Male artists like Damien Hirst peak in their forties, Dame Tracey Emin has said. The artist, 61, said that most men become less of a creative “force” after they reach the age of 40. She singled out Hirst,

Renowned British artist Tracey Emin has said that many male artists, like her contemporary Damien Hirst, “peak in their 40s” whereas women retain their creative force as they age.

Dame Tracey Emin says male artists peak in their forties, but women have the ability to create powerful works for their entire lives.The Turner Prize nominee, 61, made the observation on The Louis Theroux Podcast,

Dame Tracey Emin suggested that most male artists including Damien Hirst are less of a “force” creatively after they reach the age of 40. The 61-year-old is a contemporary of Hirst, and they have both been Turner Prize nominees,