British artist Tracey Emin debuted a new series of six intimate lithographs titled "I Need tomorrow" at a London art fair [1].
The unveiling marks a continuation of Emin's career-long exploration of raw and confessional themes. As one of the most prominent figures in contemporary British art, her return to intimate printmaking signals a period of artistic renewal and personal reflection.
The series was presented May 14, 2026 [1] at Somerset House in London [1], [2]. The collection consists of six lithographs that depict the artist [1].
Emin said the project was a love story and a "gift to myself" [1]. The work focuses on the artist's internal landscape and personal history, a hallmark of her approach to visual art.
"I need tomorrow" comprises six intimate lithographs depicting the artist," Emin said [1].
The exhibition at the London art fair allows viewers to engage with the vulnerability inherent in the series. By labeling the work as a gift to herself, Emin shifts the narrative of the exhibition from public consumption to private reclamation.
"It’s a love story and a gift to myself," Emin said [1].
“"It’s a love story and a gift to myself."”
The debut of "I Need tomorrow" reinforces Tracey Emin's position as a pioneer of confessional art. By framing this series as a personal gift rather than a commercial product, Emin emphasizes the therapeutic and reflective nature of her current practice, suggesting a shift toward self-care and internal resolution in her later work.
