The boundary of a contemporary art object or project is no longer thought of solely in physical terms but rather in relation to the specific social field it creates. (shop.whitechapelgallery.org)
Contemporary art is rarely considered in purely physical terms but also seen in relation to the specific social field it creates. (whitechapelgallery.org)
It would seem to be best to avoid physical terms for describing intellectual perception. (firstthings.com)