I thought it would be my one and only exhibition, so I decided to call it My Major Retrospective.
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The artist Tracey Emin thought that her exhibition would be her last, so she chose to call it "My Major Retrospective." This means that she believed this would be her final big show, where she could look back on her entire artistic career. Emin decided to give it this special name, even though it turned out not to be her only exhibition.
About Tracey Emin
Tracey Emin is an iconic British artist known for her raw, autobiographical works in various media. From her infamous ‘My Bed’ installation to her tenure as a professor at the Royal Academy, Emin’s career has been marked by controversy, acclaim, and a unique exploration of personal experience through art.
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