Father of Video Art
Korean-born artist Nam June Paik is considered the founder of video art. He was an important figure in 20th century art and had a vision of a world connected through technology.
In the following film and article, Skip Blumberg, a friend of Nam June Paik, honors him and conveys his legacy as told through the eyes of his friends and fellow video artists.
This is a fun and affectionate video tribute to Nam June Paik, made by his friend and fellow video artist Skip Blumberg. This piece is excerpted from the 47-minute film "Nam June Paik: Lessons from the Video Master."
Nam June Paik is regarded as the father of video art. This article talks about the making of the video tribute "Nam June Paik: #1 Video Artist."
MY HERO Suggested Video
"5 Times Nam June Paik Predicted the Future" (2019) by Tate YouTube
Discover how artist Nam June Paik predicted the future of technology.
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Nam June Paik Archive | Smithsonian American Art Musum
An overview of Nam June Paik and extensive links to his works.
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Artwork curated by MY HERO Arts Education and Gallery director Giselle Villatoro. |
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Audio curated by MY HERO Audio director Stu Pearlman. |
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Organizer created on 6/23/2020 5:23:30 PM by Xenia Shin
Last edited 7/20/2020 12:43:44 PM by Xenia Shin