Nam June Paik
Personal Info
Known For Director
Gender Male
Birthday 1932-07-20
Deathday 2006-01-29 (73 years old)
Place of Birth Gyeongseong, South Korea [now Seoul]
Also Known As 백남준, Paik Nam-june
Nam June Paik
Biography
Nam June Paik was the first video artist who experimented with electronic media and made a profound impact on the art of video and television. He coined the phrase "Information Superhighway" in 1974, and has been called the "father of video art."
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