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Tracey Emin’s Exhibition Explores Darkness and Hope

1/19/2026

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  • Tracey Emin, the artist, debuts an exhibition at Carl Freedman Gallery that integrates paintings, installations, and performance art to explore darkness and creativity, including works by artists she mentors.
  • Works on display include Antony Gormley's concrete waistcoat and Edvard Munch's haunting self-portrait.
  • Strategic lighting creates a nocturnal atmosphere inviting reflection.
  • Emin's painting "I Am Protected" suggests a link between darkness and hope, encouraging viewers to seek solace amid unsettling imagery.