Sophie Calle is a French writer, photographer, installation artist, and conceptual artist. Her work mainly depicts human vulnerability and examines personal identity and intimacy. She's known for following strangers like a detective to investigate their private lives for her artwork.
One of Calle's first public projects that sparked a tremendous amount of controversy was titled the "Address Book." Calle found an address book in the street, which she photographed and returned to the owner. Calle decided to call some of the numbers in the book and ask questions about the book's owner. Calle added photos of the owner's favorite hobbies and pastimes to these transcripts, creating a portrait of a man who she had never met. The transcripts were published in a French newspaper and the owner of the address book threatened to sue Calle for invasion of privacy.
Another project by Calle was titled "The Sleepers," where Calle invited 24 friends, friends of friends, and strangers to occupy her bed for 24 hours. Calle served them food and photographed them every hour.
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