To - My Bed

: Upon finally getting up, she viewed the accumulated mess and realized it was a raw, honest self-portrait of her mental state. The Installation

: Once a subject of ridicule, the piece has since gained immense value. In 2014, it sold at auction for approximately £2.5 million (initially estimated at £1 million). To My Bed

: Emin conceived the piece in 1998 following a four-day depressive episode caused by a difficult breakup. During this time, she remained in bed without eating or drinking anything except alcohol. : Upon finally getting up, she viewed the

Book Review: Steve Hackett — A Genesis in My Bed - Musoscribe : Emin conceived the piece in 1998 following

The work is a form of assemblage art that consists of her own unmade, stained bed surrounded by the detritus of her week-long bender. Items include: Crumpled tissues and cigarette packs. Empty vodka bottles. Used condoms and lubricant. Clothing stained with menstrual blood and dirty slippers. A pregnancy test and Polaroid selfies.

: The piece was shortlisted for the prestigious 1999 Turner Prize at Tate Britain . While Emin ultimately lost to Steve McQueen , the installation became a massive media sensation.