There are shows we remember because they seamlessly transport us elsewhere — be it a different, remote epoch, a surreal fantasy, or a faraway continent. Others feel worthwhile because they put us face-to-face with stories and narratives we had never even considered until that moment, bringing us closer to communities, carefully preserved traditions, and ways of being other than our own.
Unveiled at Tate Modern on February 27, Tracey Emin: A Second Life entrances you with its filterless, bittersweet portrayal of what it means to be uncompromisingly alive against all odds. Between glowing neons, large-scale installations, monumental canvases, and archival footage, its immersive set design will make you feel attentive and present, thanks in part to a grounding night-sky blue backdrop, chosen from Farrow & Ball's best paint colors.
