Tracey Emin’s largest-ever exhibition coming to the Tate London

London’s Tate Modern will showcase the survey exhibition ‘A Second Life’ by world-renowned artist Dame Tracey Emin from February to August 2026. 

Emin is one of Britain's most recognisable contemporary names in art, with a career spanning over 40 years. 

Her largest-ever exhibition lands in the Tate Modern from 27th February to 31st August 2026, featuring a mix of her most famous pieces from her “first life” - including the Turner prize-nominated My Bed (1998), Why I Never Became a Dancer (1995), and Everyone I Have Ever Slept With/The Tent (1963–1995) - as well as work that has never been shown to the public before.

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Over 90 works will be displayed, spanning painting, video, textile, neon, sculpture, and installation.

The name of the exhibition, A Second Life, references Emin's life after aggressive bladder cancer, surgery, and disability, with works addressing the experience featured. 

About the exhibition, Emin said, "I’m very excited about having a show at Tate Modern. For me, it’s one of the greatest international contemporary art museums in the world and it’s here in London. I feel this show, titled ‘A Second Life’, will be a benchmark for me. A moment in my life when I look back and go forward. A true celebration of living.”

​Find out more about Tracey Emin: A Second Life here. 

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