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Tracey Emin

My Bed

1998

© Tracey Emin

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Not on display

Artist
Tracey Emin born 1963
Medium
Box frame, mattress, linens, pillows and various objects
Dimensions
Overall display dimensions variable
Collection
Lent by The Duerckheim Collection 2015
On long term loan
Reference
L03662
Installation art Young British Artists (YBAs)

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