Nam June Paik [videorecording] : lessons from the video master / by Skip Blumberg and 63 collaborators

Author:: Blumberg, Skip
Additional Titles:: Lessons from the video master
Published:: New York : IMP, [2007]
Chicago, IL : Distributed by Facets Video.
Copyright Date:: ©2007
Physical Description:: 1 videodisc (approximately 93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Additional Creators:: IMP (Firm)

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Contents:

Featurette (47 min.) -- Bonus art video (37 min.) -- #1 video artist (9 min.)

Summary:

Short recollections and statements from many people who knew video artist Nam June Paik and who were influenced by the man and his work, including artists, curators, academics, collaborators, colleagues, friends and family. Many of those interviewed are early video artists. Includes a video-within-a-video performance by Yoko Ono at the Guggenheim Museum in honor of Paik.

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Genre(s):

Documentary films

ISBN:

1565807154
9781565807150

Note:

Title from videodisc label.
Featurette video recorded at a memorial and reception for Nam June Paik in New York City on February 3rd, 2006. Additional interviews for the Bonus video were recorded at various locations and events in the months that followed. #1 video artist is a short version of the featurette, intended for younger students.
Includes Skip Blumberg biography, videomaker's statement and references to video art websites.

Creation/Production Credits Note:

Produced and directed by Skip Blumberg.

Participant/Performer Note:

Interviews with Merce Cunningham, Shigeko Kubota, John Hanhardt and others.

Technical Details:

DVD, all regions, full screen presentation; NTSC.

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