tracey emin is an icon.rom a rebellious star of the art world in the 1990s to receiving the title of dame from king charles, her career spans over three decades. because i'm a woman drawing from being a woman from inside myself, 150 years ago, there never would have been a woman using herself as a muse. it wouldn't have happened like that. her pieces tackle sex, pain, and the female experience in a deliberately confessional way. but emin�*s life hasn't always been full of awards and royal recognition. 25 years after her famous artwork, my bed, which was nominated for a turner prize, we speak to her about the person behind the artwork, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind. dame tracey emin, it's a pleasure to be here with you — and for you to feature on the bbc�*s list of 100 incredible women. what's your reaction to being on that list? i think if you're just busy and you'rejust getting on with your life, all these accolades or different things that come, it'sjust always a nice surprise. and actually, jus

tracey emin artist residency. so this is the communal area and the kitchen.