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Nam June Paik: Edited for Television

Nam June Paik: Edited for Television

Jan 01, 1975 · 28m

Director

Calvin Tompkins, Russell Connor

Overview

Produced for public television station WNET/Thirteen in New York, Nam June Paik: Edited for Television is a provocative portrait of the artist, his work and philosophies. This fascinating document features an interview of Paik by art critic Calvin Tompkins (who wrote a New Yorker profile of the artist in 1975) and ironic commentary by host Russell Connor. Taped in his Soho loft, with the multi-monitor piece Fish Flies on Sky suspended from the ceiling, Paik elliptically addresses his art and philosophies in the context of Dada, Fluxus, the Zen Koan, John Cage, Minimal art, information overload and technology.

Cast of Nam June Paik: Edited for Television

Crew of Nam June Paik: Edited for Television

About Nam June Paik: Edited for Television

What is Nam June Paik: Edited for Television about?

Produced for public television station WNET/Thirteen in New York, Nam June Paik: Edited for Television is a provocative portrait of the artist, his work and philosophies. This fascinating document features an interview of Paik by art critic Calvin Tompkins (who wrote a New Yorker profile of the artist in 1975) and ironic commentary by host Russell Connor. Taped in his Soho loft, with the…

When was Nam June Paik: Edited for Television released?

Nam June Paik: Edited for Television was released on January 1, 1975.

How long is Nam June Paik: Edited for Television?

Nam June Paik: Edited for Television runs 28 minutes.

Who directed Nam June Paik: Edited for Television?

Nam June Paik: Edited for Television was directed by Calvin Tompkins and Russell Connor.

Who is in the cast of Nam June Paik: Edited for Television?

The cast of Nam June Paik: Edited for Television includes Calvin Tompkins (Self) and Nam June Paik (Self).

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