Nam June Paik

Considered to be the founder of video art, Nam June Paik (1932–2006) was a visionary who foresaw the importance of mass media and new technology, and its impact on visual culture. His innovative yet entertaining work continues to be a major influence on art and culture today. This catalogue features works, archival materials and writings, illuminating his pivotal roles in radical aesthetics and experimental practices, as well as in the proliferation of performative and collaborative art practices.

Publisher: Tate Publishing
Author Biography: Sook-Kyung Lee is curator, lecturer, and writer, and is currently Senior Curator, International Art (Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational) at Tate Modern, UK.
Language: English
Country of Origin: England
Page count: 176
Binding: Paperback
Search words: Nam June Paik, video art, radical, experimental, technology