Art21 hosted an advance screening of Sophie Calle's segment from the upcoming Season 12 of "Art in the Twenty-First Century" at the SAG-AFTRA Robin Williams Center in New York. Following the first public showing of the documentary, which follows Calle preparing exhibitions in Paris, Arles, and Minneapolis, the artist participated in a conversation with filmmaker Bette Gordon. They discussed the influence of 1980s New York and themes of identity and vulnerability in her work.
The event highlights the continued relevance of Calle's pioneering, decades-long practice blending photography, text, and conceptual narrative. As a featured artist in the prestigious PBS series, her inclusion underscores her significant influence on contemporary art, particularly in exploring personal storytelling with a blend of humor and profound insight.