This is so contemporary
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"This is so contemporary" is a live, dialogue-based performance piece by artist Tino Sehgal that explores the nature and experience of contemporary art through choreographed interactions with museum visitors.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| This is so contemporary canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4483381 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: This is so contemporary Context triple: [Tino Sehgal, notableWork, This is so contemporary]
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A.
The Modern
The Modern is a renowned contemporary art museum in Fort Worth, Texas, known for its striking Tadao Ando–designed building and significant collection of post–World War II art.
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B.
Craft Contemporary
Craft Contemporary is a Los Angeles museum dedicated to contemporary craft, art, and design, showcasing innovative works in ceramics, fiber, glass, and other materials.
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C.
Now is all we get
"Now is all we get" is a memorable chorus line from ABBA’s disco-era hit song "Voulez-Vous."
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D.
Modern One
Modern One is a contemporary art gallery in Edinburgh that forms part of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.
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E.
Modern Two
Modern Two is a contemporary art gallery in Edinburgh that forms part of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, showcasing modern and contemporary works in a distinctive neoclassical building.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: This is so contemporary Target entity description: "This is so contemporary" is a live, dialogue-based performance piece by artist Tino Sehgal that explores the nature and experience of contemporary art through choreographed interactions with museum visitors.
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A.
The Modern
The Modern is a renowned contemporary art museum in Fort Worth, Texas, known for its striking Tadao Ando–designed building and significant collection of post–World War II art.
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B.
Craft Contemporary
Craft Contemporary is a Los Angeles museum dedicated to contemporary craft, art, and design, showcasing innovative works in ceramics, fiber, glass, and other materials.
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C.
Now is all we get
"Now is all we get" is a memorable chorus line from ABBA’s disco-era hit song "Voulez-Vous."
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D.
Modern One
Modern One is a contemporary art gallery in Edinburgh that forms part of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.
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E.
Modern Two
Modern Two is a contemporary art gallery in Edinburgh that forms part of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, showcasing modern and contemporary works in a distinctive neoclassical building.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
live art piece
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performance artwork ⓘ |
| aim |
to make visitors reflect on the nature of contemporary art
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to transform the role of the museum visitor into an active participant ⓘ |
| artForm |
conceptual art
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participatory art ⓘ relational aesthetics ⓘ |
| creator | Tino Sehgal ⓘ |
| creatorRole |
Tino Sehgal is a German-British artist
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linked to:
Tino Sehgal
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| documentationPolicy | no photography or video recording requested by the artist ⓘ |
| experienceType |
situational encounter
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social choreography ⓘ |
| feature |
absence of physical art objects
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activation of the exhibition space through bodies and voices ⓘ dependence on audience participation ⓘ direct engagement with museum visitors ⓘ ephemeral nature ⓘ focus on the present moment ⓘ non-documentation policy by the artist ⓘ performed within museum galleries ⓘ questioning what makes art contemporary ⓘ repetition of the phrase "This is so contemporary" ⓘ scripted yet flexible dialogue ⓘ use of song-like or chant-like delivery ⓘ |
| genre | performance art ⓘ |
| intendedLocation |
art museums
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contemporary art exhibitions ⓘ |
| interactionType |
group interactions with visitors
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one-to-one interactions with visitors ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
contemporary art
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museum experience ⓘ |
| materiality | immaterial artwork ⓘ |
| medium | live dialogue-based performance ⓘ |
| movement | contemporary art ⓘ |
| ownershipForm | sold through verbal contracts ⓘ |
| performer | museum staff ⓘ |
| productionMethod | oral instructions instead of written scores ⓘ |
| temporalForm | time-based art ⓘ |
| theme |
institutional critique
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presentness in art ⓘ spectatorship ⓘ value and meaning in contemporary culture ⓘ |
| uses | choreographed interactions with visitors ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Subject: This is so contemporary Description of subject: "This is so contemporary" is a live, dialogue-based performance piece by artist Tino Sehgal that explores the nature and experience of contemporary art through choreographed interactions with museum visitors.
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