Nam June Paik Movies
- 2000
As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty7.82000HD
A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely...
- 1986
He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life8.21986HD
A film collage tracing the story of the lives, loves, and deaths within the artistic community surrounding Jonas Mekas.
- 2023
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV6.8572023HD
The quixotic journey of Nam June Paik, one of the most famous Asian artists of the 20th century, who revolutionized the use of technology as an...
- 1974
‘Rameau’s Nephew’ by Diderot (Thanx to Dennis Young) by Wilma Schoen
‘Rameau’s Nephew’ by Diderot (Thanx to Dennis Young) by Wilma Schoen7.91974HD
Various unrelated vignettes, often juxtaposing sound and image.
- 1964
Zen for Film
Zen for Film5.41964HD
In an endless loop, unexposed film runs through the projector. The resulting projected image shows a surface illuminated by a bright light,...
- 1984
Good Morning, Mr. Orwell
Good Morning, Mr. Orwell8.11984HD
In his book "1984", George Orwell saw the television of the future as a control instrument in the hands of Big Brother. Right at the start of the...
- 1995
"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman
"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman5.71995HD
Nam June Paik's first single-channel videotape since 1989 is a heartfelt tribute to his long-time collaborator Charlotte Moorman. This portrait...
- 1973
Global Groove
Global Groove7.71973HD
Global Groove was a collaborative piece by Nam June Paik and John Godfrey. Paik, amongst other artists who shared the same vision in the 1960s, saw...
- 1969
Beatles Electroniques
Beatles Electroniques81969HD
Part of a collection of restored early works by Nam June Paik, the haunting Beatles Electronique reveals Paik's engagement with manipulation of pop...
- 1985
All Star Video
All Star Video6.51985HD
A compilation of avant-garde artwork and talent of the mid to late 20th century hosted by Ryuichi Sakamoto.
- 2018
George: The Story of George Maciunas and Fluxus
George: The Story of George Maciunas and Fluxus72018HD
In 1961 Lithuanian American artist and impresario George Maciunas established the avant-garde art movement Fluxus. George details the rise of Fluxus...
- 2007
365 Day Project
365 Day Project102007HD
This exhibition focuses on Jonas Mekas’ 365 Day Project, a succession of films and videos in calendar form. Every day as of January 1st, 2007...
- 1966
Electronic Moon No. 2
Electronic Moon No. 261966HD
Part of the "Video-Film Concert" collection released by EAI. From 1966 - 1972.
- 1967
Videotape Study No. 3
Videotape Study No. 34.51967HD
Part of a collection of restored early works by Nam June Paik and Jud Yalkut, this piece is historically significant as well as remarkably prescient....
- 1986
Butterfly
Butterfly61986HD
The exuberant irreverence and wit of Butterfly characterizes Paik's stream-of-consciousness visual and conceptual techniques. In a vibrant...
- 1978
Merce by Merce by Paik
Merce by Merce by Paik6.51978HD
Merce by Merce by Paik is a two-part tribute to choreographer Merce Cunningham and artist Marcel Duchamp. The first section, “Blue Studio: Five...
- 1980
Lake Placid '80
Lake Placid '8081980HD
Paik produced this exuberant, high-speed collage as a commission for the National Fine Arts Committee of the 1980 Olympic Winter Games. In a...
- 1977
Guadalcanal Requiem
Guadalcanal Requiem71977HD
One of Paik’s most overtly political and poignant statements, Guadalcanal Requiem is a performance/documentary collage that confronts history,...
- 1976
A Tribute to John Cage
A Tribute to John Cage61976HD
A Tribute to John Cage is Paik's homage to avant-garde composer John Cage. A major figure in contemporary art and music, Cage was one of the primary...
- 1972
Electronic Yoga
Electronic Yoga61972HD
Part of the "Video-Film Concert" collection on EAI. From 1966 - 1972. Music by K. S. Narayanaswami.