London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Tracey Emin is a mentor on the BA Great Britons Programme, and will mentor an up and coming British talent to produce artwork for twelve BA aircraft in the run up to the London 2012 Games. Emin will also produce a poster and limited edition print for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, one of only twelve British artists selected.
On 19 July Emin carried the Olympic torch through her hometown of Margate.
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