As her new exhibition opens in Rome, the legendary British artist talks about her love of Margate, the loneliness of making art, and why she finally believes in love
During her recovery, Emin would work from bed, and beds also appear in these new pieces, tracing a line right back to her most infamous work.
10. When you’re interviewing prospective students, what’s the most important thing you need to know about them?11. How has Margate changed since you were a girl? It can be very lonely. And you can have a great feeling of failure. I found it very hard to share my art and my life with anyone.Because it forced people to think of everyone they have slept with. But it wasn’t just about sex; it was about intimacy. Who I shared a bed with.Because a lot of people knew it wasn’t their imagination, they knew how it felt. They related to it.21. Art by women is slowly getting its dues.
25. Munch and Schiele – who you are often paired with – dealt with illness in their work. Did they help you understand your own illness?No. Most artists are really radically selfish. All of the negative selfish qualities are what's necessary for art.Yes, a number of things. I didn’t realise I could be physically loved so much.29. What was the last thing anyone said to make you laugh?
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