with text inviting visitors to make a donation to the charity in return for the opportunity to win an original artwork by the artist. Visitors placed their contribution with their contact details in an envelope and Emin drew a winner from all the contributors in early 2003.
Biography:
Tracey Emin born in London, 1963. She studied at Maidstone College of Art from 1983-86 before completing an MA in Painting at the Royal College of Art London in 1986. Tracey Emin was shortlisted for the Turner Prize in 1999. She lives and works in London.
