Nam June Paik

(1932–2006) Video Artist Germany

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Nam June Paik was a video artist from Germany, best known for Nam June Paik.

Quick Facts About Nam June Paik

Born: July 20, 1932
Died: January 29, 2006
Nationality: Germany
Profession: Video Artist
Notable works: Nam June Paik
Known for: Internet Dream
Spouse: Shigeko Kubota

About Nam June Paik

Nam June Paik was a South Korean artist. He worked with a variety of media and is considered to be the founder of video art. He is credited with the first use (1974) of the term "electronic super highway" to describe the future of telecommunications.

Awards & Honors

Maya Deren Award Order of Cultural Merit, 1st class Worthy of the City Goethe Medal Guggenheim Fellowship Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize Goslarer Kaiserring Wilhelm Lehmbruck Award

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Will Grohmann Award Ho-Am Prize in the Arts Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy