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