Lightning Fields
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Lightning Fields is a photographic series by Hiroshi Sugimoto that captures the raw, abstract patterns of electrical discharges directly onto photosensitive paper, exploring the boundary between art and natural phenomena.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Lightning Fields canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Lightning Fields Context triple: [Hiroshi Sugimoto, notableWork, Lightning Fields]
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A.
Lightning Rod
Lightning Rod is a high-speed wooden roller coaster at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, renowned for its intense launch and airtime-filled layout.
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B.
The Hissing of Summer Lawns
The Hissing of Summer Lawns is a 1975 studio album by Joni Mitchell that blends jazz, pop, and experimental elements in a series of lyrically complex, character-driven songs.
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C.
Mindfield
Mindfield is a poetry collection by Beat Generation poet Gregory Corso that showcases his distinctive, energetic style and themes of rebellion, spirituality, and modern life.
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D.
Dry Lightning
"Dry Lightning" is a somber, narrative-driven song by Bruce Springsteen from his 1995 album *The Ghost of Tom Joad*, reflecting themes of loneliness, memory, and emotional desolation.
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E.
Lightning Bolt
Lightning Bolt is a 2013 studio album by American rock band Pearl Jam, known for its blend of hard rock energy and reflective, melodic songwriting.
- 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: Lightning Fields Target entity description: Lightning Fields is a photographic series by Hiroshi Sugimoto that captures the raw, abstract patterns of electrical discharges directly onto photosensitive paper, exploring the boundary between art and natural phenomena.
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A.
Lightning Rod
Lightning Rod is a high-speed wooden roller coaster at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, renowned for its intense launch and airtime-filled layout.
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B.
The Hissing of Summer Lawns
The Hissing of Summer Lawns is a 1975 studio album by Joni Mitchell that blends jazz, pop, and experimental elements in a series of lyrically complex, character-driven songs.
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C.
Mindfield
Mindfield is a poetry collection by Beat Generation poet Gregory Corso that showcases his distinctive, energetic style and themes of rebellion, spirituality, and modern life.
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D.
Dry Lightning
"Dry Lightning" is a somber, narrative-driven song by Bruce Springsteen from his 1995 album *The Ghost of Tom Joad*, reflecting themes of loneliness, memory, and emotional desolation.
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E.
Lightning Bolt
Lightning Bolt is a 2013 studio album by American rock band Pearl Jam, known for its blend of hard rock energy and reflective, melodic songwriting.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
artwork series
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photographic series ⓘ |
| artForm | fine art photography ⓘ |
| artisticGoal |
to explore the origins of image-making
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to question the role of the camera in photography ⓘ to visualize invisible natural forces ⓘ |
| collectorInterest | contemporary art collectors ⓘ |
| color | black and white ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Japan ⓘ |
| creator | Hiroshi Sugimoto ⓘ |
| creatorNationality | Japanese ⓘ |
| exhibitionType |
gallery exhibitions
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museum exhibitions ⓘ |
| genre |
abstract photography
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experimental photography ⓘ |
| hasPart | individual Lightning Fields prints ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
natural lightning patterns
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scientific imaging techniques ⓘ |
| languageOfTitle | English ⓘ |
| medium |
gelatin silver print
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photography ⓘ |
| movement | contemporary art ⓘ |
| notableFor |
abstract, branching, lightning-like forms
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camera-less recording of natural forces ⓘ depicting raw patterns of electricity ⓘ |
| partOf | Hiroshi Sugimoto’s experimental photographic projects ⓘ |
| period | 21st century ⓘ |
| productionMethod |
application of electrical charge directly to photographic paper
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use of high-voltage electricity ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Dioramas
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Seascapes ⓘ Theaters ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
abstraction
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electrical discharges ⓘ natural phenomena ⓘ |
| technique |
camera-less photography
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direct exposure of photosensitive paper to electrical discharge ⓘ photogram ⓘ |
| theme |
boundary between art and natural phenomena
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chance and control in image-making ⓘ cosmology ⓘ nature of light ⓘ relationship between art and science ⓘ representation of invisible forces ⓘ |
| titleMeaning | refers to fields of lightning-like electrical traces on paper ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Subject: Lightning Fields Description of subject: Lightning Fields is a photographic series by Hiroshi Sugimoto that captures the raw, abstract patterns of electrical discharges directly onto photosensitive paper, exploring the boundary between art and natural phenomena.
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