Tracey Emin Sex & Solitude
Florence’s renowned Palazzo Strozzi presents Tracey Emin: Sex & Solitude, the first major institutional exhibition in Italy dedicated to one of the most celebrated and influential figures in contemporary art. This landmark exhibition marks a significant moment in the career of Dame Tracey Emin, offering Italian audiences the opportunity to engage with her work on an unprecedented scale.
Curated by Arturo Galansino, Director General of the Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi, this bold and thought-provoking exhibition explores the complex, deeply personal, and often confessional nature of Emin’s artistic practice. Known for her raw honesty and fearless exploration of themes such as love, loss, sexuality, identity, and the female experience, Emin has spent over three decades challenging societal norms and redefining how women’s bodies, emotions, and personal histories are portrayed in contemporary art.
Long admired by the editorial team at The Fluxx, Emin’s work continues to provoke, resonate, and inspire audiences across the globe. Her artistic journey has spanned a wide range of mediums, including painting, drawing, sculpture, neon installations, and text-based works. Sex & Solitude brings together a carefully curated selection of signature pieces and recent works, providing visitors with an intimate glimpse into Emin’s evolving practice and ongoing exploration of vulnerability, desire, and self-reflection.
Tracey Emin, Self-portrait. Photo: Tracey Emin
On display throughout the historic spaces of Palazzo Strozzi are powerful paintings, works on paper, sculptures, and installations, all infused with the emotional intensity and autobiographical narratives for which Emin is renowned. Her works often present unidealised depictions of women’s bodies and lives, drawing directly from the artist’s own experiences to challenge cultural taboos and spark critical conversations.
Emin’s first-ever solo exhibition within an Italian institution is a significant milestone, not only for the artist but also for the Italian art scene. Palazzo Strozzi, located in the heart of Florence at Piazza Strozzi 50123, has become known for its ambitious exhibitions that bring world-leading contemporary artists to Italy’s cultural capital. With Sex & Solitude, the institution continues its legacy of fostering dialogue between historical spaces and cutting-edge contemporary art.
The exhibition is open to the public until July 2025, providing ample opportunity for art lovers, collectors, and curious visitors to experience Emin’s work within the stunning setting of this Renaissance-era palazzo. Whether you are familiar with her confrontational early works or her more recent, introspective pieces, Sex & Solitude offers a rare chance to witness the breadth and depth of Emin’s artistic achievements in person.
All photography: Tracey Emin, Sex and Solitude, Palazzo Strozzi, Firenze, 2025. Photo Ela Bialkowska, OKNO Studio © Tracey Emin. All rights reserved, DACS 2025
For full exhibition details, ticket information, and opening times, visit the official Palazzo Strozzi website at www.palazzostrozzi.org.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Tracey Emin: Sex & Solitude, a powerful exhibition that invites audiences to confront the complexities of the human condition through the eyes of one of the world’s most uncompromising and celebrated artists.