"The Anxious Object"
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"The Anxious Object" is a critical work by art critic Harold Rosenberg that examines modern art’s shifting meanings and the psychological tensions embedded in contemporary artistic practice.
All labels observed (1)
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| "The Anxious Object" canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T11748831 — 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: "The Anxious Object" Context triple: [Harold Rosenberg, notableWork, "The Anxious Object"]
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A.
The Qualms
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B.
The Lost Mind
"The Lost Mind" is a notable painting by American symbolist artist Elihu Vedder, reflecting his characteristic mystical and allegorical style.
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C.
"The I Who Is Not Me"
"The I Who Is Not Me" is a reflective, introspective piece that explores themes of identity and self-alienation within the broader work "Feel Free."
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D.
Nervous Reck
Nervous Reck is a hip-hop producer known for his work on J. Cole’s early mixtape projects.
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E.
The Image as Burden
The Image as Burden is a renowned painting by contemporary artist Marlene Dumas that explores themes of intimacy, vulnerability, and the emotional weight of representation.
- 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: "The Anxious Object" Target entity description: "The Anxious Object" is a critical work by art critic Harold Rosenberg that examines modern art’s shifting meanings and the psychological tensions embedded in contemporary artistic practice.
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A.
The Qualms
The Qualms is a stage play by Bruce Norris that explores the tensions and insecurities of a group of couples at a swingers’ party, known for its sharp dialogue and social satire.
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B.
The Lost Mind
"The Lost Mind" is a notable painting by American symbolist artist Elihu Vedder, reflecting his characteristic mystical and allegorical style.
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C.
"The I Who Is Not Me"
"The I Who Is Not Me" is a reflective, introspective piece that explores themes of identity and self-alienation within the broader work "Feel Free."
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D.
Nervous Reck
Nervous Reck is a hip-hop producer known for his work on J. Cole’s early mixtape projects.
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E.
The Image as Burden
The Image as Burden is a renowned painting by contemporary artist Marlene Dumas that explores themes of intimacy, vulnerability, and the emotional weight of representation.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
art criticism
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book ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ |
| about |
20th-century art
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art criticism discourse in the mid-20th century ⓘ postwar American art ⓘ |
| author | Harold Rosenberg NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contributor | Harold Rosenberg NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| examines |
anxiety of artists in modern society
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changing role of the art critic ⓘ commodification of art ⓘ status of the art object in contemporary culture ⓘ tension between tradition and innovation in art ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
psychological tensions in artistic practice
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relationship between artist and artwork ⓘ shifting meanings of modern art ⓘ social context of art ⓘ viewer’s role in interpreting art ⓘ |
| genre |
art criticism
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essay collection ⓘ |
| hasPart |
essays on contemporary painting
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essays on sculpture ⓘ essays on the art market ⓘ essays on the role of museums ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
critical of formalism in art criticism
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emphasis on action and process in art ⓘ existentialist view of art ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
anxiety surrounding meaning in art
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conflict between artistic freedom and institutions ⓘ instability of artistic value ⓘ psychological dimension of artistic creation ⓘ viewer’s uncertainty before modern art ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Abstract Expressionism
NERFINISHED
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existentialism ⓘ modernist art movements ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
abstract expressionism
NERFINISHED
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aesthetics ⓘ art theory ⓘ avant-garde art ⓘ contemporary art ⓘ modern art ⓘ psychology of art ⓘ |
| notableFor |
analysis of the changing status of the artwork
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articulation of anxiety in relation to the art object ⓘ influence on later art criticism ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: "The Anxious Object" Description of subject: "The Anxious Object" is a critical work by art critic Harold Rosenberg that examines modern art’s shifting meanings and the psychological tensions embedded in contemporary artistic practice.
Referenced by (1)
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