Human Generated Data

Title

Theatre d'art total

Date

1967

People

Artist: Ben Vautier, French 1935 - 2024

Designer: George Maciunas, American 1931 - 1978

Publisher: Fluxus, American

Classification

Multiples

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Barbara and Peter Moore Fluxus Collection, Margaret Fisher Fund and gift of Barbara Moore/Bound & Unbound, M26485

Copyright

© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris

Human Generated Data

Title

Theatre d'art total

People

Artist: Ben Vautier, French 1935 - 2024

Designer: George Maciunas, American 1931 - 1978

Publisher: Fluxus, American

Date

1967

Classification

Multiples

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Barbara and Peter Moore Fluxus Collection, Margaret Fisher Fund and gift of Barbara Moore/Bound & Unbound, M26485

Copyright

© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2019-03-22

Advertisement 92.9
Poster 90.9
Flyer 87.9
Paper 87.9
Brochure 87.9
Text 78.3
Diagram 57.5
Plot 57.5
Plan 57.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-22

text 98.8
vehicle 98.2
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transportation system 92
retro 90.6
people 90.6
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business 88.1
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aircraft 85.5
war 83.9
airport 83.1
train 81.5
paper 80.9
page 80.5
administration 80.1
number 78.9

Imagga
created on 2019-03-22

money 57
currency 55.7
dollar 49.2
memory device 45
cash 44
banking 43.2
bank 43.1
finance 43.1
wealth 42.2
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vintage 9.1
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symbol 8.8
invest 8.7
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product 8.6
texture 8.3
book 8.1
backgrounds 8.1
drive 8
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objects 7.8
structure 7.8
tax 7.8
interest 7.8
economic 7.8
tender 7.7
change 7.7
sales 7.7
sale 7.4
retro 7.4
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Google
created on 2019-03-22

Electronics 73.1
Font 68.6
Technology 67.6

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-22

Color Analysis

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-03-22

a black sign with white text 79.5%
a black sign with white letters 77.3%
a close up of a sign 77.2%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-06

a photograph of a suitcase with a lot of signs on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-01-26

This image shows a portable case or suitcase with a clear cover, displaying a collection of printed papers and objects arranged in a collage-like fashion. Various text elements are visible, some in bold black letters against a lighter background. Notable words and phrases include "FLUXUS," "TOUT" (meaning 'everything' in French), "THEATRE D'ART TOTAL," "UNE CHAISE EST UNE CHAISE" (meaning 'a chair is a chair'), and "ART BEN." There are also graphic elements such as arrows, swirl patterns, a cartoon-like figure, and what appears to be a small, coiled spring or object at the bottom right. A watermark or logo stating "© BY FLUXUS 1967" suggests the case contains artwork or materials related to the Fluxus art movement from the year 1967. The items displayed seem to represent a mix of visual puns, artistic statements, and graphic design elements characteristic of Fluxus, which often embraced playfulness, intermedia, and the blurring of art and life.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-48k-20240307 on 2024-03-30

The image appears to be a collage of various text and visual elements. It contains the words "THEATRE DART TOTAL" in large text, surrounded by smaller text and graphics. The smaller text includes phrases like "FLUXUS", "TOUT", "LA CREATION EST BLOQUE DE L'EXTERIEUR", and "A LA CREATION S INCATIN FAC". There are also some circular and geometric shapes in the design. The overall aesthetic suggests this is some kind of avant-garde or experimental art piece, possibly related to theater or performance art.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-28

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a rectangular, clear plastic case with a hinged lid. The case contains various objects, including a small sign that reads "FLUXUS" and another that says "THEATRE DART TOTAL." There are also several other signs and objects inside the case, but they are not clearly visible due to the low quality of the image.

The background of the image is a light gray color, which suggests that it may have been taken in a studio or against a plain backdrop. Overall, the image appears to be a documentation of an art piece or installation, possibly from the Fluxus movement, which was known for its experimental and avant-garde approach to art.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-02

The image presents a black-and-white photograph of a plastic case containing a collage of various papers and texts. The case is rectangular, with a clear plastic exterior and a hinged lid that opens at the top. The collage inside the case features a mix of handwritten and printed texts in French, as well as some images.

  • Plastic Case
    • The case is rectangular in shape.
    • It has a clear plastic exterior.
    • The lid opens at the top.
  • Collage
    • The collage consists of various papers and texts.
    • The texts are written in French.
    • Some images are also included in the collage.
  • Texts
    • The texts are handwritten and printed.
    • They appear to be in French.
    • The texts include phrases such as "FLUXUS" and "THEATRE D'ART TOTAL".
  • Images
    • The images are included in the collage.
    • They appear to be related to the theme of art and theatre.
  • Background
    • The background of the image is a plain gray color.
    • It provides a neutral backdrop for the plastic case and collage.

In summary, the image shows a plastic case containing a collage of various papers and texts, including handwritten and printed texts in French, as well as some images. The case is rectangular with a clear plastic exterior and a hinged lid that opens at the top. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a photograph of a transparent plastic case containing a collage of various texts and images. The collage appears to be a piece of conceptual art or a manifesto, with different fonts, colors, and symbols used to convey a message. The collage includes the words "Fluxus" and "Theatre d'Art Total" in large, bold letters, along with various other phrases and symbols. The background of the collage is a black and white photograph of a vehicle, possibly a bus or a train, with a spiral design in the center. The collage is placed inside a transparent plastic case with a metal hinge on the left side, which suggests that it is meant to be displayed or exhibited.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a photograph of a vehicle with a lot of text on it. The vehicle is a bus or truck, and the text is in French. There is a wheel on the right side of the vehicle. The text is written in black and white, and it appears to be a slogan or a statement. The image is captured from the front, and the text is clearly visible.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-07

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph, encased in a clear plastic frame or case. The photograph is of what appears to be the side of a vehicle or object covered in text and designs, typical of Fluxus art. The text is primarily in French.

Here are some of the key elements:

  • Text Overload: The dominant feature is a dense layering of text in various styles and sizes. Some phrases stand out, like "UNE CHAISE EST UNE CHAISE," "FLUXUS," "TOUT," "ABSENCE D'ART = ART," and "THEATRE D'ART TOTAL." Other phrases are smaller and repetitive, seemingly forming a manifesto-like statement about creation.
  • Artistic Elements: There are arrows pointing in different directions, abstract shapes, and a spiral design, contributing to the chaotic and somewhat nonsensical aesthetic.
  • Fluxus Connection: The presence of "FLUXUS" and the statement "BY FLUXUS 1967" clearly indicate the connection to the Fluxus art movement, known for its experimental and often anti-artistic approach.
  • Frame: The photograph is placed in what appears to be a hard plastic case.
  • Visual Style: The photograph has a grainy, vintage feel, further emphasizing the art style.

Overall, the image represents a piece of Fluxus art, characterized by its textual and visual complexity, and the use of everyday objects and language to challenge traditional notions of art.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-07

This is a black and white photographic image encased in a clear plastic sleeve or frame. The image appears to be a collage or assemblage of text and possibly other imagery, arranged on what seems to be a vehicle or a flat surface. The style is reminiscent of Dada or Fluxus art, with a focus on text-based composition and the exploration of conceptual ideas.

Here's a breakdown of the elements:

  • Text: The image is dominated by text in various fonts and arrangements. There are individual words and phrases, and longer, more complex statements. Some key phrases include:
    • "UNE CHAISE EST UNE CHAISE" (A chair is a chair) and "BEN 64"
    • "FLUXUS"
    • "TOUT" (Everything/All)
    • "ABSENCE D'ART = ART" (Absence of Art = Art)
    • "ART = BEN"
    • "THEATRE D'ART TOTAL" (Total Art Theater)
    • The text starting with "REGARDEZ CE POINT" (Look at this point) lists several statements about "LA CREATION" (Creation), which translates to "The Creation = ....".
    • "J'AI PEUR DES AUTRES POURQUOI L'ART EST CETTE PEUR" (I'm afraid of the others. Why is art this fear?)
  • Visual Elements: The image appears to incorporate elements of an actual object or structure, possibly a vehicle. There's a hint of a tire, suggesting this is some kind of moving art project. A spiral graphic is also present.
  • Composition: The composition is intentionally chaotic and fragmented, reflecting the Dadaist and Fluxus art movements' emphasis on the absurd and the subversion of traditional artistic conventions.
  • Signature: The image includes a copyright notice, "© BY FLUXUS 1967", identifying it with the Fluxus art movement.

Overall, this appears to be an artistic statement and documentation of a Fluxus piece or artwork. It uses language to explore ideas of art, creation, and societal perception in a Dadaist style.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a piece of artwork from the Fluxus movement, specifically a work by Ben Vautier (often known simply as Ben). The piece is titled "Théâtre d'Art Total" and was created in 1967. Fluxus was an international network of artists, composers, and designers noted for blending different artistic media and disciplines in the 1960s and 1970s.

The artwork is contained within a clear plastic box, which serves as a frame and display case. Inside the box, there are various printed elements and objects, each contributing to the overall conceptual message of the piece.

Key elements of the artwork include:

  1. Textual Elements:

    • The phrase "Théâtre d'Art Total" is prominently displayed in large letters, suggesting the theme of total or comprehensive art.
    • Several smaller texts in French are present, including statements like "Une chaise est une chaise," "Ben 64," "Aire Ben-est-tout," and "Absence d'art = Art." These phrases play with language and meaning, typical of Fluxus works.
    • A list of statements on the left side discusses different aspects of creation, such as "La création = tout," "La création = intention," and "La création = les autres."
  2. Objects:

    • Various small objects and symbols are included, such as a toy car, a small figurine, and a spiral shape. These objects add a tactile and visual dimension to the piece.
    • A small label with the word "FLUXUS" is present, indicating the artwork's association with the Fluxus movement.
    • Another label reads "TOUT," reinforcing the theme of totality.
  3. Conceptual Themes:

    • The artwork explores the idea of total art, where every aspect of life and creation can be considered art.
    • It challenges traditional notions of what constitutes art and creativity, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all things.

Overall, the piece is a multimedia assemblage that combines text, objects, and conceptual ideas to convey the Fluxus ethos of breaking down barriers between art and life.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

UNECHAISE EST UNECHAISE PRESSION FLUXUS ABSENCE DAR ART ART TOUT BEN LACKEATION LES AUTAES BY FLUXUS 1967 LACREATIONFLE RESTE LA CREATON BEN oU PAS
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