Nam June Paik

Date/place of birth

20. July 1932 SeoulSouth Korea

Day/place of death

29. January 2006 MiamiFloridaUnited States

Nam June Paik - biography

Nam June Paik was actually a composer, and with his groundbreaking video installations, he indeed brought new tones into the artworld, which greeted this fresh approach with delight and enthusiasm.
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Read our Academy article on Nam June Paik here: Article Art, media and history - focusing on the works of the video art pioneer

The article offers an in-depth insight into the work of Nam June Paik, whose innovative exploration of art, technology and media continues to have an impact today. In addition to the iconic installation Tree of Temptation, which was created during a television programme in 1984 and redefined the boundaries between art and the public, it also presents memories of the 20th century. This work takes a critical look at the media staging of Marilyn Monroe and reflects on the role of the media in the construction of narratives.
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ArtistArtworkPrice (incl. premium)
Nam June Paik Miss Rheingold €249.900
Nam June Paik Radio Man €105.400
Nam June Paik Ginsberg €55.800
Nam June Paik Selbstbildnis/Kopf mit einer Hand €55.440
Nam June Paik Beuys Vox €54.560
Nam June Paik Candle TV (II) €27.720