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In a deeply personal interview, artist Tracey Emin talks to John Wilson about the experiences that have shaped her life and career.

Artist Tracey Emin talks to John Wilson about the experiences that have shaped her life and career. In a deeply personal interview, Emin speaks about recently undergoing treatment for cancer, and about the two abortions which have had a profound impact on her artistic output. She also discusses the extraordinary effect that a painting by Mark Rothko had on her as a young woman, her affinity with the work of Edvard Munch, and her friendship with David Bowie.

25 minutes

Last on

Tue 11 Jul 202302:30GMT

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterJohn Wilson
Interviewed GuestTracey Emin
MusicHannah Peel
EditorRobin Keam
Series EditorTimothy Prosser
ProducerEdwina Pitman
DirectorMark Ward

Broadcasts

  • Sat 8 Jul 202302:30GMT
  • Sat 8 Jul 202315:30GMT
  • Sun 9 Jul 202309:30GMT
  • Tue 11 Jul 202302:30GMT