Max Neuhaus Times Square
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Max Neuhaus Times Square is a renowned site-specific sound installation embedded in a Manhattan sidewalk grate that subtly transforms the ambient noise of Times Square into an immersive auditory experience.
All labels observed (1)
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| Max Neuhaus Times Square canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Max Neuhaus Times Square Context triple: [Dia Art Foundation, operates, Max Neuhaus Times Square]
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A.
4 Times Square
4 Times Square is a prominent skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan known for its early adoption of green building technologies and its large illuminated signage in Times Square.
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B.
One Times Square
One Times Square is a famous skyscraper in New York City best known as the site of the annual New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square.
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C.
Times Square
Times Square is a major commercial and entertainment hub in Midtown Manhattan, famous for its bright billboards, Broadway theaters, and New Year’s Eve ball drop.
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D.
Rockefeller Plaza
Rockefeller Plaza is a landmark public space in Midtown Manhattan’s Rockefeller Center, known for its iconic ice-skating rink, seasonal Christmas tree, and surrounding Art Deco architecture.
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E.
Charging Bull sculpture
The Charging Bull sculpture is a famous bronze statue in New York City symbolizing financial optimism and strength, particularly associated with Wall Street and the financial district.
- 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: Max Neuhaus Times Square Target entity description: Max Neuhaus Times Square is a renowned site-specific sound installation embedded in a Manhattan sidewalk grate that subtly transforms the ambient noise of Times Square into an immersive auditory experience.
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A.
4 Times Square
4 Times Square is a prominent skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan known for its early adoption of green building technologies and its large illuminated signage in Times Square.
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B.
One Times Square
One Times Square is a famous skyscraper in New York City best known as the site of the annual New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square.
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C.
Times Square
Times Square is a major commercial and entertainment hub in Midtown Manhattan, famous for its bright billboards, Broadway theaters, and New Year’s Eve ball drop.
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D.
Rockefeller Plaza
Rockefeller Plaza is a landmark public space in Midtown Manhattan’s Rockefeller Center, known for its iconic ice-skating rink, seasonal Christmas tree, and surrounding Art Deco architecture.
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E.
Charging Bull sculpture
The Charging Bull sculpture is a famous bronze statue in New York City symbolizing financial optimism and strength, particularly associated with Wall Street and the financial district.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
public art
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site-specific artwork ⓘ sound installation ⓘ |
| access | free public access ⓘ |
| artForm |
conceptual art
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sound art ⓘ |
| artistNationality | American ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Max Neuhaus’s practice of sound installations in public space ⓘ |
| commissionedBy | Public Art Fund NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| creator | Max Neuhaus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
iconic New York public artwork
ⓘ
landmark of contemporary sound art ⓘ |
| designedTo |
alter awareness of ambient noise
ⓘ
transform perception of public space ⓘ |
| documentationIncludes |
artist writings
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audio recordings ⓘ photographs ⓘ |
| experienceType |
ambient sound transformation
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immersive auditory experience ⓘ |
| genre | site-specific art ⓘ |
| inception | 1977 ⓘ |
| installationSite |
between 45th Street and 46th Street
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pedestrian island at Broadway and 7th Avenue ⓘ |
| installedOn | sidewalk grate ⓘ |
| integratesWith | urban soundscape of Times Square ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Manhattan
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New York City ⓘ Times Square NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| maintenanceBy |
Public Art Fund
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Times Square Alliance NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| medium |
electronic sound generation
ⓘ
sound ⓘ |
| notableFor |
early example of permanent sound installation in public space
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integration into everyday city life ⓘ |
| operatingEnvironment | outdoor urban environment ⓘ |
| operationalStatus | permanent installation ⓘ |
| perception |
discovered through attentive listening
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often unnoticed by passersby ⓘ |
| reinstalled | 2002 ⓘ |
| relatedMovement |
minimalism in sound
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sound art movement ⓘ |
| soundCharacteristic |
continuous drone-like tone
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subtle harmonic texture ⓘ |
| soundSource | electroacoustic system ⓘ |
| temporalPattern | operates daily ⓘ |
| visibility | largely invisible artwork ⓘ |
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