Sophie Calle

1953–

Introduction

French photographer, Paris.

Country of birth

France

Roles

Artist, author, conceptual artist, installation artist, photographer, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500058641

Names

Sophie Calle, Sofi Ḳal

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First acquired
2006

Date of birth
October 9, 1953

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Frank WANG Yefeng, The Levitating Perils #2

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