“Untitled” (Perfect Lovers)
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“Untitled” (Perfect Lovers) is a conceptual artwork by Felix Gonzalez-Torres featuring two nearly identical, side-by-side clocks that poignantly evoke themes of love, time, mortality, and loss.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| “Untitled” (Perfect Lovers) canonical | 2 |
| Untitled (Perfect Lovers) | 1 |
| “Untitled” (Perfect Lovers) series variants | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: “Untitled” (Perfect Lovers) Context triple: [Felix Gonzalez-Torres, notableWork, “Untitled” (Perfect Lovers)]
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A.
In the name of love
"In the name of love" is the iconic, oft-repeated refrain from U2’s song "Pride (In the Name of Love)," widely recognized as a powerful anthem about civil rights and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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B.
If We Can’t Be Lovers
"If We Can’t Be Lovers" is a soulful ballad by Prince Phillip Mitchell that has been frequently sampled and covered in R&B and hip-hop music.
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C.
The Lovers Are Losing
"The Lovers Are Losing" is a song by the English alternative rock band Keane, known for its emotive lyrics and piano-driven melody.
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D.
"Origin of Love"
"Origin of Love" is a pop song by British singer-songwriter Mika that blends theatrical melodies with introspective lyrics about love and identity.
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E.
Imaginary Lover
"Imaginary Lover" is a soft rock song by the Atlanta Rhythm Section, co-written and produced by Buddy Buie, known for its smooth melody and themes of idealized romance.
- 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: “Untitled” (Perfect Lovers) Target entity description: “Untitled” (Perfect Lovers) is a conceptual artwork by Felix Gonzalez-Torres featuring two nearly identical, side-by-side clocks that poignantly evoke themes of love, time, mortality, and loss.
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A.
In the name of love
"In the name of love" is the iconic, oft-repeated refrain from U2’s song "Pride (In the Name of Love)," widely recognized as a powerful anthem about civil rights and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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B.
If We Can’t Be Lovers
"If We Can’t Be Lovers" is a soulful ballad by Prince Phillip Mitchell that has been frequently sampled and covered in R&B and hip-hop music.
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C.
The Lovers Are Losing
"The Lovers Are Losing" is a song by the English alternative rock band Keane, known for its emotive lyrics and piano-driven melody.
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D.
"Origin of Love"
"Origin of Love" is a pop song by British singer-songwriter Mika that blends theatrical melodies with introspective lyrics about love and identity.
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E.
Imaginary Lover
"Imaginary Lover" is a soft rock song by the Atlanta Rhythm Section, co-written and produced by Buddy Buie, known for its smooth melody and themes of idealized romance.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
conceptual artwork
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installation art ⓘ |
| artisticPeriod | late 20th century art ⓘ |
| collectorInstruction | work is defined by concept and configuration rather than specific clocks ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
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| creator | Felix Gonzalez-Torres ⓘ |
| depicts |
loss
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love ⓘ mortality ⓘ time ⓘ |
| dimension | variable dimensions ⓘ |
| displayForm | two clocks hung side by side on a wall ⓘ |
| exhibitionPractice | clocks may be replaced when they stop ⓘ |
| genre |
conceptual art
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installation art ⓘ |
| hasTitle |
Untitled (Perfect Lovers)
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linked to:
“Untitled” (Perfect Lovers)
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| inception | 1991 ⓘ |
| instruction | clocks should be initially synchronized ⓘ |
| interpretation |
clocks symbolize two lovers
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desynchronization symbolizes separation and death ⓘ |
| languageOfTitle | English ⓘ |
| location | various museum collections ⓘ |
| medium |
batteries
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commercial wall clocks ⓘ wall ⓘ |
| movement |
Conceptual art
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Minimalism ⓘ |
| notableCollection |
Art Institute of Chicago
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Museum of Modern Art, New York ⓘ
linked to:
Museum of Modern Art
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum ⓘ |
| partOfSeries | “Untitled” works by Felix Gonzalez-Torres ⓘ |
| property | clocks gradually fall out of sync over time ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
“Untitled” (Perfect Lovers) series variants
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linked to:
“Untitled” (Perfect Lovers)
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| rightsHolder |
Felix Gonzalez-Torres Foundation
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linked to:
Felix Gonzalez-Torres Estate
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| significance |
iconic work of queer art
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key work in AIDS-era art ⓘ |
| theme |
HIV/AIDS crisis
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death ⓘ impermanence ⓘ romantic relationships ⓘ synchronization ⓘ |
| uses | two nearly identical clocks ⓘ |
| yearCreated | 1991 ⓘ |
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Subject: “Untitled” (Perfect Lovers) Description of subject: “Untitled” (Perfect Lovers) is a conceptual artwork by Felix Gonzalez-Torres featuring two nearly identical, side-by-side clocks that poignantly evoke themes of love, time, mortality, and loss.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: “Untitled” (Perfect Lovers)
linked to: “Untitled” (Perfect Lovers)
subject linked to:
“Untitled” (Perfect Lovers) [clocks installation]