Nam June Paik's Nephew Shares Intimate Portrait of the Video Art Pioneer
A video produced by Tate London for Paik's 2014 retrospective features an intimate portrait of the artist by his nephew Ken Hakuta, an inventor. The video, curated by a Tate curator, reveals Paik as an eccentric and fun uncle who taught Hakuta to keep his mind flexible and open to all possibilities. Paik (1932–2006), a Korean-born artist, is a foundational figure in video art, performance, and intermedia practices. His visionary and experimental works have greatly influenced younger generations of artists, particularly through his approach to error and his ability to narrate the globalized world from the advent of television and digital technologies.
Key facts
- Nam June Paik (1932–2006) is a foundational figure in video art, performance, and intermedia practices.
- The video was produced by Tate London for Paik's 2014 retrospective.
- Ken Hakuta, Paik's nephew and an inventor, appears in the video alongside a Tate curator.
- The video offers an intimate portrait of Paik as an eccentric and fun uncle.
- Paik taught Hakuta to keep his mind flexible and open to all possibilities.
- Paik's works are visionary and experimental, influencing younger generations of artists.
- Paik's approach to error and his narration of the globalized world from the advent of television and digital technologies are key aspects of his influence.
- The video is published on Artribune's television channel.
Entities
Artists
- Nam June Paik
- Ken Hakuta
Institutions
- Tate London
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom