Sheila Heti Selects Highlights from Sophie Calle's First UK Show Since 2009
Sophie Calle's first UK exhibition since 2009 is now on view at Turner Contemporary, focusing on absence. For Ocula, author Sheila Heti chose her highlights from the show, describing how Calle invites viewers into her game. The French conceptual artist and photographer is known for her autobiographical works that blend photography and text. The exhibition marks a significant return to the UK after more than a decade. Heti's selection underscores the enduring relevance of Calle's exploration of absence. The show is presented at Turner Contemporary in Margate. No further details on the exhibition's dates or specific works were provided in the source.
Key facts
- Sophie Calle's first UK exhibition since 2009 is at Turner Contemporary.
- The exhibition centres on the concept of absence.
- Sheila Heti selected her highlights for Ocula.
- Heti remarked that Calle invites us into her game.
- Sophie Calle is a French conceptual artist and photographer.
- The show is Calle's first in the UK since 2009.
- Turner Contemporary is located in Margate, UK.
- The source did not specify exhibition dates or featured works.
Entities
Artists
- Sophie Calle
- Sheila Heti
- Hannah Silver
Institutions
- Turner Contemporary
- Ocula
- Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
- Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
- Perrotin
- Tate
- Wallpaper*
- DACS
Locations
- United Kingdom
- Margate
- France
- Paris
- Venice
- Italy
- Istanbul
- Turkey