Nam June Paik: Moon is the Oldest TV
Hosted by Debbie Williamson-Smith
In-person
When
May 8, 5:30 PM PDT
Where
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
1430 Johnson Lane, 1223 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 97403
Price
Free Screening
Share with friends
About the event
Screening of the documentary Nam June Paik: Moon is the OldestTV (2023)Wednesday, May 85:30 p.m.
A chronicle of the life and times of Nam June Paik (1932-2006), a pillar of the American avant-garde in the 20th century, widely regarded as the father of video art, who coined the phrase “Electronic Superhighway,” and is arguably the most famous Korean artist in modern history.Features readings of the artist’s writings by Executive Producer Steven Yeun (Minari, Nope).
After the film screening, audience members will be treated to a special viewing of original Nam June Paik artworks from the museum’s permanent collection.
About the film
A chronicle of the life and times of Nam June Paik, a pillar of the American avant-garde in the 20th century, widely regarded as the father of video art, who coined the phrase “Electronic Superhighway,” and is arguably the most famous Korean artist in modern history. Features readings of the artist’s writings by Executive Producer Steven Yeun (Minari, Nope).
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
1h 49m
Released
2023
Director
Amanda Kim
Producer
Amanda Kim, Jennifer Blei Stockman, David Koh, Amy Hobby, Jesse Wann, Mariko Munro
Executive Producer
Kenzo Digital, Florence Sloan, Steve Jang, Steven Yeun, Fab 5 Freddy, Alexandra Munroe, Michael Kantor, Brandon Chi-Wei Chen, Gyopo
About the space
Wheelchair accessible
Indoor Event
art-center