In 1984, Nam June Paik, who returned to Korea after 34 years, engaged in conversations with the public and professionals from various fields at KBS studio. They discussed Paik’s performances, artworks, and exhibitions presented in Europe and the United States over the past 20 years. Throughout the broadcast, Nam June Paik maintained his characteristic cheerful expression, adopting a friendly tone reminiscent of a neighbor next door, as he carefully talked about his art and philosophy. What is the difference between video tape and video sculpture? Why did he choose video as his artistic medium? Why would he like to use laser as the next medium after video? Listening to his storytelling about the world of his video art, presented in an easy and entertaining manner, an hour quickly passed by. Could it be that Nam June Paik’s art, which we once thought was difficult and unconventional, was actually easy and accessible to the general public?
Screening
Nam June Paik’s Video Art