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Nam June Paik

Directing

1.8 Popularity Jul 20, 1932 (73 years old) Gyeongseong, South Korea [now Seoul]

Nam June Paik was the first video artist who experimented with electronic media and made a profound impact on the art of video and television. He coined the phrase "Information Superhighway" in 1974, and has been called the "father of video art."

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Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
2023 as Self (archive footage)
As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
2000 as Self
All Star Video
All Star Video
1985 as Self
He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
1986 as Self (archive footage)
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Thirty Second Spots: TV Commercials for Artists (1982-83)
as Nam June Paik
365 Day Project
365 Day Project
2007

Biography

Nam June Paik was the first video artist who experimented with electronic media and made a profound impact on the art of video and television. He coined the phrase "Information Superhighway" in 1974, and has been called the "father of video art."

Filmography 79

2023
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2020
Tapes Movie
2019
Kill Your TV: Jim Moir’s Weird World of Video Art Movie
2018
George: The Story of George Maciunas and Fluxus Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2011
Re: Maciunas and Fluxus Movie
2010
Fluxfilm Anthology 1962-1970 Movie

Director

2008
Joseph Beuys - Coyote III Movie

as Himself

2007
365 Day Project Movie
2006
Nam June Paik: Lessons from the Video Master Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2003
Nam June Paik: The Tiger Lives Movie

as Self

2000
As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty Movie

as Self

2000
Analogue Assemblage Movie

Director

1995
"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman Movie
1995
"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman Movie

Director

1994
The Electronic Super Highway: Nam June Paik in the Nineties Movie

as Self

1992
Deoksu Palace Movie

Director

1992
Moon is the Oldest TV Movie

Director

1992
Video Commune (Beatles from Beginning to End) Movie

Director

1990
Infinite Escher Movie

Art Direction

1990
Beuys Movie

Director

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Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Not specified
Birthday July 20, 1932 (73 years old)
Died January 29, 2006
Place of Birth Gyeongseong, South Korea [now Seoul]
Also Known As 백남준, Paik Nam-june
Years Active 1962 - 2023
Popularity 1.8
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79 Total Credits
34 Movie Roles
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