Caja metafísica (Metaphysical Box) series
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The "Caja metafísica" (Metaphysical Box) series is a group of experimental sculptural works by Jorge Oteiza that explore space, emptiness, and the dematerialization of form through minimalist box-like structures.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Caja metafísica | 1 |
| Caja metafísica (Metaphysical Box) series canonical | 1 |
| Metaphysical Box series | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Caja metafísica (Metaphysical Box) series Context triple: [Jorge Oteiza, notableWork, Caja metafísica (Metaphysical Box) series]
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A.
Quasi-Images series
The Quasi-Images series is a body of conceptual, process-based artworks by Hungarian artist Dóra Maurer that explores perception, transformation, and seriality through systematic visual experiments.
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B.
“Espacillimité” series
The “Espacillimité” series is a body of geometric, space-focused abstract paintings by Portuguese artist Nadir Afonso that explores limitless spatial structures and visual rhythm.
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C.
Mirror Box
Mirror Box is a track by the electronic music project Mutable Set, known for its experimental, atmospheric sound design.
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D.
The Box
"The Box" is a 2019 trap/hip-hop single by Roddy Ricch that became a viral hit and topped the Billboard Hot 100 for multiple weeks.
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E.
The Box
The Box is an informal nickname for the TARDIS, the Doctor’s iconic time-traveling spaceship and time machine from the British science fiction series Doctor Who.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Caja metafísica (Metaphysical Box) series Target entity description: The "Caja metafísica" (Metaphysical Box) series is a group of experimental sculptural works by Jorge Oteiza that explore space, emptiness, and the dematerialization of form through minimalist box-like structures.
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A.
Quasi-Images series
The Quasi-Images series is a body of conceptual, process-based artworks by Hungarian artist Dóra Maurer that explores perception, transformation, and seriality through systematic visual experiments.
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B.
“Espacillimité” series
The “Espacillimité” series is a body of geometric, space-focused abstract paintings by Portuguese artist Nadir Afonso that explores limitless spatial structures and visual rhythm.
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C.
Mirror Box
Mirror Box is a track by the electronic music project Mutable Set, known for its experimental, atmospheric sound design.
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D.
The Box
"The Box" is a 2019 trap/hip-hop single by Roddy Ricch that became a viral hit and topped the Billboard Hot 100 for multiple weeks.
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E.
The Box
The Box is an informal nickname for the TARDIS, the Doctor’s iconic time-traveling spaceship and time machine from the British science fiction series Doctor Who.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
artwork series
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sculptural series ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
dematerialize the sculptural object
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transform mass into void ⓘ |
| artForm |
minimalist sculpture
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sculpture ⓘ |
| artisticApproach |
constructivist‑influenced
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experimental ⓘ reductive ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Basque School of sculpture ⓘ |
| conceptualFocus |
interaction between interior and exterior space
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opening of volume ⓘ reduction of mass ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Spain ⓘ |
| creator | Jorge Oteiza ⓘ |
| culturalContext | Basque cultural renewal in the 20th century ⓘ |
| documentedIn | writings and catalogues on Jorge Oteiza’s work ⓘ |
| explores |
limits of traditional sculptural volume
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perception of interior voids ⓘ relationship between sculpture and metaphysics ⓘ |
| formalCharacteristic |
cut‑outs and openings
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emphasis on negative space ⓘ geometric box forms ⓘ |
| genre | experimental sculpture ⓘ |
| hasInfluenced | later minimalist and conceptual sculptors in Spain ⓘ |
| hasPart | box‑like sculptural structures ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
20th‑century abstraction
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Jorge Oteiza’s theoretical writings on the void ⓘ |
| languageOfTitle | Spanish ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
dematerialization of form
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emptiness ⓘ space ⓘ |
| movement |
Basque avant‑garde
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Modernism ⓘ |
| periodOfWork | mid‑20th century ⓘ |
| relatedTo | Jorge Oteiza’s investigations into the “desocupación del espacio” (emptying of space) ⓘ |
| style | minimalism ⓘ |
| titleTranslation |
Metaphysical Box series
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linked to:
Caja metafísica (Metaphysical Box) series
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| usesMaterial |
metal
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wood ⓘ |
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Subject: Caja metafísica (Metaphysical Box) series Description of subject: The "Caja metafísica" (Metaphysical Box) series is a group of experimental sculptural works by Jorge Oteiza that explore space, emptiness, and the dematerialization of form through minimalist box-like structures.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Caja metafísica (Metaphysical Box) series
linked to: Caja metafísica (Metaphysical Box) series