About Quote by Tino Sehgal
“What my work is about is, 'Can something that is not an inanimate object be considered valuable?'”
About This Quote
Source Art installation description (artist statement)
Questioning whether intangible, relational experiences can hold value like physical objects.
In simple terms: Can non‑physical things be valuable?
Key Takeaway
Consider value beyond material objects.
Themes
art
philosophy
value theory
relationships
economics
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
conceptual
When to use this quote
- museum curation
- educational curricula
- philosophical debates
- market analysis
Key Concepts
ontological inquiry
subjective worth
cultural capital
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria determine the value of non‑material things?
- How does recognizing such value affect society?
A Different Perspective
May ignore practical constraints of assigning value to intangible assets.
