Nam June Paik: Edited for Television (1975)
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.
Director: Calvin Tompkins, Russell Connor
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: January 1, 1975
Cast
- Calvin Tompkins - Self
- Nam June Paik - Self
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Nam June Paik: Edited for Television stars Calvin Tompkins, Nam June Paik.
- How long is Nam June Paik: Edited for Television?
- Nam June Paik: Edited for Television has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is Nam June Paik: Edited for Television?
- Nam June Paik: Edited for Television is a Documentary film.