Reviews

These clinical yet intimate observations (and sometimes judgements) expose innumerable contradictions within this finite space, and within the thoughts of the artist herself.
*Vanity Fair*

Like many of Calle’s projects, the work of art is in her act of intrusion; the resulting photographs are merely the eerily beautiful evidence.
*Financial Times: How To Spend It*

A provocative examination of privacy, lack thereof, and what fragmented possessions might reveal about our lives
*Wallpaper**

A stand-alone book with a fresh redesign—the pages are edged in gold—and a selection of previously unpublished images. Playing with voyeuristic curiosity (and destroying any naive belief in privacy), Calle compiled a vast collection of color and black-and-white images along with written observations
*Bookforum*

A stunningly produced new book in English made from Calle’s 1981 project is a perfect opportunity to revisit—or introduce yourself to—the irresistible photographs derived from her masterful snooping.
*Artforum*

This book-cum-quest strikes the quintessential Calle-chord: its through line is the longing to know the lives of strangers.
*Elephant*

The Hotel, as a book-object, is meticulous. It presents, in size and weight, like a good quality bible kept in the bedside top drawer.
*Photo Eye*

Together they ask what our habits and possessions might reveal about us and whetherour curiosity about the private lives of others is normal or shameful. Like many of Calle’s projects, the work of art is in her act of intrusion; the resulting photographs are merely the eerily beautiful evidence.
*Financial Times: Weekend*