Tracey Emin

I Think It's in My Head

September 21 - October 19, 2002
540 West 26th Street

Press Release

Lehmann Maupin is pleased to announce an exhibition of new work by Tracey Emin. This is Emin's second solo exhibition at Lehmann Maupin.

"I Think It's in My Head" will consist of new work in a wide variety of media, including film, embroidery, drawing, neons, and sculptural installation. Her ability to integrate her work and personal life enables Emin to establish an intimacy with the viewer. A consummate storyteller, Emin engages the viewer with her candid exploration of universal emotions. Using experiences from her own life, she often reveals painful situations with brutal honesty and poetic humor.


Artists in this exhibition

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Exhibition Works

Death Mask, 2002 Painted Bronze mask: 7.68 x 9.25 x 6.89 inches 19.5 x 23.5 x 17.5 cm vitrine: 49 x 11 x 11.5 inches 124.5 x 27.9 x 29.2 cm Edition of 5 LM6060
Death Mask, 2002 Painted Bronze mask: 7.68 x 9.25 x 6.89 inches 19.5 x 23.5 x 17.5 cm vitrine: 49 x 11 x 11.5 inches 124.5 x 27.9 x 29.2 cm Edition of 5 LM6060

The Last of the Gold, 2002 applique blanket 117.32 x 82.28 inches 298 x 209 cm LM5760
The Last of the Gold, 2002 applique blanket 117.32 x 82.28 inches 298 x 209 cm LM5760

Me + Docket Furry Baby #10, 2002 c-print 15.75 x 15.75 inches 40 x 40 cm Edition of 3 LM6099
Me + Docket Furry Baby #10, 2002 c-print 15.75 x 15.75 inches 40 x 40 cm Edition of 3 LM6099

To Meet my Past, 2002 Mixed media variable dimensions LM6059
To Meet my Past, 2002 Mixed media variable dimensions LM6059

Something I've Always Been Afraid of, 2002 Appliqué blanket 103.54 x 68.5 inches 263 x 174 cm LM6041
Something I've Always Been Afraid of, 2002 Appliqué blanket 103.54 x 68.5 inches 263 x 174 cm LM6041

I Think it's in My Head, 2002 Appliqué blanket 96.46 x 89.37 inches 245 x 227 cm LM6042
I Think it's in My Head, 2002 Appliqué blanket 96.46 x 89.37 inches 245 x 227 cm LM6042

Another Question, 2002 Appliqué and embroidery 71.65 x 71.65 inches 182 x 182 cm LM6087
Another Question, 2002 Appliqué and embroidery 71.65 x 71.65 inches 182 x 182 cm LM6087

True Love, 2002 Appliquéd calico 10.24 x 20.87 inches 26 x 53 cm LM6058
True Love, 2002 Appliquéd calico 10.24 x 20.87 inches 26 x 53 cm LM6058

Say Goodbye to Mummy, 2002 Embroidery on white bed sheet 75 9/16 x 63 3/8 inches 213.4 x 161 cm LM5785
Say Goodbye to Mummy, 2002 Embroidery on white bed sheet 75 9/16 x 63 3/8 inches 213.4 x 161 cm LM5785

Beautiful Penis, 2002 embroidery on white bed sheet 68 7/8 x 40 9/16 inches 174.9 x 124.5 cm LM5784
Beautiful Penis, 2002 embroidery on white bed sheet 68 7/8 x 40 9/16 inches 174.9 x 124.5 cm LM5784

People Like You Need to Fuck People Like Me, 2002 blue neon 45 x 72 x 2.5 inches 114.3 x 182.9 x 6.4 cm Edition of 3 LM6104
People Like You Need to Fuck People Like Me, 2002 blue neon 45 x 72 x 2.5 inches 114.3 x 182.9 x 6.4 cm Edition of 3 LM6104

I Don't Think So, 2000 Single screen projection and sound, shot on Mini-DV Duration: 7 minutes, 44 seconds Edition of 6 LM2855
I Don't Think So, 2000 Single screen projection and sound, shot on Mini-DV Duration: 7 minutes, 44 seconds Edition of 6 LM2855

Installation Stills

Tracey Emin: I Think It's In My Head 21 September - 19 October 2002
Tracey Emin: I Think It's In My Head 21 September - 19 October 2002

Tracey Emin: I Think It's In My Head 21 September - 19 October 2002
Tracey Emin: I Think It's In My Head 21 September - 19 October 2002

Tracey Emin: I Think It's In My Head 21 September - 19 October 2002
Tracey Emin: I Think It's In My Head 21 September - 19 October 2002

Tracey Emin: I Think It's In My Head 21 September - 19 October 2002
Tracey Emin: I Think It's In My Head 21 September - 19 October 2002

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