L'hotel. Ecrit sur l'image
first edition
1984 · Paris
by Calle, Sophie
Paris: Editions de l'etoile, 1984. First edition. Wrappers, 107 pp. "Perfect-bound" text block had separated from the covers, then internally re-hinged with clear tape. For this famous piece, Calle worked as a chambermaid in a hotel in Venice for three weeks, in order to photograph the guests' belongings. (Inventory #: 25459)