Dolor exquisito， Sophie Calle， Comisura 2026

A breakup becomes a methodical experiment in time, memory, and narration. Structured over ninety-nine days, this work dissects emotional pain through repetition and variation, confronting a singular experience with collective testimonies. First published in 2003 and now translated into Spanish for the first time, it stands as a key example of Calle’s rule-based practice, where personal narrative merges with conceptual rigor. Image, text, and archive intertwine to blur fact and fiction with unsettling precision.

Technical Sheet
Title: Dolor exquisito
Date: 2026
Medium / Materials: Printed book
Dimensions (cm): 12.7 × 21.8
Pages: 288
Language: Spanish
ISBN: 978-84-09-82893-7
Condition: New