Overview

• Emin's remarks about male artists losing creative force after their forties have ignited discussions in the art world.
• She cites examples like Damien Hirst, claiming his creative energy has waned since his early successes.
• Critics argue that many male artists, such as Picasso and Turner, produced significant works later in life.
• Emin highlights Louise Bourgeois as an example of a female artist who maintained her creative output into old age.
• The debate touches on broader themes of gender, creativity, and the differing trajectories of male and female artists.