Nam June Paik: Edited for Television
Synopsis
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.
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- Director
- Calvin Tompkins, Russell Connor
- Original Title
- Nam June Paik: Edited for Television
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
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Calvin Tompkins, Russell Connor
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Calvin Tompkins
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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 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.
Who directed Nam June Paik: Edited for Television?
Nam June Paik: Edited for Television was directed by Calvin Tompkins, Russell Connor.
Who stars in Nam June Paik: Edited for Television?
The principal cast of Nam June Paik: Edited for Television includes Calvin Tompkins, Nam June Paik.
When was Nam June Paik: Edited for Television released and how long is it?
Nam June Paik: Edited for Television was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 28m.