Sophie Calle
Sophie Calle is a prominent French conceptual artist known for her innovative and often autobiographical works that explore themes of intimacy and identity. Calle's diverse body of work spans photography, installation, and text and often blurs the boundaries between art and life. She gained significant recognition for her unique storytelling methods and has been influential in contemporary art. In 2010, she was awarded the Hasselblad Award, becoming the last French artist to receive this honor before Sophie Ristelhueber's recent accolade.
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Recent news mentions
Sophie Calle invented a game where she invited strangers to sleep in her bed in exchange for being photographed.
La cama, donde nos abandonamos a los abrazos | Ideas
Spain· 2026-01-24
Sophie Calle invests the Richard Rogers gallery with her complete works inspired by sentimental advertisements.
Que faire, que voir, où aller ? L’agenda culturel et art de vivre en France à partir du 9 août
France· 2025-08-08
Sophie Calle was the last French artist to receive the Hasselblad Award before Sophie Ristelhueber.
L’artiste Sophie Ristelhueber remporte le prix HasselbladFrance· 2025-03-08